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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali looks to land a combination but Velazquez avoids it well.
Muhammad Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velazquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Velazquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velazquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velazquez is pushing down on Ali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ali is fighting to maintain full guard but Velazquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velazquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Velazquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velazquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Velazquez working over Ali with some ground and pound. Ali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velazquez stalling.
Velazquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Velazquez has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Ali is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dante Velazquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pokraniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Zingster Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pokraniac comes to the cage accompanied by Tango from Poland. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Pokraniac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Zingster Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokraniac closes the distance and clinches.
Pokraniac creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zingster Jr's defenses.
It looks like Rex Zingster Jr has been cut.
Pokraniac lands an elbow just above Zingster Jr 's eye.
Pokraniac tries a knee to the head but Zingster Jr blocks it.
Zingster Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Pokraniac misses with a knee to the head.
Pokraniac taking a breather.
Pokraniac landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zingster Jr tries to stall but Pokraniac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zingster Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pokraniac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zingster Jr wants to clinch but Pokraniac slips to the side
and Pokraniac moves into the clinch.
Pokraniac ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pokraniac no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pokraniac scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zingster Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pokraniac counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Zingster Jr goes down! Will Zingster Jr beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zingster Jr misses with a double jab
and Pokraniac moves into the clinch.
Pokraniac lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pokraniac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zingster Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Pokraniac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zingster Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pokraniac goes for a takedown attempt but Zingster Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Pokraniac. No joy for Zingster Jr on that attempt.
Pokraniac moves into range and clinches up with Zingster Jr.
Pokraniac goes for a takedown attempt but Zingster Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Pokraniac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zingster Jr tries to clinch
and Pokraniac counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pokraniac.
Pokraniac has Zingster Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zingster Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pokraniac pulls guard.
Zingster Jr is looking to advance position but Pokraniac has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pokraniac prevents Zingster Jr from getting the reversal.
Pokraniac controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zingster Jr is looking to improve his position but Pokraniac isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zingster Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pokraniac controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thomas Pokraniac just wasn't active enough.
Zingster Jr tries to clinch up
and Pokraniac moves into the clinch.
Zingster Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zingster Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pokraniac to keep the fight standing.
Zingster Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pokraniac pulls guard successfully.
Zingster Jr postures up in Pokraniac's guard and throws a big left but Pokraniac blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pokraniac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex Zingster Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zingster Jr tries to clinch there but Pokraniac circles away.
Zingster Jr tries to keep at a distance but Pokraniac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pokraniac lands an elbow inside that Zingster Jr shrugs off.
Pokraniac stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pokraniac pulls guard effortlessly.
Zingster Jr throwing strikes from guard but Pokraniac blocks nicely.
Pokraniac keeping moving, preventing Zingster Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pokraniac kicks Zingster Jr off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zingster Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Pokraniac circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pokraniac.
Zingster Jr is looking to clinch.
Zingster Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pokraniac holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zingster Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pokraniac.
Pokraniac pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pokraniac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zingster Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pokraniac blocks a body shot from Zingster Jr.
Pokraniac manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pokraniac scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zingster Jr obliges.
Pokraniac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zingster Jr.
Thomas Pokraniac has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokraniac successfully pulls guard.
Zingster Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pokraniac keeping moving, preventing Zingster Jr from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokraniac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zingster Jr's guard.
Pokraniac stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zingster Jr tries to clinch but Pokraniac moves out of range.
No luck for Zingster Jr with that takedown attempt.
Pokraniac moves into the clinch.
Zingster Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zingster Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pokraniac tries to clinch there but Zingster Jr circles away.
Rex Zingster Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zingster Jr throws a right hand that Pokraniac ducks under and follows up with a left that Pokraniac also avoids with ease.
Pokraniac's corner calls for a 1-2. Pokraniac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Zingster Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pokraniac as he jumps to the side.
Zingster Jr tries to clinch but Pokraniac moves away
and Pokraniac counters with a nice leg kick.
Zingster Jr is breathing heavily.
Zingster Jr closes the distance but Pokraniac moves to the side
and Pokraniac counters with a nice leg kick.
Zingster Jr closes the distance but Pokraniac moves to the side
and Pokraniac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pokraniac creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zingster Jr's defenses.
Zingster Jr is trying to break free.
Pokraniac creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zingster Jr's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pokraniac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rex Zingster Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zingster Jr misses with the combination.
Pokraniac moves into the clinch.
