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Vigor Live! II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Lamzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitchell Lamzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Turner!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamzak throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a good, hard body kick but Lamzak shrugs it off.
Lamzak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Lamzak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamzak looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner pushes off an throws an elbow but Lamzak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lamzak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Lamzak moves out of range easily.
Eric Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamzak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turner rushes Lamzak and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell Lamzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Turner.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lamzak to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamzak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamzak fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner scores with a push kick.
Turner has Lamzak up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner stalling against the cage.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Lamzak throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner tries to clinch but Lamzak moves out of range.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lamzak counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Lamzak throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Lamzak swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner darts in and clinches Lamzak up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak breaks the clinch.
Lamzak throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamzak tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turner wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamzak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lamzak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Turner.
Turner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamzak can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Turner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lamzak misses with a few strikes there.
Lamzak keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Lamzak.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Lamzak shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell Lamzak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamzak.
Lamzak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner tries to clinch but Lamzak moves out of range.
Jab from Lamzak.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamzak as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell Lamzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamzak missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamzak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Lamzak. Those never looked like landing.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamzak momentarily.
Lamzak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turner. That one must have hurt.
Turner throws a right hand that Lamzak ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamzak also avoids with ease.
Turner shoots in but Lamzak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Lamzak saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak keeps the fight on the outside.
Eric Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Mitchell Lamzak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lamzak circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Lamzak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamzak throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner closes the distance but Lamzak moves to the side
and Lamzak counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Lamzak.
Lamzak misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick from Turner lands but Lamzak takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
A jab from Lamzak does it's job there.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries for a takedown but Lamzak circles away easily
and Lamzak counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner has his takedown stuffed
and Lamzak counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Lamzak pushes him off.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamzak's waist but Lamzak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lamzak!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lamzak counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Lamzak misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamzak pinned against the cage. Lamzak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamzak swivels and escapes.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamzak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamzak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell Lamzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Turner.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Lamzak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamzak misses with a few strikes there.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Lamzak counters with a one-two to the body.
Lamzak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Lamzak.
Lamzak misses with the combination.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamzak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Lamzak misses.
Turner wants to clinch.
Lamzak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamzak swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turner wants to stall.
Lamzak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner can't get the takedown.
Lamzak has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.
Turner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamzak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eric Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Lamzak breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Mitchell Lamzak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Lamzak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lamzak throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner has managed to clinch.
Lamzak tries to circle away but Turner has him pinned against the cage.
Turner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mitchell Lamzak.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Turner!
Eric Turner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Ruud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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188 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Schulz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Ruud!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz connects with a jab.
It looks like Lars Ruud has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Schulz.
Schulz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schulz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schulz connects with a jab.
Ruud is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruud is still on wobbly legs! Can Schulz finish him?
Schulz cracks a nice hook into Ruud's ribs.
Ruud seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schulz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schulz connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schulz.
That has opened up Lars Ruud's cut even more.
Schulz cracks Ruud with a hook to the temple - Ruud is on wobbly legs here! Schulz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ruud falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Schulz wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Schulz!
Mark Schulz very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla Q160 Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Marchegiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maruder Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman has chosen Stary Olsa - Litvin as his entrance music. Rocco Marchegiano had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Marchegiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maruder Newman !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchegiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Marchegiano. Beautiful body shot.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marchegiano circles away.
Marchegiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman .
Marchegiano throws a shot from downtown. Newman moves away and avoids it.
Marchegiano scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Marchegiano.
Marchegiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rocco Marchegiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maruder Newman .
Newman fails with the takedown
and Marchegiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newman with a poor takedown
and Marchegiano counters with a series of strikes. Newman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Newman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marchegiano's waist but Marchegiano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newman off to one side.
Marchegiano leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman shoots for a double leg takedown but Marchegiano sprawls well. He's pushed Newman 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newman looks gassed!
Newman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marchegiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marchegiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marchegiano connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Marchegiano.
Newman fails to land the takedown.
Marchegiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marchegiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marchegiano but Marchegiano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt
and Marchegiano counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Maruder Newman has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano with a hook.
Marchegiano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marchegiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marchegiano lands with a good body shot.
Newman moves forwards but Marchegiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Newman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marchegiano lands a right hook to the body.
Marchegiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marchegiano lands with a right hand.
Newman tries for a takedown but Marchegiano circles away easily
and Marchegiano counters with a left to the body.
Marchegiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newman 's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries to clinch up
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marchegiano lands a body shot.
Newman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marchegiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Marchegiano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Newman .
Marchegiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maruder Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Marchegiano.
Good shot there by Marchegiano.
Newman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman shoots in but Marchegiano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marchegiano lands the left hand.
Marchegiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Marchegiano.
That has opened up Maruder Newman 's cut even more.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newman .
Newman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marchegiano lands a jab to the head.
Marchegiano cracks Newman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown by Newman or perhaps it was just good defense by Marchegiano which made him look bad.
