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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with The Black Wings of Apocalypse blaring out of the sound system. Cardinal has chosen In Mourning - In The Failing Hour as his entrance music. The key to victory for Lincoln Hayes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Cardinal!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cardinal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cardinal somewhat.
Hayes instigates a clinch.
Hayes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardinal goes for a takedown attempt but Hayes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hayes lands a jab to the nose.
Cardinal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayes throws a leg kick that misses.
Cardinal tries to clinch but Hayes moves away
and Cardinal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayes slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardinal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lincoln Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Cardinal's head but Cardinal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardinal checks it well.
Hayes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Hayes misses.
Hayes thumps Cardinal with a low kick.
Hayes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cardinal shoots for a takedown but Hayes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cardinal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cardinal looks gassed!
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Cardinal uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal throws out a leg kick but Hayes moves out of range and Cardinal only half commits.
Hayes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hayes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lincoln Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes lands a front kick.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardinal has Hayes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hayes scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardinal tries for a takedown but Hayes manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Cardinal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hayes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hayes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Hayes lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hayes.
Hayes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardinal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hayes.
Hayes lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Hayes scores with a hook to the body.
Hayes works on Cardinal's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayes is leaning against Cardinal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hayes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hayes pushes Cardinal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hayes.
Hayes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Cardinal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayes scores with a shot to the side of Cardinal's head.
Hayes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes pushes Cardinal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hayes digs a right hand into Cardinal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardinal's gas tank.
Cardinal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hayes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cardinal.
Hayes pushes Cardinal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hayes.
A right handed body shot lands from Hayes.
Hayes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cardinal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayes lands a right hand.
Hayes presses Cardinal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayes.
A short body shot lands from Hayes as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Hayes.
Hayes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hayes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hayes scores with a shoulder strike.
Hayes lands an uppercut.
Hayes has hold of one of Cardinal's legs. Cardinal is fighting the takedown attempt but Hayes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cardinal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cardinal wants to hit a switch here but Hayes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cardinal there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cardinal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hayes lunges at Cardinal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardinal's hand.
Hayes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardinal at a distance.
Hayes misses the jab.
Cardinal misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with an inside leg kick.
Cardinal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cardinal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cardinal is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinal takes one to the chin there.
Hayes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
Hayes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardinal or not.
Hayes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hayes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hayes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Hayes cracks Cardinal with a nice body shot.
Hayes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Hayes as the two fighters clinch.
Hayes lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Hayes.
Hayes digs a right hand into Cardinal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardinal's gas tank.
Hayes lands a shot to the body.
Hayes scores with a shoulder strike.
Hayes scores with a shot to the side of Cardinal's head.
Lincoln Hayes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayes.
Hayes lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardinal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hayes scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardinal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hayes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardinal can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Hayes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hayes works on Cardinal's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayes lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Hayes pushes Cardinal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands a body punch.
Cardinal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hayes.
Cardinal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lincoln Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Hayes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Hayes.
Hayes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hayes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cardinal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hayes gets underhooks to prevent Cardinal's takedown attempt.
Hayes gets underhooks to prevent Cardinal's takedown attempt.
Hayes is working Cardinal over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayes.
Hayes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardinal or not.
Hayes gets underhooks to prevent Cardinal's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayes.
Hayes works on Cardinal's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayes lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hayes fails to land.
Cardinal wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayes won't allow it.
Hayes pushes Cardinal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardinal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is pressing down on Cardinal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardinal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardinal passes Hayes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardinal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cardinal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardinal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hayes sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardinal is looking for a kimura but Hayes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardinal to get the leverage.
Cardinal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Cardinal has control of the leg.
Cardinal is looking for a kimura but Hayes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardinal to get the leverage.
Hayes wants to control but Cardinal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hayes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardinal. Cardinal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hayes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Cardinal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayes throws the left hand but Cardinal avoids the punch easily.
Hayes throws a leg kick which misses Cardinal's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardinal tries to avoid it.
Cardinal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a body kick that stops Cardinal in his tracks momentarily.
