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ALWC22 Heavyweight Dominance PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brais Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Dance Monkey -Sage Francis as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Hunter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brais Punk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Hunter wants a takedown.
Punk jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Punk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punk pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hunter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Punk's guard.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
Punk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Punk defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunter is trying to control. Punk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Hunter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Punk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Punk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk is staying tight to Hunter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Punk cracks Hunter with a big right hand but Hunter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Punk swings around for an armbar but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Punk's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Punk trying to control the position.
Punk keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Punk looking for a sweep. Not yet Punk, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Punk is on top in guard.
Punk wants to stand but Hunter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brais Punk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Punk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Punk moves into the clinch.
Punk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hunter regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punk looking to pass the guard.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
Punk stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
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 Brais Punk.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Punk as he avoids it easily.
Punk moves into the clinch.
Punk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Punk tightens his grip and picks Hunter up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunter manages to land in guard.
Punk trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brais Punk just wasn't active enough.
Punk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
Brais Punk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hunter.
Punk pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Punk holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunter drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk decides to pull guard.
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Punk.
Hunter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter passes into half guard.
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Punk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
Hunter wants to control but Punk is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punk trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brais Punk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Punk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Punk trying to pass the guard but Hunter defending well.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Punk sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brais Punk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Punk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Punk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunter's guard.
Punk is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Punk controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Hunter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Punk gets a double leg takedown into Hunter's guard.
Hunter controls Punk momentarily but Punk frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punk throws out a powerful jab.
Punk moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.
Punk looking to slow down the pace here.
Punk is trying to trip Hunter. He has hold of a leg but Hunter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Punk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punk is one step ahead there.
Matt Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punk wants to stand and escape but instead Hunter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Punk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Punk trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brais Punk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Punk holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brais Punk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Punk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brais Punk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sparka Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Van Damme counters with a leg kick.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Van Damme scores with a leg kick.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Damme counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Damme misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Damme wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Van Damme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man lands a head kick!
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme wants to clinch.
Van Damme closes the distance but Man moves to the side
and Man counters with a left to the body.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Van Damme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Damme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man connects with a jab.
Van Damme wants to clinch
and Van Damme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme tries to clinch
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Damme manages to avoid it.
Van Damme drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Jean Claude Van Damme has been cut.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Damme wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Van Damme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Damme checks a low kick from Man.
Van Damme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme is looking to clinch.
Van Damme wants to clinch.
Van Damme moves away from the strike by Man.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Damme clinches.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme misses with a knee strike.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Van Damme wants to stall.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Man digs a right hand underneath Van Damme's ribcage. Van Damme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Van Damme unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Damme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Damme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Van Damme to work.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tries to break free but Van Damme pushes him back against the cage.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man is trying to break free.
Van Damme throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Damme tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man stalling against the cage.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Damme.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Damme won't allow it.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Damme is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Man is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Claude Van Damme will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Claude Van Damme'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.
That kick from Man tenderised Van Damme's leg. Van Damme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Damme throws a head kick that Man semi-blocks.
Man tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Man cracks Van Damme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Van Damme lands a big head kick that sends Man tumbling to the mat! Van Damme takes a step backwards and waves Man back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Man is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Damme looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man motions for Van Damme to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Damme in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Damme moves into the clinch.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice elbow from Van Damme.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Damme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Man is working for takedown but Van Damme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Damme misses with a knee strike.
Van Damme is struggling to control the position.
Van Damme receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Van Damme lands a damaging elbow.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Nice elbow from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparka Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man being controlled against the cage.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Man letting Van Damme take a breather here.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Damme has double underhooks.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Damme unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Damme lands an elbow inside.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Damme won't allow it.
Van Damme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme lands a nice elbow.
Van Damme's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Damme pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Van Damme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Van Damme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man throws a leg kick but Van Damme checks it.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Claude Van Damme'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!
Van Damme has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Van Damme misses with a knee strike.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Man.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Damme manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Damme creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Nice elbow from Van Damme.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Damme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Van Damme.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme landing knees to the body.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Damme is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Damme manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Damme lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Van Damme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Damme throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Damme walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Van Damme is looking to clinch.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Damme's hands.
Van Damme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Van Damme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Van Damme closes the distance looking to clinch
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Damme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Damme.
Van Damme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damme keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jean Claude Van Damme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparka Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Van Damme trying to control the position but instead, Man has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Damme into the cage.
