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SFL Friday Fights XXVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taji Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This is how we do. Cookie has chosen c is for cookie as his entrance music. Taji Bolo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taji Bolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fortune Cookie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolo thumps Cookie with a low kick.
Bolo closes the distance and clinches up with Cookie, looking for a takedown. Bolo pushes Cookie against the cage but Cookie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolo fails to land the takedown.
Bolo wants to clinch up but Cookie keeps it at a distance.
Cookie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cookie.
Cookie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolo looking for submissions off his back.
Bolo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cookie is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolo actively working from the bottom here.
Bolo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cookie pulls his head out easily.
Cookie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolo wants to control but Cookie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bolo with a poor takedown
and Cookie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taji Bolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolo tries for a takedown but Cookie circles away easily
and Cookie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taji Bolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolo is breathing heavily.
Bolo throws and low kick but Cookie moves out of range easily.
Cookie clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookie wants to break free but Bolo has control.
Cookie prevents Bolo from breaking the clinch.
Bolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolo tries to move into range but Cookie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cookie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cookie lands a body shot.
Bolo has closed the distance and engaged Cookie in a clinch.
Cookie breaks the clinch.
Cookie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolo doesn't seem bothered though.
Cookie has Bolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cookie can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cookie counters with a nice body shot.
Cookie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolo has his takedown stuffed
and Bolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolo clinches but Cookie breaks the clinch
and Cookie counters with a straight right hand.
Bolo tries for a takedown but Cookie circles away easily
and Cookie counters by clinching up.
Cookie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Cookie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bolo closes the distance but Cookie moves to the side
and Cookie counters with a one-two to the body.
Bolo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cookie moves into the clinch.
Cookie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bolo breaks from the clinch.
Bolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolo misses with a takedown
and Cookie counters with a nice body shot.
Cookie lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolo's head.
Bolo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cookie counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cookie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Cookie.
Bolo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cookie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taji Bolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cookie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cookie has closed the distance and engaged Bolo in a clinch.
Cookie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cookie is trying to break the clinch but Bolo is controlling him.
Bolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cookie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolo at a distance.
Cookie tries to bum rush Bolo with a series of wild strikes but Bolo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolo with a poor takedown
and Cookie counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Cookie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolo working a defensive guard but Cookie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bolo being controlled for a moment.
Cookie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookie throws a body punch but Bolo moves out of range.
Cookie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Cookie counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolo has his takedown stuffed
and Cookie counters with a one-two to the body.
Bolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cookie.
Bolo with a poor takedown
and Cookie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cookie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cookie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookie wants to stand but Bolo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cookie content to stall in guard here.
Bolo working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cookie has passed into half guard!
Bolo is in trouble now - Cookie has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Cookie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortune Cookie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cookie throws a body punch but Bolo moves out of range.
Bolo tries for a takedown but Cookie circles away easily
and Cookie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cookie.
Bolo tries to pull guard but Cookie holds him up against the cage and eventually Bolo drops back down to his feet.
Cookie blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cookie pushes Bolo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolo prevents Cookie from breaking the clinch.
Cookie is trying to force a seperation but Bolo has the dominant position.
Cookie works on Bolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taji Bolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cookie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Cookie counters with a nice uppercut.
Cookie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cookie looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolo is just out of range.
Bolo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cookie counters with a one-two to the body.
Cookie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cookie counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortune Cookie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cookie.
Bolo fails with the takedown
and Cookie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolo thinking.
Cookie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolo misses with a takedown
and Cookie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cookie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cookie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolo won't allow it.
Bolo jumps guard but Cookie stands there with Bolo around his waist. Bolo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolo trying to land knees to the body.
Cookie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cookie scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolo should have avoided that one.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bolo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bolo tries to clinch up
and Cookie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cookie throws a series of punches but Bolo moves out of range.
Bolo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cookie to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cookie clinches with his opponent.
Bolo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolo fails to pull guard.
Cookie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolo misses with a head kick.
Bolo fails with the takedown
and Cookie counters with a nice body shot.
