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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham's entrance music is Omar Khairat - Alexandria . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
156 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
168 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amir Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caco Vera!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera throws a right hand that misses
and Dunham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vera's guard.
Dunham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dunham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dunham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vera has control of Dunham's left arm, preventing Dunham from doing any damage.
Dunham postures up.
Vera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunham kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dunham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dunham drops back looking for a leg! Vera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vera manages to kick Dunham off! Dunham jumps back into Vera's guard.
Dunham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Dunham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dunham tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
Vera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dunham is controlling him.
Dunham wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Vera has his hands on Dunham's head, controlling the position.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dunham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dunham, into his guard.
Vera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dunham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dunham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vera!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dunham goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vera is on top in guard.
Dunham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vera is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera stands up from Dunham's guard - Vera perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Vera lands but Dunham takes it in his stride.
Dunham checks a leg kick nicely.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera misses with the combination.
Dunham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vera's waist but Vera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunham off to one side.
Dunham blocks a head kick by Vera.
Dunham dives in and grabs Vera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes down on Dunham's head and hops out.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera throws a solid leg kick but Dunham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick
and Dunham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vera's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dunham is controlling him.
Dunham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vera keeping full guard, as Dunham tries to pass.
Vera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunham passes Vera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vera kicks Dunham off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Dunham saw that one coming.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vera throws a leg kick
and Dunham counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Amir Dunham will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vera misses with a right hand
and Dunham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vera's guard.
Vera wants to stand but Dunham is controlling the position.
Dunham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham drops back looking for a leg! Vera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vera manages to kick Dunham off! Dunham jumps back into Vera's guard.
Dunham trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Dunham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dunham postures up in Vera's guard and throws a big left but Vera blocks it.
Dunham postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vera's head.
Dunham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dunham passes into half guard.
Dunham seems to be looking for submissions.
Dunham stalling away here and it's allowed Vera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dunham wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Dunham drops back looking for a leg! Vera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vera manages to kick Dunham off! Dunham jumps back into Vera's guard.
Amir Dunham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vera pushes Dunham off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dunham shoots in but Vera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vera tried to score with a low kick but Dunham checks it.
Vera with a nice cross.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Dunham moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Vera does no damage.
Amir Dunham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vera's waist but Vera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunham off to one side.
Caco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera looks for the body kick but Dunham saw that one coming.
Dunham shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Dunham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunham counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vera!
Vera wants to control but Dunham is having none of it.
Vera regains half guard.
Vera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vera is looking for a sweep. Dunham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vera is looking to escape.
Dunham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vera wants to control but Dunham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham is looking for a kimura here.
Dunham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dunham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dunham seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Dunham is working for an americana but Vera has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dunham was thinking about the submission.
Dunham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vera is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Dunham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dunham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dunham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dunham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vera manages to get to full guard.
Dunham won't allow Vera to get back to his feet.
Vera is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vera gets underhooks to prevent Dunham's takedown attempt.
Dunham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vera after a bit of a struggle.
Vera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham tries to score a body lock takedown but Vera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera tries to land a body kick
and Dunham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dunham is working for a kimura but Vera is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vera.
Dunham is looking to work some ground and pound but Vera has wrist control.
Dunham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dunham has Vera in his guard.
Vera won't allow Dunham to sweep him here.
Amir Dunham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunham is trying to keep Vera in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dunham looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Caco Vera.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vera 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 Dunham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dunham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
so Dunham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Dunham won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
Dunham trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera wants to stand but Dunham is controlling the position.
Vera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dunham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dunham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dunham trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham stops Vera from standing up.
Dunham looking to sit in guard and control but Vera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caco Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vera is one step ahead there.
Dunham working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunham is on top in guard.
Vera throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Dunham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Dunham!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Dunham 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Kenody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenody kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is papa roach. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pozar's choice of entrance music: z Buta Wjeżdzam. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Kenody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar throws an off balance right hand
and Kenody counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kenody looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pozar pushes Kenody off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pozar looks to land a left hand but Kenody moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Pozar coming out on top.
