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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomo Fukasawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomo Fukasawa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomo Fukasawa!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukasawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Fukasawa throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Fukasawa looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Ross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ross lands a jab to Fukasawa's midsection.
Fukasawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fukasawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Fukasawa ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fukasawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ross lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
Fukasawa misses with some punches.
Fukasawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fukasawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ross prevents Fukasawa from breaking the clinch.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Ross gets a double leg takedown into Fukasawa's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ross decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fukasawa, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukasawa throws a combination that misses
and Ross counters with a good low kick that Fukasawa was not able to check.
Ross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ross stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fukasawa looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross lands a high kick!
Tomo Fukasawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukasawa throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Ross gets a double leg takedown into Fukasawa's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukasawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fukasawa working for a triangle but Ross defends it easily.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christopher Ross wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fukasawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fukasawa does no damage.
Ross lands a big head kick that sends Fukasawa tumbling to the mat! Ross takes a step backwards and waves Fukasawa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fukasawa is rocked!
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!
Fukasawa gets caught flat footed, as Ross shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fukasawa is still in real trouble! Can Ross finish him?
Ross passes Fukasawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fukasawa tries to kick Ross off but Ross keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fukasawa tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Fukasawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ross in particular looking to stall.
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fukasawa on the ground.
Fukasawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fukasawa actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fukasawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ross lands a nice short elbow.
Ross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fukasawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ross.
Fukasawa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ross. Oh but Fukasawa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ross goes limp - he's gone! Fukasawa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tomo Fukasawa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomo Fukasawa thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Callaghan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vega checks it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callaghan 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 Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Callaghan tries to work over Vega's front leg with a kick but Vega checks it.
Sean Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Callaghan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Callaghan looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Callaghan tries a low kick but Vega avoids it.
Vega checks a leg kick nicely.
Vega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vega.
Callaghan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vega.
Callaghan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Callaghan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vega blocks a low kick nicely.
Callaghan throws a low kick but Vega avoids it.
Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Callaghan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vega. That did some damage!
Callaghan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vega is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Callaghan tries to land a leg kick but Vega saw it coming and moves away.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Callaghan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and Callaghan settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan tries for a takedown but Vega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan closes the distance but Vega moves to the side
and Vega moves into the clinch.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Vega.
Callaghan misses with a knee strike.
Callaghan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jeremy Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Callaghan.
Vega gets underhooks to prevent Callaghan's takedown attempt.
Callaghan tries to pull guard but Vega holds him up against the cage and eventually Callaghan drops back down to his feet.
Vega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vega lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vega smiles and moves away.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Vega blocks the leg kick.
Vega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a low kick as Vega jumps back.
Callaghan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vega moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan wants a takedown but no success here.
Vega is leaning against Callaghan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Callaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Callaghan is trying to drag Vega to the mat but Vega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vega scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Vega.
Callaghan tries to pull guard but Vega won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callaghan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Callaghan tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Callaghan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vega to keep the fight standing.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Callaghan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Callaghan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Callaghan tries to work over Vega's front leg with a kick but Vega checks it.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Callaghan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Callaghan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vega moves out of range of the leg kick from Callaghan.
Callaghan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callaghan tries a low kick but Vega avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vega.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callaghan 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 Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Callaghan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vega checks it well.
Callaghan thumps Vega with a low kick.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Sean Callaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Callaghan throws a chopping leg kick but Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Callaghan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Callaghan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callaghan throws out a leg kick but Vega moves out of range and Callaghan only half commits.
Callaghan tries to work over Vega's front leg with a kick but Vega checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan wants to land a leg kick but Vega is out of range.
Vega checks a low kick from Callaghan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callaghan 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 Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callaghan.
Callaghan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Callaghan throws a low kick but Vega avoids it.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Callaghan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vega checks it well.
Callaghan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vega is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Jeremy Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callaghan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vega.
A nice inside leg kick there by Callaghan. That's going to slow Vega down.
Vega blocks a low kick nicely.
Callaghan throws a low kick but Vega avoids it.
Callaghan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Callaghan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan tries to score with a low kick but Vega moves his leg out of the way.
Callaghan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Vega moves out of range of the body kick.
Vega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callaghan can pounce on him.