Taji Bolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cookie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fortune Cookie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cookie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Cookie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smokey McPot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPot tries a head kick but it misses.
Nieminen tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nieminen somewhat.
McPot clinches with his opponent.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Nieminen blocks it.
McPot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPot misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McPot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McPot effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from McPot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nieminen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McPot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPot leaves Nieminen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Nieminen.
McPot fails with an attempt to clinch.
McPot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nieminen tries to clinch but McPot moves away
and McPot counters with a leg kick.
Nieminen with a poor takedown
and McPot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McPot.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nieminen's face.
Nieminen is rocked!
Knees to the body from McPot.
Nieminen is still on wobbly legs! Can McPot finish him?
Stalling in the clinch from McPot.
Nieminen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is working for takedown but McPot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nieminen has McPot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McPot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nieminen looks gassed!
McPot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nieminen is working for takedown but McPot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nieminen being controlled against the cage.
McPot lands a knee to the body.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but Nieminen blocks with his arms.
McPot stalling.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nieminen's face.
McPot misses with a knee to the head.
McPot tries to land knees in the clinch but Nieminen avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nieminen up against the cage.
Nieminen looking for a takedown.
Nieminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPot prevents it.
Nieminen is working for takedown but McPot is calmly controlling the position for now.
McPot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPot lands a knee to the head.
McPot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nieminen managing to block the knees to the body from McPot.
Nieminen takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McPot landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McPot.
McPot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nieminen blocks it with crossed arms.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McPot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nieminen tries to score a body lock takedown but McPot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McPot lands a knee to the head.
McPot lands a knee to the body.
Nieminen takes a knee right on the jaw!
McPot lands a good knee to the midsection. Nieminen won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey McPot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McPot tries to clinch but Nieminen is having none of it.
McPot clinches up against the cage.
McPot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nieminen blocks it with crossed arms.
McPot missing with knees to the body.
McPot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nieminen.
Nieminen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McPot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
Nieminen is breathing heavily.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot slows down the pace here.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Nieminen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Nieminen.
The referee calls for McPot to work.
McPot scores a nice knee to the body.
Nieminen has McPot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McPot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McPot misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by McPot.
McPot effectively controlling the action here.
McPot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nieminen managing to block the knees to the body from McPot.
McPot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPot is struggling to control the position.
Nieminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McPot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nieminen takes a knee to the side of the body.
McPot lands a knee to the head.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot scores with a knee to the head.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Nieminen blocks it.
McPot stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot lands a nice knee to the body.
McPot tries to land knees in the clinch but Nieminen avoids the damage to the body.
McPot leaning against his opponent.
McPot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nieminen.
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nieminen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nieminen avoids it.
McPot leaning against his opponent.
McPot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nieminen blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from McPot.
McPot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nieminen is defending well for now.
McPot lands a good knee to the midsection. Nieminen won't want to take too many of those.
McPot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nieminen.
Nieminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPot prevents it.
Nieminen takes a knee to the side of the body.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Nieminen blocks it.
Knees to the body from McPot.
McPot is pushing Nieminen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey McPot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McPot pushes Nieminen up against the cage in a clinch.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Nieminen blocks it.
McPot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McPot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nieminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McPot trying to land knees to the body.
McPot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nieminen.
Nieminen managing to block the knees to the body from McPot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPot working Nieminen over with knees to the body.
Nieminen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McPot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by McPot.
Smokey McPot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen is trying to drag McPot to the mat but McPot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nieminen managing to block the knees to the body from McPot.
McPot lands a knee to the body.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nieminen up against the cage.
McPot misses with a knee strike.
McPot prevents the takedown attempt.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Nieminen.
McPot lands a knee to the head.
McPot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nieminen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPot stalling against the cage.
Nieminen managing to block the knees to the body from McPot.
Nieminen takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McPot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McPot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nieminen blocks it with crossed arms.
McPot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McPot working Nieminen over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nieminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McPot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McPot misses with a knee to the head.
Nieminen throws a punch but it's blocked by McPot.
McPot looking to throw knees to the head but Nieminen is blocking nicely.