Rocco Marchegiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchegiano tests Newman 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newman dives in and grabs Marchegiano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marchegiano pushes down on Newman 's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Marchegiano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maruder Newman 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marchegiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newman fails with the takedown
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocco Marchegiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman shoots for a takedown but Marchegiano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rocco Marchegiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maruder Newman .
Marchegiano lands a slapping body shot.
Newman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marchegiano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marchegiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Marchegiano jabs Newman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newman ducks right into an uppercut from Marchegiano.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Marchegiano shows good takedown defense.
Marchegiano clobbers Newman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchegiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marchegiano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marchegiano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marchegiano duly obliges.
Marchegiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newman is rocked!
The cut above Maruder Newman 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Newman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marchegiano connects with a single shot there.
Newman is still on wobbly legs! Can Marchegiano finish him?
Marchegiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marchegiano, as that shot connected.
Newman seems to have recovered his senses.
Newman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newman takes one to the side of the head.
Marchegiano scores with the left hand. Newman knows he should have avoided that one.
Newman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marchegiano connects with a jab.
Marchegiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newman . Newman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Newman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marchegiano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newman has time to react.
Newman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maruder Newman 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marchegiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Newman should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Marchegiano as Newman shoots in.
Marchegiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Marchegiano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Marchegiano shows good takedown defense.
Marchegiano jabs Newman right on the nose. Newman blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marchegiano.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maruder Newman 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Marchegiano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Marcos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
196 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacManus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacManus wants to clinch.
Marcos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacManus is fending him off so far but Marcos persists. Nope, MacManus circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcos gets a double leg takedown into MacManus's guard.
Marcos wants to stand but MacManus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacManus has his hands on Marcos's head, controlling the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Murphy MacManus.
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacManus effectively controlling the action here.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacManus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from MacManus.
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcos circles away.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Marcos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus leaves Marcos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacManus gets caught napping as Marcos dives in and scores a takedown. MacManus manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus wants to sweep here but Marcos controlling him for the moment.
Marcos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacManus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Marcos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MacManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by MacManus.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos shoots in but MacManus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Marcos with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from MacManus misses.
A jab lands there for MacManus.
MacManus wants to land a leg kick but Marcos is out of range.
MacManus misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus throws a left that rocks Marcos and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! MacManus dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Marcos regain composure!
Marcos is rocked!
It looks like David Marcos has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MacManus is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Marcos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from MacManus.
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Marcos.
MacManus is struggling to control the position.
MacManus misses with a knee strike.
MacManus trying to control the position but instead, Marcos has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacManus into the cage.
A knee to the head by MacManus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacManus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marcos goes for a takedown attempt but MacManus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacManus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcos.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Marcos.
MacManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacManus lands with an overhand left.
Marcos swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
MacManus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
MacManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcos shoots in looking for a takedown but MacManus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacManus is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos wants to pass to mount but MacManus is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacManus defends it well.
Marcos wants to stand up but MacManus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Marcos thows a huge punch but MacManus dodges it nicely.
MacManus wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacManus cracks Marcos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Marcos pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Marcos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marcos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Marcos pushes him off.
MacManus tries to clinch there but Marcos circles away.
MacManus tries to land a leg kick but Marcos saw it coming and moves away.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
MacManus gets tackled into the cage by Marcos. Marcos maintains the clinch.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marcos is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus wants to break free but Marcos has control.
MacManus slows down the pace here.
MacManus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacManus trying to land knees to the body.
MacManus misses with the head strike.
MacManus lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marcos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacManus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to clinch.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from MacManus. No joy for Marcos on that attempt.
MacManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marcos checks a low kick from MacManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus clinches with his opponent.
Marcos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Marcos.
MacManus is looking to control Marcos's arms but Marcos gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacManus has his back to the cage.
Marcos prevents MacManus from breaking the clinch.
MacManus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcos is looking for a takedown.
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy MacManus is winning the standup battle so far.
MacManus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Marcos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos fails with the takedown.
MacManus wants to land a leg kick but Marcos is out of range.
MacManus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marcos checks it well.
MacManus misses with a double jab.
MacManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown but MacManus shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcos moves out of range of the body kick.
David Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacManus clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacManus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Murphy MacManus made sure he mentioned [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Apollo Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rexum connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson cracks Rexum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rexum misses with a hook.
Jackson scores with a jab. Rexum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Rexum's ribs.
Rexum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rexum tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Rexum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Rexum counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rexum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson darts in and clinches Rexum up against the cage.
Rexum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rexum up against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rexum or not.
Rexum wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rexum misses with a low kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson drops Rexum with a nice combination! Jackson dives into Rexum's guard, looking to finish!
Rexum is rocked!
It looks like Arthur Rexum has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Rexum felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jackson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rexum can't hide his disappointment, as Jackson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Jackson!
Apollo Jackson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Convicted Inc, Nemesis Gym, and O.E. - shout out to my blood, my brothas, and my fine malt liquor. '.
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