Callaghan shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Callaghan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vega is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callaghan throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega leaves Callaghan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeremy Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Callaghan.
Callaghan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Callaghan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callaghan throws a chopping leg kick but Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Callaghan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan throws a low kick, looking for Vega's leg but Vega calmly moves out of range.
Callaghan throws a low kick but Vega avoids it.
Vega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Callaghan throws a body kick that misses.
Callaghan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Callaghan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Callaghan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vega checks it well.
Callaghan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Callaghan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and Callaghan settles back down.
Vega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Callaghan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Callaghan misses with a leg kick.
Callaghan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Callaghan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Callaghan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vega defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Callaghan throws a front kick that sends Vega stumbling back into the cage.
Vega moves out of range of the leg kick from Callaghan.
Callaghan tried to score with a low kick but Vega checks it.
Callaghan is looking to chop away at Vega's legs.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Callaghan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callaghan 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 Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vega blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callaghan 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 Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callaghan throws a leg kick
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vega checks a low kick from Callaghan.
Callaghan throws a front kick aimed at Vega's knee but Vega avoids it well.
Callaghan throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Callaghan misses with a low kick as Vega jumps back.
Jeremy Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Callaghan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Callaghan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and Callaghan settles back down.
Callaghan motions for Vega to come forward. Callaghan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Vega blocks the leg kick.
Callaghan scores with a leg kick.
Callaghan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Callaghan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Callaghan is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega checks a low kick from Callaghan.
Vega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callaghan can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Callaghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Callaghan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Callaghan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sean Callaghan waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Nejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cant be touched!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Bilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Nejo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nejo throws a nice looking combination but Bilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nejo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nejo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nejo looks for the body kick but Bilson saw that one coming.
Nejo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nejo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergio Nejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nejo wants to clinch.
Bilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nejo.
A slow jab from Bilson misses its intended target.
Nejo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nejo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nejo tries for a takedown but Bilson circles away easily
so Bilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bilson cracks Nejo with a solid left hand.
Nejo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bilson controls the pace.
Nejo is trying to keep Bilson in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nejo's head.
Bilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nejo has momentary wrist control but Bilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bilson won't allow Nejo to get back to his feet.
Nejo being controlled here, momentarily.
Bilson is in close to Nejo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nejo looks winded!
Bilson working some strikes from top position.
Nejo is rocked!
Bilson is pushing down on Nejo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nejo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nejo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nejo is still in real trouble! Can Bilson finish him?
Bilson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nejo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bilson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bilson!
A relieved looking Tim Bilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macky Jawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Macky Jawara!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jawara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jawara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jawara avoids it really well and circles away.
Moss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jawara checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Moss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jawara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macky Jawara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawara throws a looping overhand right but Moss ducks down to avoid it.
Moss shoots in for a double leg but Jawara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Jawara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jawara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jawara is fending him off so far but Moss persists. Nope, Jawara circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss blocks a head kick by Jawara.
Moss stalks Jawara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jawara's face. Jawara staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jawara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jawara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Jawara as Moss shoots in.
Jawara looks to throw the jab but Moss is out of range.
Moss checks the leg kick.
Moss moves into the clinch successfully.
Jawara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moss stalling.
Moss gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jawara throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jawara wants to stand up but Moss is controlling him.
Jawara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss throwing strikes but missing.
Moss throwing strikes but missing.
Moss landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss looking to sit in guard and control but Jawara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jawara defends it easily.
Moss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss trying to control the position.
Jawara tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
Jawara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jawara stopping the sweep attempt from Moss.
Moss manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jawara trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jawara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss goes for an armbar but Jawara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jawara.
Moss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jawara looking to sit in guard and control but Moss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Moss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moss looks to clinch
and Jawara counters with a good low kick that Moss was not able to check.
Jawara connects with the punch.
Moss avoids a kick to the body.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Jawara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moss doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jawara.
Moss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jawara. Jawara obviously looking to wear him down.
Moss shoots in for a takedown but Jawara shows good takedown defense.
Jawara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jawara.
Moss dives in for a single leg takedown but Jawara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jawara tries to break the clinch but Moss is controlling the position.
Jawara lands with a light punch inside.
Jawara looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jawara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jawara tries to escape but Moss is in control.
