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SP FN 8: PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ants Milnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Vanhood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Vanhood told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ants Milnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Vanhood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vanhood takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Milnes.
Milnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanhood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vanhood shoots in for a takedown but Milnes shows good takedown defense.
Milnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Milnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vanhood looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milnes lands with a nice body kick.
Robin Vanhood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milnes moves into range and clinches up with Vanhood.
Milnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhood blocks it with crossed arms.
Milnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Robin Vanhood has been cut.
Milnes tries to land a knee to the head but Vanhood blocks with his arms.
Milnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Milnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Milnes.
Milnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanhood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Milnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Milnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanhood.
Milnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanhood's face.
Milnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Milnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanhood avoids the damage to the body.
Milnes misses with a knee to the head.
Milnes working Vanhood over with knees to the body.
Milnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Milnes looking to throw knees to the head but Vanhood is blocking nicely.
Vanhood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanhood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milnes prevents a body shot from Vanhood.
Vanhood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanhood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vanhood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Milnes is keeping busy.
Milnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vanhood is trying to force a seperation but Milnes has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Vanhood.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Milnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhood blocks it with crossed arms.
Milnes tries a knee to the head but Vanhood blocks it.
Vanhood tries to break free but Milnes pushes him back against the ropes.
Vanhood is trying to maintain a safe position but Milnes gets an underhook and turns Vanhood into the ropes.
Milnes missing with knees to the body.
Vanhood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milnes misses with a head kick.
Vanhood connects with the punch.
Milnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanhood keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhood looks to land a combination but Milnes avoids it well.
Milnes scores with a leg kick.
Milnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vanhood looks to land a combination but Milnes avoids it well.
Milnes lands a leg kick that knocks Vanhood off balance momentarily.
Vanhood misses with a lunging right hand
and Milnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanhood's knee momentarily.
Vanhood fails with the takedown
and Milnes counters with a good, hard body kick but Vanhood shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Milnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milnes moves into the clinch.
Milnes misses with a knee to the head.
Milnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanhood is defending well for now.
Vanhood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Milnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Milnes with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Robin Vanhood's cut even more.
Milnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanhood avoids the damage to the body.
Milnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vanhood avoids it.
Vanhood managing to block the knees to the body from Milnes.
Milnes working Vanhood over with knees to the body.
Milnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vanhood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Milnes connects with a knee to the head.
Milnes tries a knee to the head but Vanhood blocks it.
Milnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vanhood managing to block the knees to the body from Milnes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milnes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanhood avoiding damage as Milnes throws knees to the body.
Milnes misses with a knee to the head.
Milnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vanhood's efforts to push away.
Vanhood throws a punch but it's blocked by Milnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ants Milnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Vanhood's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Milnes slips under a jab from Vanhood.
Milnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanhood, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vanhood is trying to break free.
Milnes tries a knee to the head but Vanhood blocks it.
Vanhood misses with a body punch.
Vanhood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanhood avoiding damage as Milnes throws knees to the body.
We've been informed that Vanhood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vanhood wants to get back to striking at distance but Milnes won't allow it.
Vanhood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Milnes looking to throw knees to the head but Vanhood is blocking nicely.
Milnes landing knees to the body.
Milnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Milnes connects with a knee to the head.
Milnes looking to throw knees to the head but Vanhood is blocking nicely.
Milnes missing with knees to the body.
Vanhood is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Milnes.
Vanhood avoiding damage as Milnes throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milnes blocks a body shot from Vanhood.
Milnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanhood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vanhood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Milnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Milnes trying to land knees to the body.
Milnes landing knees to the body.
Milnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Milnes blocks a body shot from Vanhood.
Milnes misses with a knee to the head.
Milnes missing with knees to the body.
Vanhood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanhood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milnes at a distance.
Vanhood misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhood misses with a double jab
and Milnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Vanhood thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vanhood throws out a loose jab but Milnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Milnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vanhood dives in and scores a takedown into Milnes's guard.
