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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brus Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Figari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Knockin' on heaven's door. Paulo Figari struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Paulo Figari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brus Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Figari!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Figari in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Figari 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Li wants to control but Figari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paulo Figari was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li clinches.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Figari.
Li taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li jumps guard but Figari stands there with Li around his waist. Li gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Figari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Li smiles and moves away.
Figari wants to clinch.
That's two 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.
Li tries to clinch but Figari moves away
and Figari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Figari stalling.
Figari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Figari trying to control from half guard but Li is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to roll over but Figari keeps him under control.
Figari seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.
Figari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figari is working away from the top position though.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
Figari wants to stand and escape but instead Li has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Li forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Figari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Figari as he avoids it easily.
Figari forces Li back against the cage and clinches.
Li looking for a takedown.
Li fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brus Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Figari.
Figari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Figari.
Li tries for a takedown but Figari circles away easily
and Figari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Figari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figari misses with a double jab
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Figari keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Figari has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Figari keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figari trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Figari has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position.
Figari keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figari has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Li off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brus Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figari is breathing heavily.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Figari counters with a body kick.
Li wants to clinch but Figari slips to the side
and Figari counters with a two punch combo.
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Figari counters with a takedown into side control.
Li gets back to half guard.
Figari trying to control from half guard but Li is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control but Figari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li is looking for a sweep. Figari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Figari decides to return to a standing position.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Figari counters with a single leg into guard. Li didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Figari 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. This is the final round!
Figari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li tries to clinch but Figari moves out of range.
Good work by Figari as he checks the leg kick.
Figari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Figari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Figari misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a good, hard body kick but Figari shrugs it off.
Figari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Figari trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Li manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Figari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Figari tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
Li is staying tight to Figari's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Figari is not content to let Li control the position.
Li wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Figari, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li decides to stand back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Li 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 Figari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Figari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Figari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Figari swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Figari quickly recovers to half guard.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figari defending well though.
Li wants to take a breather but Figari is having none of it.
Li stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li shoots for a takedown but Figari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Figari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Figari regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Li.
Li thows a big elbow that misses.
Brus Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brus Li showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Figari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Worawat Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hassel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is mut tow kow sauk หมัด-เท้า-. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Worawat Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hassel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassel misses with a hook.
Hassel misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Fairtex looks to land a combination but Hassel avoids it well.
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassel is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Hassel circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairtex shoots in for a double leg but Hassel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hassel connects with a single shot there.
Fairtex lands a head kick!
It looks like Chris Hassel has been cut.
Hassel thows a body shot but no joy.
Hassel wants to land a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hassel gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex throws a wild body kick that Hassel sees coming a mile off.
Fairtex closes the distance but Hassel moves to the side
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Hassel does no damage.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Worawat Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassel avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassel.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairtex throws a push kick but Hassel slaps the foot to one side.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassel circles away.
Hassel misses with a wild body shot.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses.
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
Hassel throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hassel gets slowly back to his feet.
Hassel slips a straight right by Fairtex.
Hassel throws the left hand but Fairtex avoids the punch easily.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hassel gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hassel.
Hassel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Hassel saw that one coming.
Fairtex misses with a two punch combination.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fairtex as he jumps to the side.
Fairtex throws a head kick that Hassel semi-blocks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hassel!
Worawat Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fairtex scores with a nice strike.
Hassel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
Hassel feints a jab promting Fairtex to slip. Hassel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fairtex slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hassel lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Hassel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassel lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Fairtex misses.
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hassel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fairtex has time to react.
Hassel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassel throws a one two combo.
Fairtex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hassel.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassel circles away.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hassel.
Hassel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex avoids it really well and circles away.
Hassel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.
Hassel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hassel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassel misses with a head kick.
Hassel misses with a combination
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
Hassel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex works over Hassel's head and body with a nice combination.
Hassel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fairtex takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fairtex closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hassel to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hassel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Hassel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hassel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fairtex at a distance.
Fairtex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fairtex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hassel counters with a left to the body.
Hassel misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hassel.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fairtex throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hassel to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassel cracks a nice hook into Fairtex's ribs.