Moss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jawara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moss's guard! Nice work there by Jawara!
Jawara wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Jawara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawara throws out a loose jab but Moss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jawara misses with a hook.
Moss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jawara's guard.
King Moss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jawara trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
Jawara wants to stand but Moss is controlling the position.
Moss wants to control from the top but Jawara keeps moving.
Moss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Moss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawara on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jawara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss throws an elbow but Jawara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moss misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moss cracks Jawara with a big right hand but Jawara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jawara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moss's guard! Nice work there by Jawara!
Jawara trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawara postures up.
Jawara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jawara wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jawara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jawara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Macky Jawara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Jawara.
Jawara scores with a jab. Moss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like King Moss has been cut.
Jawara avoids the head kick by Moss.
Jawara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moss counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
Moss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jawara sprawls well initially but Moss persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moss controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jawara defending well though.
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jawara's head.
Jawara wants to get back to full guard.
Moss throwing shots but Jawara is blocking nicely.
Jawara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moss advances position into side control!
Moss scores with punches from side control.
Moss in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jawara is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Moss!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lue Goose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakon Hakonda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakonda has chosen Satyricon - Mather North as his entrance music. Lue Goose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lue Goose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakon Hakonda!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goose swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakonda.
Hakonda doesn't manage to clinch there - Goose circles away.
Goose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakonda as he avoids it easily.
Hakonda throws a body kick that misses.
Hakonda wants to clinch but Goose slips to the side
and Goose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hakonda!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hakonda is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Goose wants to control but Hakonda is keeping him busy.
Goose goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hakonda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Goose's guard! Nice work there by Hakonda!
Hakonda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hakonda throws a strike but Goose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hakonda keeping moving, preventing Goose from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakonda is retaining full guard.
Goose passes Hakonda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goose seems to be working for a kimura but Hakonda defends the submission attempt.
Goose is looking to advance position but Hakonda won't allow it.
Hakonda tries to kick Goose off but Goose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hakonda is trying to control but can't.
Goose is looking for a kimura here.
Goose is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goose trying to pass the guard but Hakonda defending well.
Hakonda wants to control but Goose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Goose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goose 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.
Goose wants to pass to mount but Hakonda is defending the position.
Hakonda is in trouble now - Goose has advanced to mount!
Hakonda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakonda is squirming around, avoiding Goose's attempts to control the action.
Goose unloading with bombs!
It looks like Hakon Hakonda has been cut.
Goose swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hakonda is now in Goose's guard. A big mistake from Goose there, giving up the dominant position!
Goose has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hakonda should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goose has tightened it up now! Hakonda should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lue Goose!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Busta Rhymes Feat Eminem - I'll Hurt You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
Mera throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Mera's guard.
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
Mera has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brown throws a strike but Mera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Mera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Mera is proving a slippery customer.
Mera passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mera works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Mera maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to improve his position but Mera has taken his back! Mera has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brown tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mera pushes Brown away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Mera!
Jose Mera gave a mention to Tab out in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staton comes to the cage accompanied by Mgła- With Hearts Toward None II . Benedikt Pushkar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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238 lbs
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285 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benedikt Pushkar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Staton throws a leg kick but Pushkar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pushkar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Staton tries to avoid it but Pushkar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Staton to the ground. Staton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pushkar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Staton pinned against the cage. Staton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pushkar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Staton pinned against the cage. Staton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee Staton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Staton misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Staton. Those never looked like landing.
Staton throws a series of punches but Pushkar avoids them all with ease.
Pushkar's coach down at MMA Power gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pushkar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pushkar shoots in but Staton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pushkar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown but Staton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Staton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pushkar's hands.
Pushkar fails to land the takedown.
Pushkar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Staton scores with a spinning back kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pushkar 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 Staton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Staton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Staton lands with a nice combination. Pushkar backs away looking to recover.
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!
Staton throws a nice looking combination but Pushkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Staton scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pushkar moves away.
Pushkar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pushkar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pushkar looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkar with a couple of short strikes.
Staton regains half guard.
Pushkar 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Staton trying to control but Pushkar postures up.
Staton is doing well to control the position and prevent Pushkar from advancing to side control.
Pushkar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pushkar blocks a low kick nicely.
Pushkar loads up on a big right hand but Staton slips the punch.