Vanhood won't allow Milnes to get back to his feet.
Milnes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Vanhood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Milnes.
Milnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanhood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vanhood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milnes throws a head kick that misses
and Vanhood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Milnes's knee momentarily.
Milnes slips a jab from Vanhood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhood misses with a looping left.
Milnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ants Milnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Milnes crunches a lovely knee into Vanhood's ribcage.
Milnes missing with knees to the body.
Vanhood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Milnes lands a good knee to the midsection. Vanhood won't want to take too many of those.
Milnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Milnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanhood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vanhood missing with knees to the body.
Milnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vanhood misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanhood avoids the damage to the body.
Vanhood is trying to push Milnes away but Milnes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vanhood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Milnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhood is looking to break free of the clinch but Milnes has double underhooks.
Vanhood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vanhood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milnes is defending well for now.
Vanhood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanhood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Milnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanhood.
Vanhood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vanhood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milness head.
Milnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhood can do to turn this around?
Vanhood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milnes lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milnes misses with a knee strike.
Vanhood managing to block the knees to the body from Milnes.
Vanhood is leaning against Milnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanhood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ants Milnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Vanhood's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vanhood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Milnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Milnes slips a jab and a cross from Vanhood.
Milnes throws a sloppy head kick and Vanhood moves out of range easily.
Milnes leaves Vanhood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vanhood looks to land a right hand but Milnes moved out of range.
Milnes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Milnes clinches.
Milnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Milnes scores with a knee to the head.
Milnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vanhood avoids it.
Milnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanhood working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milnes looking to throw knees to the head but Vanhood is blocking nicely.
Milnes trying to land knees to the body.
Vanhood is trying to break the clinch but Milnes is controlling him.
Vanhood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Milnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanhood is defending well for now.
Milnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanhood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vanhood tries to circle away but Milnes has him pinned against the ropes.
Vanhood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanhood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Milnes misses with a knee strike.
Milnes blocks a body shot from Vanhood.
Vanhood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milnes prevents Vanhood from breaking the clinch.
Milnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanhood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milnes is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Milnes. No joy for Vanhood on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vanhood! Milnes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Vanhood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil deGrasse Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC : T.N.T. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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178 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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182 lbs
16 - 23 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neil deGrasse Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deGrasse Tyson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
deGrasse Tyson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tahkojuusto, who protects the arm well.
Tahkojuusto is pushing deGrasse Tyson's head away, looking to escape. deGrasse Tyson manages to hold on to the position though.
Tahkojuusto tries to improve position but can't.
Tahkojuusto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
deGrasse Tyson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tahkojuusto is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tahkojuusto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tahkojuusto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tahkojuusto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so deGrasse Tyson is just riding it out for now. Tahkojuusto eventually gives up the hold.
deGrasse Tyson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
deGrasse Tyson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
deGrasse Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
Tahkojuusto working over deGrasse Tyson with some ground and pound. deGrasse Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tahkojuusto wants to stand up but deGrasse Tyson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tahkojuusto wants to work for an arm triangle but deGrasse Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to stand back up but Tahkojuusto is controlling him
deGrasse Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
deGrasse Tyson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tahkojuusto pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tahkojuusto trying to control but deGrasse Tyson is having none of it.
deGrasse Tyson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tahkojuusto tries to keep control of the position but deGrasse Tyson is staying busy.
Tahkojuusto is working the ground and pound. Can deGrasse Tyson escape?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahkojuusto controlling well, preventing deGrasse Tyson from escaping the position.
Tahkojuusto is looking to control deGrasse Tyson but deGrasse Tyson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tahkojuusto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. deGrasse Tyson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tahkojuusto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to get back to his feet but Tahkojuusto has full control of the position and if anything, deGrasse Tyson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tahkojuusto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
deGrasse Tyson wants to try and get back to his feet.
deGrasse Tyson is working to get back to half guard.