No joy there for Hassel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hassel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to avoid it but Hassel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairtex to the ground. Fairtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassel scores with a nice head shot.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hassel to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassel with a hook.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Hassel keeps it at a distance.
Fairtex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hassel's waist but Hassel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fairtex off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Worawat Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Fairtex. No joy for Hassel on that attempt.
Hassel fails to land with a series of punches.
Hassel lands with a shot to the body.
Hassel tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fairtex throws a series of punches but Hassel moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassel.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fairtex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hassel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hassel.
Hassel missing with a left hand there. Fairtex was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fairtex tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hassel counters with a three punch combo that has Fairtex backing up. Fairtex nods at Hassel to acknowledge the strikes.
Fairtex checks the leg kick.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Hassel scores with a body shot.
Fairtex misses with a lunging right hand
and Hassel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hassel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hassel scores with a decent looking hook.
Hassel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairtex swivels and escapes.
Fairtex takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris Hassel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairtex misses with a double jab
and Hassel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassel throws a shot from downtown. Fairtex moves away and avoids it.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hassel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Worawat Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fairtex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hassel misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fairtex leaves Hassel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hassel throws a lazy body kick
and Fairtex counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hassel.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Hassel pushes him off.
Fairtex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hassel lands a slapping body shot.
Hassel misses with a wild body shot.
Hassel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hassel stuns Fairtex with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hassel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairtex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hassel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fairtex circles away.
Hassel takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hassel.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Hassel circles away.
Hassel throws a nice looking combination but Fairtex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fairtex. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hassel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Hassel'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. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Hassel.
Fairtex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fairtex is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hassel gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Hassel with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Hassel is avoiding it.
Fairtex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hassel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassel lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.
Hassel misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassel blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Hassel lands with a shot to the body.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Hassel circles away.
Hassel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hassel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hassel misses with a low kick as Fairtex jumps back.
Fairtex looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassel takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Hassel just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hassel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hassel works the jab nicely.
Hassel cracks Fairtex with a right hand to the side of the head.
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.
Fairtex scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Fairtex closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hassel counter with a right hand.
Hassel throws a one two combo.
Hassel throws a front kick aimed at Fairtex's knee but Fairtex avoids it well.
Hassel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hassel misses with a wild body shot.
Hassel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fairtex counters with a head kick.
Hassel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassel throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Hassel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairtex's head.
Hassel cracks Fairtex with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fairtex.
A nice combination there by Hassel.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Hassel keeps it at a distance.
Hassel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassel checks a leg kick.
Fairtex slips a jab and a cross from Hassel.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Worawat Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hassel.
Fairtex scores with a head kick. Hassel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hassel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fairtex counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hassel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fairtex tries to land a front kick but Hassel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hassel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassel lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to avoid it but Hassel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairtex to the ground. Fairtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fairtex throws a lazy uppercut
and Hassel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hassel keeps the fight on the outside.
Hassel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassel throws a right and a left that Fairtex avoids nicely.
Worawat Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Hassel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Hassel manages to get underhooks.
Hassel is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex trying to stall but Hassel improves his position.
Hassel looking for a takedown.
Chris Hassel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Hassel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hassel 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Hassel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Davis Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Snow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammy Davis Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Snow!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Davis Jr dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Nice uppercut there from Snow.
Davis Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
Snow scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis Jr should have avoided that one.
Davis Jr is rocked!
Davis Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Snow counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Snow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Within Temptation - Faster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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286 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigantor Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Gabriel Walker has been cut.
Ubereem misses with a wild combination.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ubereem counters with a big left hand that crumples Walker! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gigantor Ubereem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan van der Burgt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Box Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Burgt comes to the cage accompanied by Niko Ahvonen - Onnen Ongintaa . Jonathan van der Burgt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Box Spar's chin.
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316 lbs
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272 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan van der Burgt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Box Spar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar cracks van der Burgt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spar throws a combination that misses
and Spar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spar throws a combination that misses
and van der Burgt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spar misses with a straight left.
