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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Cosgrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liam Cosgrove!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Urden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cosgrove fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Do Urden avoids it really well and circles away.
Do Urden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosgrove sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Do Urden somewhat.
Do Urden misses with a straight left.
Do Urden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Do Urden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Do Urden wants it to stay on the feet.
Do Urden gets the takedown into side control.
Do Urden in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Do Urden tries to score with some ground and pound. Cosgrove controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Do Urden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosgrove tries to escape but Do Urden is in control.
Do Urden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cosgrove seems a little lost for a moment, as Do Urden dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Drizzt Do Urden.
Cosgrove shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Do Urden as he avoids it easily.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Cosgrove.
Horrible takedown by Do Urden or perhaps it was just good defense by Cosgrove which made him look bad.
Do Urden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Do Urden moves in looking to clinch but Cosgrove pushes him off.
Do Urden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cosgrove gets tackled into the cage by Do Urden. Do Urden maintains the clinch.
Cosgrove stops a takedown attempt from Do Urden.
Do Urden is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosgrove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Do Urden smiles and moves away.
Do Urden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cosgrove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do Urden is fending him off so far but Cosgrove persists. Nope, Do Urden circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Do Urden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Do Urden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Do Urden shoots in looking for a takedown but Cosgrove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Do Urden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Do Urden darts in trying to clinch
and Cosgrove counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cosgrove.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drizzt Do Urden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Cosgrove's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Do Urden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cosgrove's half guard.
Do Urden is looking to pass Cosgrove's guard but actually Cosgrove recovers to full guard.
Cosgrove can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Do Urden controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do Urden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Do Urden throws an elbow that misses. Cosgrove uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Do Urden's guard. Nice move by Cosgrove!
Cosgrove throws a strike but Do Urden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Do Urden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drizzt Do Urden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden wants to pass the guard but Cosgrove is keeping the position.
Do Urden is working hard here to advance position.
We're going to have a standup here because Drizzt Do Urden wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Do Urden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cosgrove's guard.
Do Urden trying to control but Cosgrove is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosgrove wants to stand and escape but Do Urden is having none of it.
Do Urden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Do Urden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosgrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Drizzt Do Urden wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Do Urden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cosgrove tries to avoid it but Do Urden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cosgrove to the ground. Cosgrove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Do Urden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cosgrove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Do Urden is trying to control the position but Cosgrove postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosgrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Do Urden is keeping the position for now.
Cosgrove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosgrove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do Urden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosgrove looking to pass the guard.
Cosgrove is breathing heavily.
Do Urden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cosgrove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Do Urden is tightening it up a little... Cosgrove has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cosgrove reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cosgrove taps out! Nice BJJ there by Do Urden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Drizzt Do Urden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Riot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Ricky Riot was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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130 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Killer Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Riot!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riot doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Riot wants to clinch up but Bee keeps it at a distance.
Riot dives in and grabs Bee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bee pushes down on Riot's head and hops out.
Riot tries to clinch up but Bee circles away and keeps his distance.
Bee fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riot is defended easily by Bee.
Riot blocks a head kick by Bee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bee.
Bee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riot. That did some damage!
Bee throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bee wants it to stay on the feet.
Killer Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Riot.
A punch combination from Bee misses.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riot.
Riot throws a shot from downtown. Bee moves away and avoids it.
Bee feints and then cracks Riot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riot down.
Riot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bee tries to avoid it but Riot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bee to the ground. Bee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee leaves Riot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bee scores with a one two! Riot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Riot with that takedown attempt.
Riot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ricky Riot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Riot is looking to clinch but Bee is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riot.
Riot shoots for a double leg takedown but Bee sprawls well. He's pushed Riot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riot.
A nice combination there by Bee.
Riot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bee counters with a series of strikes. Riot will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Bee scores with a four punch combination!
Riot shoots for a double leg takedown but Bee sprawls well. He's pushed Riot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riot wants to clinch.
Riot thows a leg kick but Bee checks it
and Bee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bee feints and then cracks Riot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riot down.
Bee throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bee moves out of range as Riot strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bee counters with a two punch combo.
Bee scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Bee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Bee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Bee.
Riot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riot somewhat.
Riot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riot somewhat.
Bee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riot shoots in for a takedown but Bee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Riot.
Bee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot throws a sloppy head kick
and Bee counters with a nice leg kick.
Bee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Bee.
Riot rushes Bee and presses him up against the cage.
Bee tries to pull guard but Riot holds him up against the cage and eventually Bee drops back down to his feet.
Riot prevents the takedown attempt.
Bee tries to pull guard but Riot won't allow it.
Bee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bee has Riot pressed against the cage, preventing Riot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bee's efforts to push away.
Bee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riot prevents it.
Bee tries to break the clinch but Riot is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee is trying to pull guard but Riot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riot pulls Bee into guard.
Riot is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bee frees his head nicely. Oh but Riot has switched to an armbar! Bee is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricky Riot!
Ricky Riot decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Eager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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212 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Eager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid Justice!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Eager misses with a few strikes there.
Eager tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Sven Eager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eager connects with a combination that backs up Justice into the cage. Eager lands a flurry of punches that gets past Justice's guard. Justice is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Eager bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Eager!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aftas Ardem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes into the arena with Bangarang blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aftas Ardem!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardem darts in trying to clinch
and Overeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ardem taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Overeem.
Ardem being controlled against the cage.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ardem throws an elbow but misses.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ardem stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Overeem jumps guard but Ardem turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ardem misses with an elbow strike.
Ardem is trying to stall.
Overeem lands with a left to the head.
Ardem trying to control the position but instead, Overeem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ardem into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem presses Ardem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ardem throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Overeem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Overeem breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ardem.
