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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Patch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patch comes to the cage accompanied by Stormtrooper-Pepper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cabbage Patch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Li!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Li. Patch shrugs it off though.
Li keeps Patch at a distance using the push kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patch throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li rushes Patch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Patch up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Patch is breathing heavily.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Patch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Li - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Patch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Patch's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patch.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Patch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Patch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Patch being controlled against the cage.
Patch avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Li.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patch blocks it with crossed arms.
Li has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Patch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Li landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Patch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Patch's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Li takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li lands a big knee! That's hurt Patch! Oh, he's all over the place! Li lands another knee that sends Patch to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Li!
David Li was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Violence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Juan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Juan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Violence!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan misses with a low kick.
Violence has managed to clinch.
Violence's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Juan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Violence tries to throw a body punch but Juan avoids it by throwing Violence back against the cage.
Violence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don Juan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juan misses with a body kick.
Violence wants to clinch.
Juan misses with a kick to the body.
Juan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Violence takes the fight into the clinch.
Violence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Violence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juan.
Violence throws a series of punches but Juan moves out of range.
Juan cracks the inside of Violence's front leg.
Violence tries to clinch but Juan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juan tries to keep at a distance but Violence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Violence manages to break the clinch.
Juan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Violence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juan swats away the attempt to clinch by Violence.
Violence tries to clinch up.
Violence doesn't manage to clinch there - Juan circles away.
Juan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Juan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Violence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Violence taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Juan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Violence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Violence tries to keep at a distance but Juan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juan prevents a body shot from Violence.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan can't get the takedown.
Juan is working Violence over against the cage.
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!
Violence can't find room to land a body shot as Juan controls the action.
Violence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Violence wants to clinch up but Juan keeps it at a distance.
Juan moves into the clinch.
Juan tries to break the clinch but Violence is controlling the position.
Violence is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Juan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Violence lands a right hand.
Juan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Violence backwards.
Violence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juan tries to pull guard but Violence holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Violence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Violence slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Violence tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Violence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Violence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Violence as Juan tries to tie him up.
Juan takes a shot to the head.
Violence pushes Juan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Violence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juan looking to slow down the pace here.
Juan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Violence.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Violence lands a left hand.
Violence cracks Juan with a nice body shot.
Juan is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Violence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Violence wants to clinch up but Juan keeps it at a distance.
Violence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Violence lands a big right hand that sends Juan crashing to the mat! Violence stays standing though and waves Juan back to his feet!
Juan is rocked!
It looks like Don Juan has been cut.
Violence moves out of range as Juan throws a body kick.
Violence has managed to clinch.
Violence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Violence wants to clinch.
Violence doesn't manage to clinch there - Juan circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Violence takes the fight into the clinch.
Juan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Juan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Violence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Juan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Violence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Juan.
Violence wants to clinch up but Juan keeps it at a distance.
Juan walks into a straight right hand from Violence.
Juan tries to close the distance and clinch but Violence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Violence takes the fight into the clinch.
Juan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Violence prevents it.
Juan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Violence controlling the action here for a moment.
Juan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juan blocks a body shot from Violence.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Violence.
Juan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Violence has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
A right hook to the body lands for Violence.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Violence.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Violence.
Violence tries to land a knee to the head but Juan blocks with his arms.
Violence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Violence tries to clinch but Juan is having none of it.
Juan gets tackled into the cage by Violence. Violence maintains the clinch.
Juan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juan is trying to pull guard but Violence has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Violence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juan goes for a takedown attempt but Violence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Violence moves into range and clinches up with Juan.
A right hook to the body lands for Violence.
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!
Violence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Violence breaks the clinch.
Violence closes the distance and clinches.
Violence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juan backwards.
Violence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Violence forces Juan back against the cage and clinches.
Violence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juan is trying to push Violence away but Violence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Violence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Violence moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Violence.
Juan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Violence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Violence lands a nice shot to the body.
Violence digs a right hand underneath Juan's ribcage. Juan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Violence throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Violence.