Pokraniac lands a damaging elbow.
Pokraniac is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pokraniac.
Stalling in the clinch from Pokraniac.
Zingster Jr tries to stall but Pokraniac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zingster Jr is trying to push Pokraniac away but Pokraniac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zingster Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zingster Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokraniac jumps guard and drags Zingster Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zingster Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zingster Jr throws an elbow that misses. Pokraniac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zingster Jr's guard. Nice move by Pokraniac!
Pokraniac 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.
Pokraniac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zingster Jr can do to turn this around?
Zingster Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pokraniac is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pokraniac stays in close to Zingster Jr's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Pokraniac.
Zingster Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Pokraniac counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pokraniac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokraniac with a knee to the head.
Pokraniac tries to pull guard but Zingster Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Pokraniac drops back down to his feet.
Pokraniac ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pokraniac no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zingster Jr wants to control from the top but Pokraniac keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rex Zingster Jr.
A head kick misses from Zingster Jr.
Thomas Pokraniac is winning the standup battle so far.
Zingster Jr wants to clinch
and Pokraniac counters with a good low kick that Zingster Jr was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokraniac moves into the clinch.
Pokraniac gets underhooks to prevent Zingster Jr's takedown attempt.
Pokraniac stalls.
Zingster Jr is trying to pull guard but Pokraniac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zingster Jr misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pokraniac drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zingster Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zingster Jr misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Pokraniac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pokraniac 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Pokraniac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Losefa Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Posey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuilagi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Siva Tau. Losefa Tuilagi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Losefa Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerald Posey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Posey as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Losefa Tuilagi has been cut.
A jab from Posey does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tuilagi.
Tuilagi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Posey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Posey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuilagi fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuilagi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Posey looks gassed!
Tuilagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Posey counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuilagi lands a left and a right that send Posey crashing to the mat, dazed. Tuilagi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Posey is rocked!
It looks like Gerald Posey has been cut.
Tuilagi connects with a stiff jab that staggers Posey - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Losefa Tuilagi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Robitaille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Teg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederic Robitaille has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederic Robitaille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miles Teg!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robitaille works over Teg's head and body with a nice combination.
Teg tries to clinch but Robitaille is having none of it.
Robitaille misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robitaille clinches up against the cage.
Robitaille tries to break the clinch but Teg is controlling the position.
Robitaille is trying to drag Teg to the mat but Teg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robitaille changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robitaille.
Teg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robitaille fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teg, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robitaille drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Robitaille. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robitaille takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Frederic Robitaille has been cut.
Robitaille is trying to break the clinch but Teg is controlling him.
Robitaille wants to get back to striking at distance but Teg won't allow it.
Teg prevents Robitaille from breaking the clinch.
Robitaille wants to break free but Teg has control.
Robitaille working hard to break the clinch.
Robitaille is trying to break free.
Robitaille wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robitaille is looking for a takedown.
Robitaille has had enough of the clinch but Teg keeps him there for the moment.
Teg lands an elbow just above Robitaille 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teg trying to land knees to the body.
Robitaille takes an elbow to the temple.
Robitaille is trying to push Teg away but Teg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Teg tries a knee to the head but Robitaille blocks it.
Robitaille is working for takedown but Teg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Teg lands an elbow inside.
Frederic Robitaille's cut is getting worse.
Robitaille wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robitaille wants to get back to striking at distance but Teg won't allow it.
Robitaille breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Robitaille, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robitaille is breathing heavily.
Teg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robitaille manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robitaille misses with a two punch combination.
Teg tries to clinch but Robitaille moves out of range.
Robitaille lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teg moves in looking to clinch but Robitaille pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Teg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robitaille defends it nicely.
Teg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robitaille clinches up against the cage.
Teg pushes off an throws an elbow but Robitaille leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Teg throws an elbow that misses.
Robitaille takes an elbow to the temple.
Frederic Robitaille's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Teg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robitaille's efforts to push away.
Teg tries to land knees in the clinch but Robitaille avoids the damage to the body.
Robitaille is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teg lands a damaging elbow.
Robitaille wants to get back to striking at distance but Teg won't allow it.
Teg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robitaille.
Robitaille has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robitaille wants to get back to striking at distance but Teg won't allow it.
Teg has Robitaille pressed against the cage, preventing Robitaille from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robitaille after a bit of a struggle.
Teg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robitaille is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Teg is defending well.