Hayes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardinal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hayes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardinal. Cardinal gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardinal ducks right into an uppercut from Hayes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hayes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hayes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardinal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cardinal fails to land the takedown.
Lincoln Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hayes!
Hayes misses with a kick to the body.
Cardinal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hayes.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lincoln Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes lands a jab to Cardinal's midsection.
Hayes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hayes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a shot to the body.
Cardinal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardinal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Cardinal persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cardinal.
Cardinal fails with the takedown
and Hayes counters with an inside leg kick.
Cardinal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cardinal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayes.
Cardinal misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a nice body shot.
Cardinal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayes gets a clinch.
Hayes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardinal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hayes scores with a shot to the side of Cardinal's head.
Hayes lands a body punch.
A short left from Hayes.
Cardinal wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayes.
Cardinal has Hayes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joey Cardinal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Hayes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Hayes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton has chosen One Chance as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon tries to clinch there but Newton circles away.
Abaddon avoids the head kick by Newton.
A big right from Abaddon misses.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Abaddon throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton misses with a body kick.
Newton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Newton is predictable there
and Abaddon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Newton can't break the clinch.
Newton is trying to break the clinch but Abaddon has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Abaddon as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Abaddon - that landed with a thud.
Newton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick by Newton misses
letting Abaddon counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abaddon misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Abaddon counters with a leg kick.
Newton looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newton tries to move into range but Abaddon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abaddon throws a low kick but Newton moves out of range easily.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Abaddon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Abaddon doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Newton crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Newton's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Abaddon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greig Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Duality blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greig Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Luuttu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Luuttu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Luuttu wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Luuttu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luuttu trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luuttu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Luuttu trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Luuttu pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luuttu defends well.
Luuttu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luuttu stops Smith from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luuttu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luuttu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luuttu has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Luuttu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Luuttu landing with the ground and pound.
Luuttu wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matto Luuttu.
Luuttu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luuttu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luuttu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Luuttu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Luuttu is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Luuttu controlling the action here.
Luuttu trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Luuttu working the head and body with strikes.
Luuttu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Luuttu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to escape.
Luuttu is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Luuttu trying to control the pace.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Luuttu controlling the action here.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Luuttu is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matto Luuttu.
Luuttu missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luuttu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu taking a breather here.
Luuttu advances to mount.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Luuttu has a good base and remains in mount.
Luuttu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Luuttu's attempts to control the action.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Luuttu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Luuttu looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matto Luuttu 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.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Luuttu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luuttu with good strikes from the mount here!
Luuttu controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Luuttu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Luuttu wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matto Luuttu just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Luuttu in a clinch.
Luuttu blocking some punches.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luuttu dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luuttu tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Luuttu drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Smith.
Luuttu jumps guard but Smith stands there with Luuttu around his waist. Luuttu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luuttu tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greig Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Luuttu.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith stalls.
Luuttu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luuttu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luuttu trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Well, if Luuttu 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.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luuttu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luuttu pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luuttu prevents Smith from improving his position.
Luuttu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Luuttu trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matto Luuttu.
A jab from Luuttu finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luuttu misses with a body shot.
Luuttu throws a shot to the body.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Luuttu.
Luuttu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Luuttu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Luuttu from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matto Luuttu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith clinches.
Luuttu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Luuttu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luuttu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Luuttu getting side control.
Luuttu winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Luuttu is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Luuttu has control of the leg.
Luuttu controlling the action here.
Luuttu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Luuttu stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Luuttu lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luuttu working Smith over with strikes.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luuttu is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Luuttu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matto Luuttu.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luuttu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Luuttu.
Luuttu controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luuttu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Luuttu looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Luuttu is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luuttu holds on and takes a little breather.
Luuttu is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Luuttu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matto Luuttu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luuttu is keeping the position for now.
Luuttu trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith wants to clinch up but Luuttu keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greig Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luuttu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith has his foot on Luuttu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luuttu works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith working for a triangle but Luuttu defends it easily.
Luuttu passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Luuttu works his way into side control.