Pushkar checks a low kick from Staton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Staton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Staton as he jumps to the side.
Pushkar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Staton.
Staton slaps away a takedown attempt from Pushkar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Staton tries to work over Pushkar's front leg with a kick but Pushkar checks it.
Pushkar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Staton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee Staton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Staton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Staton misses with the combination.
Pushkar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Staton to the mat! Staton manages to get full guard.
Pushkar prevents Staton from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Staton trying to control the position.
Pushkar throws a big right hand that misses.
Pushkar with a nice head shot there.
Pushkar passes into half guard.
Pushkar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar avoids the attempt from Staton to control.
Pushkar thowing shots but they're missing.
Staton wants to control but Pushkar is having none of it.
Staton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Staton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Pushkar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Pushkar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Staton blocking the ground and pound.
Pushkar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Staton?
Pushkar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Staton is looking to escape.
Pushkar looking to secure an arm triangle but Staton defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton regains half guard.
Staton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pushkar looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pushkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Staton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedikt Pushkar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Pushkar throws a hook but Staton avoids it easily.
Pushkar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Staton counters with a three punch combo that has Pushkar backing up. Pushkar nods at Staton to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Pushkar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Staton doesn't seem phased though.
Staton moves in looking to clinch but Pushkar pushes him off.
Staton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pushkar.
Lee Staton is winning the standup battle so far.
Pushkar throws a body punch but Staton moves out of range.
Pushkar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Staton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pushkar is one step ahead there.
Pushkar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkar throws a big right hand that misses.
Staton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pushkar works over Staton with some ground and pound from guard.
Staton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pushkar looking to pass the guard.
Pushkar being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton looking for a sweep. Not yet Staton, not yet.
Staton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benedikt Pushkar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee Staton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Staton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pushkar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pushkar.
Pushkar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Staton is fending him off so far but Pushkar persists. Nope, Staton circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Staton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Pushkar shoots in looking for a takedown but Staton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pushkar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Staton sprawls well. Staton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pushkar gets slowly back to his feet.
Staton stuffs the takedown attempt from Pushkar. Pushkar gets slowly back to his feet.
Pushkar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Staton circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Staton, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Staton does no damage.
Staton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pushkar shoots in looking for a takedown but Staton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pushkar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benedikt Pushkar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pushkar shoots in and drives through. Staton sprawls well.
Lee Staton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pushkar fails with a takedown attempt.
Pushkar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pushkar avoids the body shot from Staton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pushkar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pushkar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedikt Pushkar.
I think Pushkar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benedikt Pushkar!
Our winner, Benedikt Pushkar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Carnevale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnevale comes into the arena with Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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169 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrea Carnevale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Demaestri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carnevale is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Demaestri thows a huge punch but Carnevale dodges it nicely.
Demaestri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carnevale is just riding it out for now. Demaestri eventually gives up the hold.
Carnevale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demaestri.
Demaestri seems to be looking for submissions.
Carnevale is looking to improve his position.
Demaestri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carnevale holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Demaestri wants to work for an arm triangle but Carnevale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carnevale won't allow Demaestri to pass to mount.
Demaestri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carnevale is staying active underneath Demaestri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Demaestri wants to work for an arm triangle but Carnevale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carnevale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demaestri on the ground.
Demaestri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demaestri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carnevale wants to control but Demaestri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carnevale regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carnevale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Demaestri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demaestri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carnevale looking for a sweep. Not yet Carnevale, not yet.
Carnevale seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carnevale is trying to control the position but Demaestri postures up.
Carnevale keeping moving, preventing Demaestri from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrea Carnevale wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Demaestri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carnevale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carnevale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demaestri shoots for a takedown but Carnevale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carnevale. Demaestri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carnevale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demaestri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carnevale in his tracks.
Demaestri dives in for a single leg takedown but Carnevale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carnevale tries a body shot but Demaestri blocks it.
Carnevale can't find room to land a body shot as Demaestri controls the action.
Carnevale lands with a right to the head.
Carnevale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demaestri or not.
Nice body punch from Carnevale.
Carnevale tries a body shot but Demaestri blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale wants a takedown but no success here.
Carnevale breaks the clinch.
Demaestri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carnevale's waist but Carnevale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demaestri off to one side.