McPot missing with knees to the body.
McPot trying to land knees to the body.
Nieminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McPot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nieminen wants a takedown.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Nieminen blocks it.
McPot with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McPot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nieminen up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McPot.
Matti Nieminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McPot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nieminen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPot landing knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McPot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPot scores a nice knee to the body.
McPot tries to land knees in the clinch but Nieminen avoids the damage to the body.
Smokey McPot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McPot prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smokey McPot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McPot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smokey McPot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Holch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Viktor Kruger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dom Holch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holch checks a leg kick.
Holch swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Holch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kruger did well to prevent Holch getting side control.
Holch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
Kruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holch prevents Kruger from getting back to his feet.
Holch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger wants to stand but Holch is controlling the position.
Holch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holch is in close to Kruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holch is fighting to break Kruger's control of his arms but Kruger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to stand up but Holch isn't so interested in that idea.
Kruger is trying to keep Holch in close.
Holch with a nice head shot there.
Holch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holch postures up and lands a big shot to Kruger's brow.
Kruger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holch.
Holch throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holch is working Kruger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger controls Holch momentarily but Holch frees himself.
Holch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger controls Holch momentarily but Holch frees himself.
Holch won't allow Kruger to get back to his feet.
Holch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holch preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holch works over Kruger with some ground and pound from guard.
Holch is in close to Kruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruger looking to control.
Kruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holch throws a big right hand that misses.
Holch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holch has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.
Holch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holch has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kruger is trying to keep an underhook but Holch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Holch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holch.
Holch trying to control from half guard but Kruger is working away.
Holch winds up and cracks Kruger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holch is working away from the top position though.
Holch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but Holch is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holch throws a strike but Kruger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Holch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
Kruger controls Holch momentarily but Holch frees himself.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Holch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kruger connects with a right hand. Holch shakes it off.
Holch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holch chips away with some ground and pound.
Kruger wants to sweep here but Holch controlling him for the moment.
Kruger is working hard here to advance position.
Kruger working a defensive guard here.
Holch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holch trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holch throwing strikes but missing.
Holch trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to keep Holch in close.
Kruger is pulling down on Holch's head to control his posture.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger moves into the clinch.
Holch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Holch is putting a hurting on Kruger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holch is breathing heavily.
Kruger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holch connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holch off and has taken his back!
Kruger looking to break Holch's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holch remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kruger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Holch wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruger's back!
Kruger trying to control the hands but Holch won't let him.
Holch lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Holch lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kruger hold on?!
Holch is not going to allow Kruger to sit and survive in this position.
Kruger turns into Holch and is now in his guard.
Holch looking to control.
Holch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger working to try and regain half guard.
Kruger taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Holch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kruger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Holch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
Kruger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holch.
Kruger is trying to stand up here but Holch is controlling him well.
Holch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruger defending well though.
Kruger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holch.
Holch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holch.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Holch saw that one coming.
Holch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holch showed some decent athleticism there.
Kruger trying to control but Holch postures up.
Kruger wants to improve his position but Holch is controlling well.
Holch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruger's head.
Kruger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holch.
Holch stops Kruger from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Holch.
Kruger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holch.
Kruger wants to control but Holch is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kruger!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Holch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Holch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruger in his tracks.
Kruger wants to clinch
and Holch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holch throws and elbow that misses. Kruger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holch's guard. Nice move by Kruger!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kruger has gone for a leg lock! Holch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruger's guard.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
Holch cracks Kruger with a solid left hand.
Holch throwing strikes but missing.
Holch works over Kruger with some ground and pound from guard.
Dom Holch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger pulls Holch in close to his closed guard and prevents Holch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Holch from controlling successfully.
Kruger trying to control the position.
Holch lands a couple of digs.
Kruger has momentary wrist control but Holch slips an elbow through the middle.
Holch 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.
Kruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holch is working Kruger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruger looking to control.
Holch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holch landing with the ground and pound.
Holch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Holch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holch won't allow Kruger to get back to his feet.
