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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Jay!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense.
Jay scores a takedown into full mount!
Jay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blaylock is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blaylock and Jay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jay tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay wants to control but Blaylock is keeping him busy.
Jay has knee on belly momentarily but Blaylock bucks him off and regains half guard.
Blaylock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jay misses with a head shot. Blaylock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaylock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay wanted to stand there but Blaylock had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Blaylock is keeping the position.
Jay won't allow Blaylock to get back to his feet.
Jay trying to control but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jay wants to stand but Blaylock is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mr Jay hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blaylock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaylock is breathing heavily.
Blaylock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Jay grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Blaylock takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jay cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Jay!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between fuzzy wuzzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Murphy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, fuzzy wuzzy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wuzzy connects with a nice looking jab.
wuzzy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
wuzzy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sean Murphy has been cut.
wuzzy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
wuzzy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from wuzzy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
wuzzy connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
wuzzy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - wuzzy had a free shot at his head there.
wuzzy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
A punch combination from wuzzy misses.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Sean Murphy's cut even more.
wuzzy lands a two punch combo.
wuzzy scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy is rocked!
wuzzy scores with a jab to the body.
wuzzy lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
wuzzy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can wuzzy finish him?
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wuzzy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The cut above Sean Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
wuzzy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
fuzzy wuzzy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
wuzzy tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sean Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy looks gassed!
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for wuzzy.
Nice takedown defense from wuzzy. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
fuzzy wuzzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Murphy.
Good exchange - wuzzy coming out on top.
Sean Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
wuzzy lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Murphy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from wuzzy and Murphy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by wuzzy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). fuzzy wuzzy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Graduation Bitches. Kalei has chosen New York as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Marshall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pika Kalei!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Kalei is controlling well.
Kalei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalei is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Kalei is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalei trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away.
Kalei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalei slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalei counters with a takedown into side control.
Marshall prevents Kalei from improving position.
Marshall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kalei decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kalei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei misses the shot to the body.
Kalei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Kalei counters with a left to the body.
Kalei connects with a right hand. Marshall shakes it off.
Marshall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kalei's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalei is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
Kalei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Kalei lands a decent shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Kalei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
Kalei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalei throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall tries for a kimura but Kalei is defending well.
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.
Kalei wants to control but Marshall postures up.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalei keeps working.
Kalei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marshall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kalei is pushing down on Marshall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marshall is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalei has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Kalei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalei wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kalei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pika Kalei 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.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Kalei.
Kalei moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.
Marco Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall shoots in and gets a takedown into Kalei's guard.
Kalei keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Kalei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Marshall drops back looking for a leg! Kalei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalei manages to kick Marshall off! Marshall jumps back into Kalei's guard.
Kalei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Kalei is in close to Marshall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Kalei is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Kalei tries to pass.
Kalei sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Kalei is breathing heavily.
Kalei keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Kalei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshall postures up.
Kalei looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalei, not yet.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marshall pushes down on Kalei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marshall trying to control the action but Kalei is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marshall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marshall's back!
Marshall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kalei's guard. Nice work there by Marshall.
Marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalei is keeping the position for now.
Marshall stops Kalei from standing up.
Kalei has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kalei looking to control.
Marshall advances position into side control!
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalei keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalei is looking to reverse the position.
Kalei is trying to buck Marshall off.
Marshall is working Kalei over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kalei is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Kalei wants to get back to his feet.
Kalei looking for a sweep but Marshall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Marshall trying to control but Kalei is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marshall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marshall fails with the takedown
and Kalei counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marshall is working an open guard so Kalei takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marshall blocks a jab.
Marshall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalei misses with a wild combination.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Kalei circles away easily
and Kalei counters with a one-two to the body.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Kalei does no damage.
Kalei lands with a nice combination. Marshall backs away looking to recover.
Kalei gets caught flat footed, as Marshall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalei's head.
Marshall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marshall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalei controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
Marshall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marshall trying to control but Kalei is working from the bottom.
Kalei lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Marshall postures up.
Kalei scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kalei scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a takedown
enabling Kalei to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalei lands a head shot.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalei is looking to clinch.