Andrea Carnevale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Demaestri.
Carnevale misses the shot to the body.
Carnevale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demaestri shoots and misses
and Carnevale counters with a straight right hand.
Demaestri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demaestri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carnevale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demaestri manages to avoid it.
Julian Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demaestri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carnevale moves out of range of the strikes.
Demaestri scores with a nice head shot.
Demaestri shoots for a takedown but Carnevale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Carnevale does it's job there.
Carnevale works Demaestri's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throws a lazy uppercut
and Carnevale counters with a nice body shot.
Demaestri looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carnevale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carnevale is looking to wear down Demaestri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Carnevale misses.
Demaestri connects with a single shot there.
Carnevale throws a body punch but Demaestri moves out of range.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carnevale sprawls well. Carnevale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Demaestri gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demaestri. Carnevale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demaestri throws a looping overhand right but Carnevale ducks down to avoid it.
Demaestri throws a hook but Carnevale blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demaestri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carnevale. Demaestri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demaestri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carnevale cracks Demaestri with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Demaestri tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Carnevale pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Demaestri is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrea Carnevale!
Andrea Carnevale thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Zerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Tribal Seeds- Vampire. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
164 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lazarus Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Zerra!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Lazarus Po has been cut.
Zerra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zerra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Po counters with a good, hard body kick but Zerra shrugs it off.
Po checks a low kick from Zerra.
Po misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zerra throws a sloppy head kick
and Po counters with a big head kick but Zerra shrugs it off.
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!
Zerra rushes Po and presses him up against the cage.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Zerra tries for a takedown but Po manages to get underhooks.
Zerra is trying to push Po away but Po has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Po.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zerra is trying to push Po away but Po has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Po breaks the clinch.
Zerra tries to clinch but Po moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerra moves in looking to clinch but Po pushes him off.
Zerra tries to clinch but Po moves out of range.
Zerra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Po sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zerra throws a right hand that misses
and Po counters with an outside leg kick.
Zerra misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Zerra.
Zerra throws a head kick that misses
and Po counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zerra's knee momentarily.
Po looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Po throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Po sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zerra misses with a right hand
and Po counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zerra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Zerra with that takedown attempt.
Lazarus Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Zerra.
Zerra throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Zerra tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zerra.
Zerra tries to clinch
and Po counters with a good low kick that Zerra was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zerra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zerra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zerra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Po.
Zerra jumps guard but Po stands there with Zerra around his waist. Zerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Po lands a nice elbow.
Po crunches a lovely knee into Zerra's ribcage.
Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zerra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matt Zerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zerra looks winded!
Zerra walks into a straight right hand from Po.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zerra throws a sloppy head kick
and Po counters with a good, hard body kick but Zerra shrugs it off.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerra shoots in for a double leg but Po sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zerra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zerra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zerra.
Zerra throws a combination that misses
and Po counters with a low kick, right behind Zerra 's knee.
Zerra throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zerra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zerra throws an off balance right hand
and Po counters with a thumping low kick.
Po connects with a leg kick. Zerra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazarus Po's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zerra misses with a hook to the body
and Po counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zerra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Po manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zerra throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Po. That's going to slow Zerra down.
Zerra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Po checks it well.
Lazarus Po is winning the standup battle so far.
Po slips a jab from Zerra.
Zerra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Po on the side of the head.
Zerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Po tries to avoid it but Zerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Po to the ground. Po escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Po.
Zerra is breathing heavily.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zerra.
Po connects with a leg kick. Zerra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Po. That one must have hurt.
Zerra takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lazarus Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po throws a head kick that misses.
Zerra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Po thumps Zerra with a low kick.
Po throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Po slams his shin into Zerra's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Po - that will leave a mark!
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Po fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zerra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zerra takes one to the side of the head.
Zerra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lazarus Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Zerra.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Po fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zerra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lazarus Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po lands a leg kick that knocks Zerra off balance momentarily.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zerra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerra blocks a head kick by Po.
Zerra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Po thuds his shin into the meat of Zerra's side.
Po lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zerra gets tackled into the cage by Po. Po maintains the clinch.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Zerra controls the action.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Zerra avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Po lands a nice knee to the body.
Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Po looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zerra misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Po.
Zerra can't break the clinch.
