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WarZone 52: Overwhelmed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muza Django (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Muza Django!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozef Beast!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django tries to clinch
and Beast counters with a one-two to the body.
Django tries to clinch
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Django is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Django's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Django drops his hands momentarily and Beast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Django darts in trying to clinch
and Beast counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Django tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Django wants to clinch but Beast slips to the side
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Django is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Django moves to clinch but Beast breaks away
and Beast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Django is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Django counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Django out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jozef Beast!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kone Wrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kone Wrot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaun Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrot tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrot is looking to clinch.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Wrot wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
Wrot tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrot tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Wrot tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kone Wrot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrot is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Wrot is looking to clinch.
Simmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons gets tackled into the cage by Wrot. Wrot maintains the clinch.
Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrot.
Simmons looks winded!
Wrot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wrot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrot lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrot lands a nice uppercut.
Wrot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Wrot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simmons.
Wrot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
A short right from Wrot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wrot.
Simmons is rocked!
Wrot lands an uppercut.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrot finish him?
Wrot lands with a left to the head.
Wrot drops Simmons onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Simmons is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrot stalling in the clinch.
Wrot creates a bit of distance for himself, with Simmons pressed up against the cage and cracks Simmons with a massive uppercut! Simmons goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Wrot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kone Wrot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Carroll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Tom Carroll has been cut.
Carroll checks a low kick from Nickoson.
Nickoson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickoson stalks Carroll and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carroll's face. Carroll staggers backwards, shaken.
Carroll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Nickoson.
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!
Carroll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickoson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carroll tries to clinch there but Nickoson circles away.
Nickoson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carroll is rocked!
Carroll backs away from a small jab... but Nickoson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Carroll crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Nickoson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexander Nickoson!
A very excited looking Alexander Nickoson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Gros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graveyard Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost has chosen Howlin Wolf- Smokestack Lightening as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Gros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Graveyard Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gros fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ghost to the ground. Gros is now in Ghost's guard.
Ghost working for a triangle but Gros defends it easily.
Gros wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
Ghost has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sun Tzu's Art of War. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ghost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ghost pushes a forearm under Gros's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gros is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graveyard Ghost!
An out of breath Graveyard Ghost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Dionysus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Vinny Dionysus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickoson showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickoson trying to control from half guard but Dionysus is working away.
Nickoson throwing shots but Dionysus is blocking nicely.
Nickoson is trying to control. Dionysus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickoson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dionysus!
Nickoson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dionysus is looking to escape.
Dionysus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dionysus is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickoson working for a guillotine from mount but Dionysus is in no mood to give up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickoson trying to control but Dionysus is having none of it.
Nickoson has control of Dionysus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dionysus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dionysus working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dionysus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nickoson takes Dionysus's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dionysus is in trouble.
Dionysus has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Nickoson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Dionysus! Can he survive? No! He's out! Nickoson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Nickoson!
Anthony Nickoson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Cold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hideya Kaayi's chin.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hideya Kaayi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaayi tries to clinch up.
Cold misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Cold.
It looks like Hideya Kaayi has been cut.
Cold takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Noah Cold has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaayi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaayi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice combo by Cold! Oh, that's hurt him - Kaayi falls to the canvas and Cold follows him into side control.
Kaayi is rocked!
Cold working the ground and pound but Kaayi is defending the strikes.
Kaayi is still in real trouble! Can Cold finish him?
Kaayi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cold's best efforts.
Cold is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaayi seems to have recovered his senses.
Cold controlling the action here.
Cold works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaayi blocking the ground and pound.
Cold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cold throwing strikes here but Kaayi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cold content just to control the position here.
Kaayi trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold lands a heavy elbow.
Kaayi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cold.
Cold throwing strikes here but Kaayi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kaayi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cold controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaayi is bucking up trying to escape but Cold cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold looking to finish Kaayi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaayi!
Kaayi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cold controlling the pace for now.
Cold wants to control the pace but Kaayi is squirming around nicely.
Cold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kaayi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi is working to get back to half guard.
Cold throws some wild stikes that Kaayi manages to avoid easily.
Cold throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cold throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kaayi is looking to improve his position but Cold isn't that keen on the idea.
Cold with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cold throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kaayi?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Cold dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cold lands a jab to Kaayi's midsection.
Cold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cold lands with a nice body punch.
Kaayi throws a combination that misses
and Cold counters with a one-two to the body.
Cold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaayi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cold lands with a big left! Kaayi is wobbled badly! Cold comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kaayi to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noah Cold!