Kalei is looking to clinch.
Kalei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalei shoots and misses
and Marshall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalei's guard.
Kalei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Kalei is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Kalei is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marshall wants to take a breather but Kalei is having none of it.
Kalei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
Marshall is keen to just control but Kalei is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalei tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalei moves into full guard.
Kalei doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Kalei.
Pika Kalei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pika Kalei just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kalei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marshall's hands.
Kalei tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kalei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Kalei's guard.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall with a nice head shot there.
Kalei looking to control but Marshall passes into half guard.
Kalei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalei trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kalei wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to control. Kalei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalei misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kalei manages to get to full guard.
Kalei is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Kalei has momentary wrist control but Marshall slips an elbow through the middle.
Kalei looking to control.
Marshall trying to control but Kalei is working from the bottom.
Marshall passes Kalei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but Kalei defending well.
That's two 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.
Kalei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marshall.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kalei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marshall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marshall's back!
Kalei working for a choke but Marshall is defending well.
Kalei doesn't have the hooks in and Marshall manages to turn into his guard.
Kalei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Kalei keeps moving.
Kalei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marshall defends it easily.
Kalei tries to strike from the bottom.
Kalei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Kalei keeps moving.
Kalei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Kalei is working for a submission of some sort.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalei looking to pass the guard.
Kalei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marshall controls Kalei momentarily but Kalei frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pika Kalei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Kalei counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kalei. Those never looked like landing.
Kalei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marshall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalei is in Marshall's guard.
Marshall is adopting a defensive guard.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalei is aware though and is defending well.
Kalei passes into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Kalei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kalei connects with a nice short shot to Marshall's temple.
Kalei winds up and cracks Marshall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalei is looking for a kimura here.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalei is working away from the top position though.
Marshall punching from the bottom.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Kalei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshall is in trouble now - Kalei has advanced to mount!
Kalei putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kalei is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalei lands a head shot.
Kalei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalei.
Kalei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marshall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalei is in Marshall's guard.
Kalei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Kalei from controlling successfully.
Kalei content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kalei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pika Kalei has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kalei throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
Kalei misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalei misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Kalei tries to sprawl but Marshall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kalei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalei is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalei is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
Marco Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall wants to control from the top but Kalei keeps moving.
Kalei is adopting a defensive guard.
Kalei trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pika Kalei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pika Kalei! Pika Kalei retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fender Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fender Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gibson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Alexander takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Gibson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gibson.
Gibson misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a combination. Alexander tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexander tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibson scores with a nice head shot.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gibson.
Gibson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Gibson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gibson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
Alexander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gibson throws a shot to the body.
Gibson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Gibson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fender Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gibson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gibson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gibson lands a two punch combo.
Gibson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a left and a right that stings Gibson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson checks the leg kick.
Gibson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Gibson catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Gibson looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Alexander wants to clinch up but Gibson keeps it at a distance.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibson tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibson blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Gibson does it's job there.
Alexander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gibson stalks Alexander and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexander's face. Alexander staggers backwards, shaken.
Alexander is rocked!
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gibson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibson checks a low kick from Alexander.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Gibson scores with a jab.
Gibson misses with the combination.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gibson lands a jab to the nose.
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibson lands with a nice body punch.
Gibson thuds his right hand into Alexander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Gibson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gibson.
Gibson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Gibson works the jab nicely.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Gibson cracks Alexander with a good jab.
Gibson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gibson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexander's hands.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gibson lands a hook that stumbles Alexander back into the cage. Gibson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Alexander to the canvas! Gibson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Alexander has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fender Gibson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Swerro Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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249 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Swerro Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanko Velilkov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velilkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swerro Jr.
Velilkov rushes Swerro Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Swerro Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Velilkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Velilkov.
Swerro Jr is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Velilkov.
Velilkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Velilkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Velilkov.
Velilkov is working Swerro Jr over against the cage.
Velilkov is working Swerro Jr over against the cage.
Velilkov is leaning against Swerro Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velilkov lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velilkov.
Velilkov manages to break the clinch.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses.