Po using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po breaks from the clinch.
Zerra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Po counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Po.
Zerra tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Zerra misses
and Po counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zerra's knee momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zerra throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Zerra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Po lands with a kick to the temple. Zerra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Po dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lazarus Po's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Po slips a jab and a cross from Zerra.
Zerra throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Zerra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Po counters with a good, hard body kick but Zerra shrugs it off.
Zerra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Po's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Po wants to stand and escape but Zerra is having none of it.
Zerra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zerra throws a big elbow that misses.
Zerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Po wants to stand but Zerra is controlling the position.
Zerra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Po is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zerra presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Zerra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Po blocks an uppercut.
Zerra drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zerra is proving hard to escape from.
Zerra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zerra wants to sweep here but Po controlling him for the moment.
Zerra is trying to control the position but Po postures up.
Po tries to stand but Zerra is controlling from the bottom.
Zerra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but Zerra is retaining full guard.
Zerra is working an open guard so Po takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zerra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zerra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zerra goes for a double leg but Po avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Po continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po stops a takedown attempt from Zerra.
Zerra misses with the head strike.
Zerra jumps guard.
Po looking to pass the guard.
Po stopping the sweep attempt from Zerra.
Po has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po wants to stand and escape but instead Zerra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zerra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Po working a defensive guard here.
Po wants to get back to his feet but Zerra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matt Zerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zerra won't allow Po to get back to his feet.
Zerra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zerra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Po trying to keep a closed guard but Zerra is proving a slippery customer.
Zerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po wants to stand up but Zerra is controlling him.
Zerra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Po wants to sweep here but Zerra controlling him for the moment.
Zerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zerra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Po tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zerra connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Po on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Po tries to get out of the position.
Zerra connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zerra with a nice head shot there.
Zerra is standing up over Po. Po looks to escape but Zerra dives into side control.
Zerra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Po has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Zerra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Po has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazarus Po!
During a confident post fight interview, Lazarus Po thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Daemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kristofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konrad Kristofferson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Daemon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konrad Kristofferson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daemon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Daemon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Daemon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kristofferson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Daemon.
Kristofferson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kristofferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kristofferson keeping moving, preventing Daemon from controlling successfully.
Kristofferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daemon wants to control from the top but Kristofferson keeps moving.
Daemon wants to pass the guard but Kristofferson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Dark Daemon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Daemon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kristofferson on his heels. He'll look to pass Kristofferson's guard now, I'm sure.
Our spies down at at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ inform us that Kristofferson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Daemon slips nicely into half guard.
Kristofferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Daemon.
Kristofferson wants to control but Daemon is keeping busy.
Daemon is trying to work for a kimura but Kristofferson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kristofferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daemon passes Kristofferson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kristofferson is pressing down on Daemon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kristofferson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daemon stopping the sweep attempt from Kristofferson.
Daemon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kristofferson keeping moving, preventing Daemon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson trying to control the position.
Daemon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kristofferson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kristofferson has escaped and now he's on top!
Kristofferson passes into half guard.
Daemon wants to control but Kristofferson is keeping busy.
Daemon wants to get back to full guard.
Kristofferson throwing shots but Daemon is blocking nicely.
Kristofferson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Daemon.
Kristofferson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daemon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daemon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kristofferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daemon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kristofferson has managed to get both his arms back between Daemon's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kristofferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daemon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kristofferson has managed to get both his arms back between Daemon's legs - danger averted.
Daemon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kristofferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Daemon is retaining full guard.
Daemon working for a triangle but Kristofferson defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kristofferson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Daemon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kristofferson misses with a straight right.
Kristofferson tests Daemon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kristofferson misses with the combination.
Daemon looking to score a takedown here. Kristofferson is defending well but Daemon drives through and ends up in Kristofferson's guard.
Daemon postures up and lands a big shot to Kristofferson's brow.
Kristofferson wants to sweep here but Daemon controlling him for the moment.
Daemon looking to pass the guard.
Daemon is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kristofferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kristofferson has control of Daemon's left arm, preventing Daemon from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daemon is one step ahead there.
Kristofferson is trying to control the position but Daemon postures up.
Kristofferson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daemon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristofferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Dark Daemon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kristofferson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daemon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kristofferson working a defensive guard here.
