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AFC 8: A$$E$ N Amsterdam PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Indestructible By Disturbed. Martel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Orginal Techno Viking kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gabriel Striker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker thumps Martel with a low kick.
Martel avoids a kick to the body.
Martel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Striker looking for a sweep. Not yet Striker, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martel drops back looking for a leg! Striker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Striker manages to kick Martel off! Martel jumps back into Striker's guard.
Martel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martel prevents Striker from getting back to his feet.
Martel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Striker 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.
Martel slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Striker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martel.
Martel looks gassed!
Martel wants to pass the guard but Striker is defending well.
Striker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martel on the ground.
Striker tries to roll over but Martel keeps him under control.
Martel tries to pass to full mount but Striker defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martel is looking for a kimura here.
Martel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striker's head.
Martel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Striker tries to get to full guard but Martel has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker is trying to stand.
Striker wants to improve his position but Martel is controlling well.
Martel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martel throwing shots but Striker is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Striker throws a series of punches but Martel moves out of range.
Striker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martel throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Striker digs a good body shot into Martel's ribs.
Striker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Striker.
Striker has a takedown stuffed.
Martel fails with the takedown.
Striker looks for a takedown but Martel sprawls well.
Striker thows a body kick. Martel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Martel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Striker has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Martel 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.
Striker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Striker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Striker tries to clinch there but Martel circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Striker.
Martel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gabriel Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martel misses with a head kick.
Martel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martel working the body and head with strikes.
Striker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Martel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Check out the look on Martel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well.
Martel is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well.
Martel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Striker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Martel is controlling him well.
Martel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striker, who protects the arm well.
Martel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Striker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macho Martel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martel is trying to ground and pound but Striker uses the momentary lack of control by Martel to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striker's head.
Martel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Striker is trying to get back to full guard.
Martel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Striker is just riding it out for now. Martel eventually gives up the hold.
Martel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Martel is thwarting Striker's attempts to control the position.
Striker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Striker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martel is looking to work some ground and pound but Striker has wrist control.
Striker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martel.
Martel pushing down on Striker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Martel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Striker.
A head kick misses from Striker.
No luck for Martel with that takedown attempt.
Striker pushes Martel up against the cage in a clinch.
Martel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Striker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gabriel Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Martel.
Striker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martel smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Striker.
Striker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martel's calf.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Martel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Striker lands but Martel takes it in his stride.
Striker shoots for a double leg takedown but Martel sprawls well. He's pushed Striker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body kick there by Striker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Striker keeps Martel at a distance using the push kick.
Striker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martel throws a head kick that Striker semi-blocks.
Striker lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker throws a combination. Martel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A good leg kick by Striker.
Martel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Striker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martel misses with a kick to the body.
Striker throws a front kick that sends Martel stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Striker throws a front kick that sends Martel stumbling back into the cage.
Striker throws a one two combo.
Martel looks to land a body kick but Striker moved away.
A good leg kick by Striker.
Striker moves in looking to clinch but Martel pushes him off.
Martel keeps the fight on the outside.
Striker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gabriel Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Striker to the mat! Striker manages to get full guard.
Martel throws a big right hand that misses.
Martel pushing down on Striker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel throwing shots but Striker is blocking nicely.
Martel is looking for a kimura but Striker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martel to get the leverage.
Macho Martel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striker defending well though.
Martel is keen to just control but Striker is a slippery customer.
Martel is looking for a kimura but Striker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martel to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker gets full guard.
Martel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martel wants to pass the guard but Striker is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker keeping moving, preventing Martel from controlling successfully.
Martel stays in close to Striker's body and controls the position.
Gabriel Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martel trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Martel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martel 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Martel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rawg Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Rawg Gracie had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rawg Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Castle or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Castle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castle wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rawg Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Castle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castle lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working for a triangle but Castle defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castle trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Castle. Castle gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Castle or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Castle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Castle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castle.
Castle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Castle persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Castle looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Castle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castle sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castle wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castle trying to control here.