Velilkov rushes Swerro Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Velilkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Velilkov manages to end up in side control.
Velilkov controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov stands up and beckons Swerro Jr to his feet.
Velilkov works Swerro Jr's body with a nice hook.
Velilkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Mike Swerro Jr has been cut.
Velilkov scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swerro Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velilkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swerro Jr takes a shot to the head.
Velilkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velilkov.
Velilkov manages to break the clinch.
Mike Swerro Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Velilkov does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Swerro Jr as Velilkov shoots in.
Velilkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Velilkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Velilkov just leaning against Swerro Jr, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velilkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Velilkov digs a right hand into Swerro Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swerro Jr's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Velilkov.
A short body shot lands from Velilkov as the two fighters clinch.
Velilkov is working Swerro Jr over against the cage.
Velilkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velilkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swerro Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velilkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Velilkov sends Swerro Jr down but not out. Velilkov dives into side control looking to finish.
Swerro Jr is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Swerro Jr's face as Velilkov controls the position.
Oh Swerro Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velilkov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Swerro Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Velilkov wants to clinch up but Swerro Jr keeps it at a distance.
Velilkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Swerro Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velilkov misses with the combination.
Velilkov tries to clinch but Swerro Jr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swerro Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swerro Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike Swerro Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanko Velilkov.
Velilkov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Velilkov duly obliges.
Swerro Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velilkov.
Velilkov fails with the takedown.
Velilkov misses with a two punch combination.
Velilkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanko Velilkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swerro Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velilkov lands with a right hand.
Velilkov looks for the body kick but Swerro Jr saw that one coming.
Velilkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Velilkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velilkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Swerro Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swerro Jr tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velilkov gets to his feet. Swerro Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov tests Swerro Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velilkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swerro Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swerro Jr misses with a hook. Velilkov ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Velilkov lands.
Swerro Jr throws a hook but Velilkov avoids it easily.
Velilkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swerro Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Velilkov off the cage and back into rage.
Velilkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velilkov moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velilkov manages to break the clinch.
Velilkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Velilkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swerro Jr in his tracks.
Swerro Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velilkov counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanko Velilkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Swerro Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velilkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swerro Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swerro Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swerro Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Swerro Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velilkov throws a nice looking combination but Swerro Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Swerro Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velilkov avoids the body shot from Swerro Jr.
Velilkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swerro Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velilkov.
Velilkov loads up on a big right hand but Swerro Jr slips the punch.
Velilkov cracks a nice hook into Swerro Jr's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Swerro Jr.
Velilkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Swerro Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velilkov forces Swerro Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velilkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Velilkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swerro Jr or not.
Velilkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov throws a shot to the body.
Velilkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velilkov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Swerro Jr sprawling to the canvas. Velilkov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Swerro Jr hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velilkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velilkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velilkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swerro Jr manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Swerro Jr
and Velilkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velilkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velilkov swings for the body but Swerro Jr moves out of range.
Velilkov blocks a head kick by Swerro Jr.
A head kick misses from Swerro Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velilkov clinches up against the cage.
Velilkov lands a nice knee to the body.
Velilkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velilkov missing with knees to the body.
Velilkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Velilkov.
A right hand to the body from Velilkov.
Velilkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swerro Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velilkov wants to clinch.
Velilkov misses with a combination
and Swerro Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swerro Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Swerro Jr loads up on a big right hand but Velilkov slips the punch.
Velilkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike Swerro Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velilkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swerro Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swerro Jr gets underhooks to prevent Velilkov's takedown attempt.
Stanko Velilkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velilkov has Swerro Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Swerro Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velilkov lands a body punch.
Swerro Jr can't break the clinch.
Swerro Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velilkov has him pressed against the cage.
Velilkov works on Swerro Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Velilkov pulls Swerro Jr into guard.
Velilkov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Swerro Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Swerro Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velilkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Velilkov throws a series of strikes that have Swerro Jr backpedaling.
Swerro Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Velilkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velilkov dips to his left and cracks Swerro Jr with an uppercut!
Velilkov moves in looking to clinch but Swerro Jr pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swerro Jr defends it nicely.
Mike Swerro Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanko Velilkov.
Swerro Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velilkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velilkov throws a right hand that Swerro Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Swerro Jr also avoids with ease.