Sparka Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man is trying to push Van Damme away but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Claude Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Damme winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damme!
Jean Claude Van Damme very nearly forgot to thank Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jericho's choice of entrance music: AR-Swift: Awesome God . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullwinkle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jericho wants to pass the guard but Bullwinkle is keeping the position.
Bullwinkle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jericho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jericho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullwinkle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jericho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullwinkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jericho is working Bullwinkle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bullwinkle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jericho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jericho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bullwinkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jericho works over Bullwinkle with some ground and pound from guard.
Bullwinkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jericho scoring with some ground and pound.
Bullwinkle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jericho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jericho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullwinkle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jericho defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bullwinkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bullwinkle looking for a guillotine here but Jericho defends easily.
Jericho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bullwinkle, up you get!
Bullwinkle has a takedown stuffed.
Rocky Bullwinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch up but Jericho circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle connects with a leg kick. Jericho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jericho dives in and grabs Bullwinkle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullwinkle pushes down on Jericho's head and hops out.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch
and Jericho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions off his back.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bullwinkle is breathing heavily.
Jericho slips a nice elbow through Bullwinkle's hands, connecting with Bullwinkle's forehead.
Bullwinkle actively working from the bottom here.
Jericho drops an elbow to the side of Bullwinkle's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho winds up and cracks Bullwinkle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bullwinkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bullwinkle taking some punishment here, with Jericho in his half guard.
Jericho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jericho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bullwinkle actively working from the bottom here.
Jericho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bullwinkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bullwinkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bullwinkle is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rey Jericho!
During a confident post fight interview, Rey Jericho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Attero Dominatus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slug Bert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominatus comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Attero Dominatus. Attero Dominatus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slug Bert's chin.
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Attero Dominatus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slug Bert!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bert moves into full mount! Dominatus won't be happy about that!
Dominatus is trying to escape the mount.
Bert looking to control but Dominatus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bert prevents Dominatus from getting the reversal.
Dominatus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominatus has hold of Bert's hands but Bert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominatus wants to improve his position but Bert is controlling well.
Bert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bert pulls his head out easily.
Dominatus wants to control but Bert is keeping busy.
Bert prevents Dominatus from improving his position.
Dominatus gets back to full guard.
Bert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bert postures up.
Bert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominatus trying to control the position.
Dominatus keeping moving, preventing Bert from controlling successfully.
Dominatus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bert defends it easily.
Dominatus 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bert postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Slug Bert hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bert gets the takedown into side control.
Bert scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bert is putting a hurting on Dominatus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bert trying to control the position but Dominatus is working away.
Dominatus tries to buck Bert off but Bert is having none of it.
Bert scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dominatus to see if he's OK.
Bert scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dominatus tries to bench press Bert off him but Bert keeps the position.
Dominatus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bert trying to control from half guard but Dominatus is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bert trying to control the pace.
Bert trying to mount his opponent but Dominatus defends it.
Dominatus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominatus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dominatus is keen to just control but Bert is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bert is trying to maintain the position but Dominatus is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominatus wants to pass the guard but Bert is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slug Bert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bert dives in and grabs Dominatus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominatus pushes down on Bert's head and hops out.
Dominatus slaps away a takedown attempt from Bert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominatus's half guard.
Nice strikes from Bert there.
Bert slips a nice elbow through Dominatus's hands, connecting with Dominatus's forehead.
Dominatus gets full guard.
Bert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bert is in close to Dominatus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bertis looking to pass into half guard but Dominatus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dominatus is in guard.
Dominatus is fighting to break Bert's control of his arms but Bert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominatus looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominatus is one step ahead there.
Dominatus stops Bert from standing up.
Dominatus looking to pass the guard.
Dominatus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dominatus circles away.
Attero Dominatus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slug Bert.
Bert shoots in but Dominatus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dominatus gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominatus manages to get to full guard.
Bert wants to control from the top but Dominatus keeps moving.
Bert looking to pass the guard.
Bert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominatus pushes Bert off looking to stand but Bert dives back in and keeps control.
Bert is stalling here. Dominatus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dominatus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bert is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dominatus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dominatus's guard! Nice work there by Bert!
Bert won't allow Dominatus to sweep him here.
Bert wants to control from the top but Dominatus keeps moving.
Bert landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bert works over Dominatus with some ground and pound from guard.
Dominatus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominatus is trying to keep Bert in close.
