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WarZone 43: Warlords PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Sackho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danijel Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novak has chosen Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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143 lbs
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133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Sackho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danijel Novak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novak misses with a series of wild punches.
Novak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sackho.
Sackho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sackho stops Novak from getting back to his feet.
Sackho is pressing down on Novak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Novak is holding on for now.
Novak felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Novak is trying to stand up here but Sackho is controlling him well.
Sackho controlling the action here.
Novak is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Sackho seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre Sackho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sackho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Novak has had enough of the clinch but Sackho keeps him there for the moment.
Sackho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novak misses with a double jab
and Sackho counters with a head kick.
Novak looks winded!
Novak gets caught flat footed, as Sackho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak being controlled here, momentarily.
Sackho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Novak for as long as he can get away with.
Novak wants to get back to his feet but Sackho passes into half guard.
Sackho controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackho slows the pace down in half guard.
Novak looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're going to have a standup here because Pierre Sackho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Novak tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Sackho counters with a body kick that stops Novak in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak tries to clinch but Sackho is having none of it.
Novak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackho counters with a head kick. That will keep Novak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danijel Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackho throws a head kick that Novak semi-blocks.
Sackho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sackho lands in his opponent's guard.
Novak is rocked!
Sackho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pierre Sackho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sackho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Novak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Novak. Those never looked like landing.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Sackho pushes him off.
Sackho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Novak's guard.
Novak wants to get back to his feet but Sackho passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novak is looking to get back to is feet but Sackho passes into side control.
Novak wants to get back to his feet but Sackho drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Sackho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Novak tries to clinch
and Sackho counters with a big head kick but Novak shrugs it off.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackho finish him?
Novak throws a series of punches but Sackho moves out of range.
Sackho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Novak seems to have recovered his senses.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Sackho pushes him off.
Novak wants to clinch.
Novak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sackho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novak wants to clinch up but Sackho keeps it at a distance.
Sackho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sackho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Novak is looking to escape.
Novak is breathing heavily.
Sackho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pierre Sackho just wasn't active enough.
Sackho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Novak on his heels. He'll look to pass Novak's guard now, I'm sure.
Novak being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierre Sackho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sackho won't allow Novak to get back to his feet.
Sackho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Novak is looking to stand back up but Sackho counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Novak.
Novak looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sackho seems content to control.
Sackho uses his free foot to push down on Novak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Novak.
Sackho content just to control the position here.
Novak trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sackho controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre Sackho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sackho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Novak!
Sackho cracks Novak with a big right hand but Novak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Novak tries to escape but Sackho is in control.
Sackho in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sackho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Novak to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Novak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sackho taking a breather here.
Novak is pushing Sackho's head away, looking to escape. Sackho manages to hold on to the position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak trying to remain calm as Sackho controls from the top position.
Novak is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sackho is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novak seems a little lost for a moment, as Sackho dominates the positioning.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pierre Sackho just wasn't active enough.
Sackho rushes Novak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sackho breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Sackho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Novak wants to clinch but Sackho slips to the side
and Sackho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novak thinking.
Pierre Sackho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sackho closes the distance and pushes Novak back into the cage.
Novak lands a right hand.
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Sackho swinging wildly here.
Novak tries to clinch up but Sackho circles away and keeps his distance.
Sackho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sackho keeps the fight on the outside.
Novak moves to clinch but Sackho breaks away
and Sackho counters with a head kick.
Novak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novak fails to land with a series of punches.
Novak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackho moves into the clinch.
Sackho prevents Novak from breaking the clinch.
Novak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackho breaks the clinch.
Sackho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Novak tries to clinch up but Sackho circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak swinging wildly here.
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackho circles away.
Novak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackho has Novak pressed against the cage, preventing Novak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sackho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Novak stopping the sweep attempt from Sackho.
Novak wants to stand but Sackho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sackho drives through with a takedown into Novak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Novak wants to stand and escape but Sackho is having none of it.
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!
Sackho content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pierre Sackho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sackho scores with a head kick.
Novak tries to clinch
and Sackho counters with a solid body kick.
Novak misses with a double jab.
Novak closes the distance but Sackho moves to the side
and Sackho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sackho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sackho stops Novak from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pierre Sackho.
Sackho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Novak did well to prevent Sackho getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak tries to kick Sackho off but Sackho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sackho controlling the action here.
Sackho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Danijel Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Sackho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novak is trying to stand up here but Sackho is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Sackho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackho 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Sackho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 London, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovic which made him look bad.
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Filipovic is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Filipovic's guard.
Chandler prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler works over Filipovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Filipovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Filipovic has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Chandler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Filipovic!
Chandler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic is bucking up trying to escape but Chandler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Filipovic is rocked!
Chandler loads up with a big shot that hurts Filipovic! He's pulled Chandler in close but Chandler has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Filipovic survive? More strikes from Chandler and Filipovic is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Chandler!
A very excited looking Ryan Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Amber Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocho Ardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amber Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocho Ardona!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardona with a nice cross.