Robitaille prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robitaille takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Frederic Robitaille's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frederic Robitaille's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miles Teg!
A very excited looking Miles Teg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Shuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhenya Ciunchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Shuler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhenya Ciunchik!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ciunchik is defended easily by Shuler.
Ciunchik has a takedown stuffed.
Shuler moves into the clinch successfully.
Shuler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Will Shuler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Ciunchik.
Shuler pulls guard successfully.
Shuler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ciunchik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ciunchik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shuler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ciunchik, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shuler lands a nice looking body shot.
Ciunchik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shuler tries to avoid it but Ciunchik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shuler to the ground. Shuler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shuler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Zhenya Ciunchik has been cut.
Shuler clinches up with Ciunchik and pushes him back against the cage.
Shuler tries a knee to the head but Ciunchik blocks it.
Ciunchik is trying to drag Shuler to the mat but Shuler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ciunchik wants to take the fight to the mat but Shuler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shuler pulls Ciunchik into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuler is trying to control the position but Ciunchik postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciunchik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ciunchik prevents Shuler from getting back to his feet.
Shuler 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.
Ciunchik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shuler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shuler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shuler!
Shuler throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ciunchik works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shuler thows a huge punch but Ciunchik dodges it nicely.
Shuler decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Shuler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shuler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shuler is pressed up against the cage. Ciunchik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shuler down to the mat. Shuler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shuler stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Shuler as Ciunchik shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciunchik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuler misses with a few strikes there.
Ciunchik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shuler to the ground. Ciunchik is now in Shuler's guard.
Ciunchik looks gassed!
Ciunchik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shuler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ciunchik.
Ciunchik tries to free his leg and advance position but Shuler is retaining full guard.
Shuler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciunchik manages to get himself to full guard.
Shuler throws a strike but Ciunchik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuler is trying to keep Ciunchik in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Shuler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhenya Ciunchik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shuler pushes Ciunchik up against the cage in a clinch.
Ciunchik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shuler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciunchik blocks it with crossed arms.
Shuler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Will Shuler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciunchik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ciunchik cracks Shuler with a big right hand but Shuler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shuler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shuler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shuler is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciunchik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shuler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ciunchik but great work by Shuler.
Will Shuler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shuler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shuler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ciunchik shoots in but Shuler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ciunchik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shuler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shuler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciunchik fails with a takedown attempt.
Will Shuler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Ciunchik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciunchik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shuler distracts Ciunchik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ciunchik keeping moving, preventing Shuler from controlling successfully.
Shuler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ciunchik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciunchik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ciunchik has momentary wrist control but Shuler slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciunchik scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ciunchik moves out of range of the body kick from Shuler.
Ciunchik fails to land the takedown.
Shuler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ciunchik quickly recovers to half guard.
Ciunchik is breathing heavily.
Shuler with the ground and pound but Ciunchik uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shuler gets to his feet - Ciunchik follows without any prompting.
Shuler forces Ciunchik back against the cage and clinches.
Ciunchik tries for a takedown but Shuler manages to get underhooks.
Ciunchik goes for a takedown attempt but Shuler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shuler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ciunchik!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shuler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ciunchik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ciunchik blocking the ground and pound.
Ciunchik is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuler controlling the pace for now.
Shuler looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Shuler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zhenya Ciunchik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shuler has Ciunchik up against the cage in a clinch.
Shuler breaks from the clinch.
Ciunchik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shuler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shuler stands up and waves to Ciunchik to follow him.
Ciunchik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shuler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shuler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuler tries to score with some ground and pound. Ciunchik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shuler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciunchik is pushing Shuler's head away, looking to escape. Shuler manages to hold on to the position though.
Shuler in side control, throwing shots but Ciunchik defends.
Shuler trying to control the action but Ciunchik is working from the bottom.
Shuler in side control, throwing shots but Ciunchik defends.
Shuler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shuler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ciunchik, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Shuler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ciunchik is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shuler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Shuler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shuler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shuler has Ciunchik up against the cage in a clinch.
Ciunchik can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciunchik backwards.
Shuler breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Shuler. No joy for Ciunchik on that attempt.
Will Shuler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Ciunchik.
Ciunchik fails with the takedown.
Shuler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ciunchik, pushing him back against the cage.
Ciunchik tries to score a body lock takedown but Shuler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shuler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ciunchik shoots and misses
and Shuler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ciunchik's knee momentarily.