Holch chips away with some ground and pound.
Kruger managing to control the position.
Holch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viktor Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holch trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holch lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming.
Holch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kruger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Holch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Holch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Kaulaote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson's entrance music is Manowar - Loki God Of Fire. A fine choice. Kaulaote has chosen LL Cool J - Phenomenon as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
276 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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25
285 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Loki Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sakari Kaulaote!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Fredriksson.
A shot to de liver by Kaulaote. Beautiful body shot.
Fredriksson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaulaote in the body.
Fredriksson shoots in for a double leg but Kaulaote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Kaulaote misses.
Fredriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaulaote.
Kaulaote takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fredriksson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Kaulaote is having none of it.
Fredriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaulaote.
Fredriksson throws a series of strikes that have Kaulaote backpedaling.
A head kick from Fredriksson lands but Kaulaote takes it in his stride.
It looks like Sakari Kaulaote has been cut.
Kaulaote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredriksson as he avoids it easily.
Kaulaote looks gassed!
Fredriksson misses with a double jab.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaulaote connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fredriksson. Fredriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whack! Fredriksson lands a heavy head kick that drops Kaulaote. The ref tackles Fredriksson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kaulaote was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Loki Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Ferraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen "Chainsaw" by Skinny Puppy as his entrance music. Anderson Ferraz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Ferraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel shoots for a takedown but Ferraz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ferraz as Dengel shoots in.
Ferraz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferraz throws a series of punches but Dengel moves out of range.
Dengel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dengel feints and as Ferraz raises his hands in defense, Dengel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dengel is in close to Ferraz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dengel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dengel stands up over Ferraz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dengel is in close to Ferraz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dengel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dengel throwing strikes from guard but Ferraz blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferraz looking for a guillotine here but Dengel defends easily.
Ferraz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dengel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferraz is on top in guard.
Ferraz tries to stand but Dengel is controlling from the bottom.
Dengel seems keen to control Ferraz's posture.
Ferraz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferraz wants to stand and escape but instead Dengel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dengel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dengel won't allow Ferraz to sweep him here.
Ferraz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dengel defends well.
Dengel lands a couple of elbows.
Dengel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferraz's head.
Dengel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dengel throwing strikes from guard but Ferraz blocks nicely.
Ferraz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dengel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dengel working Ferraz over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraz has hold of Dengel's hands but Dengel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dengel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dengel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dengel working the head and body with strikes.
Ferraz actively working from the bottom here.
Dengel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferraz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dengel winds up and cracks Ferraz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dengel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferraz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dengel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferraz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dengel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dengel connects with a nice short shot to Ferraz's temple.
Ferraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferraz taking some punishment here, with Dengel in his half guard.
Dengel passes to side control.
Dengel lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferraz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dengel landing strikes.
Dengel scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dengel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dengel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ferraz to see if he's OK.
Dengel scoring with punches and elbows.
Ferraz tries to bench press Dengel off him but Dengel keeps the position.
Dengel is chipping away with strikes.
Ferraz is rocked!
Dengel looks up at the clock and then as Ferraz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dengel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Ferraz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dengel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dengel scoring with punches and elbows.
Ferraz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dengel grinds an elbow into Ferraz's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dengel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dengel lands with a punch from half guard.
Dengel drops an elbow to the side of Ferraz's head.
Dengel lands strikes from half guard.
Dengel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dengel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dengel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dengel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferraz is looking to improve his position.
Ferraz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferraz has hold of Dengel's hands but Dengel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dengel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferraz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dengel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dengel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dengel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dengel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferraz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gus Dengel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferraz actively working from the bottom here.
Dengel passes to side control.
Dengel is breathing heavily.
Dengel scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dengel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferraz some visible discomfort.
Dengel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ferraz down.
Dengel working the head and body with strikes.
Ferraz tries to improve position but can't.
Dengel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dengel working the ground and pound from side control.
Dengel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dengel cracks Ferraz with a big right hand but Ferraz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dengel working the ground and pound.