Average walks into a stiff left hand from Ardona.
Ardona drops Average with a big left hand! Average is injured, injured bad! Ardona jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chocho Ardona!
Post fight, Chocho Ardona took to the microphone: 'YES!!!!!!! im the best ever FUCK YOU!!! He will never be the same. retire or rematch you choose'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sundrarakul Rama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Konuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Konuhov's choice of entrance music: Art of War. Sundrarakul Rama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sundrarakul Rama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Konuhov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rama checks a low kick from Konuhov.
Rama stuffs the takedown.
Konuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konuhov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rama blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rama misses with a knee to the head.
Rama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Fedor Konuhov has been cut.
Rama lands a knee to the head.
Rama misses with a knee to the head.
Rama scores with a knee to the head.
Rama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rama connects with a knee to the head.
Rama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konuhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Konuhov's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Konuhov looking for a takedown.
Rama landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konuhov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sundrarakul Rama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Konuhov.
Rama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konuhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rama gets underhooks to prevent Konuhov's takedown attempt.
Konuhov is looking for a takedown.
Konuhov tries for a takedown but Rama manages to get underhooks.
Rama connects with a knee to the head.
Rama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konuhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rama tries to land a knee to the head but Konuhov blocks with his arms.
Rama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konuhov blocks it with crossed arms.
Konuhov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rama landing knees to the head.
Rama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rama prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rama scores with a knee to the head.
Rama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konuhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konuhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rama lands a knee to the head.
Rama is breathing heavily.
Rama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rama misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konuhov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rama is pressed up against the cage. Konuhov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rama down to the mat. Rama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konuhov misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konuhov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rama quickly recovers to half guard.
Konuhov is keen to just control but Rama is a slippery customer.
Rama trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konuhov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rama defend it? Konuhov steps over the head and cranks it - Rama is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Konuhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Konuhov!
Fedor Konuhov made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masuta All (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredo Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masuta All!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredo Dio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Dio.
Nice uppercut there from Dio.
Dio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
All tries to clinch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio lands a nice hook to All's body. All takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
All showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dio.
Dio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as All is landing a low percentage of strikes.
All ducks right into an uppercut from Dio.
All wants to clinch up but Dio keeps it at a distance.
Dio throws a series of strikes that have All backpedaling.
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!
All takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot.
Dio is pawing at All, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into All's nose. All is badly hurt! Dio pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! All tries desperately to hold on but Dio is relentless in his assault! As All receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Dio away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredo Dio!
Fredo Dio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rush Supplements 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Drake avoids the head kick by Lee.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Drake misses.
Drake tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Frankie Drake has been cut.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Lee looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake checks a leg kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Drake is stalling here.
Drake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drake tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Drake.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Drake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drake as Lee tries to tie him up.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee wants to break free but Drake has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Drake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drake prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Lee wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Drake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drake misses the jab.
Drake is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Drake 's knee.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Drake.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to break free but Drake has control.
Lee has Drake pressed against the cage, preventing Drake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Lee working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake has hold of one of Lee's legs. Lee is fighting the takedown attempt but Drake gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drake wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake controlling from the top position.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Red Light MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee is trying to stand.
Drake is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Lee is in trouble now - Drake has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drake controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well.
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 Frankie Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frankie Drake'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!
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee slips under a jab from Drake.
Drake misses with a body kick.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Drake throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Bruce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drake.
Nice shot by Lee.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Drake shoots in.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Drake tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Drake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Drake is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake blocks a head kick by Lee.
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
That kick from Lee tenderised Drake's leg. Drake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle, before Lee throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Drake's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lee lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bruce Lee!
A very excited looking Bruce Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff throws a sloppy head kick and Nickoson moves out of range easily.
Nickoson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickoson.
Nickoson misses with a few strikes there.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Smiff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smiff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mike Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smiff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickoson takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Smiff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A combination from Nickoson does no damage.
Smiff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smiff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickoson's sensitive parts.
Nickoson throws a series of punches but Smiff avoids them all with ease.
Smiff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nickoson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff lands with a slapping head kick.
Smiff throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson thows a body shot but no joy.
Smiff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smiff takes a swing at Nickoson's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smiff.
Smiff scores with a jab to the body.
Nickoson throws a big shot that misses.
Smiff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickoson.
Nickoson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smiff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mike Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Nickoson.
Nickoson can't break the clinch.
Smiff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff scores with a push kick.
Nickoson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Smiff slams his shin into Nickoson's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Anthony Nickoson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smiff tests Nickoson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickoson tried to score with a low kick but Smiff checks it.
Smiff lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smiff defends it nicely.
Nickoson blocks a head kick by Smiff.
Nickoson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickoson throws a jab when Smiff was well out of range.
Nickoson throws a low kick but Smiff avoids it.
Nickoson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Nickoson misses.
Nickoson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smiff did well to prevent Nickoson getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickoson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Nickoson has control of the leg.
Nickoson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiff defends it well.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Nickoson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nickoson wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson thows a huge punch but Smiff dodges it nicely.