Castle wants to get back to full guard.
Castle is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castle avoid being mounted?
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 Rawg Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castle shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Castle is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castle sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Castle is defending it quite comfortably.
Castle is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Castle trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Castle is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Castle trying to control momentarily.
Gracie tries to roll but Castle sticks to his back.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Castle to control.
Castle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Castle is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Castle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Castle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Castle wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Castle's guard now.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castle wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle working a defensive guard here.
Castle wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rawg Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Castle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castle manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Castle's guard.
Castle trying to control the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Castle controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Castle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rawg Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas comes to the cage accompanied by Mocking Bird. Christmas is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lloyd Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Christmas as Doctore shoots in.
Christmas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Doctore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christmas but Christmas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lloyd Christmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctore.
Doctore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christmas stuffs the takedown attempt from Doctore. Doctore gets slowly back to his feet.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown but Christmas shows good takedown defense.
Doctore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doctore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christmas swivels and escapes.
Christmas gets the takedown into side control.
Doctore wants to control but Christmas postures up.
Doctore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christmas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doctore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Christmas working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christmas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doctore can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christmas as he jumps to the side.
Doctore fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Doctore with that takedown attempt.
Doctore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christmas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christmas controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore is trying to control but can't.
Christmas wants to free his trapped foot but Doctore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doctore is looking to control Christmas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doctore avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doctore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christmas stuffs the takedown attempt from Doctore. Doctore gets slowly back to his feet.
Doctore gets caught flat footed, as Christmas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doctore looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christmas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doctore is trying to keep Christmas in close.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doctore looking to control but Christmas passes into half guard.
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Doctore is defending well.
Christmas is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christmas as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doctore shoots for a double leg takedown but Christmas sprawls well. He's pushed Doctore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christmas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doctore is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
Doctore tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Christmas trying to control the position but Doctore is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Doctore prevents Christmas from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Christmas 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doctore.
Doctore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christmas swivels and escapes.
Doctore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christmas is fending him off so far but Doctore persists. Nope, Christmas circles away and we're back to standing.
Lloyd Christmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctore.
Horrible takedown by Doctore or perhaps it was just good defense by Christmas which made him look bad.
Doctore tries for a takedown but Christmas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doctore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christmas circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Christmas.
Christmas controlling the position from side mount.
A control attempt from Doctore but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas avoids the attempt from Doctore to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas cracks Doctore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Doctore is working to get back to half guard.
Christmas landing strikes from the mount and Doctore is in trouble!
Doctore wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.
Doctore working to try and regain half guard.
Christmas looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas trying to control but Doctore is having none of it.
Christmas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Doctore is looking to get to half guard.
Doctore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doctore is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action.
Doctore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Christmas avoids the attempt from Doctore to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctore is looking to improve his position but Christmas isn't that keen on the idea.
Christmas with the ground and pound from mount.
Doctore is desperately trying to improve his position but Christmas has a good base and remains in mount.
Christmas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doctore can't escape the position.
Christmas controlling the position easily from mount.
Doctore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christmas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christmas tries to control but Doctore wriggling away.
Doctore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doctore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doctore sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Doctore is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doctore trying to control here.
Christmas content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Christmas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Doctore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christmas swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Christmas as Doctore shoots in.
Doctore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doctore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christmas circles away.
Lloyd Christmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctore.
Doctore fails to land the takedown.
Christmas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christmas lands in his opponent's guard.
Christmas stays in close to Doctore's body and controls the position.
Christmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doctore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doctore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christmas stays in close to Doctore's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Doctore is retaining full guard.
Christmas postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Christmas as Doctore shoots in.
Doctore shoots for a takedown but Christmas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christmas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christmas prevents Doctore from improving his position.
Christmas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doctore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christmas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doctore looking to control.
Doctore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Christmas is stalling in the full guard.
Doctore looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christmas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lloyd Christmas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christmas is stalling in the full guard.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Doctore is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christmas as he jumps to the side.
Christmas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doctore is looking to improve his position.