Dengel cracks Ferraz with a big right hand but Ferraz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dengel cracks Ferraz with a big elbow.
Ferraz sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferraz is pressing down on Dengel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dengel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dengel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dengel landing with the ground and pound.
Dengel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dengel throwing strikes but missing.
Ferraz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dengel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferraz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferraz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dengel's guard.
Ferraz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferraz trying to control but Dengel is working from the bottom.
Dengel controlling Ferraz's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dengel is defended easily by Ferraz.
Ferraz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dengel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Ferraz. No joy for Dengel on that attempt.
Dengel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferraz pinned against the cage. Ferraz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson Ferraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gus Dengel.
Dengel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferraz but Ferraz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dengel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ferraz wants to improve his position but Dengel is controlling well.
Dengel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferraz trying to hold on to Dengel's head to control him but Dengel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferraz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferraz moves into full guard.
Dengel lands a couple of elbows.
Dengel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dengel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferraz's head.
Dengel connects with a couple of short punches.
Dengel throwing strikes from guard but Ferraz blocks nicely.
Ferraz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dengel postures up in Ferraz's guard and throws a big left but Ferraz blocks it.
Dengel is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferraz has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dengel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferraz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dengel.
Ferraz with a hook.
Ferraz looks to land a combination. Dengel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ferraz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dengel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferraz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferraz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferraz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gus Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Dengel does no damage.
Ferraz cracks Dengel with an open hand slap.
Ferraz stuffs the takedown.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown but Ferraz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferraz lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferraz throws a body punch but Dengel moves out of range.
Ferraz scores with a punch to the head.
Ferraz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dengel.
Ferraz misses with a double jab.
Dengel shoots in and drives through. Ferraz sprawls well.
Dengel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferraz swivels and escapes.
Anderson Ferraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferraz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dengel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferraz. That snapped Dengel's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Ferraz there.
Dengel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferraz swivels and escapes.
Dengel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ferraz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dengel backs up against the cage.
Ferraz lands a nice hook to Dengel's body. Dengel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dengel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferraz tries to sprawl out of it but Dengel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferraz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gus Dengel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferraz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dengel.
Ferraz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferraz!
Anderson Ferraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferraz thuds a left hand into Dengel's body.
Dengel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dengel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dengel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferraz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferraz is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dengel lands a nice short elbow.
Ferraz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dengel seems to be working for a kimura but Ferraz defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Ferraz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dengel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Dengel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vijay Jariwala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tate comes to the cage accompanied by Looking out my back door - C.C.R.. Jariwala has chosen The 420 Anthem: Nuff Fire - Abstract Rude as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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214 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ethan Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vijay Jariwala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jariwala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tate moves out of range of the leg kick from Jariwala.
Jariwala tries to land a leg kick but Tate saw it coming and moves away.
Jariwala throws a hook but Tate blocks it.
Jariwala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jariwala throws a jab but it's blocked by Tate.
Tate moves out of range of the body kick.
Tate clinches up against the cage.
Jariwala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tate avoiding damage as Jariwala throws knees to the body.
Tate pulls guard.
Tate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jariwala controls the pace.
Jariwala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jariwala has managed to get both his arms back between Tate's legs - danger averted.
Jariwala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Jariwala from controlling successfully.
Tate is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jariwala trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Jariwala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tate trying to keep a closed guard but Jariwala is proving a slippery customer.
Tate is pulling down on Jariwala's head. It's preventing any offense from Jariwala, at least for the moment.
Jariwala content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jariwala.
Tate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jariwala is controlling him.
Tate controlling Jariwala's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jariwala is looking to stand up but Tate won't let him.
Tate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jariwala is aware though and is defending well.
Tate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jariwala trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jariwala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jariwala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Tate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jariwala defends well.
Jariwala stays in close to Tate's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jariwala wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Jariwala passes into half guard.
Jariwala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jariwala is nestled in close to Tate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jariwala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jariwala is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jariwala looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jariwala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tate is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Vijay Jariwala just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Jariwala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jariwala lands a head kick. Tate smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jariwala tries to clinch
and Tate counters with a shoot takedown. Jariwala fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jariwala looking to control.