Velilkov connects with a single shot there.
Velilkov misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Velilkov. Those never looked like landing.
Velilkov throws out a loose jab but Swerro Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swerro Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swerro Jr throws a head kick that misses
enabling Velilkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Velilkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swerro Jr.
Velilkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velilkov tries to clinch up but Swerro Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanko Velilkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Swerro Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Velilkov avoids the head kick by Swerro Jr.
Velilkov fails to land the takedown.
Velilkov wants to clinch.
Swerro Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Velilkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Velilkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swerro Jr's head backwards.
Swerro Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Velilkov. Velilkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Velilkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Swerro Jr which made him look bad.
Mike Swerro Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanko Velilkov.
Velilkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Swerro Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swerro Jr tries to work over Velilkov's front leg with a kick but Velilkov checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov misses with a double jab
and Swerro Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Velilkov.
Velilkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swerro Jr lands with a hook. Velilkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Velilkov misses with a wild combination.
Swerro Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Swerro Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Velilkov avoids the body shot from Swerro Jr.
Swerro Jr tries to land a front kick but Velilkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swerro Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swerro Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Velilkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swerro Jr.
Swerro Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mike Swerro Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velilkov fails with the takedown
and Swerro Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Velilkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velilkov misses with a wild body shot.
Velilkov moves out of range as Swerro Jr throws a body kick.
Velilkov ducks right into an uppercut from Swerro Jr.
Swerro Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velilkov.
Velilkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Velilkov lands a body shot.
Swerro Jr looks to land a body kick but Velilkov moved away.
Swerro Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Velilkov. Velilkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Swerro Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swerro Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swerro Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velilkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swerro Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swerro Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velilkov throws a right and a left that Swerro Jr avoids nicely.
Swerro Jr slips a jab and a cross from Velilkov.
Swerro Jr moves out of range as Velilkov strikes.
Velilkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swerro Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velilkov.
Swerro Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Velilkov seems unphased.
Swerro Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velilkov pushes Swerro Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velilkov.
Velilkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swerro Jr prevents it.
A body shot lands from Velilkov.
Velilkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swerro Jr misses with a straight left.
Velilkov misses with a hook. Swerro Jr ducked under it nicely.
Velilkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swerro Jr swivels and escapes.
Swerro Jr misses with a low kick.
Velilkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swerro Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Velilkov looks to land a right hand but Swerro Jr moved out of range.
Velilkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velilkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swerro Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swerro Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Stanko Velilkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velilkov defending well as Swerro Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Velilkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Swerro Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velilkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanko Velilkov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Elia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Shifflett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Elia!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Elia. Shifflett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elia loads up on a big right hand but Shifflett slips the punch.
Elia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shifflett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elia lands a jab to Shifflett's midsection.
Shifflett cracks the inside of Elia's front leg.
Shifflett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shifflett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shifflett misses with a combination
and Elia counters with a left to the body.
Elia misses with an uppercut. Shifflett saw that one coming.
Shifflett throws a right and a left that Elia avoids nicely.
Elia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elia dodges the punch combination from Shifflett.
Shifflett misses with a looping left.
Shifflett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elia throws out the jab.
Shifflett misses with a double jab
and Elia counters with a right hand to the body.
Elia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shifflett slips under a jab from Elia.
Shifflett moves away from the strike by Elia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elia throws the left hand but Shifflett avoids the punch easily.
Elia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elia throws the left hand but Shifflett avoids the punch easily.
Shifflett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elia.
Shifflett throws a right and a left that Elia avoids nicely.
Elia works the jab nicely.
Shifflett throws a sloppy head kick and Elia moves out of range easily.
Johan Elia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Shifflett misses.
Shifflett is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Shifflett.
Elia misses with a straight right.
Shifflett tries to bum rush Elia with a series of wild strikes but Elia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shifflett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elia.
It looks like Ray Shifflett has been cut.
Shifflett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elia.
Elia throws a right hand that Shifflett ducks under and follows up with a left that Shifflett also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Shifflett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Elia does it's job there.
A big left from Elia misses.
Shifflett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifflett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elia.
Elia blocks a jab.
Elia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifflett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shifflett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elia.
