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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slippin. Jack Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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22
154 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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TWGC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Penn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!
Hammer really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Penn's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Penn gets his hands free as Hammer looks to control.
Penn working for a choke but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer trying to control the hands but Penn breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tightening his grip on Hammer, looking for the choke.
Hammer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Penn is looking for the choke from the back position but Hammer is controlling his hands well.
Penn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hammer is defending well though. Penn let's go of the attempt for now.
Penn is hanging on to Hammer's back as he tries to escape.
Hammer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn looking to control.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
Hammer distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penn looking to control.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn is trying to keep Hammer in close.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
Penn wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Penn postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammer.
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 Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammer drives through with a takedown into Penn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Penn is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture.
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammer landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer works over Penn with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Penn has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Hammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammer has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damien Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer works over Penn with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Hammer is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer postures up.
Jack Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
Damien Penn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hammer drives through with a takedown into Penn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn 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.
We've been hearing that Hammer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penn's head.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Penn wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Penn looking to control.
Hammer with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Penn fails with the takedown
so Hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn has Hammer pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
Hammer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer slips nicely into half guard.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Hammer.
Hammer slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Hammer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is controlling Hammer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hammer trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn is pulling down on Hammer's head. It's preventing any offense from Hammer, at least for the moment.
Jack Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Penn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Hammer wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Hammer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Penn tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hammer's best efforts.
Hammer controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Hammer just wasn't active enough.
Hammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Penn is trying to defend but Hammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Penn is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hammer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Penn punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammer 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammer!
A relieved looking Jack Hammer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Damien Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the great fight, I am going to review the tapes and trainer harder. Next time you are going to have to work harder for the W against me!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク~. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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157 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick but Kitsune moves out of range.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corpsegrinder as he avoids it easily.
Kitsune with a poor takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with a low kick, right behind Kitsune 's knee.
Corpsegrinder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kitsune in his tracks.
Corpsegrinder swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitsune.
Kitsune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kitsune throws a wild body kick that Corpsegrinder sees coming a mile off.
Kitsune is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corpsegrinder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses.
Corpsegrinder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsune.
Kitsune seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corpsegrinder is looking to land body kicks.
Kitsune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsune misses with a takedown attempt - Corpsegrinder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corpsegrinder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kitsune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitsune avoids the head kick by Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corpsegrinder misses with a head kick.
Kitsune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitsune darts in looking for a takedown but Corpsegrinder gets double underhooks and turns Kitsune into the cage.
Corpsegrinder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitsune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corpsegrinder counters with a stiff right hand.
Kitsune avoids the head kick by Corpsegrinder.
Kitsune checks a leg kick nicely.
Corpsegrinder throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder misses with a low kick.
Kitsune with a poor takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with an inside leg kick.
Corpsegrinder keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitsune scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Corpsegrinder is trying to control Kitsune's posture but Kitsune avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsune lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corpsegrinder is trying to control Kitsune's posture but Kitsune avoids it.
Kitsune throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kitsune trying to control the action but Corpsegrinder is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kitsune seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kitsune looks up at the clock and then as Corpsegrinder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kitsune smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Corpsegrinder tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder wants to control but Kitsune postures up.
Corpsegrinder is looking for a sweep.
Kitsune looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Corpsegrinder is avoiding damage well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kitsune trying to control the action but Corpsegrinder is working from the bottom.
Corpsegrinder is looking for a sweep.
Kitsune throws a strike aimed at the side of Corpsegrinder's head but Corpsegrinder avoids it well.
Corpsegrinder is trying to improve his position.
Kitsune fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kitsune cracks Corpsegrinder with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Corpsegrinder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corpsegrinder is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitsune tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kitsune has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is trying to get back to half guard.
Kitsune 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.
Corpsegrinder struggling a bit here.
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!
Corpsegrinder is trying to get back to half guard.
Kitsune working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corpsegrinder is not content to let Kitsune control the position.
Kitsune lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corpsegrinder throws Kitsune to one side and escapes!
Kitsune blocks the body kick.
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 Momoshiro Kitsune will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kitsune.
Kitsune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corpsegrinder counters with a head kick.
Corpsegrinder scoring well with a low kick there.
Momoshiro Kitsune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitsune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kitsune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder throws a sloppy head kick and Kitsune moves out of range easily.
Kitsune scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kitsune trying to control the position but Corpsegrinder is working away.
You can see the frustration on Corpsegrinder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corpsegrinder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kitsune haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is looking for a sweep.
Corpsegrinder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kitsune scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Corpsegrinder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kitsune not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kitsune thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corpsegrinder's head.
Kitsune stops Corpsegrinder from getting back to his feet.
Kitsune sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Corpsegrinder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kitsune.
Corpsegrinder moves into full guard.
Kitsune is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kitsune with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune throwing strikes from guard but Corpsegrinder blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kitsune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corpsegrinder has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kitsune is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust Corpsegrinder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kitsune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corpsegrinder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corpsegrinder avoids a kick to the body.
Kitsune wants to clinch.
Kitsune tries to close the distance and clinch but Corpsegrinder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Corpsegrinder. No joy for Kitsune on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corpsegrinder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kitsune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corpsegrinder avoids it really well and circles away.
Kitsune moves in looking to clinch but Corpsegrinder pushes him off.
Corpsegrinder throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corpsegrinder.
Kitsune avoids the body shot from Corpsegrinder.