Tahkojuusto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
deGrasse Tyson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tahkojuusto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tahkojuusto has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of deGrasse Tyson's face.
deGrasse Tyson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
deGrasse Tyson is working hard here to advance position.
Tahkojuusto manages to capitalize on a mistake by deGrasse Tyson to take his back!
Tahkojuusto is punishing deGrasse Tyson with some ground and pound.
Tahkojuusto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tahkojuusto has deGrasse Tyson flattened out and is raining down punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
deGrasse Tyson wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! deGrasse Tyson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teppo Tahkojuusto!
In his post fight interview, Teppo Tahkojuusto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lloyed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namiska Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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178 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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175 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Lloyed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Namiska Button !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyed blocks a head kick by Button .
Lloyed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Button .
Lloyed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Button takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Button throws a series of punches but Lloyed moves out of range.
Button fails with the takedown.
Button lands a really nice looking cross but Lloyed seems unphased.
No luck for Button with that takedown attempt.
Josh Lloyed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namiska Button .
Button connects with a high kick.
A left and a right from Lloyed both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Button fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lloyed, pushing him back against the ropes.
Button breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Button takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Button misses.
Lloyed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Button takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Button fails with a takedown attempt.
Button shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Button throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lloyed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Lloyed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lloyed lands a couple of digs.
Lloyed landing with the ground and pound.
Lloyed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lloyed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lloyed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Button is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Button has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Button looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lloyed working some strikes from top position.
Lloyed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Button looking for a guillotine here but Lloyed defends easily.
Button looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Button had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lloyed defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lloyed is looking to work some ground and pound but Button has wrist control.
Button working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lloyed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lloyed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Button working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lloyed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lloyed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lloyed is working Button over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Button has momentary wrist control but Lloyed slips an elbow through the middle.
Lloyed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lloyed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Button 's head.
Lloyed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Button working for a triangle but Lloyed defends it easily.
Button has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lloyed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lloyed trying to control but Button is working from the bottom.
Button has momentary wrist control but Lloyed slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Button 's head.
Lloyed wants to stand but Button has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lloyed throwing strikes from guard but Button blocks nicely.
Lloyed throwing strikes but missing.
Button looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Button escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lloyed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lloyed works over Button with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lloyed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Button is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lloyed is aware though and is defending well.
Lloyed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Button wants to sweep but no luck.
Button looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namiska Button dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lloyed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Lloyed as he connects with a hook.
Button blocks a head kick by Lloyed.
Button tries to land a front kick but Lloyed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Namiska Button seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Button avoids a punch combination nicely.
Button motions for Lloyed to come forward. Button throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lloyed dips to his left and cracks Button with an uppercut!
Button throws a quick inside leg kick.
Button throws a right and a left that Lloyed avoids nicely.
Lloyed avoids the head kick by Button .
Lloyed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Button moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Button . Lloyed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lloyed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lloyed throws a head kick that misses.
Lloyed tries to land a front kick but Button steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Button works Lloyed's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Button punishes Lloyed's body with a nice straight punch.
Button 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.
Josh Lloyed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lloyed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Button is out of range and Lloyed settles back down.
Lloyed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Button .
Lloyed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Namiska Button has got the better of the ground game so far.
Button regains half guard.
Button looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Button actively working from the bottom here.
Lloyed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lloyed lands a nice short elbow.
Lloyed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed 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.
Lloyed thows a huge punch but Button dodges it nicely.
Button is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lloyed pulls his head out easily.
Button looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Button is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lloyed pulls his head out easily.
Button is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lloyed pulls his head out easily.
Button looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Button is breathing heavily.
Lloyed throwing shots but Button is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Button defending well though.
Lloyed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Button moves into full guard.
Button is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Button is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Button utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Button 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.
Lloyed stands up over Button , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Button has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lloyed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Button keeping moving, preventing Lloyed from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Button preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lloyed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Button 's guard.
Button looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lloyed is working for a submission of some sort.
Button looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Button is pressing down on Lloyed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lloyed throws a big right hand that misses.