Spar misses the shot to the body.
van der Burgt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
van der Burgt passes Spar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
van der Burgt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spar keeps working.
van der Burgt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spar is just riding it out for now. van der Burgt eventually gives up the hold.
van der Burgt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Burgt is looking for a kimura here.
van der Burgt trying to pass the guard but Spar defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
van der Burgt wants to take a breather but Spar is having none of it.
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.
van der Burgt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with van der Burgt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
van der Burgt is working for a submission of some sort.
van der Burgt seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathan van der Burgt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace of Spades - By Motorhead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Schoots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Rodalgo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoots looks to land a combination but Rodalgo avoids it well.
Rodalgo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schoots paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schoots slips a straight right by Rodalgo.
Schoots fails to land with a series of punches.
Schoots misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schoots tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodalgo counters with a shoot takedown. Schoots fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schoots is on top in 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.
Schoots thows a big elbow that misses.
Schoots loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schoots trying to control but Rodalgo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots is looking to stand up but Rodalgo won't let him.
Schoots is looking to advance position but Rodalgo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Schoots manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schoots is staying active underneath Rodalgo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two 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.
Rodalgo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodalgo is keen to just control but Schoots is a slippery customer.
Rodalgo prevents Schoots from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoots keeps working.
Rodalgo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Schoots tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schoots keeping full guard, as Rodalgo tries to pass.
Schoots lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodalgo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schoots throws some wild stikes that Rodalgo manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodalgo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schoots looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodalgo is just out of range.
Schoots throws a combination that misses
and Rodalgo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schoots!
Rodalgo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rodalgo goes for an armbar but Schoots turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Schoots.
Schoots content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schoots trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodalgo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodalgo keeping full guard, as Schoots tries to pass.
Schoots trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodalgo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodalgo trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots trying to control but Rodalgo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Romano Schoots.
Schoots misses the shot to the body.
Schoots swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodalgo swats away the attempt to clinch by Schoots.
Schoots lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romano Schoots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodalgo slips under a jab.
A combination from Schoots does no damage.
Schoots throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schoots misses with a shot to the body
and Rodalgo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schoots won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo is looking to take a break and control but Schoots is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schoots is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rodalgo is controlling him well.
Schoots tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodalgo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Schoots keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Schoots walks into a straight right hand from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schoots.
Rodalgo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schoots throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodalgo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schoots.
Schoots tries to clinch up
and Rodalgo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodalgo trying to control but Schoots is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schoots swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schoots wants to get back to his feet but Rodalgo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schoots bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodalgo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodalgo trying to keep a closed guard but Schoots is proving a slippery customer.
Schoots looking to sit in guard and control but Rodalgo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michel Rodalgo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodalgo trying to control but Schoots is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michel Rodalgo.
Schoots swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schoots misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Schoots uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodalgo.
Rodalgo throws a body punch but Schoots moves out of range.
Rodalgo misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schoots. Rodalgo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schoots fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodalgo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schoots scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schoots misses with a hook.
Romano Schoots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schoots scores with a nice right hand.
Schoots swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schoots misses with a double jab
and Rodalgo counters with a shoot takedown. Schoots fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodalgo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schoots is keeping the position for now.
Rodalgo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Rodalgo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodalgo 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Rodalgo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kolton blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kolton blade has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Beef's chin.
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20
181 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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19
173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Beef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, kolton blade!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
blade misses with a takedown
and blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
blade tries for a takedown but Beef circles away easily
and Beef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beef tries to sprawl but blade drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
blade stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beef manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
blade controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Beef working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by kolton blade.
blade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James Beef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kolton blade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blade ducks under a wild hook from Beef.
blade ducks under a wild hook from Beef.
Beef circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
blade tries for a takedown but Beef circles away easily
and Beef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
blade scores with a takedown into Beef's guard.
blade preventing the sweep.
Beef has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
blade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef has blade pulled in close to control his posture.
blade 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
blade tries for a takedown but Beef circles away easily
and Beef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
blade throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beef was covering up waiting for the punch and blade finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beef is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beef has control of blade's left arm, preventing blade from doing any damage.
blade 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef tries to land a sweep but no joy.
blade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by kolton blade.
blade drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beef working a defensive guard here.
blade content to stall in guard here.