Pozar misses with a right hand
and Kenody moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pozar is trying to force a seperation but Kenody has the dominant position.
Pozar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pozar cracks Kenody with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kenody is rocked!
Kenody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Kenody is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pozar throws a hook but Kenody blocks it.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
Pozar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenody.
Kenody moves out of range of the strikes.
Pozar Pozar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pozar misses the jab.
Kenody defending well as Pozar loads up on a big left hand.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kenody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Pozar misses.
Pozar looks to land a left hand but Kenody moved out of range nicely.
Pozar misses with a hook. Kenody ducked under it nicely.
Pozar throws an overhand right that lands on Kenody's shoulder, as Kenody tries to avoid the shot.
Kenody staying out of range there.
Kenody staying out of range there.
Pozar throws an overhand right that lands on Kenody's shoulder, as Kenody tries to avoid the shot.
Kenody slips a straight right by Pozar.
A slow jab from Pozar misses its intended target.
A big left from Pozar misses.
Kenody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozar.
Pozar misses with a hook.
Pozar misses the jab.
Pozar misses with a straight right.
Pozar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenody moves out of range of the strikes.
Pozar throws out a loose jab but Kenody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pozar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar misses with a straight left.
Pozar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pozar throws a hook but Kenody avoids it easily.
Pozar misses with a straight left.
Pozar misses with a hook.
Kenody defending well as Pozar loads up on a big left hand.
Kenody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozar.
A big left from Pozar misses.
A big right from Pozar misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pozar misses the target.
Pozar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pozar throws an overhand right that lands on Kenody's shoulder, as Kenody tries to avoid the shot.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
A slow jab from Pozar misses its intended target.
Pozar misses with an uppercut. Kenody saw that one coming.
Pozar misses with a straight right.
Pozar misses with a looping left.
Kenody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pozar.
Kenody shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pozar as he avoids it easily.
Kenody blocks a jab.
Pozar misses with a hook. Kenody ducked under it nicely.
Pozar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenody.
Kenody slips under a jab.
Kenody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pozar.
Pozar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kenody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenody blocks a jab.
Kenody slips under a jab.
Pozar throws a jab when Kenody was well out of range.
Kenody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pozar throws a shot from downtown. Kenody moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenody slips a jab from Pozar.
Pozar thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Pozar.
Pozar misses with a straight right.
Kenody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozar.
Pozar throws a hook but Kenody avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Pozar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenody slips a jab from Pozar.
Kenody defending well as Pozar loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Pozar.
Kenody moves away from the strike by Pozar.
Kenody slips a straight right by Pozar.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
Kenody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pozar.
Pozar misses with a straight left.
Pozar throws a hook but Kenody avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pozar.
A jab from Pozar misses.
Pozar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pozar wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar throws out a loose jab but Kenody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pozar looks to land a left hand but Kenody moved out of range nicely.
Pozar misses with a straight left.
Kenody displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pozar throws out the jab.
Pozar throws an overhand right that lands on Kenody's shoulder, as Kenody tries to avoid the shot.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
Kenody slips under a jab from Pozar.
Pozar misses with an uppercut. Kenody saw that one coming.
Kenody gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pozar manages to break the clinch.
Pozar throws a jab when Kenody was well out of range.
Pozar misses with an uppercut. Kenody saw that one coming.
Kenody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pozar.
Kenody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pozar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pozar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pozar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozar.
Kenody moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Pozar misses.
Pozar throws a jab when Kenody was well out of range.
Pozar throws a lazy right hand but Kenody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Pozar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenody slips a straight right by Pozar.
Kenody slips a jab from Pozar.
Pozar misses the jab.
Pozar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenody.
Kenody seems to have got his legs back now.
Kenody shoots in but Pozar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Kenody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pozar throws a shot from downtown. Kenody moves away and avoids it.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
Kenody gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pozar.
Kenody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenody shoots for a takedown but Pozar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar lands a really nice looking cross but Kenody seems unphased.
Kenody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozar.
Kenody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pozar misses with an uppercut. Kenody saw that one coming.
Kenody takes one to the side of the head.
Pozar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
Kenody fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pozar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenody on the side of the head.