Button has his foot on Lloyed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lloyed works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namiska Button 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!
Button misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Button moves out of range of the strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Button enables Lloyed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Button manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Button has his feet on Lloyed's thighs here. He's pushed Lloyed 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! Lloyed screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Namiska Button !
Namiska Button decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzesimir Ciupaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ciupaga comes to the ring accompanied by Polak potrafi. Malone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Martyr Perpetual Healing Infinite Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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26
218 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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24
224 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzesimir Ciupaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Malone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciupaga lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Josh Malone has been cut.
Ciupaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ciupaga.
Malone throws out a leg kick but Ciupaga moves out of range and Malone only half commits.
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ciupaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malone, as that shot connected.
Malone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciupaga moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Ciupaga clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Ciupaga has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ciupaga lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Malone takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Josh Malone's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Malone.
Malone tries to work over Ciupaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciupaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malone scores with a shot to the side of Ciupaga's head.
Ciupaga tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciupaga tries to land a knee to the head but Malone blocks with his arms.
Malone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ciupaga uses from the top position.
Malone trying to control the position.
Ciupaga throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Malone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ciupaga.
Ciupaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Ciupaga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ciupaga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ciupaga distracts Malone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ciupaga 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.
Ciupaga throws a big elbow that misses.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ciupaga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga throws a strike but Malone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malone trying to control but Ciupaga is working from the bottom.
Ciupaga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ciupaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Ciupaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malone keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ciupaga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Malone is trying to control the position but Ciupaga postures up.
Malone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Malone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ciupaga has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone gets back to half guard.
Malone trying to hold on to Ciupaga's head to control him but Ciupaga postures up.
Ciupaga is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ciupaga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ciupaga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Ciupaga is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciupaga is pressing down on Malone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malone is holding on for now.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Ciupaga has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzesimir Ciupaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Malone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ciupaga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciupaga.
Krzesimir Ciupaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ciupaga with a knee to the head.
Malone tries to work over Ciupaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Malone.
Ciupaga tries a knee to the head but Malone blocks it.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciupaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Malone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ciupaga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malone dodges an elbow strike from Ciupaga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciupaga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ciupaga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ciupaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciupaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciupaga is one step ahead there.
Ciupaga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Malone wants to control but Ciupaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ciupaga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Ciupaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Ciupaga is looking for a kimura but Malone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ciupaga to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Ciupaga sits in half guard.
Ciupaga is pressing down on Malone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malone is holding on for now.
Krzesimir Ciupaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciupaga is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Ciupaga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malone is not content to let Ciupaga control the position.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciupaga.
Malone is staying active underneath Ciupaga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ciupaga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ciupaga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malone can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga looks to land a strike but Malone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ciupaga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone is trying to keep Ciupaga in close.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Ciupaga from controlling successfully.
Ciupaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ciupaga trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ciupaga postures up.
Ciupaga wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Ciupaga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone moves out of range as Ciupaga throws a body kick.
Ciupaga tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciupaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciupaga.
Malone lands with a straight right. Ciupaga didn't see that one coming.
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!
Ciupaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone scores with a shot to the side of Ciupaga's head.
Ciupaga lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Ciupaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzesimir Ciupaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Malone's cut.
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!
Ciupaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ciupaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Ciupaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ciupaga throws a body kick that misses
and Malone counters with a single leg into guard. Ciupaga didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malone cracks Ciupaga with a solid left hand.
Malone throws a strike but Ciupaga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciupaga slips nicely into half guard.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciupaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciupaga stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ciupaga preventing the sweep.
Malone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ciupaga is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga blocking the ground and pound.
Ciupaga's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Malone throwing strikes here but Ciupaga is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ciupaga suckers Malone into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Ciupaga is now in Malone's guard!
Josh Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciupaga trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Krzesimir Ciupaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Ciupaga trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Ciupaga throwing strikes but missing.