Beef looking to hit a scissor sweep but blade is one step ahead there.
blade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
blade tries for a takedown but Beef circles away easily
and Beef counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps blade thinking.
blade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beef counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Beef.
blade shoots and misses
and Beef counters with a nice body shot.
blade looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
blade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beef counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beef scores with a jab to the body.
James Beef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beef jabs blade right on the nose. blade blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Beef dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beef getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
blade is rocked!
blade is looking to clinch.
blade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Beef finish him?
Beef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
blade seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beef, as that shot connected.
Beef lands a lovely overhand right.
Beef drops blade with a straight right hand, right on the button! Beef follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Beef!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Some Other Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Balsac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Balsac acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Some Other Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Balsac!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Other Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Balsac clinches up against the cage.
Other Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balsac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Other Guy scores with a body shot.
Some Other Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Other Guy connects with a nice looking jab.
Other Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Balsac.
Other Guy throws a predictable looking body shot
so Balsac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Balsac trying to control the position from guard on top but Other Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Other Guy holds on and takes a little breather.
Other Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balsac on the ground.
Balsac content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsac trying to control but Other Guy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harry Balsac has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Other Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some Other Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Other Guy misses with a hook. Balsac ducked under it nicely.
Balsac dodges the punch combination from Other Guy.
Balsac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balsac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balsac throws a head kick but Other Guy moves out of range.
Balsac lands a high kick!
Balsac is looking to clinch.
Balsac throws a sloppy head kick and Other Guy moves out of range easily.
A big right from Balsac misses.
Balsac scores with a jab. Other Guy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balsac ducks under a wild hook from Other Guy.
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.
Other Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Other Guy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Other Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Balsac.
Balsac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balsac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balsac takes one to the side of the head.
Other Guy lands with a good body shot.
Other Guy takes a swing at Balsac's ribcage but misses.
Other Guy missing with a left hand there. Balsac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balsac moves out of range as Other Guy strikes.
Other Guy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balsac with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balsac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Other Guy throws a body punch but Balsac moves out of range.
Other Guy missing with a left hand there. Balsac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Other Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Other Guy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Other Guy lands with a good body shot.
Other Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balsac was well out of range. Poor timing from Other Guy.
Balsac lands a high kick!
Balsac is looking to clinch but Other Guy is avoiding it.
Balsac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Other Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Balsac counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Other Guy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy misses with a wild combination.
Other Guy scores with a hook to the body. Balsac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balsac misses with a low kick as Other Guy jumps back.
Other Guy cracks Balsac with an open hand slap.
Balsac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balsac doesn't manage to clinch there - Other Guy circles away.
Balsac misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Other Guy looks to land a left hand but Balsac moved out of range nicely.
Balsac throws a leg kick but Other Guy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balsac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Other Guy looks to land a combination but Balsac avoids it well.
Other Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Balsac counters with a head kick.
Other Guy throws a body punch but Balsac moves out of range.
Balsac throws a sloppy head kick and Other Guy moves out of range easily.
Balsac throws a leg kick which misses Other Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Other Guy tries to avoid it.
Other Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Other Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Other Guy.
Balsac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Other Guy misses with a left hand
and Balsac counters with an outside leg kick.
Balsac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balsac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Balsac is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Other Guy misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balsac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Other Guy lands with a straight right. Balsac didn't see that one coming.
Balsac tries to clinch but Other Guy moves out of range.
Jab by Other Guy.
Other Guy throws a right hand that Balsac ducks under and follows up with a left that Balsac also avoids with ease.
Balsac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Balsac avoids the body shot from Other Guy.
Balsac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Other Guy swings for the body but Balsac moves out of range.
Balsac moves into the clinch successfully.
Balsac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Other Guy's efforts to push away.
Balsac is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Other Guy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balsac tries to pull guard but Other Guy holds him up against the cage and eventually Balsac drops back down to his feet.
Some Other Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Balsac.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balsac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balsac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Other Guy smiles and moves away.
A jab from Other Guy finds it's way through Balsac's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Some Other Guy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Other Guy throws a body punch but Balsac moves out of range.