Bert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bert throwing strikes from guard but Dominatus blocks nicely.
Bert distracts Dominatus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bert tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominatus is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dominatus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slug Bert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominatus swivels and escapes.
Bert with a poor takedown
and Dominatus counters with a head kick. That will keep Bert thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bert.
Attero Dominatus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slug Bert.
Dominatus misses with a body kick.
Bert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dominatus defends it nicely.
Bert with a poor takedown
enabling Dominatus to counter with a crisp jab.
Bert shoots and misses
and Dominatus counters with a straight right hand.
Bert blocks the body kick.
Bert doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Dominatus to counter with a crisp jab.
Bert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bert shoots in looking for a takedown but Dominatus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bert shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominatus sprawls well. He's pushed Bert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bert shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bert was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dominatus tries to hold on but Bert postures up.
Dominatus is looking to get to half guard.
Bert is landing with some decent strikes but Dominatus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bert in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dominatus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bert in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bert with the ground and pound from mount.
Bert landing strikes from the mount.
Bert wants to control but Dominatus has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bert lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bert trying to control from half guard but Dominatus is working away.
Nice strikes from Bert there.
Dominatus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dominatus.
Bert throws a big right hand that misses.
Bert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bert postures up.
Bert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bert wants to pass the guard but Dominatus is keeping the position.
Bert won't allow Dominatus to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bert wants to control from the top but Dominatus keeps moving.
Bert scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bert postures up.
Dominatus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dominatus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominatus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bert is aware though and is defending well.
Bert is in close to Dominatus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dominatus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bert is one step ahead there.
Bert is in close to Dominatus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bert wants to pass the guard but Dominatus is keeping the position.
Bert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bert is looking to take a break and control but Dominatus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bert lands a nice short elbow.
Dominatus is pressing down on Bert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominatus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bert connects with a couple of short punches.
Attero Dominatus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slug Bert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominatus is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slug Bert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slug Bert!
Slug Bert decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker looks for a takedown but Pettis sprawls well.
Parker scores with a takedown into Pettis's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
Pettis is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Parker frees his head nicely. Oh but Pettis has switched to an armbar! Parker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Argo Surtr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argo Surtr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Villi Kotobalavu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotobalavu gets the takedown into side control.
Kotobalavu scoring with punches from side control.
Kotobalavu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Surtr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surtr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Surtr tries to improve position but can't.
Surtr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kotobalavu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Surtr wants to control but Kotobalavu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu landing a few strikes.
Kotobalavu trying to control the action but Surtr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotobalavu throwing strikes but Surtr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Surtr working away.
Surtr decides to stand back up.
Surtr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotobalavu is just out of range.
Kotobalavu tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surtr throws out the jab.
Kotobalavu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Surtr.
Kotobalavu throws a solid leg kick but Surtr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Surtr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kotobalavu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kotobalavu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kotobalavu lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surtr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotobalavu.
Surtr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kotobalavu counters with a one-two to the body.
Surtr misses the shot to the body.
Kotobalavu scores with a leg kick.
Surtr checks a low kick from Kotobalavu.
An inside leg kick from Surtr misses.
A low kick from Surtr misses
letting Kotobalavu counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr misses with an uppercut. Kotobalavu saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surtr. Kotobalavu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick but Surtr checks it.
That kick from Kotobalavu tenderised Surtr's leg. Surtr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kotobalavu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Surtr.
Surtr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu obviously looking to wear him down.
Surtr tries to score with a low kick but Kotobalavu moves his leg out of the way.
Surtr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kotobalavu throws out the jab.
A jab from Kotobalavu misses.
Surtr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Surtr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Surtr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kotobalavu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kotobalavu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Surtr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kotobalavu manages to avoid it.
Surtr misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surtr throws a head kick that misses.
Surtr lands with a good body shot.
Surtr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Surtr throws a lazy uppercut
and Kotobalavu counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surtr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Surtr misses with a low kick.
Argo Surtr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotobalavu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Surtr trying to hold on to Kotobalavu's head to control him but Kotobalavu postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surtr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Surtr is pressing down on Kotobalavu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Villi Kotobalavu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Surtr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Surtr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kotobalavu throws out the jab.
Kotobalavu is looking to clinch.
Surtr thows a body shot but no joy.
Kotobalavu gets a takedown into half guard.
Surtr wants to get back to full guard.