Violence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Violence tries to clinch up.
Violence drives through and clinches with Juan against the cage.
Violence works on Juan's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Violence.
Violence lands a nice uppercut.
Violence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Violence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Violence connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juan's face.
Oh Juan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Violence breaks the clinch.
Violence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Violence. Juan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Violence. Those never looked like landing.
Juan swinging wildly here.
Violence tries to clinch but Juan is having none of it.
Juan misses with a head kick.
Juan tries to keep at a distance but Violence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Violence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Violence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Violence scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Violence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Violence scores with a shot to the side of Juan's head.
Violence unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Juan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Violence is unloading with more strikes now! Juan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Violence!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noongar Fella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fella is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Monster. Artem Korotkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Noongar Fella's chin.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noongar Fella!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fella keeps the fight on the outside.
Fella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korotkov instigates a clinch.
Fella misses with a knee strike.
Korotkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Fella is trying to stall.
Korotkov has picked Fella up - he's going for a ride! Korotkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fella is trying to stand back up but Korotkov is controlling him
Korotkov seems to be working for a kimura but Fella defends the submission attempt.
Korotkov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Korotkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Korotkov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkov is trying to work for a kimura but Fella is defending well.
Korotkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Fella takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fella not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fella keeping full guard, as Korotkov tries to pass.
Fella has a closed guard, preventing Korotkov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov forces his way into half guard.
Korotkov wants to take a breather but Fella is having none of it.
Korotkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fella has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fella is trying to control but can't.
Fella is looking for a sweep. Korotkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korotkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fella does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korotkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korotkov's back!
Korotkov breaks Fella's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fella keeping moving, preventing Korotkov from controlling successfully.
Fella wants to sweep here but Korotkov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Korotkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fella is keeping the position for now.
Fella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korotkov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Noongar Fella wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korotkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fella somewhat.
Some bone on bone action there as Korotkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fella gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fella is trying to control the position but Korotkov postures up.
Korotkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korotkov is working hard here to advance position.
Korotkov wants to stand but Fella has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fella looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korotkov is one step ahead there.
Korotkov tries to stand but Fella is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Korotkov content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Korotkov dominated that round.
That's time! Korotkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fella closes the distance and clinches up with Korotkov, looking for a takedown. Fella pushes Korotkov against the cage but Korotkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Korotkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Korotkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fella rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Korotkov's guard! Nice work there by Fella!
Korotkov pulls Fella in close to his closed guard and prevents Fella from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fella throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fella stopping the sweep attempt from Korotkov.
Artem Korotkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korotkov is trying to control the position but Fella postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korotkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Korotkov slips nicely into half guard.
Korotkov prevents Fella from standing back up.
Korotkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Fella is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Korotkov is trying to work for a kimura but Fella is defending well.
Korotkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Fella is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fella is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Korotkov 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.
Korotkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fella is just riding it out for now. Korotkov eventually gives up the hold.
Fella is defending against the submission attempts here by Korotkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Korotkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Korotkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Korotkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fella is just riding it out for now. Korotkov eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fella wants to control but Korotkov is keeping busy.
Fella wants to sweep but Korotkov has passed to side control!
Korotkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fella rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Korotkov's guard! Nice work there by Fella!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korotkov working for a triangle but Fella defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Korotkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Korotkov avoids the head kick by Fella.
Fella tries to clinch there but Korotkov circles away.
Korotkov fails with the takedown.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fella as he jumps to the side.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fella sprawls well. Fella wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korotkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korotkov has Fella up against the cage in a clinch.
Fella prevents the takedown attempt.
Fella tries for a takedown but Korotkov manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fella pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fella throws a body kick that misses.
Korotkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Korotkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fella has his takedown stuffed
and Korotkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fella shoots in for a double leg but Korotkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Artem Korotkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korotkov goes for a double leg but Fella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fella continues to drive forward.
Korotkov pulls guard.
Korotkov keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Fella trying to stand up but can't free himself from Korotkov's guard.