Other Guy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Other Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balsac has Other Guy pressed against the cage, preventing Other Guy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balsac goes for a takedown in the clinch but Other Guy prevents it.
Balsac fails to pull guard.
Other Guy breaks from the clinch.
Balsac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balsac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Other Guy misses the shot to the body.
Balsac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balsac staying out of range there.
Other Guy scores with a jab. Balsac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balsac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Other Guy coming out on top.
Balsac moves out of range of the strikes.
Balsac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Other Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balsac scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Other Guy lands with a good body shot.
Balsac throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balsac.
Other Guy misses with a left hand
and Balsac decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Other Guy's guard.
Balsac forces his way into half guard.
Balsac wants to control but Other Guy is keeping him busy.
Balsac is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Balsac was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Other Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Balsac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Other Guy to score with a decent uppercut.
Other Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Other Guy misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Other Guy. Beautiful body shot.
Other Guy throws a shot to the body.
Balsac tries to clinch there but Other Guy circles away.
Balsac jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balsac tries a head kick but it misses.
Other Guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balsac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Other Guy as he jumps to the side.
Some Other Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Balsac.
Balsac fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Other Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Other Guy lands a jab.
Balsac has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Other Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balsac moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Other Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balsac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Other Guy works Balsac's body with a nice hook.
Other Guy connects with a body shot.
Other Guy cracks a nice hook into Balsac's ribs.
Other Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Balsac counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Other Guy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Other Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balsac needs to keep his hands up - Other Guy had a free shot at his head there.
Other Guy connects with a right hand. Balsac shakes it off.
Other Guy connects with a body shot.
Other Guy misses with an uppercut. Balsac saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Other Guy misses
and Balsac counters with a head kick.
Other Guy scores with a hook to the body. Balsac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balsac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Other Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Other Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Other Guy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balsac's hands.
Balsac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Other Guy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Other Guy duly obliges.
Balsac throws a head kick that misses.
Balsac slips under a jab from Other Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balsac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Other Guy is able to avoid easily.
Other Guy lands with an uppercut that bounces Balsac off the cage and back into rage.
A good leg kick by Balsac.
Other Guy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balsac's head backwards.
Balsac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balsac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balsac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Other Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balsac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balsac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balsac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Other Guy.
Balsac scores a takedown into full mount!
Other Guy is looking to improve his position but Balsac isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Other Guy prevents Balsac from taking his back.
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 Some Other Guy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Other Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Other Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balsac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Other Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Other Guy jabs Balsac right on the nose. Balsac blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Other Guy.
Balsac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Other Guy in his tracks.
Other Guy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Other Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balsac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Other Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Other Guy swinging wildly here.
Some Other Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Other Guy throws a right hand that Balsac ducks under and follows up with a left that Balsac also avoids with ease.
Balsac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balsac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Other Guy jabs at Balsac's body.
Balsac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Other Guy loads up on a big right hand but Balsac slips the punch.
Other Guy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Other Guy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balsac ducks under a wild hook from Other Guy.
Other Guy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Other Guy scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Other Guy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balsac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Other Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balsac fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Other Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Other Guy.
Balsac tries a head kick but it misses.
Balsac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Other Guy is fending him off so far but Balsac persists. Nope, Other Guy circles away and we're back to standing.
Balsac wants to clinch.
Balsac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balsac is looking to clinch.
Balsac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Other Guy throws a looping overhand right but Balsac ducks down to avoid it.
Balsac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Other Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Other Guy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Other Guy staying out of range there.
Other Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balsac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balsac misses with a head shot. Other Guy uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balsac engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balsac wants to control from the top but Other Guy keeps moving.
Balsac tries to free his leg and advance position but Other Guy is retaining full guard.
Harry Balsac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balsacis looking to pass into half guard but Other Guy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Other Guy is in guard.
Balsac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Other Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balsac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balsac is on top in guard.
Other Guy trying to control the position here.
Balsac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy is pulling down on Balsac's head to control his posture.
Balsac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balsac trying to control the position from guard on top but Other Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Other Guy keeping full guard, as Balsac tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Balsac.
I think Other Guy 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Balsac!
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