Kotobalavu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Surtr is trying to maintain the position but Kotobalavu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotobalavu prevents Surtr from improving his position.
Kotobalavu is nestled in close to Surtr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kotobalavu.
Surtr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kotobalavu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kotobalavu!
Surtr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu working the head with strikes.
Kotobalavu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surtr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Surtr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Surtr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Surtr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Surtr seems to be looking for submissions.
Kotobalavu wants to control but Surtr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Surtr trying to pass the guard but Kotobalavu defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr passes to full mount!
Kotobalavu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Surtr controlling from the full mount.
Surtr is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Surtr is looking to wear down Kotobalavu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Surtr thows a leg kick but Kotobalavu checks it
and Kotobalavu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu cracks Surtr with an open hand slap.
Surtr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kotobalavu.
Argo Surtr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Surtr throws out a leg kick but Kotobalavu moves out of range and Surtr only half commits.
A big right from Surtr misses.
Kotobalavu pushes Surtr away with a front kick.
Kotobalavu misses with a straight right.
Kotobalavu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kotobalavu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Surtr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surtr keeping moving, preventing Kotobalavu from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kotobalavu throws a solid leg kick but Surtr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kotobalavu.
Surtr throws a leg kick but Kotobalavu checks it.
Surtr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotobalavu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Surtr.
Surtr 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.
Surtr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kotobalavu fails with the takedown.
Kotobalavu gets a double leg takedown into Surtr's guard.
Surtr pulls Kotobalavu in close to prevent any damage.
Kotobalavu wants to control from the top but Surtr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kotobalavu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kotobalavu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Surtr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotobalavu manages to get himself to full guard.
Kotobalavu 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.
Surtr wants to stand but Kotobalavu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Surtr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surtr stopping the sweep attempt from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Surtr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotobalavu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotobalavu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Surtr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kotobalavu throws a chopping leg kick but Surtr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Surtr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kotobalavu connects with a body shot.
Surtr looks to throw the jab but Kotobalavu is out of range.
Surtr throws a solid leg kick but Kotobalavu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Surtr.
Surtr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kotobalavu checks it well.
Surtr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Surtr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kotobalavu's sensitive parts.
Surtr lands a right hook to the body.
Surtr tries a low kick but Kotobalavu avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Surtr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kotobalavu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kotobalavu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kotobalavu dips to his left and cracks Surtr with an uppercut!
Surtr misses with a straight left.
Kotobalavu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kotobalavu throws a hook to the side of Surtr's head but Surtr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kotobalavu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Surtr checks it well.
Surtr connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotobalavu checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kotobalavu.
Villi Kotobalavu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surtr throws a lazy right hand but Kotobalavu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Argo Surtr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surtr throws a head kick that misses.
Kotobalavu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surtr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Surtr misses with a low kick.
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 Argo Surtr.
Well Kotobalavu 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villi Kotobalavu!
An intense looking Villi Kotobalavu took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to the Sydney fans for all the support over the years. It's time for me to hang em up. Domoni dina na nomu yanuyanu.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hillbilly Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hank Hillbilly Iii!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Escobar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobar.
Hillbilly Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillbilly Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hillbilly Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar lands with a hook. Hillbilly Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar darts in and clinches Hillbilly Iii up against the cage.
Escobar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hillbilly Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hillbilly Iii.
Escobar lands a nice knee to the body.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillbilly Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Hillbilly Iii's body. Hillbilly Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hillbilly Iii thows a body shot but no joy.
Escobar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar rushes Hillbilly Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Hillbilly Iii's ribcage. Hillbilly Iii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hillbilly Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hillbilly Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hillbilly Iii.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hillbilly Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Hillbilly Iii throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar lands with a cross.
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Hillbilly Iii in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hillbilly Iii is rocked!
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hillbilly Iii is trying desperately to land a takedown but Escobar is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hillbilly Iii.
Hillbilly Iii looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hillbilly Iii looks gassed!
Hillbilly Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
Hillbilly Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar finds Hillbilly Iii's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hillbilly Iii flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Escobar lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hillbilly Iii will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobar!
After the big win, Pablo Escobar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung Fu Fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Cox!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benton tightens his grip and picks Cox up, before dumping him to the ground. Cox manages to land in guard.
Benton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benton trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Benton passes Cox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benton.
Benton moves into full mount! Cox won't be happy about that!