Kenody throws a lazy right hand but Pozar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pozar misses with a looping left.
Kenody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pozar.
Pozar misses with a straight left.
Kenody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenody counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenody.
Kenody has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pozar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pozar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenody slips a jab from Pozar.
Pozar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenody.
Kenody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenody dives in and grabs Pozar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pozar pushes down on Kenody's head and hops out.
Kenody defending well as Pozar loads up on a big left hand.
Pozar misses with a hook.
Pozar scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pozar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Pozar misses its intended target.
Pozar throws a right hand that misses
and Kenody counters with a shoot takedown. Pozar fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenody prevents Pozar from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kenody has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pozar finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenody's head.
Pozar misses with a hook
and Kenody decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pozar's guard.
Kenody postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pozar has his feet on Kenody's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kenody moves out of range of the strikes.
Pozar throws a hook but Kenody blocks it.
Pozar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenody.
Pozar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenody counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenody.
Pozar is trying to break the clinch but Kenody is controlling him.
Pozar breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pozar.
Pozar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Pozar misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Pozar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenody has managed to clinch.
Kenody has Pozar pressed against the cage, preventing Pozar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pozar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pozar lands a lovely overhand right.
Pozar scores with a punch to the head.
Pozar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenody counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Pozar misses.
Kenody closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pozar's guard.
Kenody thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pozar wants to stand but Kenody is controlling the position.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pozar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pozar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pozar connects with a crisp jab.
Pozar misses with a straight right.
Pozar Pozar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pozar throws an overhand right that lands on Kenody's shoulder, as Kenody tries to avoid the shot.
Pozar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenody decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pozar's guard.
Kenody has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pozar wants to stand but Kenody is controlling the position.
Kenody landing some decent shots from guard.
Kenody is looking to work some ground and pound but Pozar has wrist control.
Pozar wants to stand but Kenody is controlling the position.
Pozar keeping moving, preventing Kenody from controlling successfully.
Pozar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenody stands up over Pozar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kenody stops Pozar from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenody tries to free his leg and advance position but Pozar is retaining full guard.
Kenody is in close to Pozar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pozar wants to stand up but Kenody is controlling him.
Pozar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pozar connects with a right hand. Kenody shakes it off.
Pozar throws a hook but Kenody avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pozar Pozar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pozar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenody counters with a series of strikes. Pozar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pozar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pozar misses with a left hand
and Kenody counters with a series of strikes. Pozar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pozar throws an overhand right that lands on Kenody's shoulder, as Kenody tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Pozar misses.
Decent striking displayed by Pozar there.
Pozar loads up on a big right hand but Kenody slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pozar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenody moves away from the strike by Pozar.
Kenody takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pozar throws a lazy right hand but Kenody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Pozar.
Pozar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leon Kenody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pozar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenody.
Pozar throws a big shot that misses.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
Kenody shoots for a takedown but Pozar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenody tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pozar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenody somewhat.
Kenody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pozar.
Pozar throws a looping overhand right but Kenody ducks down to avoid it.
Kenody moves out of range of the strikes.
Pozar misses with a straight left.
Pozar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pozar looks to throw the jab but Kenody is out of range.
Kenody ducks under a wild hook from Pozar.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenody.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar throws a big shot that misses.
Pozar Pozar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenody defending well as Pozar loads up on a big left hand.
Kenody fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Kenody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenody gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenody displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pozar throws out the jab.
A big right from Pozar misses.
Pozar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenody gets a double leg takedown into Pozar's guard.
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!
Kenody gets to his feet. Pozar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Good exchange - Pozar coming out on top.
Pozar throws a hook but Kenody blocks it.
Pozar loads up on a big right hand but Kenody slips the punch.
Kenody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pozar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar throws a hook but Kenody blocks it.
Pozar misses with a hook
and Kenody counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pozar won't be happy with that.
Leon Kenody overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pozar pushes Kenody away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kenody gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kenody working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kenody tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kenody has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pozar wants to get back to his feet.
Pozar Pozar 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenody working the ground and pound.
Pozar is trying to buck Kenody off.