Kitsune has a takedown stuffed.
Corpsegrinder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corpsegrinder throws the kick towards the body but Kitsune avoids it.
Kitsune tries to land a front kick but Corpsegrinder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stardust Corpsegrinder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kitsune crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corpsegrinder - the referee stops the clock and Kitsune gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corpsegrinder. Kitsune manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but Corpsegrinder shows good takedown defense.
Corpsegrinder lands a lovely overhand right.
Corpsegrinder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kitsune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitsune shoots and misses
and Corpsegrinder counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corpsegrinder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corpsegrinder is looking to chop away at Kitsune's legs.
Kitsune misses with a takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corpsegrinder leaves Kitsune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder wants to land a leg kick but Kitsune is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kitsune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kitsune wants to clinch but Corpsegrinder slips to the side
and Corpsegrinder counters with a head kick. That will keep Kitsune thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Corpsegrinder scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitsune moves to clinch but Corpsegrinder breaks away
and Corpsegrinder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kitsune is defended easily by Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder's corner calls for a 1-2. Corpsegrinder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corpsegrinder tries to keep at a distance but Kitsune has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kitsune's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitsune.
Corpsegrinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kitsune blocks it with crossed arms.
Kitsune is trying to stall.
Kitsune has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Corpsegrinder after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corpsegrinder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Momoshiro Kitsune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Corpsegrinder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kitsune misses with a leg kick.
Kitsune fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corpsegrinder throws a solid leg kick but Kitsune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitsune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kitsune fails with the takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corpsegrinder as he avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Corpsegrinder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corpsegrinder misses with a head kick.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kitsune shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corpsegrinder thuds his right hand into Kitsune's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corpsegrinder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder works the jab nicely.
Kitsune tries to clinch but Corpsegrinder moves out of range.
Corpsegrinder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kitsune is looking to clinch but Corpsegrinder is avoiding it.
Kitsune manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Corpsegrinder on his heels. He'll look to pass Corpsegrinder's guard now, I'm sure.
Kitsune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kitsune throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corpsegrinder pulls Kitsune in close to prevent any damage.
Kitsune might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corpsegrinder is on top in guard.
Kitsune trying to control the position.
Corpsegrinder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corpsegrinder gets to his feet. Kitsune looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kitsune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corpsegrinder lands with a slapping head kick.
Corpsegrinder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitsune tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corpsegrinder defends well and Kitsune ends up having to push Corpsegrinder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kitsune works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Corpsegrinder keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.
Kitsune being controlled here momentarily.
Corpsegrinder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitsune is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corpsegrinder keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
Corpsegrinder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kitsune's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stardust Corpsegrinder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Corpsegrinder 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stardust Corpsegrinder!
A very excited looking Stardust Corpsegrinder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Honey Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honey Badger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Honey Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Badger tries to sprawl out of it but Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Badger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jr shoots for a takedown but Badger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Honey Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Jr.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Jr looking to score a takedown here. Badger is defending well but Jr drives through and ends up in Badger's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Badger has control of Jr's left arm, preventing Jr from doing any damage.
Badger wants to sweep but no luck.
Badger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jr.
Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Badger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Badger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jr.
Badger keeping moving, preventing Jr from controlling successfully.
Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Badger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Badger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jr throwing strikes from guard but Badger blocks nicely.
Jr looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr pushes down on Badger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Badger's head.
Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Badger tries to roll over but Jr keeps him under control.
Jr looks to land a strike but Badger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jr throwing strikes from guard but Badger blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jr trying to control but Badger is working from the bottom.
Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Badger keeping moving, preventing Jr from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badger.
Badger throws the left hand but Jr avoids the punch easily.
Badger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jr.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Badger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Edmundo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Honey Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Jr.
Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Badger gets double underhooks and turns Jr into the cage.
Badger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Badger coming out on top.
Jr shoots for a takedown but Badger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Badger defends well and Jr ends up having to push Badger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Badger manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Badger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Jr with that takedown attempt.
Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Badger defends well and Jr ends up having to push Badger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Badger lands with a short shot to the head.
Badger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Badger to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jr can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Badger as the two fighters clinch.
Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Badger.
Badger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Badger for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Badger lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Honey Badger.
Jr looks for a takedown but Badger sprawls well.
Jr shoots in for a double leg but Badger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Badger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jr drives through with a takedown into Badger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Badger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jr's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Badger from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honey Badger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Badger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr.
Badger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badger.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Badger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Badger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jr being controlled against the cage.
Badger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honey Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger digs a good body shot into Jr's ribs.
Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Badger.
Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Honey Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Jr.
Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badger.
Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Badger defends it nicely.
Jr shoots in for a double leg but Badger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Badger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr takes one to the chin there.
Badger throws a right and a left that Jr avoids nicely.
Honey Badger is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Badger which made him look bad.
Jr slips under a jab from Badger.
Badger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jr. That did some damage!
Badger misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Badger as Jr shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr dives in and grabs Badger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Badger pushes down on Jr's head and hops out.
Badger with a nice cross.
Badger throws a front kick that sends Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Badger keeps Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Badger misses.
Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Badger defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Badger stuffs the takedown.
Badger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badger as he jumps to the side.
Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Badger is fending him off so far but Jr persists. Nope, Badger circles away and we're back to standing.
Jr looks for a takedown but Badger sprawls well.
Badger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jr is rocked!
Badger lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jr falls backwards - clearly groggy! Badger dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honey Badger!
In his post fight interview, Honey Badger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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