Ciupaga won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Ciupaga throws a big elbow that misses.
Ciupaga with a nice head shot there.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Ciupaga from controlling successfully.
Ciupaga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Krzesimir Ciupaga wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ciupaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ciupaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malone lands an overhand right.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciupaga is just out of range.
Malone throws a series of punches but Ciupaga moves out of range.
Ciupaga connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciupaga tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciupaga.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Malone.
Well Ciupaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzesimir Ciupaga!
A very excited looking Krzesimir Ciupaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the ring accompanied by Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. The crowd seem to be enjoying Miyagi's choice of entrance music: Your'e The Best Around. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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34
144 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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29
142 lbs
26 - 5 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kesuke Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Miyagi is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gustafsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miyagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson throws a looping overhand right but Miyagi ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi wants to slow Gustafsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Gustafsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustav Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson works Miyagi's body with a nice hook.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miyagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Miyagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyagi blocks an uppercut.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gustafsson avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
Gustafsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
Gustafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Miyagi controls the action.
Gustafsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gustafsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustafsson is trying to break the clinch but Miyagi has him pressed against the ropes.
Gustafsson is trying to force a seperation but Miyagi has the dominant position.
Miyagi blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gustafsson.
Miyagi has Gustafsson pressed against the ropes, preventing Gustafsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miyagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustafsson is defending well for now.
Gustafsson managing to block the knees to the body from Miyagi.
Miyagi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustafsson is trying to push Miyagi away but Miyagi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gustafsson tries to break the clinch but Miyagi is controlling the position.
Miyagi working Gustafsson over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustafsson as Miyagi tries to tie him up.
Gustafsson is trying to break the clinch but Miyagi is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miyagi is trying to stall.
Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustafsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustafsson lands with a good body shot.
Gustafsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyagi tries to score with a low kick but Gustafsson moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Gustafsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miyagi doesn't seem phased though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miyagi.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Miyagi was well out of range.
Gustafsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi staying out of range there.
Gustafsson with a hook.
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Gustafsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Miyagi moved away.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gustafsson blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyagi tried to score with a low kick but Gustafsson checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Miyagi slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson thuds his right hand into Miyagi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Miyagi as he checks the leg kick.
Gustafsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miyagi's head.
Miyagi throws a low kick but Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a low kick but Gustafsson avoids it.
Miyagi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gustafsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi drops his hands momentarily and Gustafsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gustafsson duly obliges.
Gustafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
Miyagi wants to land a leg kick but Gustafsson is out of range.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Miyagi avoids it easily.
Gustav Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gustafsson throws the left hand but Miyagi avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Gustafsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miyagi blocks a jab.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Miyagi moves out of range.
Donk. Gustafsson catches Miyagi right on the button with a cross.
Gustafsson misses with a hook.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Miyagi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gustafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Miyagi avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miyagi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miyagi looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Gustafsson. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Gustafsson finds it's target.
Miyagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi moves out of range as Gustafsson strikes.
A good leg kick by Miyagi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Gustafsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson stalks Miyagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miyagi's face. Miyagi staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Miyagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Gustafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Gustafsson scores with a body shot.
Gustafsson stalks Miyagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miyagi's face. Miyagi staggers backwards, shaken.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyagi under the eye.
Miyagi lands a head kick!
It looks like Gustav Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Miyagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
Miyagi connects with a high kick.
Gustafsson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
Oh Gustafsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Miyagi's shoulder, as Miyagi tries to avoid the shot.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Gustafsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gustafsson tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Miyagi - that's a beauty! Gustafsson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Miyagi can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kesuke Miyagi!
Kesuke Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Liege's choice of entrance music: Will T. Bear: For a Few Dollars . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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188 lbs
26 - 20 - 0 |
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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
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeas Liege!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liege tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Phillips paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Philip Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liege will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liege has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Liege, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips tries to bum rush Liege with a series of wild strikes but Liege uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liege takes one to the chin there.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liege moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips rushes Liege and presses him up against the ropes.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Liege has the dominant position.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Phillips wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillips wants to stall.