Shuler moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shuler.
Shuler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuler clinches up against the cage.
Shuler lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Shuler.
Shuler gets control of Ciunchik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shuler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shuler is trying to keep Ciunchik in close.
Shuler wants to stand up but Ciunchik is controlling him.
Ciunchik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciunchik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhenya Ciunchik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Shuler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shuler has one foot on Ciunchik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Shuler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shuler 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Shuler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Altair Tuner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hymen Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is snowgoons - the hatred. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Altair Tuner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hymen Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuner.
Tuner fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunter.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tuner looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altair Tuner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuner is breathing heavily.
Tuner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tuner's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuner tries to clinch but Hunter moves away
and Hunter counters with a head kick that drops Tuner to the mat! Tuner scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tuner is rocked!
Hunter circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tuner drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hunter follows Tuner to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hymen Hunter!
In his post fight interview, Hymen Hunter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zag Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gloi Fridleifsdottir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zag Luis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gloi Fridleifsdottir!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fridleifsdottir is looking to clinch.
Fridleifsdottir lands a right hook to the body.
Fridleifsdottir swings for the body but Luis moves out of range.
Fridleifsdottir misses with a two punch combination.
Fridleifsdottir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luis's calf.
Luis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fridleifsdottir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luis fails with the takedown.
Fridleifsdottir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Luis backs up against the cage.
Luis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fridleifsdottir tries to avoid it but Luis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fridleifsdottir to the ground. Fridleifsdottir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fridleifsdottir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Zag Luis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Luis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fridleifsdottir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fridleifsdottir.
Fridleifsdottir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Luis is rocked!
Fridleifsdottir lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Luis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fridleifsdottir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luis. Luis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fridleifsdottir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luis doesn't seem bothered though.
Luis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luis is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Fridleifsdottir both land. Nice combination.
Fridleifsdottir connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Luis tumbling to the canvas! Fridleifsdottir pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Luis was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gloi Fridleifsdottir!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuba Eliasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertus Eppinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliasz comes into the arena with Ortega blaring out of the sound system. Bertus Eppinga 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kuba Eliasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertus Eppinga!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eliasz connects with a nice looking jab.
Eliasz moves out of range of the body kick.
Eliasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eppinga.
Eliasz wants to clinch.
Eliasz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eppinga tries to break the clinch but Eliasz is controlling the position.
Eppinga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eliasz to keep the fight standing.
Eliasz lands a shoulder strike.
Eliasz has Eppinga pressed against the cage, preventing Eppinga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eliasz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eppinga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuba Eliasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eppinga takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eppinga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Eliasz as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eliasz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eliasz tries for a takedown but Eppinga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliasz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eppinga but Eppinga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuba Eliasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eliasz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eliasz works on Eppinga's body with a couple of short punches.
Eliasz stalls.
Eliasz is trying to break the clinch but Eppinga is controlling him.
Eliasz lands with a light punch inside.
Eppinga keeps control of Eliasz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eliasz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eppinga backwards.
Eppinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eliasz pulls Eppinga into guard.
Eliasz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eppinga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eppinga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliasz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eppinga trying to control the position from guard on top but Eliasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eliasz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eppinga.
Eliasz keeping moving, preventing Eppinga from controlling successfully.
Eliasz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga stands up and waves to Eliasz to follow him.
Eliasz throws a series of punches but Eppinga avoids them all with ease.
Eppinga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eppinga throws an overhand right that lands on Eliasz's shoulder, as Eliasz tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Eppinga.
Eliasz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eppinga circles away quickly and effectively.
Eppinga tries to close the distance and clinch but Eliasz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eliasz stalks Eppinga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eppinga's face. Eppinga staggers backwards, shaken.
Eppinga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eliasz's waist but Eliasz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eppinga off to one side.
Eliasz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Eliasz finds it's way through Eppinga's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eliasz tries to avoid it but Eppinga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eliasz to the ground. Eliasz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eppinga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eliasz.
Eliasz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eliasz is breathing heavily.
Eppinga throws a head kick that half lands.
Eliasz misses with a low kick.
Eliasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eliasz keeps the fight on the outside.
Eliasz scores with a one two! Eppinga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eppinga throws a head kick but Eliasz moves out of range.
Eliasz fails with the takedown.
Eppinga moves out of range as Eliasz throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eliasz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eppinga slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuba Eliasz 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.