Korotkov looking for a guillotine here but Fella defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fella is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korotkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fella escapes and throws Korotkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fella is looking to take a break and control but Korotkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fella throwing strikes but Korotkov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korotkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fella knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Korotkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella controlling the position for now.
Korotkov trying to control the action but Fella is working from the bottom.
Fella is defending against the submission attempts here by Korotkov.
Korotkov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fella is trying is best to control the position here.
Korotkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Korotkov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fella controls his leg.
Korotkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Korotkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fella reverses the position - he's now on top in Korotkov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korotkov keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
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 Artem Korotkov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korotkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Korotkov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Louisiana Blues as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter Vlll lands with a right hand.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lecter Vlll. Lecter Vlll obviously looking to wear him down.
Lecter Vlll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lecter Vlll.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lecter Vlll.
Robinson tests Lecter Vlll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Robinson.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Lecter Vlll as he checks the leg kick.
Lecter Vlll tries to work over Robinson's front leg with a kick but Robinson checks it.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. Lecter Vlll looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson scores with a head kick. Lecter Vlll tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lecter Vlll can pounce on him.
Robinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robinson scores with the left hand. Lecter Vlll knows he should have avoided that one.
Lecter Vlll throws a front kick aimed at Robinson's knee but Robinson avoids it well.
Lecter Vlll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Robinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lecter Vlll.
A jab from Lecter Vlll misses.
Lecter Vlll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lecter Vlll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lecter Vlll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Lecter Vlll moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lecter Vlll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Lecter Vlll counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lecter Vlll not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Lecter Vlll is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lecter Vlll stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lecter Vlll controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lecter Vlll pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robinson is out of range and Lecter Vlll settles back down.
Lecter Vlll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lecter Vlll misses with a low kick as Robinson jumps back.
Robinson lands an overhand right.
Robinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lecter Vlll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lecter Vlll throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson moves out of range as Lecter Vlll strikes.
Robinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Lecter Vlll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lecter Vlll's guard now.
Lecter Vlll has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Robinson has passed into side control.
Lecter Vlll struggling a bit here.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lecter Vlll keeps working.
Lecter Vlll is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lecter Vlll keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Lecter Vlll defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lecter Vlll manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lecter Vlll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson won't allow Lecter Vlll to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecter Vlll moves away.
A low kick from Lecter Vlll is predictable there
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lecter Vlll actively working from the bottom here.
Lecter Vlll is trying to control but Robinson passes into side control!
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Robinson is trying to ground and pound but Lecter Vlll uses the momentary lack of control by Robinson to regain half guard.
Robinson is trying for a kimura here. Lecter Vlll looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Robinson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Robinson!
Our winner, Ray Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorbinian Potasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerenzikov comes to the cage accompanied by NO SHELTER\RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Sorbinian Potasu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argivas Kerenzikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sorbinian Potasu!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov clinches with his opponent.
Kerenzikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potasu's elbow.
Kerenzikov lands a right hand.
Kerenzikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sorbinian Potasu has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potasu.
Kerenzikov stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kerenzikov throws an elbow but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Kerenzikov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kerenzikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kerenzikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potasu taking a breather.
Kerenzikov throws a head punch that misses.
Potasu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kerenzikov. That's going to slow Potasu down.
A telegraphed right hand from Potasu misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Potasu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerenzikov throws a body punch but Potasu moves out of range.
Potasu misses with a double jab.
Kerenzikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov darts in and clinches Potasu up against the cage.
Kerenzikov digs a right hand underneath Potasu's ribcage. Potasu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kerenzikov lands a left hand.
Kerenzikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kerenzikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerenzikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potasu throws a head punch that misses.
Kerenzikov stalling in the clinch.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow that misses.
Kerenzikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potasu backwards.
Potasu blocking some punches.
Kerenzikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potasu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerenzikov lands a damaging elbow.
Kerenzikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kerenzikov cracks Potasu with a nice body shot.