Tate won't allow Jariwala to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ethan Tate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jariwala tries to clinch
and Tate moves into the clinch.
Jariwala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tate is defending well for now.
Jariwala is trying to maintain a safe position but Tate gets an underhook and turns Jariwala into the cage.
Tate pushes Jariwala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate lands a left hand.
Jariwala looking to stall.
Tate jumps into guard, dragging Jariwala to the mat.
Tate manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tate is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tate is working for a guillotine from mount but Jariwala frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate unloads with some shots from mount but Jariwala bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jariwala tries to hold on but Tate pushes him away.
Tate prevents Jariwala from getting the reversal.
Tate scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tate prevents Jariwala from getting the reversal.
Tate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tate putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jariwala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jariwala wants to hold on but Tate pushes him away.
Tate tries to control but Jariwala wriggling away.
Jariwala wants to control but Tate is having none of it.
Tate lands with some strikes.
Jariwala wants to control but Tate is having none of it.
BOOM! Tate connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tate landing strikes, looking to finish!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jariwala can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate prevents Jariwala from getting the reversal.
Jariwala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jariwala wants to hold on but Tate pushes him away.
Tate lands a heavy elbow.
Jariwala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jariwala is breathing heavily.
Tate is landing with some decent strikes but Jariwala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tate breaks from Jariwala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jariwala regains half guard.
Tate trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jariwala is looking for a sweep. Tate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tate has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tate content to control rather than advance.
Jariwala is trying to stand up here but Tate is controlling him well.
Jariwala trying to control but Tate postures up.
Tate is looking to stall here but Jariwala recovers full guard.
Tate working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Tate dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jariwala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Tate as he checks the leg kick.
Vijay Jariwala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate scores with a takedown into Jariwala's guard.
Jariwala controls Tate momentarily but Tate frees himself.
Tate stands up and waves to Jariwala to follow him.
Ethan Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jariwala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jariwala throws a shot from downtown. Tate moves away and avoids it.
Jariwala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tate decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jariwala's guard.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Jariwala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jariwala's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate landing with the ground and pound.
Tate wants to stand but Jariwala is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tate is stalling in the full guard.
Jariwala pulls Tate in close to prevent any damage.
Vijay Jariwala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jariwala controls Tate momentarily but Tate frees himself.
Tate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jariwala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jariwala tries to strike from the bottom.
Tate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jariwala trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jariwala has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Tate breaks the clinch.
Jariwala throws a leg kick that misses.
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jariwala tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jariwala to the ground. Jariwala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ethan Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jariwala throws a leg kick
and Tate counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tate postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jariwala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tate, into his guard.
Jariwala trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jariwala defends well.
Jariwala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tate is proving hard to escape from.
Jariwala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jariwala looking to sit in guard and control but Tate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tate throwing strikes from guard but Jariwala blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tate, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Tate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tatau Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodgood's entrance music is Dark Tranquility - Terminus (Where Death Is Most Alive). A fine choice. Kaobon Killer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tatau Bloodgood's chin.
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatau Bloodgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Killer both land. Nice combination.
Killer throws a series of punches but Bloodgood moves out of range.
Killer lands a head kick. Bloodgood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bloodgood is rocked!
Killer drops Bloodgood with a straight right hand, right on the button! Killer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaobon Killer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hampton's entrance music is What A Job. A fine choice. Garner has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music. Titus Garner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
145 lbs
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24
143 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Titus Garner!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner punishes Hampton's body with a nice straight punch.
Hampton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hampton ducks right into an uppercut from Garner.
Titus Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garner.
Hampton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garner scores with a hook to the body. Hampton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hampton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garner.
Hampton lands an overhand right.
Garner misses the shot to the body.
Garner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hampton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hampton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garner stuns Hampton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hampton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hampton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hampton.
Hampton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hampton. Garner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hampton is just out of range.
Garner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hampton is fending him off so far but Garner persists. Nope, Hampton circles away and we're back to standing.
George Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Garner.
A punch combination from Garner misses.
Garner connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hampton counters with a right hand to the body.
Garner cracks Hampton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hampton blocks a jab.
Hampton lands a nice hook to Garner's body. Garner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hampton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garner was covering up waiting for the punch and Hampton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hampton is working Garner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hampton gets to his feet. Garner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hampton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
Garner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hampton is trying to defend but Garner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hampton is not content to let Garner control the position.
Hampton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hampton is controlling Garner's trapped leg to prevent Garner from advancing to side control.
Hampton is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner working over Hampton with some ground and pound. Hampton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hampton trying to control but Garner postures up.
Garner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garner throws a nice looking combination but Hampton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hampton was well out of range. Poor timing from Garner.
Good shot there by Garner.
Garner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hampton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hampton misses with a two punch combination.
Garner connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hampton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garner thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titus Garner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, jab by Hampton - just one landing.
Garner fails with the takedown
and Hampton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hampton misses the body punch
and Garner counters with a left to the body.
Garner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hampton.
Hampton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garner sprawls well initially but Hampton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hampton trying to mount his opponent but Garner defends it.
Hampton is working hard here to advance position.
Hampton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hampton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garner wants to improve his position but Hampton is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton lands strikes from half guard.
Garner taking some punishment here, with Hampton in his half guard.
Garner is controlling Hampton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hampton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garner is looking to improve his position.
Garner is concentrating on defense, preventing Hampton from advancing position.
Hampton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hampton thows a huge punch but Garner dodges it nicely.
Garner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hampton is working away from the top position though.
Hampton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hampton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garner.
Hampton tries to hold on but Garner pushes him away.
Garner misses with a head shot.
Garner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hampton is looking to get to half guard.
Garner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Garner working Hampton over with strikes here.
Garner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hampton is looking to get to half guard.
Garner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner misses with a head shot.
Hampton tries to hold on but Garner postures up.
Garner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garner looking to finish with strikes here!
Garner with shots to the head and body - Hampton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hampton is desperately trying to improve his position but Garner has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garner working Hampton over with strikes here.
Garner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hampton?
Hampton is rocked!
Garner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Hampton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hampton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garner postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hampton bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Garner and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Garner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stinkie Pinkie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinkie's entrance music is Sexy Bitch. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stinkie Pinkie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinkie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinkie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawkins on the side of the head.
Hawkins tries to work over Pinkie's front leg with a kick but Pinkie checks it.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkie.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pinkie is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
Pinkie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinkie throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinkie misses with a body kick.
Hawkins misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinkie clinches up against the cage.
Pinkie scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pinkie.
A short left from Pinkie.
Pinkie is struggling to control the position.
Pinkie lands a right hand.
Pinkie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pinkie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pinkie lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pinkie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pinkie misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pinkie.
Pinkie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pinkie digs a right hand into Hawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawkins's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinkie.
Pinkie has Hawkins pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinkie.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinkie smiles and moves away.
Stinkie Pinkie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinkie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinkie scores with a nice strike.
Hawkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinkie throws a lazy body kick
and Hawkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawkins is looking to chop away at Pinkie's legs.
Hawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Charon Hawkins has been cut.
Hawkins tries to clinch
and Pinkie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but Pinkie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to keep at a distance but Pinkie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinkie avoids it.
Hawkins letting Pinkie take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pinkie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pinkie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinkie walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stinkie Pinkie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charon Hawkins.
Pinkie scores with a punch to the head.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the body
and Pinkie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinkie.
Pinkie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinkie.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinkie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinkie scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
Pinkie lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pinkie.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hawkins pulls Pinkie into guard.
Hawkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinkie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawkins looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinkie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pinkie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Pinkie prevents Hawkins from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Pinkie is controlling well.
Hawkins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pinkie pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stinkie Pinkie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charon Hawkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Hawkins is predictable there
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinkie finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawkins's head.
Pinkie throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it.
Pinkie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawkins, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinkie.
Pinkie lands a right hand.