Luuttu cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Luuttu controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matto Luuttu.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Luuttu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Luuttu controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matto Luuttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luuttu 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matto Luuttu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Crede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crede comes to the cage accompanied by London Dungeon by The Misfits. The crowd seem to be enjoying Collins's choice of entrance music: Bloc Party - The Prayer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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248 lbs
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285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Crede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crede throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins moves out of range as Crede throws a body kick.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Crede ducks down to avoid it.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crede paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crede dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crede shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crede drops his hands momentarily and Collins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crede throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Crede takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Crede needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Collins scores with a jab. Crede acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collins tries to clinch up but Crede circles away and keeps his distance.
Crede swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Crede, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Crede.
Collins prevents Crede from breaking the clinch.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ross Crede has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Crede.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Crede shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Collins lands a takedown into guard.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins stands up over Crede, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Collins wants to control from the top but Crede keeps moving.
Crede working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Crede is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crede is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Collins off and has taken his back!
Crede patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Collins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crede thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crede trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crede is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crede postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crede is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crede throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Crede gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins keeping full guard, as Crede tries to pass.
Crede passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Crede is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crede sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
Crede sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
Collins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crede.
Crede throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Crede from controlling successfully.
Crede is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Collins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Crede's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crede lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins wants to clinch up but Crede keeps it at a distance.
Crede lands with a nice combination. Collins backs away looking to recover.
Crede misses with a hook.
Crede lands a lovely overhand right.
Crede looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Crede connects with a body shot.
Crede scores with a jab.
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!
Collins slips under a jab from Crede.
Crede misses the shot to the body.
Crede throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins has managed to clinch.
Crede tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Collins lands a right hand.
Collins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crede is trying to break free.
Collins gets through Crede's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.
Crede breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Crede misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crede paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crede just misses with a punch to the body.
Crede misses with a wild body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Crede.
Crede goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crede is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins digs a right hand into Crede's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crede's gas tank.
Crede tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Crede back against the cage.
Collins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crede.
Crede throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Crede misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crede can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Crede's head.
Collins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crede's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crede is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crede.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Crede. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crede has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Collins lands a knee to the head.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crede misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins pushes Crede back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Collins.
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!
Collins lands an elbow inside that Crede shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Collins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crede.
Crede breaks the clinch.
Crede fails with the takedown.
Crede throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins darts in and clinches Crede up against the cage.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Crede fails to land.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crede backwards.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crede scores with a hook to the body.
Collins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Collins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crede can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Crede trying to control the position but instead, Collins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crede into the cage.
Collins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Collins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins.
Crede tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Collins pushes Crede back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crede takes an elbow to the forehead.
Collins pushes Crede back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Collins lands an elbow that stopped Crede in his tracks for a moment.
Collins cracks Crede with a nice body shot.
Collins lands a takedown into guard.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
Collins is looking to advance position but Crede won't allow it.
Crede works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Crede keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Crede is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Crede's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Crede swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crede. Crede circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crede swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Crede misses the shot to the body.
Crede throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
A left lands for Crede.
Collins tries to clinch up but Crede circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crede looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crede missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crede throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crede has gone for a leg lock! Collins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crede's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Crede's brow.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Crede is retaining full guard.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Crede blocks nicely.
Collins advances to half guard.
Crede has a hand on Collins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Collins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Crede is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Crede that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Collins lands a nice shot to the head.
Collins raining down shots from the mount!
Crede is trying desperately to improve position.
Collins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crede keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crede is working hard here to advance position.
Crede is in a horrible position here. Collins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing shots from mount.
Collins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crede sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crede is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Collins is keen to just control but Crede is a slippery customer.
Collins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crede can't escape the position.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
Crede is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ross Crede has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crede is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collins landing punches.
Crede takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Collins looking to finish Crede with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crede!
Collins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crede might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BOOM! Collins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins working Crede over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Collins working Crede over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Collins 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Newport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Step into a world - KRS One. Newport has chosen Slipknot-Psychosocial as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Newport!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Newport has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newport tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Newport has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Newport misses with the head strike.
Newport scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newport looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Newport tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Newport misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newport misses with a punch to the body.
Newport tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson trying to stall but Newport improves his position.