Kenody thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kenody prevents Pozar from escaping the position.
Leon Kenody 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.
Kenody is looking to take a break and control but Pozar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pozar Pozar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pozar 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pozar Pozar!
Pozar Pozar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultimate Fighting Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak has chosen One Night In Bangkok as his entrance music. Bak has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
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222 lbs
4 - 10 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bak looks winded!
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bak circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Bak as Shamrock shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Bak wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shamrock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock controlling the pace for now.
Shamrock wants to control the pace but Bak is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Bak avoids nicely.
Shamrock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bak to the mat! Bak manages to get full guard.
Shamrock passes into half guard.
Shamrock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to pass to full mount but Bak defends it.
Shamrock working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Shamrock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shamrock controlling his opponent.
Bak is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bak is looking to escape.
Shamrock landing punches.
Shamrock gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Bak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Bak with a series of wild strikes but Bak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bak avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock thows a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bak doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bak circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Bak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shamrock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bak is fending him off so far but Shamrock persists. Nope, Bak circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock tries to clinch
and Bak counters with a head kick. That will keep Shamrock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bak tries to sprawl but Shamrock drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamrock tries to pass to full mount but Bak defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bak is staying active underneath Shamrock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Shamrock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Bak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brock Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bak, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bak tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shamrock manages to end up in side control.
Bak is breathing heavily.
Shamrock cracks Bak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Shamrock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bak is trying to improve his position.
Shamrock grinds an elbow into Bak's temple.
Shamrock stands up.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Bak slaps away a takedown attempt from Shamrock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Bak moves out of range easily.
Shamrock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ong Bak has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Bak is having none of it.
Bak slaps away a takedown attempt from Shamrock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bak can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Bak misses.
Shamrock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shamrock decides to stand back up.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shamrock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bak has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shamrock's lack of action.
Shamrock prevents Bak from improving his position.
Shamrock seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shamrock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shamrock decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Bak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bak misses with a head kick.
Brock Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock shoots for a takedown but Bak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bak wants it to stay on the feet.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Bak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Bak settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock fails to land the takedown.
Shamrock shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ong Bak's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Bak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bak down.
Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bak circles away.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bak wants to control but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bak.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
Shamrock walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bak is fending him off so far but Shamrock persists. Nope, Bak circles away and we're back to standing.
Bak throws a head kick that Shamrock semi-blocks.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bak throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Bak.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Shamrock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bak uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shamrock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bak has Shamrock in his guard.
Bak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a big elbow that misses.
Ong Bak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock landing some decent shots from guard.
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bak is proving hard to escape from.
Shamrock stands and throws Bak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shamrock wants to control but Bak is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak tries to buck Shamrock off but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock takes a swing at Bak's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock shoots in but Bak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Bak against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syver Stjernen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Jitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syver Stjernen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stjernen 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stjernen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitus is retaining full guard.
Jitus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stjernen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stjernen drops back looking for a leg! Jitus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jitus manages to kick Stjernen off! Stjernen jumps back into Jitus's guard.
Stjernen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stjernen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitus is keeping the position for now.
Jitus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stjernen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stjernen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stjernen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jitus looking for a guillotine here but Stjernen defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stjernen wants to pass the guard but Jitus is keeping the position.
Jitus has his foot on Stjernen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stjernen works his way back into a safe position though.
Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stjernen wants to pass the guard but Jitus is keeping the position.
Stjernen pushing down on Jitus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jitus is defending against the submission attempts here by Stjernen.
Stjernen is working for a kimura but Jitus is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stjernen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jitus defends it well.
Jitus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitus.
Stjernen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stjernen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stjernen has managed to get both his arms back between Jitus's legs - danger averted.
Stjernen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitus is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stjernen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stjernen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jitus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stjernen defends well.
Stjernen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jitus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stjernen looking to pass the guard.
Stjernen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stjernen drops back looking for a leg! Jitus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jitus manages to kick Stjernen off! Stjernen jumps back into Jitus's guard.
Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jitus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stjernen can't escape the position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitus looking for a guillotine from mount but Stjernen is having none of it.