Elia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shifflett throws a combination that misses
and Elia counters with a big right hand! Oh Shifflett is in trouble here! Elia follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Elia!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuke Dukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the cage accompanied by Mario theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
26 - 8 - 0 |
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225 cm
20
315 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuke Dukem!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Dukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Betoli shoots in but Dukem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Betoli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Betoli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Betoli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Betoli is keen to just control but Dukem is a slippery customer.
Dukem tries to roll over but Betoli keeps him under control.
Dukem is pressing down on Betoli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Betoli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dukem is trying to control the position but Betoli postures up.
Betoli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Betoli is one step ahead there.
Dukem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mario Betoli just wasn't active enough.
Dukem is looking to clinch but Betoli is avoiding it.
Betoli closes the distance and clinches up with Dukem, looking for a takedown. Betoli pushes Dukem against the cage but Dukem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Betoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Betoli won't allow Dukem to sweep him here.
Dukem is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dukem working a defensive guard but Betoli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dukem is looking to regain half guard here but Betoli keeps moving and retains side control.
Betoli working away.
Dukem tries to control but Betoli manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukem wants to escape the position.
Dukem is trying to remain composed but Betoli is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dukem tries to escape but Betoli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Betoli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Betoli gets his hands free as Dukem looks to control.
Dukem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Betoli.
Dukem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Betoli's guard. Nice work there by Dukem.
Dukem being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli looking to control.
Mario Betoli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dukem tries to clinch up.
Betoli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dukem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Betoli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dukem wants to sweep here but Betoli controlling him for the moment.
Betoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Betoli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dukem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Betoli.
Betoli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dukem is looking for a sweep.
Dukem struggling a bit here.
Dukem is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Betoli is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dukem is looking to improve his position but Betoli isn't that keen on the idea.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Betoli here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dukem is surviving well by controlling Betoli's body position as best he can.
Betoli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dukem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Betoli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukem manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dukem pulls Betoli in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dukem is on top in guard.
Betoli controlling Dukem's posture.
Mario Betoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukem manages to get himself to full guard.
Dukem is trying to keep Betoli in close.
Betoli wants to control from the top but Dukem keeps moving.
Betoli stays in close to Dukem's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dukem looking for a sweep. Not yet Dukem, not yet.
Mario Betoli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Betoli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dukem sprawls well initially but Betoli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukem is looking for a sweep. Betoli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukem is looking to get back to full guard here but Betoli has managed to pass to side control instead.
Betoli controlling the position easily from mount.
Dukem is looking to get to half guard.
Betoli is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dukem can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dukem is just holding on here. Betoli manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Betoli dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Betoli has a takedown stuffed.
Dukem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukem wants to clinch.
Betoli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dukem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukem is looking to regain half guard here but Betoli keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dukem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dukem is not content to let Betoli control the position.
Dukem is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Betoli is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Betoli is working for a guillotine from mount but Dukem frees his head quite easily.
Dukem wants to hold on but Betoli pushes him away.
Dukem is trying desperately to improve position.
Dukem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Betoli controlling the position easily from mount.
Dukem is just holding on here. Betoli manages to take his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Betoli keeps control of the position easily here as Dukem tries to buck him off.
Dukem can't escape the position.
Dukem showing good submission defense here.
Betoli is looking to control Dukem but Dukem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukem trying to control but not successfully.
Dukem tries to escape the position.
Betoli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dukem's body.
Dukem can't escape the position.
Dukem trying to control the position but Betoli manages to sink in the hooks.
Betoli controlling well, preventing Dukem from escaping the position.
Dukem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Betoli looking for the choke from the back.
Betoli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dukem trying to control but not successfully.
Dukem is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Betoli is staying active.
Betoli keeps control of the position as Dukem tries to break free.
Dukem is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Betoli off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Betoli.
Betoli throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Betoli clearly takes 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.
Betoli scores a takedown into full mount!
Dukem wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Betoli looking for the RNC.
Betoli is not going to allow Dukem to sit and survive in this position.
Betoli is cranking Dukem's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dukem! He's tightened the choke and Dukem is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Betoli!
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