Newport utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Newport has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Newport misses with an elbow strike.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newport throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newport throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Newport lands a jab to the head.
Newport throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nelson is looking to slow Newport down with leg kicks.
Newport cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newport pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newport slips a straight right by Nelson.
Newport misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Newport's front leg but catches the back leg as Newport tries to avoid it.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Newport fails to land the takedown.
Nelson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newport throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson scores with a jab. Newport acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newport looks gassed!
Newport tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kimbo Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Newport.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Nelson does it's job there.
It looks like Jack Newport has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newport shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newport moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson is looking to slow Newport down with leg kicks.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Newport avoids them all with ease.
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Newport down.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kimbo Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Newport blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newport's head.
A jab lands there for Nelson.
Nelson lands with a cross.
Newport misses with a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson scores with a head kick.
Newport is rocked!
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Newport seems unphased.
Newport is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson cracks Newport on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Newport falls backwards against the cage. Nelson follows up with more strikes that drop Newport to his knees. Nelson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Newport! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Nelson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Wild Boys. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howard Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Bronson get back to his feet.
Bronson tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bronson rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Bronson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones looks gassed!
Bronson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bronson is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Bronson defends it.
Jones trying to advance position but Bronson counters by regaining guard.
Bronson wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Bronson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bronson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Charlie Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson lands a knee to the body.
Jones tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
Bronson prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Bronson regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes.
Jones is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronson is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Bronson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones is pushing down on Bronson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bronson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Bronson is trying to stand.
Jones decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bronson to the ground. Bronson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones won't let Bronson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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 Charlie Bronson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones slips a jab from Bronson.
Jones connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.
Jones is trying to control. Bronson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bronson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bronson tries to get out of the position.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.
Bronson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Charlie Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Donk. Jones catches Bronson right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Jones moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Charlie Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Jones throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Jones tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bronson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charlie Bronson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheriff Sodje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheriff Sodje has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sheriff Sodje!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodje scores with the left hand. Hanayama knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanayama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodje has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sodje as the two fighters clinch.
Sodje prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodje.
Sodje cracks Hanayama with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodje.
Hanayama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sodje walks away with a smile on his face. Hanayama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hanayama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanayama misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Hanayama misses.
Hanayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodje.
Sodje throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanayama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sodje drops Hanayama with a beautiful combination! Hanayama stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sodje is looking for the KO!
Hanayama is rocked!
It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Hanayama is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodje flashes Hanayama a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hanayama's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hanayama crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sodje punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheriff Sodje!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Ryerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryerson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Got You Babe. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ned Ryerson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryerson in his tracks.
Bale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale scores with a nice right hand.
Ryerson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Bale blocks the low kick.
Bale lands a jab-cross combination.
Ryerson throws a sloppy head kick and Bale moves out of range easily.
Bale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ryerson's head.
Ryerson moves out of range as Bale throws a body kick.
Bale blocks a head kick by Ryerson.
Bale dips to his left and cracks Ryerson with an uppercut!
Ryerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryerson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bale misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryerson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryerson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bale's sensitive parts.
Bale misses with a wild body shot.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses
and Bale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryerson thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ryerson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bale looks to land a right hand but Ryerson moved out of range.
Bale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Bale.
A head kick misses from Bale.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryerson.
Ryerson ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Ryerson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryerson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryerson drops his hands momentarily and Bale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ryerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryerson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryerson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bale.
Ryerson lands a high kick!
Bale misses with a straight left.
Ryerson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bale blocks the body kick.
Adrian Bale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale tries to land a leg kick but Ryerson saw it coming and moves away.
Ryerson throws out a loose jab but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryerson on the side of the head.
Bale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryerson.
Ryerson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryerson tries to score with a low kick but Bale moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick by Bale misses
and Ryerson counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryerson misses with a leg kick
and Bale counters with a body kick that stops Ryerson in his tracks momentarily.
Bale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bale blocks a head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ryerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryerson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bale blocks the body kick.
Ryerson shoots in but Bale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson throws a lazy head kick
and Bale counters with a left to the body.