Potasu looks winded!
Kerenzikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerenzikov stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potasu is trying to force a seperation but Kerenzikov has the dominant position.
Kerenzikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potasu prevents a body shot from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potasu backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerenzikov lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kerenzikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kerenzikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kerenzikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerenzikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kerenzikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potasu is rocked!
Potasu is pressed against the cage. Kerenzikov pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Potasu! Two more big strikes from Kerenzikov and Potasu crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Argivas Kerenzikov!
A very excited looking Argivas Kerenzikov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Fear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Fear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Smith !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Fear looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith blocks a jab.
Fear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fear takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Smith .
Fear lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith 's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Fear's front leg but catches the back leg as Fear tries to avoid it.
Fear throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fear wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Fear gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fear trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith 's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Fear is proving a slippery customer.
Fear has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith has control of Fear's left arm, preventing Fear from doing any damage.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith , not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fear has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arthur Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fear throws a big shot that misses.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Fear misses with a wild combination.
Fear misses the shot to the body.
Fear cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Arthur Smith has been cut.
Fear misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fear has his hands on Smith 's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up.
Fear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Fear looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Fear is looking to control Smith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fear avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fear wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fear pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Fear is trying to get back to full guard.
Fear keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fear keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Smith 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fear.
Fear digs a good body shot into Smith 's ribs.
Fear works Smith 's body with a nice hook.
Fear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fear's knee momentarily.
Fear misses the jab.
Fear cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Fear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fear as he jumps to the side.
Fear throws a big shot that misses.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Fear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fear throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Fear misses its intended target.
Fear cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fear fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Fear saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Fear.
Some wild striking there from Fear.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Fear. That snapped Smith 's head back.
Fear lands a nice hook to Smith 's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith .
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!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fear misses with a two punch combination.
Fear looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Fear.
Fear stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith . Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Dark Fear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Smith .
Fear misses the shot to the body.
Dark Fear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith .
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Fear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fear 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.
A slow jab from Fear misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fear misses with a wild body shot.
Dark Fear is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith .
Fear throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Donk. Fear catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith moves out of range as Fear strikes.
Fear digs a good body shot into Smith 's ribs.
Fear just misses with a punch to the body.
Fear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fear throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a hook. Fear ducked under it nicely.
Fear loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Fear throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Fear takes a swing at Smith 's ribcage but misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fear.
Fear misses the shot to the body.
Fear lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Fear works the jab nicely.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fear working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Fear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Smith 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith pushes Fear away with a front kick.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fear's knee momentarily.
Fear looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Dark Fear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fear has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith .
Fear fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fear misses with a body shot.
Smith staying out of range there.
Fear scores with a nice head shot.
Fear throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fear is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fear misses with a wild combination.
Fear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fear misses with a hook.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fear throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Fear didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fear keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arthur Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fear swivels and escapes.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fear throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Fear catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Fear misses with a looping left.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fear napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith in the domination position with Fear hanging on.
Fear sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from Fear's half guard. Fear has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fear keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Fear has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Arthur Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith trying to control the position but Fear is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fear dodges the ground and pound from Smith .
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fear is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fear parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fear to escape.
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 Dark Fear.
I think Fear has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Meytal Cohen - Toxicity blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
220 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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27
218 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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World class MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Smith!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson backs away from a small jab... but Smith lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jackson crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Smith with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tim Smith!
Tim Smith very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Gustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro Da Silva comes into the arena with Soulfly - Pain blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Gustin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustin scores with a jab to the head.
Gustin scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribeiro Da Silva should have avoided that one.
Gustin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gustin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro Da Silva moves away.
Gustin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustin lands a high kick!
Gustin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribeiro Da Silva. That one must have hurt.
Ribeiro Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustin scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Gustin.