Benton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cox turns into him and now he's in Benton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cox manages to get himself to full guard.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benton is pushing down on Cox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cox is fighting to maintain full guard but Benton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benton wants to free his trapped foot but Cox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to pass to mount but Cox is defending the position.
Cox trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Cox is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cox trying to control here.
Cox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cox's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cox looks calm but he's in trouble here. Benton gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cox is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Benton lets go of the hold and Cox can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Benton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell comes to the cage accompanied by Fields of Athenry. Noonan has chosen 3DD - Kryptonite 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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21
280 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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28
260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus O Donnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noonan clinches up against the cage.
O Donnell is trying to break the clinch but Noonan is controlling him.
Noonan tries to throw a body punch but O Donnell avoids it by throwing Noonan back against the cage.
Noonan swings wildly with an uppercut but O Donnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donnell is trying to break the clinch but Noonan has him pressed against the cage.
Noonan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Donnell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
O Donnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Donnell is trying to break the clinch but Noonan is controlling him.
Noonan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Noonan manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Noonan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Donnell, who protects the arm well.
O Donnell tries to buck Noonan off but Noonan is having none of it.
Noonan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Noonan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Noonan is looking to take a break and control but O Donnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noonan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Donnell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
O Donnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noonan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Noonan is looking for a kimura but O Donnell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noonan to get the leverage.
Noonan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Donnell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Noonan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Noonan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for O Donnell because Noonan loaded up on that one.
Noonan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
BOOM! Noonan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noonan looking for a guillotine from mount but O Donnell is having none of it.
Noonan misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan has hold of O Donnell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and O Donnell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Noonan controlling from the full mount.
O Donnell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Noonan.
Noonan working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Donnell is looking to escape.
Noonan controlling from mount.
O Donnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noonan on the ground.
It looks like Noonan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Noonan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan dominated that round.
That's time! O Donnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noonan.
Noonan tries to clinch but O Donnell is having none of it.
O Donnell throws a leg kick but Noonan checks it.
Noonan scores with a body shot.
O Donnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noonan has O Donnell up against the cage in a clinch.
O Donnell tries to circle away but Noonan has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noonan.
O Donnell manages to break the clinch.
O Donnell tried to score with a low kick but Noonan checks it.
O Donnell throws a wild body kick that Noonan sees coming a mile off.
Noonan blocks the body kick.
Noonan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. O Donnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Donnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noonan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Noonan gets through O Donnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Noonan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell is trying to break free.
O Donnell manages to break the clinch.
Noonan scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Donnell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noonan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noonan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Noonan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Donnell thuds his shin into the meat of Noonan's side.
Noonan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by O Donnell.
O Donnell throws a low kick but Noonan moves out of range easily.
Noonan clinches with his opponent.
O Donnell tries to work over Noonan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Donnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noonan has O Donnell pressed against the cage.
O Donnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
O Donnell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noonan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but O Donnell regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noonan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Noonan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noonan throws an elbow that misses. O Donnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noonan's guard. Nice move by O Donnell!
O Donnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noonan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noonan is trying to keep O Donnell in close.
Noonan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Donnell defends well.
O Donnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noonan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Donnell has managed to get both his arms back between Noonan's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan trying to keep a closed guard but O Donnell is proving a slippery customer.
O Donnell gets to his feet - Noonan follows without any prompting.
O Donnell moves out of range as Noonan throws a body kick.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noonan throws a wild body kick that O Donnell sees coming a mile off.
O Donnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noonan.
O Donnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seamus O Donnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Donnell - that will leave a mark!
Noonan blocks the body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Noonan.
Noonan wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Donnell keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noonan is looking to take a break and control but O Donnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noonan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Noonan.
An elbow from Noonan crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noonan tries to clinch up but O Donnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Noonan looks to throw the jab but O Donnell is out of range.
O Donnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noonan.
O Donnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noonan's head.
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. O Donnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noonan's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noonan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noonan fails with a takedown attempt.
Noonan tries a head kick but it misses.
O Donnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noonan.
O Donnell tries to land a front kick but Noonan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noonan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Donnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Donnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noonan is out of range.
A head kick misses from O Donnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell is looking to land body kicks.
Noonan checks the leg kick.
Good work by Noonan as he checks the leg kick.
O Donnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Noonan.
Some bone on bone action there as Noonan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Donnell throws the kick towards the body but Noonan avoids it.
Seamus O Donnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Noonan moves out of range as O Donnell throws a body kick.