Ryerson blocks a head kick by Bale.
Bale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryerson.
Ryerson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryerson misses with a head kick.
Bale thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryerson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ryerson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bale.
Bale lands a head shot.
Ryerson is looking to land body kicks.
Bale connects with a solid leg kick.
Bale blocks a head kick by Ryerson.
Bale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bale catches Ryerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses.
Ryerson tries to land a body kick
and Ryerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryerson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bale misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bale lands a jab to the nose.
Bale throws a wild body kick that Ryerson sees coming a mile off.
Ryerson thows a body kick. Bale tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ryerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryerson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bale throws out a powerful jab.
Ryerson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryerson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryerson swings for the body but Bale moves out of range.
Ryerson throws a wild body kick that Bale sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Ryerson lands.
Bale is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryerson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Bale.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bale checks a low kick from Ryerson.
Ryerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryerson throws a leg kick
and Bale counters with an inside leg kick.
Ryerson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bale dips to his left and cracks Ryerson with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Ryerson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryerson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ryerson blocks a head kick by Bale.
Ryerson delivers a nice body kick.
Bale misses with a hook.
Ryerson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ned Ryerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryerson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryerson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bale throws a hook to the side of Ryerson's head but Ryerson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ryerson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses
and Bale counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Ryerson is predictable there
and Bale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryerson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bale counters with a straight right hand.
Ryerson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bale's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryerson scores with a spinning back kick!
Bale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bale punishes Ryerson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bale counters with a left to the body.
Bale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryerson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryerson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bale misses with a head kick.
Ryerson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryerson gets the takedown into side control.
Ryerson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryerson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bale being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson trying to control the action but Bale is working from the bottom.
Ryerson tries for a kimura but Bale is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale is not content to let Ryerson control the position.
Ryerson misses with the ground and pound.
Ryerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four 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.
Ryerson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bale rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryerson's guard! Nice work there by Bale!
Bale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bale pushing down on Ryerson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Ryerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryerson misses with a body kick.
Bale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses.
Bale connects with a right hand. Ryerson shakes it off.
Ryerson misses with a low kick.
Bale tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryerson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bale blocks the body kick.
Ryerson throws a head kick but Bale moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryerson. Ryerson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryerson throws a head kick that Bale semi-blocks.
Ryerson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ryerson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryerson is looking to land body kicks.
Bale dips to his left and cracks Ryerson with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bale.
Bale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bale lands with a straight right. Ryerson didn't see that one coming.
Bale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryerson tries a low kick but Bale avoids it.
Ryerson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bale misses with a low kick.
Ryerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryerson throws a lazy head kick
and Bale counters with a series of strikes. Ryerson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ryerson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ryerson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Ryerson misses.
Bale throws a combination. Ryerson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bale swings for the body but Ryerson moves out of range.
Bale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryerson throws a leg kick but Bale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryerson throws a sloppy head kick and Bale moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bale's waist but Bale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryerson off to one side.
Ryerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bale lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ryerson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryerson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Ryerson.
Bale throws a series of punches but Ryerson avoids them all with ease.
Bale digs a good hook to Ryerson's body.
Bale throws a one two combo.
A big right from Ryerson misses.
Bale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryerson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bale checks it well.
Ryerson throws a push kick but Bale slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Bale as he connects with a hook.
Ryerson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryerson misses with a head kick.
Ryerson throws a lazy head kick
and Bale counters with a left to the body.
Bale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryerson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale avoids a kick to the body.
Bale thuds a left hand into Ryerson's body.
Ryerson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryerson throws a leg kick but Bale sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bale lands a jab to the nose.
Ryerson takes one on the button.
Ryerson wants to land a leg kick but Bale is out of range.
Ryerson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bale scores with a nice right hand.
Bale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Ryerson.
Bale thuds a left hand into Ryerson's body.
Ryerson throws a leg kick
and Bale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bale catches Ryerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bale moves out of range of the body kick from Ryerson.
Ryerson tries to move into range but Bale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson misses with a head kick.
Ryerson throws a body kick that misses.