Ardem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ardem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overeem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ardem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ardem cracks the inside of Overeem's front leg.
Ardem throws a sloppy head kick and Overeem moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardem throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Ardem swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem slips a straight right by Ardem.
Overeem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Overeem avoids a kick to the body.
Ardem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Ardem tries to clinch but Overeem moves away
and Overeem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ardem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Overeem moves into the clinch successfully.
Overeem scores a nice knee to the body.
Ardem looks gassed!
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem scores a nice knee to the body.
Overeem gets control of Ardem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Overeem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Overeem manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Overeem is out of range and Ardem settles back down.
Ardem on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Overeem! Ardem is out on his feet! Overeem rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ardem is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ardem is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude Overeem!
A determined Jean Claude Overeem didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vartan Mamikonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamikonyan has chosen True Armenian Hero as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vartan Mamikonyan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele avoids the head kick by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Steele.
Steele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamikonyan's head backwards.
It looks like Vartan Mamikonyan has been cut.
A head kick misses from Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamikonyan throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Mamikonyan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steele throws a right and a left that Mamikonyan avoids nicely.
Mamikonyan wants to clinch.
Mamikonyan tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamikonyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele steps into range and cracks Mamikonyan with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Mamikonyan flops backwards and Steele dives into his guard looking to finish!
Mamikonyan is rocked!
Steele advances position into side control!
Mamikonyan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steele is looking to advance position but Mamikonyan won't allow it.
Mamikonyan regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamikonyan is keeping the position for now.
Steele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mamikonyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
Steele pushing down on Mamikonyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steele with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mamikonyan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mamikonyan keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Mamikonyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mamikonyan lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamikonyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamikonyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Mamikonyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Vartan Mamikonyan's cut even more.
Steele gets the takedown into side control.
Mamikonyan tries to improve position but can't.
Steele tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steele trying to control the position but Mamikonyan is working away.
Steele controlling the position.
Mamikonyan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan working for a choke but Steele is defending well.
Mamikonyan looking to break Steele's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steele remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mamikonyan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mamikonyan looking for the choke but no joy.
Mamikonyan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan wants to control but Steele is keeping busy.
Mamikonyan gets his hands free as Steele looks to control.
Steele manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Good leg kick by Mamikonyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Mamikonyan throws a nice head kick!
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamikonyan.
A solid body kick from Mamikonyan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan moves out of range as Steele strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamikonyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamikonyan throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mamikonyan enables Steele to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mamikonyan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mamikonyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vartan Mamikonyan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele throws a jab when Mamikonyan was well out of range.
A head kick from Mamikonyan lands but Steele takes it in his stride.
Mamikonyan throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Mamikonyan's shoulder, as Mamikonyan tries to avoid the shot.
Steele throws a series of punches but Mamikonyan moves out of range.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamikonyan throws a head kick that misses.
Steele avoids the head kick by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Mamikonyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Steele misses.
Steele blocks a head kick by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mamikonyan throws a head kick that misses.
Mamikonyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele misses with a wild combination.
Mamikonyan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steele.
Mamikonyan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamikonyan slips a straight right by Steele.
Mamikonyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele tries to work over Mamikonyan's front leg with a kick but Mamikonyan checks it.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Mamikonyan.
Steele lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamikonyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamikonyan ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Vartan Mamikonyan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele avoids the head kick by Mamikonyan.
Nice defenses there by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan gets caught napping as Steele dives in and scores a takedown. Mamikonyan manages to retain guard.
Mamikonyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Steele has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.
Steele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamikonyan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steele has managed to get both his arms back between Mamikonyan's legs - danger averted.
Stefan Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamikonyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mamikonyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamikonyan is retaining full guard.
Steele showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steele wanted to stand there but Mamikonyan had control of the position.
Mamikonyan keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Mamikonyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamikonyan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamikonyan's guard.
Mamikonyan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamikonyan is keeping the position for now.
Steele wants to control from the top but Mamikonyan keeps moving.
Steele content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamikonyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stefan Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vartan Mamikonyan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mamikonyan gets caught napping as Steele dives in and scores a takedown. Mamikonyan manages to retain guard.
Mamikonyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamikonyan is retaining full guard.
Mamikonyan trying to control the position.
Mamikonyan looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele trying to control but Mamikonyan is working from the bottom.
Steele stands and throws Mamikonyan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamikonyan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
Steele fending off the submission attempt from Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steele has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamikonyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamikonyan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steele knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steele for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan gets his hands free as Steele looks to control.
Mamikonyan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steele is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamikonyan is trying to stick to Steele's back but Steele is turning into Mamikonyan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mamikonyan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele passes Mamikonyan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamikonyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steele prevents Mamikonyan from improving his position.
Steele tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mamikonyan controls his leg.
Mamikonyan trying to control but Steele postures up.
Steele is pressing down on Mamikonyan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mamikonyan is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamikonyan keeps working.
Steele passes to full mount!
Mamikonyan can't escape the position.
Steele tries to take Mamikonyan's back but instead Mamikonyan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Steele wants to free his trapped foot but Mamikonyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamikonyan looking for submissions off his back.
Vartan Mamikonyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamikonyan actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vartan Mamikonyan.
Well Steele 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stefan Steele!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hulkster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Titus Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Hulkster!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hulkster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hulkster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but Hulkster avoids it.
Hulkster wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.
Hulkster avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Overeem scores with a head kick.
Hulkster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem punishes Hulkster's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulkster throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hulkster. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overeem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hulkster if he has to take too many more of those.
The Hulkster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Overeem.
Hulkster looks gassed!
Overeem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem lands a big head kick that sends Hulkster tumbling to the mat! Overeem takes a step backwards and waves Hulkster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like The Hulkster has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Overeem uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hulkster tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Overeem is absolutely delighted - when Hulkster wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Titus Overeem!
Titus Overeem seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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