Gustin throws a front kick aimed at Ribeiro Da Silva's knee but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it well.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Gustin's leg but Gustin calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been informed that Gustin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Gustin sizes up Ribeiro Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Gustin connects with a right hand. Ribeiro Da Silva shakes it off.
Ribeiro Da Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kebab House in the buildup to the fight.
Gustin looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro Da Silva moved out of range.
Gustin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a jab. Gustin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gustin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribeiro Da Silva checks it well.
Gustin misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gustin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gustin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro Da Silva. Gustin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustin misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Gustin throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Gustin throws a nice looking combination but Ribeiro Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Gustin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribeiro Da Silva.
Gustin misses with the combination.
Gustin throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribeiro Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gustin checks a leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Gustin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustin at a distance.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gustin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips a jab from Gustin.
Gustin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gustin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gustin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ribeiro Da Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Gustin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustin throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustin thows a body shot but no joy.
Gustin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro Da Silva's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips under a jab from Gustin.
Nice cross by Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves away from the strike by Gustin.
Decent striking displayed by Gustin there.
Nice body kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Gustin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range as Gustin strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gustin cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with a good jab.
Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Gustin shoots in and drives through. Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gustin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ribeiro Da Silva moves forwards but Gustin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro Da Silva.
That kick from Ribeiro Da Silva tenderised Gustin's leg. Gustin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gustin cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustin misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Gustin off balance momentarily.
Melvin Gustin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gustin 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 Ribeiro Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ribeiro Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gustin cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gustin takes a swing at Ribeiro Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Gustin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Gustin moves out of range easily.
Gustin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gustin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustin lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro Da Silva seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin misses with a hook. Ribeiro Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Gustin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Gustin with an uppercut!
Ribeiro Da Silva defending well as Gustin loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range as Gustin strikes.
Gustin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gustin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Gustin scores with a four punch combination!
Gustin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Gustin.
Nice body punch from Ribeiro Da Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustin looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro Da Silva moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Gustin digs a good body shot into Ribeiro Da Silva's ribs.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Gustin moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a jab to Gustin's midsection.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Gustin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips a straight right by Gustin.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Gustin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin throws a right and a left that Ribeiro Da Silva avoids nicely.
Gustin throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustin blocks a leg kick.
Gustin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a swing at Gustin's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gustin's calf.
Gustin blocks a low kick nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gustin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Gustin throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Gustin in the body.
Gustin is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribeiro Da Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ribeiro Da Silva. Gustin shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Gustin misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ribeiro Da Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustin drops his hands momentarily and Ribeiro Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to wear down Gustin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the body shot from Gustin.
Gustin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Gustin throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro Da Silva's head but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gustin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gustin moves away from the strike by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a high kick.
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Gustin fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribeiro Da Silva 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 Gustin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gustin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro Da Silva misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Gustin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Gustin is rocked!
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gustin. Gustin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Ribeiro Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro Da Silva finish him?
Ribeiro Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gustin jabs at Ribeiro Da Silva's body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ribeiro Da Silva! Gustin is out on his feet! Ribeiro Da Silva rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gustin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gustin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
After winning the bout, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Melvin Gustin spoke after the fight, saying 'I got wrestlefucked.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Worries. Andr De Fran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Fran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Fran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rold, pushing him back against the cage.
Rold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Fran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Fran lands an elbow just above Rold 's eye.
Rold prevents a body shot from De Fran.
Rold is pushing De Fran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Fran has a couple of punches blocked by Rold.
Rold takes a shot to the head.
A short left from De Fran.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Fran.
De Fran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolds head.
De Fran scores with a shoulder strike.
De Fran struggles to land a body shot inside as Rold controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fran is leaning against Rold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Fran tries a knee to the head but Rold blocks it.
De Fran lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rold trying to control the position but instead, De Fran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rold into the cage.
De Fran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Fran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rold tries to break the clinch but De Fran is controlling the position.
De Fran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rold avoids the elbow strike from De Fran, against the cage.
De Fran working aggressively here.
Rold stalling in the clinch but De Fran improves position.