Ryerson throws a leg kick but Bale checks it.
Ryerson is looking to land body kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bale.
Bale lands with a nice body punch.
Bale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryerson's head backwards.
Bale misses with a body punch
and Ryerson counters with a leg kick.
Ryerson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Ryerson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryerson.
Bale punishes Ryerson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale lands a head shot.
Bale lands a head shot.
Bale cracks Ryerson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adrian Bale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bale tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryerson lands a head kick. Bale smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Bale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryerson 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Ryerson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk's entrance music is Mack the Knife. A fine choice. Maximillion Dirk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maximillion Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirk misses the shot to the body.
Fizzlebeef avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fizzlebeef dives in and grabs Dirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dirk pushes down on Fizzlebeef's head and hops out.
Fizzlebeef is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dirk.
Dirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fizzlebeef was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirk.
A big left from Dirk misses.
Dirk misses the shot to the body.
Dirk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fizzlebeef throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fizzlebeef lands a nice hook to Dirk's body. Dirk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Dirk misses.
Dirk lands with a good body shot.
Fizzlebeef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dirk's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fizzlebeef. That snapped Dirk's head back.
Fizzlebeef scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Dirk misses
and Fizzlebeef counters with a takedown into side control.
Dirk is looking for a sweep.
Dirk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef working the ground and pound but Dirk is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Fizzlebeef are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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Fizzlebeef creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dirk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fizzlebeef tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dirk!
Fizzlebeef has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fizzlebeef trying to control but Dirk is having none of it.
Fizzlebeef breaks from Dirk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fizzlebeef scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fizzlebeef raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fizzlebeef thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fizzlebeef goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dirk turns into him and now he's in Fizzlebeef's guard.
Fizzlebeef is looking for a triangle but Dirk pushes his legs off easily.
Dirk pushes down on Fizzlebeef's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four 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.
Dirk wants to stand but Fizzlebeef has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fizzlebeef manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fizzlebeef wants to sweep but no luck.
Fizzlebeef has an active guard here but Dirk has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fizzlebeef trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roll Fizzlebeef dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dirk throws a hook but Fizzlebeef avoids it easily.
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Fizzlebeef is just out of range.
Fizzlebeef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dirk misses the jab.
Dirk misses with a body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice uppercut.
Fizzlebeef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dirk.
Dirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fizzlebeef was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirk.
Dirk misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Fizzlebeef counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk throws a sloppy body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters with a straight right hand.
Dirk throws a shot to the body.
Fizzlebeef with a jab.
Fizzlebeef fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirk avoids it really well and circles away.
Dirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fizzlebeef manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Fizzlebeef. Beautiful body shot.
Fizzlebeef on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dirk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fizzlebeef at a distance.
Dirk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the body from Dirk misses
enabling Fizzlebeef to counter with a crisp jab.
Dirk throws a shot from downtown. Fizzlebeef moves away and avoids it.
Dirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dirk misses with an uppercut.
Dirk misses with a looping left.
Dirk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fizzlebeef counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Fizzlebeef is just out of range.
Dirk throws a hook but Fizzlebeef blocks it.
Fizzlebeef connects with a right hand. Dirk shakes it off.
A jab from Fizzlebeef misses.
Dirk misses with a jab to the body
and Fizzlebeef counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maximillion Dirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirk misses with a few strikes there.
Dirk misses with a body punch
and Dirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Dirk as he connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Dirk as Fizzlebeef shoots in.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dirk.
Fizzlebeef misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Dirk.
Dirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fizzlebeef counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef lands an overhand right.
Maximillion Dirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirk misses with a shot to the body
and Fizzlebeef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirk misses the body punch
and Fizzlebeef counters with a right hand to the body.
Fizzlebeef scores with a hook to the body. Dirk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximillion Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Nice defenses there by Fizzlebeef.
Dirk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fizzlebeef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Dirk misses its intended target.
Dirk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirk misses with a hook to the body
and Fizzlebeef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk needs to keep his hands up - Fizzlebeef had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Dirk misses
and Fizzlebeef counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Dirk misses.
Fizzlebeef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fizzlebeef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirk.