Smiff is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hellcademy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Smiff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nickoson on the ground.
Nickoson 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.
Nickoson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smiff defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smiff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Nickoson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smiff.
Smiff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickoson's sensitive parts.
Smiff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthony Nickoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Smiff does it's job there.
Smiff lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick from Smiff lands but Nickoson takes it in his stride.
Nickoson goes for a double leg but Smiff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smiff continues to drive forward.
Smiff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickoson up against the cage.
Nickoson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smiff smiles and moves away.
Smiff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mike Smiff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickoson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smiff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickoson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smiff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been informed that Nickoson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickoson looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smiff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nickoson's guard.
Nickoson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smiff has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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!
Nickoson is looking for a sweep.
Nickoson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smiff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nickoson wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
Nickoson manages to get to full guard.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickoson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Nickoson wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Nickoson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickoson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Smiff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Nickoson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smiff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff feints and then cracks Nickoson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickoson down.
Nickoson dives in and grabs Smiff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smiff pushes down on Nickoson's head and hops out.
Smiff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickoson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickoson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smiff.
Smiff throws a head kick that half lands.
Smiff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickoson's sensitive parts.
Smiff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickoson.
Smiff lands with a kick to the temple. Nickoson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smiff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smiff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickoson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickoson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smiff throws a sloppy head kick and Nickoson moves out of range easily.
Smiff throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff lands an overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smiff. Nickoson shrugs it off though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickoson.
Nickoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiff works Nickoson's body with a nice hook.
Nickoson misses with a few strikes there.
Nickoson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smiff.
Mike Smiff is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickoson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smiff tries to avoid it but Nickoson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smiff to the ground. Smiff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Nickoson.
Smiff connects with a solid leg kick.
Smiff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smiff sprawls well. Smiff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anthony Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Smiff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smiff.
Nickoson throws a body punch but Smiff moves out of range.
Smiff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickoson's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smiff - that will leave a mark!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smiff. Nickoson shrugs it off though.
Smiff avoids the body shot from Nickoson.
Smiff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nickoson misses with a few strikes there.
Smiff throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smiff.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Smiff tenderised Nickoson's leg. Nickoson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickoson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smiff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smiff scores with a leg kick.
Smiff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smiff!
Nickoson walks into a stiff left hand from Smiff.
Smiff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smiff connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Smiff.
Smiff connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickoson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smiff. Smiff obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickoson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smiff is looking to wear down Nickoson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nickoson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smiff is able to avoid easily.
Smiff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smiff - that will leave a mark!
Smiff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smiff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nickoson.
Nickoson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smiff.
Nickoson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smiff.
Smiff scoring well with a low kick there.
Smiff lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nickoson. Those never looked like landing.
Smiff slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickoson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smiff thuds his shin into the meat of Nickoson's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Smiff.
Smiff delivers a nice body kick.
Smiff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smiff thows a body kick. Nickoson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smiff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smiff, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smiff!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mourits Vrutaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aja Adoov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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142 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mourits Vrutaal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aja Adoov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrutaal throws the left hand but Adoov avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vrutaal 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 Adoov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adoov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vrutaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adoov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vrutaal throws a leg kick that misses.
Vrutaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adoov manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Vrutaal misses its intended target.
Vrutaal thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Vrutaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrutaal takes the fight into the clinch.
Vrutaal throws an elbow but it misses.
Adoov blocks an elbow strike from Vrutaal.
Adoov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adoov takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Aja Adoov has been cut.
Vrutaal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vrutaal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vrutaal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vrutaal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vrutaal throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adoov has Vrutaal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vrutaal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vrutaal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adoov's defenses.
Vrutaal stops a takedown attempt from Adoov.
Mourits Vrutaal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aja Adoov.
Nice elbow from Vrutaal.
Vrutaal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vrutaal throws an elbow but misses.
Vrutaal misses with an elbow strike.
Adoov takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vrutaal throws an elbow but misses.
Vrutaal gets underhooks to prevent Adoov's takedown attempt.
Adoov dodges an elbow strike from Vrutaal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adoov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrutaal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vrutaal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrutaal lands an elbow that stopped Adoov in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Aja Adoov's cut even more.
Vrutaal lands an elbow just above Adoov 's eye.
Adoov avoiding damage as Vrutaal throws knees to the body.
Vrutaal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adoov.
Adoov blocks an elbow strike from Vrutaal.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Aja Adoov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Adoov is trying to drag Vrutaal to the mat but Vrutaal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vrutaal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adoov is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adoov blocks an elbow strike.
Adoov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vrutaal finish him?
Vrutaal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vrutaal throws an elbow but misses.
Adoov seems to have recovered his senses.
Vrutaal has Adoov pressed against the cage. He pushes Adoov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Vrutaal throws a beautiful elbow that sends Adoov crashing to the floor! Vrutaal piles on the pressure with more strikes! Adoov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mourits Vrutaal!
Mourits Vrutaal retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Mourits Vrutaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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