Jitus wants to control the pace but Stjernen is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Jitus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jitus tries to sprawl but Stjernen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stjernen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jitus is looking to control Stjernen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jitus avoid being mounted?
Stjernen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stjernen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitus actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jitus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stjernen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stjernen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jitus is just riding it out for now. Stjernen eventually gives up the hold.
Stjernen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stjernen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jitus looking for submissions off his back.
Jitus gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stjernen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stjernen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stjernen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stjernen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stjernen has managed to get both his arms back between Jitus's legs - danger averted.
Stjernen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stjernen wants to pass the guard but Jitus is keeping the position.
Jitus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stjernen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stjernen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Jitus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stjernen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus has his foot on Stjernen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stjernen works his way back into a safe position though.
Stjernen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jitus's guard.
Stjernen is working for a kimura but Jitus is defending it quite comfortably.
Stjernen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stjernen.
Jitus gets back to full guard.
Stjernen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stjernen drops back looking for a leg! Jitus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jitus manages to kick Stjernen off! Stjernen jumps back into Jitus's guard.
Vinny Jitus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stjernen looking to pass the guard.
Stjernen passes Jitus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jitus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stjernen pulls his head out easily.
Stjernen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jitus is just riding it out for now. Stjernen eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitus looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Syver Stjernen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jitus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stjernen drives through with a takedown into Jitus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stjernen wants to pass the guard but Jitus is keeping the position.
Stjernen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jitus's guard.
Stjernen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stjernen is looking for a kimura here.
Stjernen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stjernen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stjernen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jitus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stjernen pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stjernen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stjernen.
Stjernen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jitus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stjernen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stjernen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jitus sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jitus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jitus has his foot on Stjernen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stjernen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jitus is looking for a triangle but Stjernen pushes his legs off easily.
Stjernen drops back looking for a leg! Jitus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jitus manages to kick Stjernen off! Stjernen jumps back into Jitus's guard.
Stjernen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stjernen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stjernen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jitus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stjernen has Jitus in his guard.
Jitus stands and throws Stjernen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stjernen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jitus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jitus has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stjernen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jitus yanks on the arm and Stjernen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jitus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Jitus!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinny Jitus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spaten might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knockin Boots by Candyman. Goran Spaten has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spaten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Spaten moved out of range nicely.
Spaten throws a head kick that misses.
Spaten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spaten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spaten wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Spaten.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Spaten.
Alvarez punishes Spaten's body with a nice straight punch.
Spaten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez swings for the body but Spaten moves out of range.
Spaten tries a head kick but it misses.
Spaten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spaten thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
Spaten tries to clinch up.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Spaten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Spaten with a nice cross.
Spaten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spaten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spaten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Spaten's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spaten wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spaten's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pushes down on Spaten's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spaten keeps working.
Alvarez prevents Spaten from standing back up.
Spaten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spaten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spaten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Spaten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Spaten defends it.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Spaten is defending well.
Alvarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Spaten defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Spaten is a slippery customer.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Spaten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez wants to control but Spaten is keeping him busy.
Alvarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spaten pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spaten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spaten.
Spaten tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Spaten staying out of range there.
Alvarez takes a swing at Spaten's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goran Spaten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spaten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spaten was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Spaten throws a big shot that misses.
Spaten darts in trying to clinch
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spaten tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spaten. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez looking to score a takedown here. Spaten is defending well but Alvarez drives through and ends up in Spaten's guard.
Spaten keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spaten's head.
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spaten is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spaten has escaped and now he's on top!
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spaten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez has control of Spaten's left arm, preventing Spaten from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Spaten from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez has Spaten pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Goran Spaten wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Spaten moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Spaten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spaten momentarily.
Spaten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spaten did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.
Spaten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez passes to full mount!
Alvarez quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Alvarez but it's paid off an Spaten is forced to tap! Nice work by Alvarez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
A victorious Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maya has chosen Spitfire as his entrance music. Tyler Durden had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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31
195 lbs
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Maya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Maya's shoulder, as Maya tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Maya.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Maya wants to take a breather but Durden is having none of it.