Fizzlebeef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dirk.
Dirk misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fizzlebeef to counter with a crisp jab.
Dirk misses with a hook to the body
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dirk thinking.
Nice shot by Fizzlebeef.
Dirk throws out a loose jab but Fizzlebeef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fizzlebeef throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Dirk misses
and Fizzlebeef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dirk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fizzlebeef counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roll Fizzlebeef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fizzlebeef bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fizzlebeef goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dirk is rocked!
Fizzlebeef's corner calls for a 1-2. Fizzlebeef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Dirk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fizzlebeef dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fizzlebeef lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dirk at a distance.
Fizzlebeef cracks Dirk with a hook to the temple - Dirk is on wobbly legs here! Fizzlebeef swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dirk falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fizzlebeef wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roll Fizzlebeef!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Holdren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ramble On -- Led Zepplin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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273 lbs
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286 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Buck Holdren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Saki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holdren connects with a solid leg kick.
Holdren misses with a hook.
Holdren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saki slips a straight right by Holdren.
Saki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holdren lands a high kick!
Holdren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holdren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saki looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holdren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saki throws out the jab.
Saki takes one on the button.
Saki misses with a wild body shot.
Holdren throws a shot from downtown. Saki moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Saki misses
and Holdren counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdren doesn't manage to clinch there - Saki circles away.
Buck Holdren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holdren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saki moves out of range of the body kick.
Holdren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Holdren misses.
Holdren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saki misses with a body kick.
Saki thows a leg kick but Holdren checks it
and Holdren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saki's knee momentarily.
Saki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saki misses with a hook to the body
and Holdren counters with a low kick, right behind Saki 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki throws a head kick that misses
and Holdren counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holdren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holdren.
A head kick by Holdren misses
and Saki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holdren is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holdren is trying to get back to full guard.
Holdren is positioning himself well to prevent Saki advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdren wants to improve his position but Saki is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holdren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Holdren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saki wants to pass to mount but Holdren is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holdren tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Holdren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saki throws a lazy head kick
and Holdren counters with a thumping low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holdren, right into the meat.
Holdren throws a sloppy head kick
and Saki counters with a single leg into guard. Holdren didn't expect that.
Saki trying to control the position from guard on top but Holdren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holdren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saki won't allow Holdren to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki trying to control but Holdren is working from the bottom.
Holdren pulls Saki in to control the position.
Saki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holdren prevents Saki from moving into mount.
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.
Saki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saki swings around for an armbar but Holdren sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saki's guard.
Saki is breathing heavily.
Holdren is stalling in the full guard.
Holdren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holdren wants to control from the top but Saki keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Holdren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holdren trying to control the position from guard on top but Saki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holdren stops Saki from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Saki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holdren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holdren. Saki shrugs it off though.
Holdren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holdren tries to clinch but Saki moves away
and Saki counters with a head kick.
Saki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holdren scoring well with a low kick there.
Holdren is looking to clinch but Saki is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holdren.
Saki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Roberto Saki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holdren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saki takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holdren looks to score with a jab to the body but Saki is just out of range.
Holdren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holdren lands with a straight right. Saki didn't see that one coming.
Holdren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holdren throws a nice head kick!
Holdren is looking to clinch but Saki is avoiding it.
Saki takes one on the button.
Holdren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Holdren.
Holdren throws a push kick but Saki slaps the foot to one side.
Saki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holdren.
Holdren loads up on a big right hand but Saki slips the punch.
Holdren ducks under a wild hook from Saki.
Saki thows a leg kick but Holdren checks it
and Holdren counters with a two punch combo.
Saki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holdren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saki.
Saki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdren swings for the body but Saki moves out of range.
Saki misses with a leg kick
and Holdren counters with a stiff right hand.
Holdren thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saki if he has to take too many more of those.
Holdren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saki will feel that in the morning.
Holdren thumps Saki with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Holdren.
Holdren punishes Saki's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Holdren.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holdren.
Holdren scores with a shot to the body.
Saki walks into a jab.
Holdren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saki.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holdren.
Saki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holdren counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holdren lands a head kick!
Holdren scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Holdren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holdren 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 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Holdren!
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