Phillips lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Liege is retaining full guard.
Phillips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liege manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phillips has Liege in his guard.
Liege is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phillips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phillips has escaped and now he's on top!
Phillips is looking to stand up but Liege won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Liege has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Liege has hold of Phillips's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Phillips manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Liege isn't that keen on the idea.
Liege is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Phillips is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Phillips flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Liege anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Phillips and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Liege slips an arm under Phillips chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Liege has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Liege is squeezing on Phillips like an anaconda would it's prey. Phillips fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caeas Liege!
Caeas Liege took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Santos De Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to you've lost that loving feeling. Santos De Jesus has chosen Without Honor or Humanity as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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289 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Santos De Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bak looks to clinch
and Santos De Jesus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bak won't be happy with that.
Santos De Jesus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bak, who protects the arm well.
Santos De Jesus trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Santos De Jesus throws an elbow but Bak slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bak tries to improve position but can't.
Santos De Jesus trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Santos De Jesus tries to advance to mount but Bak denies him.
Santos De Jesus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bak is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bak keeps working.
Bak is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at (w) Combat MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Santos De Jesus trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Santos De Jesus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Santos De Jesus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Santos De Jesus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bak is not content to let Santos De Jesus control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bak!
Bak is trying to stand up.
Santos De Jesus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos De Jesus misses with a head shot.
Bak is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Santos De Jesus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bak is squirming around, avoiding Santos De Jesus's attempts to control the action.
Bak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos De Jesus throws some wild stikes that Bak manages to avoid easily.
Bak is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus wants to control the pace but Bak is squirming around nicely.
Santos De Jesus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santos De Jesus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bak is trying to stand.
Santos De Jesus landing shots from mount.
Bak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Santos De Jesus.
Santos De Jesus with shots to the head and body - Bak looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santos De Jesus working the ground and pound effectively.
Bak can't escape the position.
Bak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos De Jesus tries to control but Bak wriggling away.
Santos De Jesus working for a submission but Bak is keeping him at bay.
Bak wants to hold on but Santos De Jesus pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos De Jesus controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Santos De Jesus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Santos De Jesus throws a big shot that misses.
Bak darts in trying to clinch
and Santos De Jesus counters by clinching up.
Santos De Jesus has Bak pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Santos De Jesus pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Bak tumbling to the mat - Santos De Jesus dives into Bak's guard.
Santos De Jesus forces his way into half guard.
Santos De Jesus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bak is trying to maintain the position but Santos De Jesus is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos De Jesus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak won't allow Santos De Jesus to pass to mount.
Santos De Jesus is looking for a kimura here.
Thiago Santos De Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos De Jesus wants to free his trapped foot but Bak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bak tries to kick Santos De Jesus off but Santos De Jesus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bak is not content to let Santos De Jesus control the position.
Santos De Jesus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santos De Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos De Jesus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santos De Jesus wants to finish this one by submission but Bak is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santos De Jesus.
Santos De Jesus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bak is looking to improve his position but Santos De Jesus isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus takes Bak's back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santos De Jesus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Santos De Jesus's arms.
Well, with Santos De Jesus on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bak is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Santos De Jesus controlling the position well here. Bak rolled but Santos De Jesus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Santos De Jesus working for the choke.
Bak trying to control the hands but Santos De Jesus won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bak won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Santos De Jesus off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Santos De Jesus!
A victorious Thiago Santos De Jesus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ong Bak had this to say: 'Osssss'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Dudek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Christian Dudek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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180 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Dudek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsorats cracks the inside of Dudek's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dudek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zsorats - the referee stops the clock and Dudek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zsorats. Dudek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dudek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dudek walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a leg kick that misses.
Zsorats's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudek under the eye.
A big left from Dudek misses.