Maya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Durden is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Durden sees it coming and defends easily.
Maya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durden trying to hold on to Maya's head to control him but Maya postures up.
Maya thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
Durden is refusing to be controlled, as Maya sits in half guard.
Maya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Maya eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
Maya stops Durden from getting back to his feet.
Durden tries to roll over but Maya keeps him under control.
Durden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maya is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durden tries to roll over but Maya keeps him under control.
Maya is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Durden is looking to control Maya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durden avoid being mounted?
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.
Durden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maya scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Durden is trying to stand back up but Maya is controlling him
Maya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Durden sees it coming and defends easily.
Maya controlling the action here.
Maya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maya to get the leverage.
Maya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Maya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durden defending well though.
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. Maya connects with a nice short shot to Durden's temple.
Maya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maya is stalling here. Durden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maya seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Durden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Maya is trying to control Durden's posture but Durden avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durden decides to stand back up.
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into Maya's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden takes a swing at Maya's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Maya dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maya is trying to defend but Durden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durden's back!
Durden is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Durden defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maya's arms.
Maya is trying to stick to Durden's back but Durden is turning into Maya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Durden.
Maya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maya keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden pushing down on Maya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maya pulls Durden in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden won't allow Maya to sweep him here.
Maya has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Durden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Maya has tightened it up now! Durden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Maya!
Damian Maya 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dok Halidai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurendie Siberie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siberie has chosen VYBZ KARTEL- VIP as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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288 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dok Halidai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurendie Siberie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siberie feints and then cracks Halidai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halidai down.
Siberie throws a wild body kick that Halidai sees coming a mile off.
Siberie misses with a straight right.
Siberie lands a big head kick that sends Halidai tumbling to the mat! Siberie takes a step backwards and waves Halidai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dok Halidai has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siberie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jurendie Siberie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halidai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Siberie.
Halidai throws a push kick but Siberie slaps the foot to one side.
Siberie sends Halidai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Siberie is motioning to the referee to let Halidai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Halidai is rocked!
Halidai throws a body punch but Siberie moves out of range.
Oh Halidai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siberie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halidai.
Siberie fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Halidai out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jurendie Siberie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jurendie Siberie waved his t-shirt featuring Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zagnut Dunbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Sinatra - Fly me to the moon. 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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marion Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zagnut Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunbar avoids the head kick by Cobretti.
Cobretti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobretti has a takedown stuffed.
Dunbar lands a leg kick that knocks Cobretti off balance momentarily.
Dunbar blocks a jab.
Cobretti misses with a looping right.
Cobretti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobretti lunges at Dunbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunbar's hand.
Dunbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobretti.
Cobretti throws a right hand that Dunbar ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunbar also avoids with ease.
Dunbar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobretti in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobretti clobbers Dunbar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dunbar jabs Cobretti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dunbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobretti manages to avoid it.
Dunbar wants to clinch up but Cobretti keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunbar is looking to chop away at Cobretti's legs.
Cobretti misses with a straight left.
Cobretti takes a swing at Dunbar's ribcage but misses.
Dunbar misses with a straight right.
Dunbar throws a hook but Cobretti avoids it easily.
Dunbar avoids the body shot from Cobretti.
Dunbar scores with a takedown into Cobretti's guard.
Cobretti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunbar defends it easily.
Cobretti has his foot on Dunbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dunbar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunbar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cobretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cobretti is looking for a triangle but Dunbar pushes his legs off easily.
Cobretti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dunbar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cobretti.
Cobretti regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar tries to pass to full mount but Cobretti defends it.
Dunbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobretti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Cobretti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunbar winds up and cracks Cobretti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cobretti looking for submissions off his back.
Dunbar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cobretti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cobretti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunbar pulls his head out easily.
Cobretti actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cobretti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cobretti wants to improve his position but Dunbar is controlling well.
Cobretti is staying active underneath Dunbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dunbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cobretti actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunbar thows an elbow strike that misses. Cobretti gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Dunbar doesn't seem too bothered but Cobretti quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Dunbar is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Dunbar really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marion Cobretti!
Marion Cobretti really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cyclone Nutrition Company logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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