Pinkie lands an elbow that stopped Hawkins in his tracks for a moment.
Pinkie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Pinkie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinkie scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
A bit of stalling here from Pinkie.
Pinkie lands a nice uppercut.
Pinkie stalling the fight.
Pinkie presses Hawkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pinkie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Pinkie.
Pinkie avoiding damage.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
A short right from Pinkie.
Pinkie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pinkie scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinkie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinkie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinkie.
Pinkie digs a right hand into Hawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawkins's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pinkie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pinkie scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
Pinkie is leaning against Hawkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinkie is pushing Hawkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinkie smiles and moves away.
Pinkie cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pinkie lands with a cross.
Hawkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinkie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawkins throws a leg kick
and Pinkie counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Charon Hawkins's cut even more.
Hawkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pinkie misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Pinkie. No joy for Hawkins on that attempt.
Stinkie Pinkie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charon Hawkins.
Pinkie lands a nice shot that snaps Hawkins's head back.
Hawkins darts in trying to clinch
and Pinkie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Charon Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pinkie slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a lazy head kick
and Pinkie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Pinkie.
Hawkins fails to pull guard.
Pinkie stalls.
Pinkie lands a shoulder strike.
Pinkie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
Pinkie lands with a light punch inside.
Pinkie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinkie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
Pinkie scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinkie.
Pinkie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinkie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinkie just leaning against Hawkins, taking a breather.
Pinkie seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinkie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinkie scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinkie just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinkie.
Pinkie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinkie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinkie walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinkie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pinkie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Charon Hawkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hawkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinkie can pounce on him.
No joy there for Pinkie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinkie jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Pinkie lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkins off the cage and back into rage.
Pinkie connects with a nice looking jab.
Pinkie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawkins's head backwards.
Pinkie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
Pinkie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinkie takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pinkie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Pinkie.
Hawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pinkie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinkie lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stinkie Pinkie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charon Hawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pinkie lands a jab.
Pinkie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pinkie avoids the head kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinkie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pinkie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinkie.
Pinkie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinkie.
Pinkie lands a nice knee to the body.
Hawkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinkie walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice jab there from Pinkie.
Charon Hawkins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinkie, as that shot connected.
Hawkins darts in trying to clinch
and Pinkie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkie lands a right hook to the body.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkie thuds a left hand into Hawkins's body.
Pinkie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pinkie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charon Hawkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stinkie Pinkie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boban Savic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Enea Vollare Mezzo. Savic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk. Boban Savic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boban Savic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Savic looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Savic swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Savic.
Savic misses with a straight left.
Savic throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Savic throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Savic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Savic looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Savic throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Savic jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Savic.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savic misses the shot to the body.
Savic takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Savic takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Savic with a hook.
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!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Emelianenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Emelianenko looking to control but Savic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Emelianenko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Savic has worked his arm free - good work by Savic!
Emelianenko misses with the ground and pound.
Savic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Emelianenko.
Savic regains half guard, as Emelianenko was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Savic is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savic is positioning himself well to prevent Emelianenko advancing to mount.
Savic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emelianenko's back!
Emelianenko wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savic keeps control of the position easily here as Emelianenko tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Savic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands an overhand right.
Savic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savic on the side of the head.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Savic which made him look bad.
Savic takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Savic.
Savic misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Boban Savic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Savic - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Savic.
Savic loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savic throws out the jab.
Savic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Savic.
Savic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savic at a distance.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savic.
Savic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Savic has his hands on Emelianenko's head, controlling the position.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Savic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic stands and throws Emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic controlling from side mount.
Emelianenko tries to bench press Savic off him but Savic keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Savic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
Savic throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Savic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savic loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Savic.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Emelianenko catches Savic right on the button with a cross.
Savic throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savic throws out the jab.
Boban Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Emelianenko.
Savic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savic lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savic moves out of range of the strikes.
Savic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Savic didn't expect that.
Savic keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Savic looking for a sweep. Not yet Savic, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Emelianenko throws a strike but Savic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savic manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko throws a strike but Savic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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