Zsorats missing with a left hand there. Dudek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsorats has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dudek finds it's way round the side to connect with Zsorats's head.
Dudek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zsorats has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dudek throws a solid leg kick but Zsorats takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dudek.
Zsorats takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dudek misses with a low kick.
Zsorats tries a low kick but Dudek avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dudek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zsorats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dudek connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsorats circles away quickly and effectively.
Christian Dudek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dudek misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Good exchange - Dudek coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Zsorats. That snapped Dudek's head back.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zsorats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zsorats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudek moves out of range as Zsorats throws a body kick.
Dudek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zsorats's sensitive parts.
Dudek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zsorats's head.
Zsorats misses with the body kick
and Dudek counters with a three punch combo that has Zsorats backing up. Zsorats nods at Dudek to acknowledge the strikes.
Dudek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zsorats checks it well.
Zsorats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudek swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudek misses with a body kick.
Zsorats throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dudek was covering up waiting for the punch and Zsorats finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Dudek is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats looking to sit in guard and control but Dudek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dudek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zsorats's guard.
Zsorats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudek is one step ahead there.
Zsorats controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudek stopping the sweep attempt from Zsorats.
Dudek wants to stand and escape but instead Zsorats has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dudek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zsorats sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dudek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dudek keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dudek is on top in guard.
Zsorats is trying to hold Dudek in close to prevent damage but Dudek has managed to pass into half guard.
Zsorats gets full guard.
Zsorats looking to control.
Dudek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emmanuel Zsorats will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dudek misses with a wild body shot.
Zsorats throws a chopping leg kick but Dudek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zsorats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Dudek misses.
Dudek cracks the inside of Zsorats's front leg.
Dudek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zsorats's head.
Zsorats throws a wild body kick that Dudek sees coming a mile off.
Zsorats throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Dudek.
Dudek throws a hook but Zsorats blocks it.
Christian Dudek is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zsorats.
Dudek motions for Zsorats to come forward. Dudek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dudek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsorats.
Zsorats scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dudek is out of range.
Dudek throws a head kick that misses.
Zsorats misses with an attempted mid kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dudek enables Zsorats to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dudek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zsorats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsorats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dudek keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Zsorats scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control but Dudek is working from the bottom.
Zsorats working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zsorats pushes down on Dudek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zsorats connects with a nice short shot to Dudek's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsorats looks to land a strike but Dudek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but Dudek defending well.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Dudek is working from the bottom.
Dudek wants to improve his position but Zsorats is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudek is staying active underneath Zsorats, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Emmanuel Zsorats wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zsorats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dudek's calf.
Dudek is looking to clinch.
Dudek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zsorats gets tackled into the ropes by Dudek. Dudek maintains the clinch.
Zsorats trying to control the position but instead, Dudek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zsorats into the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dudek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dudek thows a leg kick but Zsorats checks it
and Zsorats counters with a good low kick that Dudek was not able to check.
Dudek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zsorats has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zsorats scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Dudek.
Zsorats checks a leg kick.
Zsorats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dudek lands with a kick to the temple. Zsorats shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dudek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zsorats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsorats throws out a leg kick but Dudek moves out of range and Zsorats only half commits.
Dudek throws out a leg kick but Zsorats moves out of range and Dudek only half commits.
Dudek misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dudek 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 Zsorats has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zsorats and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dudek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudek thows a body shot but no joy.
Zsorats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dudek looks for the body kick but Zsorats saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Dudek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek is looking to chop away at Zsorats's legs.
Zsorats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zsorats misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dudek throws out a leg kick but Zsorats moves out of range and Dudek only half commits.
Dudek throws a head kick but Zsorats moves out of range.
Dudek misses with a head kick.
Dudek moves in looking to clinch but Zsorats pushes him off.
Dudek feints and then cracks Zsorats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zsorats down.
Zsorats lands with a straight right. Dudek didn't see that one coming.
Zsorats lands a head kick!