Eppinga throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Eppinga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eppinga walks into a left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eppinga, right into the meat.
Eppinga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eppinga keeps Eliasz at a distance using the push kick.
Eppinga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eppinga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eliasz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eliasz is looking for a sweep.
Eliasz is working hard here to advance position.
Eppinga trying to control the position but Eliasz is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eppinga is trying to get an arm triangle but Eliasz is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eppinga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eliasz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eppinga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eppinga avoids the strikes from the bottom by Eliasz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eppinga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eppinga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eliasz is trying to get back to half guard.
Eliasz is trying to control Eppinga's posture but Eppinga avoids it.
Eppinga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliasz dodges the ground and pound from Eppinga.
Eppinga is trying to get an arm triangle but Eliasz is defending well.
Eliasz is looking for a sweep.
Eppinga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eliasz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliasz is trying to buck Eppinga off.
Eppinga is trying to get an arm triangle but Eliasz is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eppinga tries for a kimura but Eliasz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertus Eppinga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Eliasz tries to clinch up but Eppinga circles away and keeps his distance.
Eppinga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Eliasz there.
Eliasz shoots in looking for a takedown but Eppinga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eliasz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eliasz.
Eppinga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eliasz closes the distance and clinches.
Eliasz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eppinga backwards.
Eppinga breaks from the clinch.
Eliasz clinches.
Eppinga is trying to break the clinch but Eliasz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eppinga has had enough of the clinch but Eliasz keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eliasz.
Eppinga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuba Eliasz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eliasz shoots in looking for a takedown. Eppinga tries to sprawl out of it but Eliasz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eppinga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuba Eliasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eppinga tries to clinch up.
Eliasz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eppinga.
Eppinga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eliasz.
Eliasz has managed to clinch.
Eppinga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eliasz is pressed up against the cage. Eppinga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eliasz down to the mat. Eliasz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eppinga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eliasz wants to clinch up but Eppinga keeps it at a distance.
Eliasz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eppinga sprawls well. Eppinga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eliasz gets slowly back to his feet.
Eliasz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuba Eliasz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Eliasz. Those never looked like landing.
Eppinga lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eliasz closes the distance and clinches.
Eppinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eppinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eppinga doesn't manage to clinch there - Eliasz circles away.
Eppinga keeps Eliasz at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eppinga.
Eppinga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eliasz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eppinga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eppinga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eppinga is looking to clinch but Eliasz is avoiding it.
Eppinga fails to land the takedown.
Eppinga stuffs the takedown attempt from Eliasz. Eliasz gets slowly back to his feet.
Eppinga moves into the clinch.
Eliasz fails to pull guard.
Eliasz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eppinga working hard to break the clinch.
Eppinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eppinga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eliasz smiles and moves away.
Eppinga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eliasz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eppinga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eppinga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Eliasz with that takedown attempt.
Eppinga misses with a takedown attempt - Eliasz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eppinga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eliasz tries to clinch up but Eppinga circles away and keeps his distance.
Eliasz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eliasz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bertus Eppinga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eppinga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertus Eppinga!
Bertus Eppinga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Formula 51 , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Overslam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Rose has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Overslam!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overslam fails with a takedown attempt.
Overslam dives in and scores a takedown into Rose's guard.
Overslam is looking to stand up but Rose won't let him.
Rose is trying to keep Overslam in close.
Marcus Rose has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overslam misses with a double jab
and Rose counters with a low kick, right behind Overslam 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overslam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overslam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rose counters with a head kick that drops Overslam to the mat! Overslam scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Overslam is rocked!
Marcus Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Overslam.
Overslam looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rose feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Overslam crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Rose!
Our winner, Marcus Rose, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Coton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighieri has chosen Arcarsenal by At The Drive-In as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Coton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tristan Alighieri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coton moves into the clinch successfully.
Alighieri has a couple of punches blocked by Coton.
Alighieri has Coton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alighieri goes for a takedown attempt but Coton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coton tries to clinch there but Alighieri circles away.
Coton instigates a clinch.
Coton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alighieri throws a head punch that misses.
Alighieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alighieri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coton misses with an elbow strike.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alighieri is defending well for now.
Coton breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coton tries to clinch but Alighieri is having none of it.
Coton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alighieri misses with a looping left.
Coton has managed to clinch.
Coton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alighieri.
Alighieri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alighieri manages to end up in side control.