De Fran lands with a short shot to the head.
Rold trying to stall but De Fran improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran gets through Rold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Fran scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Fran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fran misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rold is trying to stall.
De Fran controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Fran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rold or not.
De Fran lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold blocking some punches.
De Fran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Fran just misses with a punch to the body.
Rold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rold tries a low kick but De Fran avoids it.
Enrique Rold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rold.
De Fran throws the kick towards the body but Rold avoids it.
Rold lands a body shot.
Rold throws a series of punches but De Fran moves out of range.
De Fran scores with a jab.
De Fran moves away from the strike by Rold.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rold.
Rold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rold throws a leg kick but De Fran sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold throws the kick towards the body but De Fran avoids it.
De Fran slips under a jab from Rold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rold misses with a body kick.
Rold misses with a low kick as De Fran jumps back.
De Fran scores with the left hand. Rold knows he should have avoided that one.
De Fran tries a head kick but it misses.
De Fran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rold at a distance.
De Fran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rold.
Rold throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Fran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Rold.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rold!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rold thows a leg kick but De Fran checks it
and De Fran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Fran managing to block the knees to the body from Rold.
De Fran slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andr De Fran 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.
Rold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rold thumps De Fran with a low kick.
Rold checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Fran.
Rold throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rold is rocked!
De Fran moves out of range of the strikes.
Rold is still on wobbly legs! Can De Fran finish him?
De Fran sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rold works De Fran's body with a nice hook.
Rold seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Nice defenses there by De Fran.
A jab lands there for De Fran.
De Fran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rold.
Rold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rold throws an off balance right hand
and De Fran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Fran has a couple of punches blocked by Rold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Fran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rold backwards.
A nice left hand lands by De Fran.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Fran is struggling to control the position.
De Fran lands a hook that snaps the head of Rold backwards.
De Fran lands a nice uppercut.
De Fran working aggressively here.
De Fran lands a shoulder strike.
Rold dodges an elbow strike from De Fran.
Rold wants to stall.
De Fran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Fran.
Rold tries to break free but De Fran pushes him back against the cage.
De Fran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Fran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rold is trying to force a seperation but De Fran has the dominant position.
De Fran tries a body shot but Rold blocks it.
De Fran misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fran.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Fran.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for De Fran.
De Fran connects with a knee to the head.
De Fran lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Fran misses with an elbow strike.
De Fran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Fran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rold backwards.
A short left from De Fran.
Rold tries to stall but De Fran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for De Fran to work.
De Fran pushes Rold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rold is trying to stall.
De Fran lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran lands an elbow that stopped Rold in his tracks for a moment.
De Fran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Fran lands with a right to the head.
Rold blocks an elbow strike.
De Fran misses with the head strike.
De Fran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Fran utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andr De Fran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Fran obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Fran stalling.
De Fran lands an elbow that stopped Rold in his tracks for a moment.
Rold breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andr De Fran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Fran.
Enrique Rold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rold throws the kick towards the body but De Fran avoids it.
Rold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rold tries to land a front kick but De Fran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rold feints and then cracks De Fran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Fran down.
Rold with a jab.
De Fran lands a nice shot that snaps Rold's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Fran 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 Rold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Fran connects with a body shot that sends Rold's belly button to the back.
De Fran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rold.
De Fran misses with a wild body shot.
Rold throws a big shot that misses.
Rold throws a leg kick
and De Fran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold misses with an uppercut.
Rold misses with a body kick.
De Fran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rold is looking to land body kicks.
Rold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fran scoring well with a low kick there.
Rold misses with a hook to the body
and De Fran counters with a straight right hand.
Rold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Fran, right into the meat.
De Fran avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Rold misses
and De Fran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Fran lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from De Fran.
Rold tries to work over De Fran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Fran is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Enrique Rold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
De Fran pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from De Fran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fran.
De Fran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rold uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rold.
Rold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Fran has him pressed against the cage.
De Fran lands a knee to the head.