Daemon wants to control from the top but Kristofferson keeps moving.
Kristofferson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson keeping moving, preventing Daemon from controlling successfully.
Daemon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kristofferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daemon throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Daemon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daemon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kristofferson trying to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Dark Daemon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Daemon throws a series of punches but Kristofferson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kristofferson does no damage.
Daemon moves away from the strike by Kristofferson.
Konrad Kristofferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daemon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kristofferson tries to bum rush Daemon with a series of wild strikes but Daemon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kristofferson misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Kristofferson misses its intended target.
Kristofferson loads up on a big right hand but Daemon slips the punch.
Kristofferson takes a swing at Daemon's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Kristofferson.
Kristofferson misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daemon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Kristofferson misses.
Daemon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kristofferson.
Kristofferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kristofferson throws a hook to the side of Daemon's head but Daemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kristofferson throws a good cross that connects.
Kristofferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kristofferson takes a swing at Daemon's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daemon throws a series of punches but Kristofferson moves out of range.
Kristofferson misses with a double jab.
Daemon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Dark Daemon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kristofferson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daemon.
Kristofferson misses with an uppercut. Daemon saw that one coming.
Kristofferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daemon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kristofferson misses with a few strikes there.
Daemon shoots in and gets a takedown into Kristofferson's guard.
Kristofferson working a defensive guard here.
Kristofferson keeping full guard, as Daemon tries to pass.
Daemon wants to control from the top but Kristofferson keeps moving.
Daemon looking to pass the guard.
Dark Daemon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Daemon wants to control from the top but Kristofferson keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Dark Daemon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kristofferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristofferson tries to clinch but Daemon is having none of it.
Kristofferson's corner calls for a 1-2. Kristofferson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kristofferson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daemon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kristofferson stuffs the takedown attempt from Daemon. Daemon gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristofferson lands with a nice combination. Daemon backs away looking to recover.
Kristofferson misses with the combination.
Daemon looks for a takedown but Kristofferson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dark Daemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson throws a right hand that Daemon ducks under and follows up with a left that Daemon also avoids with ease.
Daemon dives in for a single leg takedown but Kristofferson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Daemon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kristofferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristofferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konrad Kristofferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristofferson punishes Daemon's body with a nice straight punch.
Kristofferson misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristofferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kristofferson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daemon throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daemon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Kristofferson.
It looks like Dark Daemon has been cut.
Kristofferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kristofferson fails to land with a series of punches.
Daemon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kristofferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kristofferson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kristofferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daemon slips a straight right by Kristofferson.
Kristofferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daemon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kristofferson.
Kristofferson misses with a double jab.
Kristofferson swinging wildly here.
Daemon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristofferson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daemon trying to control but Kristofferson is working from the bottom.
Daemon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kristofferson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kristofferson wants to get back to full guard.
Kristofferson is not content to let Daemon control the position.
Well, if Daemon 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kristofferson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Daemon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Daemon. Kristofferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kristofferson lands a lovely overhand right.
Kristofferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daemon circles away quickly and effectively.
Kristofferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kristofferson throws a nice looking combination but Daemon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kristofferson lands a jab-cross combination.
Kristofferson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Kristofferson.
Kristofferson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daemon has time to react.
Kristofferson avoids the body shot from Daemon.
Daemon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kristofferson swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson avoids the body shot from Daemon.
Daemon dodges the punch combination from Kristofferson.
Daemon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kristofferson fails to land with a series of punches.
Daemon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kristofferson is fending him off so far but Daemon persists. Nope, Kristofferson circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Kristofferson finds it's target.
Kristofferson looks to land a left hand but Daemon moved out of range nicely.
Kristofferson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kristofferson misses with a hook.
Daemon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kristofferson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kristofferson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kristofferson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Daemon sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daemon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kristofferson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kristofferson throwing strikes from guard but Daemon blocks nicely.
Daemon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kristofferson defends well.
Kristofferson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daemon is looking for a triangle but Kristofferson pushes his legs off easily.
Kristofferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daemon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daemon has his feet on Kristofferson's thighs here. He's pushed Kristofferson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kristofferson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dark Daemon!
Dark Daemon retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Dark Daemon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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