Alighieri with the ground and pound but Coton regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Coton wants to get back to his feet.
Alighieri working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Coton's thigh. Coton counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coton wants to stand and escape but Alighieri is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri postures up in Coton's guard and throws a big left but Coton blocks it.
Alighieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coton tries to get out of the position.
Alighieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alighieri distracts Coton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coton is looking to stand up but Alighieri isn't so interested in that idea.
Alighieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alighieri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alighieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alighieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coton wants to clinch.
Alighieri throws a looping overhand right but Coton ducks down to avoid it.
Coton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alighieri circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alighieri drops Coton with a right and a left! Alighieri comes rushing in but Coton regains his composure and manages to keep Alighieri in guard.
Coton is rocked!
It looks like Jamie Coton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alighieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alighieri is working Coton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alighieri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coton is keeping the position for now.
Alighieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alighieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alighieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alighieri throws an elbow that misses. Coton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alighieri's guard. Nice move by Coton!
Alighieri looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alighieri is looking to sweep but instead, Coton has passed into half guard.
Alighieri keeping hold of Coton's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Alighieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Coton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coton moves into the clinch successfully.
Alighieri dodges an elbow strike from Coton.
Coton landing knees to the body.
Coton pushes off an throws an elbow but Alighieri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coton trying to land knees to the body.
Coton tries to land knees in the clinch but Alighieri avoids the damage to the body.
Alighieri dodges an elbow strike from Coton.
Coton crunches a lovely knee into Alighieri's ribcage.
Coton lands an elbow inside that Alighieri shrugs off.
Coton misses with an elbow over the top.
Alighieri avoids the elbow strike from Coton, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alighieri blocks an elbow strike from Coton.
Coton misses with an elbow strike.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alighieri is defending well for now.
Coton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coton obliges.
Alighieri avoiding damage as Coton throws knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alighieri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alighieri avoids it.
Alighieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coton blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coton trying to land knees to the body.
Alighieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Coton.
Alighieri blocks the elbow strike.
Alighieri avoids the elbow strike from Coton, against the cage.
Alighieri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coton missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alighieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alighieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alighieri takes an elbow to the temple.
Coton tries to land a knee to the head but Alighieri blocks with his arms.
Alighieri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jamie Coton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alighieri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alighieri's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alighieri is breathing heavily.
Alighieri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alighieri swats away the attempt to clinch by Coton.
Coton closes the distance and pushes Alighieri back into the cage.
Coton trying to land knees to the body.
Alighieri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alighieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Coton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coton pushes off an throws an elbow but Alighieri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coton misses with an elbow over the top.
Coton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alighieri avoids it.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alighieri is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alighieri tries for a takedown but Coton manages to get underhooks.
Jamie Coton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Alighieri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alighieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alighieri.
Coton trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Coton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Coton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Coton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alighieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coton tries to clinch up but Alighieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Alighieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alighieri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coton tries to close the distance and clinch but Alighieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jamie Coton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alighieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coton tries to clinch but Alighieri moves out of range.
Alighieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Coton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alighieri lands a nice shot that snaps Coton's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coton tries to clinch but Alighieri moves away
and Alighieri counters with a straight right hand.
Coton thows a body shot but no joy.
Alighieri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alighieri somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Coton.
Alighieri misses the shot to the body.
Tristan Alighieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alighieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coton takes the fight into the clinch.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alighieri is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alighieri is defending well for now.
Coton lands an elbow inside that Alighieri shrugs off.
Coton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alighieri is defending well for now.
Coton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alighieri blocks the elbow strike.
Alighieri managing to block the knees to the body from Coton.
Alighieri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alighieri managing to block the knees to the body from Coton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alighieri avoids it.
Coton missing with knees to the body.
Coton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alighieri avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri dodges an elbow strike from Coton.
Coton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alighieri is able to avoid easily.
Alighieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Coton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alighieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Coton's head.
Alighieri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Coton is looking to clinch.
Coton looks to land a combination. Alighieri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coton tries to clinch but Alighieri moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coton throws a shot from downtown. Alighieri moves away and avoids it.
Coton wants to clinch.
Coton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alighieri.
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!
Coton tries to clinch but Alighieri moves out of range.
Jamie Coton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alighieri at a distance.
Coton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coton avoids the body shot from Alighieri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Coton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coton 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Coton!
Jamie Coton retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jamie Coton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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