Noonan loads up on a big right hand but O Donnell slips the punch.
O Donnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noonan closes the distance and clinches up with O Donnell, looking for a takedown. Noonan pushes O Donnell against the cage but O Donnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noonan thuds a left hand into O Donnell's body.
Noonan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Donnell misses with a body kick.
Noonan doesn't manage to clinch there - O Donnell circles away.
Noonan throws a hook to the side of O Donnell's head but O Donnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell looks for the body kick but Noonan saw that one coming.
Noonan lands a slapping body shot.
Noonan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noonan throws out a loose jab but O Donnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noonan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donnell motions for Noonan to come forward. O Donnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noonan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Donnell quickly recovers to half guard.
Noonan is nestled in close to O Donnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noonan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noonan connects with a nice short shot to O Donnell's temple.
Noonan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noonan lands strikes from half guard.
Noonan passes to full mount!
Noonan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force O Donnell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so O Donnell shrugs it off.
Noonan fails to advance to O Donnell's back.
Noonan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Donnell is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan throws some wild stikes that O Donnell manages to avoid easily.
Noonan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Noonan tries to control but O Donnell wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noonan looking to ground and pound but O Donnell is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Noonan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Noonan.
O Donnell misses with a kick to the body.
O Donnell throws the kick towards the body but Noonan avoids it.
O Donnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noonan misses with a hook.
O Donnell avoids a kick to the body.
Noonan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noonan blocks a leg kick.
O Donnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noonan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noonan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Noonan connects with the punch.
O Donnell looks to land a body kick but Noonan moved away.
O Donnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping body kick lands there for O Donnell.
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!
O Donnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noonan is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell connects with a leg kick. Noonan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Donnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Donnell misses with a body kick.
Noonan moves out of range of the body kick from O Donnell.
O Donnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Donnell misses with a leg kick.
Noonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Noonan tenderised O Donnell's leg. O Donnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noonan keeps O Donnell at a distance using the push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Noonan avoids the head kick by O Donnell.
Noonan is looking to slow O Donnell down with leg kicks.
O Donnell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noonan. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Donnell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Noonan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Noonan trying to control but O Donnell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan wants to pass the guard but O Donnell is keeping the position.
O Donnell can't keep his opponent in guard - Noonan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Noonan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noonan works his way into full mount!
Noonan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan with shots to the head and body - O Donnell looks very uncomfortable down there.
O Donnell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Noonan.
Noonan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Noonan looking to ground and pound but O Donnell is blocking nicely.
Noonan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
O Donnell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Noonan with shots to the head and body - O Donnell looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noonan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Noonan thowing shots but they're missing.
Noonan working the ground and pound effectively.
Noonan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Donnell is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michael Noonan's cut.
That's time! O Donnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Noonan.
O Donnell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noonan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noonan.
O Donnell misses with a body kick.
Noonan checks a low kick from O Donnell.
Noonan moves out of range of the body kick from O Donnell.
Noonan throws a low kick but O Donnell moves out of range easily.
Noonan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Donnell!
O Donnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Noonan rushes O Donnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Donnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Noonan has double underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noonan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noonan is keen to just control but O Donnell is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell tries to roll over but Noonan keeps him under control.
Noonan is trying to control the action in half guard but O Donnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Donnell is looking to control Noonan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Donnell avoid being mounted?
Noonan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Donnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Noonan working the head and body with strikes.
Seamus O Donnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan is working for a kimura but O Donnell is defending it quite comfortably.
O Donnell wants to get back to full guard.
Noonan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noonan wants to take a breather but O Donnell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan wants to pass to mount but O Donnell is defending the position.
Noonan slips a nice elbow through O Donnell's hands, connecting with O Donnell's forehead.
Noonan is thwarting O Donnell's attempts to control the position.
Noonan is trying to control. O Donnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Donnell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Donnell.
Michael Noonan 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.
Noonan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Donnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noonan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noonan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noonan pushes down on O Donnell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noonan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Noonan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noonan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Michael Noonan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales has chosen Bad Romance! as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shannon Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvaro Morales!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bannon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Alvaro Morales has been cut.
Bannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Morales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bannon on the side of the head.
It looks like Shannon Bannon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bannon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bannon thows a body shot but no joy.
Bannon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bannon connects with a right hand. Morales shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Bannon. Beautiful body shot.
Bannon lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Morales - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bannon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shannon Bannon!
Shannon Bannon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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