De Fran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rold's elbow.
De Fran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rold is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, De Fran scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by De Fran.
De Fran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rold backwards.
Rold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Fran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Fran has Rold pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Rold is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from De Fran - that's hurt Rold badly! Oh, another knee lands and Rold is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Rold doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Andr De Fran!
During a confident post fight interview, Andr De Fran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazaro Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lazaro Molina has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazaro Molina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matrix counters with a straight right hand.
Molina tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Molina tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina lands with a hook. Matrix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matrix throws out the jab.
Molina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Molina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Molina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matrix throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Matrix.
Molina wants to land a leg kick but Matrix is out of range.
Molina checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matrix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matrix misses with a looping left.
Matrix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Molina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix throws a shot from downtown. Molina moves away and avoids it.
Matrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molina was well out of range. Poor timing from Matrix.
Molina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matrix scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Molina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Matrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molina ducks under a wild hook from Matrix.
Matrix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Molina.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Molina.
Molina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matrix's sensitive parts.
Matrix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Molina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matrix. Matrix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matrix throws a body punch but Molina moves out of range.
Matrix slips a jab from Molina.
Molina connects with a solid leg kick.
Molina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Molina throws a nice looking combination but Matrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matrix wants to slow Molina down by chopping away at his legs.
Matrix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Molina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matrix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molina.
Molina dips to his left and cracks Matrix with an uppercut!
Molina misses with a body shot
and Matrix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Molina thinking.
Molina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matrix misses with a wild body shot.
Matrix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A clash of legs there as Molina blocks the low kick.
Molina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix moves out of range of the body kick.
Molina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matrix moves away.
Molina throws a head kick but Matrix moves out of range.
Matrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matrix is looking to slow Molina down with leg kicks.
Matrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molina manages to avoid it.
Matrix tried to score with a low kick but Molina checks it.
Matrix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Molina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matrix misses with a looping left.
Molina lands a nice looking body kick.
Molina throws a jab when Matrix was well out of range.
Molina misses with a body kick.
Molina looks to score with a jab to the body but Matrix is just out of range.
Molina ducks under a wild hook from Matrix.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Molina throws the kick towards the body but Matrix avoids it.
Molina tries a head kick but it misses.
Matrix throws a leg kick
and Molina counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Molina throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matrix to regain full guard.
Matrix trying to control the position.
Molina is looking to work some ground and pound but Matrix has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Molina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Matrix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molina.
Matrix misses with a low kick.
Matrix blocks the body kick.
Matrix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Molina. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Matrix misses.
Nice shot by Matrix.
Molina has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Molina throws a wild body kick that Matrix sees coming a mile off.
Matrix misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Molina.
Molina connects with an inside leg kick.
Molina tests Matrix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Matrix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molina cracks Matrix with a good jab.
Matrix throws a low kick but Molina moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Molina misses.
Molina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matrix checks a leg kick.
Molina throws a low kick but Matrix avoids it.
Molina jabs Matrix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Matrix blocks the leg kick.
Matrix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molina can pounce on him.
Molina moves away from the strike by Matrix.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molina, right into the meat.
Matrix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot lands for Matrix.
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!
Molina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matrix misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Matrix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Matrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matrix scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Molina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molina.
Matrix takes a swing at Molina's ribcage but misses.
Matrix looks to throw the jab but Molina is out of range.
Matrix misses with a low kick.
Matrix misses with a hook.
Molina throws a jab when Matrix was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Matrix.
Matrix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Molina counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matrix!
Matrix is rocked!
Molina lands a nice forearm strike.
Matrix is still in real trouble! Can Molina finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina in side control lands a decent elbow.
Matrix is being controlled here.
Molina cracks Matrix with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Molina immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Matrix is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Molina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaro Molina!
Lazaro Molina retains his middleweight title!
Lazaro Molina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated John Matrix had this to say: 'I think it is time for me to retire and focus on something else. I have had enough of this mma bullshit!'.
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