Dudek throws a low kick, looking for Zsorats's leg but Zsorats calmly moves out of range.
Dudek connects with a right hand. Zsorats shakes it off.
Good work by Dudek as he checks the leg kick.
Dudek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek tries to clinch up but Zsorats circles away and keeps his distance.
Zsorats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zsorats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudek.
Zsorats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsorats tries to land a front kick but Dudek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zsorats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dudek can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dudek scores with a head kick. Zsorats tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zsorats throws a jab when Dudek was well out of range.
Zsorats throws an overhand right that lands on Dudek's shoulder, as Dudek tries to avoid the shot.
Zsorats slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dudek.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dudek. That's going to slow Zsorats down.
Dudek moves out of range as Zsorats throws a body kick.
Zsorats throws the kick towards the body but Dudek avoids it.
Dudek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zsorats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dudek tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.
Emmanuel Zsorats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dudek tries to kick Zsorats off but Zsorats keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zsorats sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zsorats wants to take a breather but Dudek is having none of it.
Christian Dudek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emmanuel Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a head kick that misses.
Zsorats checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zsorats gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudek.
Zsorats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dudek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudek tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek misses with a left hand
and Zsorats counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zsorats throws a hook but Dudek blocks it.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudek but Dudek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dudek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christian Dudek.
I think Zsorats 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
Emmanuel Zsorats seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Liljedahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liljedahl's entrance music is Imperiet - Märk hur vår skugga. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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283 lbs
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268 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Liljedahl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liljedahl throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
Sven Liljedahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liljedahl, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liljedahl.
Liljedahl dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
We've been told by Liljedahl's head coaches at The Stray Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mendez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liljedahl looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liljedahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendez lands with a hook. Liljedahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liljedahl.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendez blocks the body kick.
Liljedahl tries to score with a low kick but Mendez moves his leg out of the way.
Liljedahl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liljedahl feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
Liljedahl feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
Liljedahl misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liljedahl.
Mendez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liljedahl lands a big head kick that sends Mendez tumbling to the mat! Liljedahl takes a step backwards and waves Mendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Liljedahl doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Mendez crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Mendez's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Liljedahl!
Sven Liljedahl retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tyler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Solonen ja Kosola - RÄPPII . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak misses with a hook to the body
and Tyler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pietrzak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pietrzak 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pietrzak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tyler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pietrzak is trying to keep Tyler in close.
Tyler 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.
Pietrzak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pietrzak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Tyler has gone for a leg lock! Pietrzak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tyler's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pietrzak uses it to pass to side control.
Pietrzak advances to mount.
Tyler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pietrzak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyler actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler trying to control but Pietrzak postures up.
Tyler wants to get back to full guard.
Pietrzak controlling the action here.
Tyler trying to hold on to Pietrzak's head to control him but Pietrzak postures up.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pietrzak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tyler is pressing down on Pietrzak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pietrzak is one step ahead there.
Pietrzak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak postures up and lands a big shot to Tyler's brow.
Tyler working a defensive guard but Pietrzak passes into half guard.
Tyler manages to get to full guard.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler wants to hit a switch here but Pietrzak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyler there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Tyler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pietrzak misses with a hook. Tyler ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pietrzak. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietrzak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tyler is staying active underneath Pietrzak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyler is looking to control Pietrzak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?
Tyler tries to roll over but Pietrzak keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pietrzak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyler!
Tyler tries to hold on but Pietrzak postures up.
Tyler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pietrzak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pietrzak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tyler gets back to half guard.
Tyler won't allow Pietrzak to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietrzak trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler controlling the position for now.
Pietrzak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyler is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyler is in trouble now - Pietrzak has advanced to mount!
Pietrzak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pietrzak with the ground and pound from mount.
Pietrzak working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyler is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
BOOM! Pietrzak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Tyler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pietrzak looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tyler covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartek Pietrzak!
Bartek Pietrzak is the new bantamweight champion!
Bartek Pietrzak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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