A relieved looking Noah Cold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hideya Kaayi was interviewed post fight and said 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi - Aplha-Male Supplements'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe The Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loblaw has chosen Bob Loblaw Song as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe The Plumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Plumber throws a right and a left that Loblaw avoids nicely.
The Plumber wants to clinch
and Loblaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Plumber's guard now.
Loblaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loblaw throws a big right hand that misses.
The Plumber pushes Loblaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Loblaw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joe The Plumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Plumber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loblaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Plumber thuds his right hand into Loblaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loblaw moves away from the strike by The Plumber.
Loblaw tests The Plumber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Joe The Plumber has been cut.
Loblaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loblaw scores with a head kick. The Plumber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Loblaw throws a wild body kick that The Plumber sees coming a mile off.
Loblaw stuns The Plumber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loblaw loads up on a big right hand but The Plumber slips the punch.
The Plumber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - The Plumber scores with a four punch combination!
The Plumber is looking to clinch but Loblaw is avoiding it.
The Plumber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loblaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Plumber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Plumber is looking to clinch.
Loblaw keeps the fight on the outside.
The Plumber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loblaw.
Loblaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Plumber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loblaw is out of range.
Loblaw misses with a body kick.
The Plumber gets caught flat footed, as Loblaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loblaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loblaw trying to control the position from guard on top but The Plumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Plumber is looking to stand up but Loblaw isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Loblaw landing with the ground and pound.
Loblaw trying to control the position from guard on top but The Plumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Plumber being controlled here, momentarily.
The Plumber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The Plumber looking for a guillotine here but Loblaw defends easily.
The Plumber controls Loblaw momentarily but Loblaw frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw lands a couple of elbows.
Loblaw chips away with some ground and pound.
The Plumber controls Loblaw momentarily but Loblaw frees himself.
Loblaw stands up over The Plumber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Plumber trying to keep a closed guard but Loblaw is proving a slippery customer.
Loblaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Loblaw won't allow The Plumber to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loblaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Plumber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Plumber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loblaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loblaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Plumber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loblaw wants to sweep here but The Plumber controlling him for the moment.
The Plumber stands and throws Loblaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loblaw regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Plumber is trying to work for a kimura but Loblaw is defending well.
Loblaw wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Loblaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe The Plumber'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.
The Plumber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loblaw throws a low kick but The Plumber moves out of range easily.
Loblaw lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loblaw.
The Plumber ducks under a wild hook from Loblaw.
Loblaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Loblaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Plumber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loblaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Plumber's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loblaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Plumber trying to keep a closed guard but Loblaw is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loblaw tries to free his leg and advance position but The Plumber is retaining full guard.
Loblaw cracks The Plumber with a solid left hand.
The Plumber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loblaw is one step ahead there.
The Plumber being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Plumber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loblaw trying to hold on to The Plumber's head to control him but The Plumber postures up.
Loblaw tries to get to full guard but The Plumber has control of the leg.
The Plumber is trying to control the action in half guard but Loblaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Plumber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loblaw defends it well.
Loblaw gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw wants to improve his position but instead The Plumber has moved into half guard.
The Plumber wants to stand up but Loblaw is controlling the position.
Loblaw trying to control here.
Loblaw keeping control of the position.
The Plumber prevents Loblaw from improving his position.
The Plumber wants to free his trapped foot but Loblaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loblaw's head.
The Plumber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Loblaw!
Poor strikes thrown by The Plumber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Loblaw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Loblaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Plumber trying to control here.
Loblaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Plumber gets full guard.
The Plumber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loblaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loblaw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Loblaw trying to control the position but The Plumber is working away.
The Plumber is trying to control Loblaw's posture but Loblaw avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Loblaw stalls from top position.
Loblaw cracks The Plumber with a big right hand but The Plumber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Loblaw tries to advance to mount but The Plumber denies him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Plumber defending against the ground and pound.
The Plumber is trying to control Loblaw's posture but Loblaw avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Loblaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe The Plumber's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
The Plumber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loblaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Loblaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loblaw is looking to clinch but The Plumber is avoiding it.
Bob Loblaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Plumber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Plumber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from The Plumber.
The Plumber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loblaw, pushing him back against the cage.
The Plumber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loblaw lands with a right to the head.
Loblaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe The Plumber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Plumber moves to clinch but Loblaw breaks away
and Loblaw counters with a shoot takedown. The Plumber fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Plumber holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber working a defensive guard here.
Loblaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Plumber looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe The Plumber wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The Plumber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loblaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Loblaw keeps the fight on the outside.
The Plumber tries to clinch up.
The Plumber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loblaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Plumber on the side of the head.
The Plumber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loblaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Plumber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loblaw throws a push kick but The Plumber slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Loblaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loblaw lands a nice short elbow.
Loblaw controlling the action here.
The Plumber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loblaw is working away from the top position though.
The Plumber wants to get back to full guard.
Loblaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Loblaw working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bob Loblaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Plumber trying to control from the bottom.
Loblaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loblaw drops an elbow to the side of The Plumber's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber wants to get back to his feet.
Loblaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loblaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Plumber is looking for a sweep. Loblaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loblaw moves nicely into side control.
Loblaw working the ground and pound from side control.
The Plumber tries to bench press Loblaw off him but Loblaw keeps the position.
Loblaw is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Plumber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Loblaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Plumber keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loblaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Plumber is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loblaw connects with a decent elbow.
The Plumber is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Loblaw is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loblaw working the ground and pound effectively.
Loblaw breaks from The Plumber's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A big strike lands for Loblaw! That's really hurt The Plumber and he's turned his back - Loblaw keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Loblaw jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Loblaw!
Bob Loblaw got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert De Morcerf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Morcerf comes into the arena with The Bastard's Song blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert De Morcerf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Stone!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Morcerf blocks a jab.
De Morcerf tries to clinch
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stone controlling from the top position.
Stone stands up over De Morcerf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Morcerf wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Morcerf 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.
Stone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Morcerf wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws an elbow that misses. De Morcerf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stone's guard. Nice move by De Morcerf!
Stone wants to sweep here but De Morcerf controlling him for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Stone hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
De Morcerf tries to clinch but Stone moves away
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control.
Stone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Morcerf is looking to get back to his feet here but Stone is keeping cool and he's managed to take De Morcerf's back.
De Morcerf covering up well under a series of strikes from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone has De Morcerf flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stone thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Stone misses with punches from the back.
Stone punches the canvas rather than the man.
Stone working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but De Morcerf is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Stone has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! De Morcerf taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexej Stepanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Whitaker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexej Stepanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Stepanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stepanov.
Stepanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whitaker under the eye.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stepanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanov with a poor takedown
and Whitaker counters with a shoot takedown. Stepanov fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker uses his free foot to push down on Stepanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stepanov.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Whitaker trying to control from half guard but Stepanov is working away.
Stepanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whitaker on the ground.
Whitaker moves into full mount! Stepanov won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Whitaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stepanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whitaker.
Whitaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stepanov is just riding it out for now. Whitaker eventually gives up the hold.
Whitaker is looking for a kimura but Stepanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whitaker to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stepanov's head.
Stepanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitaker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stepanov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gabriel Whitaker!
Gabriel Whitaker is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Gabriel Whitaker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Maxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mourits Vrutaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Maxx had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Maxx!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mourits Vrutaal!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxx swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Maxx.
Maxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxx 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.
Maxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrutaal is just out of range.
Maxx lunges at Vrutaal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vrutaal's hand.
Vrutaal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maxx scores with a nice head shot.
Maxx throws a hook but Vrutaal blocks it.
Vrutaal misses with a low kick.
Maxx looks to land a right hand but Vrutaal moved out of range.
Maxx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vrutaal gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Corey Maxx has been cut.
Maxx has had enough of the clinch but Vrutaal keeps him there for the moment.
Vrutaal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maxx misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrutaal lands an elbow just above Maxx 's eye.
Vrutaal pushes off an throws an elbow but Maxx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maxx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxx is trying to force a seperation but Vrutaal has the dominant position.
Vrutaal trying to land knees to the body.
Vrutaal is struggling to control the position.
Maxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrutaal.
Maxx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vrutaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corey Maxx's cut is getting worse.
Maxx managing to block the knees to the body from Vrutaal.
Maxx can't find room to land a body shot as Vrutaal controls the action.
Vrutaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrutaal trying to control the position but instead, Maxx has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vrutaal into the cage.
Vrutaal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxx's defenses.
Maxx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vrutaal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vrutaal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxx's defenses.
Corey Maxx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maxx tries a body shot but Vrutaal blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vrutaal lands an elbow just above Maxx 's eye.
Jeez, Corey Maxx's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Vrutaal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maxx is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Corey Maxx's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mourits Vrutaal! Mourits Vrutaal retains his featherweight title!
Mourits Vrutaal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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