Christmas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lloyd Christmas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christmas lands a big shot there that rocks Doctore but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Doctore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doctore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Doctore trying to control from the bottom.
Doctore is trying to get back to full guard.
Christmas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Christmas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christmas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Christmas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between B P (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aras Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). B P had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, B P!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aras Szlesz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
P throws a series of punches but Szlesz moves out of range.
Szlesz slips a jab and a cross from P.
P looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
B P seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szlesz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
P throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for P.
Szlesz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming P to the mat! P manages to get full guard.
P avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szlesz throwing strikes from guard but P blocks nicely.
Szlesz trying to control the position from guard on top but P is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
P wants to stand up but Szlesz is controlling him.
Szlesz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szlesz gets to his feet - P follows without any prompting.
Szlesz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P tries to clinch up.
Szlesz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szlesz dodges the punch combination from P.
Szlesz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before P can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from P.
P is breathing heavily.
P throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
P keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
B P has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aras Szlesz.
Szlesz swats away the attempt to clinch by P.
P throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Szlesz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Szlesz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szlesz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Szlesz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szlesz passes P's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Szlesz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. P is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aras Szlesz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bat Fastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mabel Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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313 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bat Fastard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mabel Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fastard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simmons sprawls well initially but Fastard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fastard wants to pass the guard but Simmons is defending well.
Fastard is breathing heavily.
Simmons controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Fastard trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Fastard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simmons is controlling Fastard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fastard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fastard really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses the jab.
Fastard shoots in but no luck this time.
Fastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a hook. Fastard ducked under it nicely.
Simmons missing with a left hand there. Fastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bat Fastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fastard moves away from the strike by Simmons.
Fastard tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fastard!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bat Fastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fastard tries to improve his position but instead Simmons has taken his back!
Simmons is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fastard is defending well though. Simmons let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Simmons go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Simmons is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fastard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Fastard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fastard is keeping busy.
Fastard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simmons trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simmons keeps control of the position as Fastard tries to break free.
Fastard is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons looking to break Fastard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fastard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simmons will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Simmons is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fastard taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Simmons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mabel Simmons! Mabel Simmons retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and zac attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, zac attack!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wants to clinch.
attack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
attack pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
attack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
attack seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). zac attack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jimmy Schilt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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18
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Schilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schilt sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schilt wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Schilt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but Schilt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schilt is keeping the position for now.
Jackson stands up from Schilt's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schilt scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Schilt back into the cage.
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Jimmy Schilt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilt misses with a looping right.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Schilt.
Schilt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson is rocked!
Schilt scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Schilt finish him?
Schilt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilt throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Are you kidding me?! Schilt ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jackson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Schilt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christmas Ornament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christmas Ornament!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ornament has a takedown stuffed.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ornament circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ornament doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Christmas Ornament has been cut.
Ornament fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Ornament tries for a takedown but Meyer manages to get underhooks.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Ornament.
Meyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ornament takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Meyer cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Meyer!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between frank zappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). frank zappa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, frank zappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko lands a glancing blow to the side of zappa's head.
It looks like frank zappa has been cut.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by zappa.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but zappa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
zappa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
zappa scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Mirko Emelianenko has been cut.
zappa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but zappa keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
zappa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
zappa tries to clinch up
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has zappa backing up. zappa nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko rushes zappa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
zappa misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
zappa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
zappa throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
zappa throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zappa throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
zappa throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
frank zappa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but zappa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
zappa throws a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
zappa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but zappa circles away and keeps his distance.
zappa loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko lands with a right hand.
zappa is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
A nice combination there by Emelianenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
zappa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of zappa backwards.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from zappa, against the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but zappa avoids it well.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but zappa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
zappa throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
zappa is breathing heavily.
zappa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
zappa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
zappa tries to work over Emelianenko's front leg with a kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zappa throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but zappa moves out of range.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
zappa is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
zappa misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
zappa keeps the fight on the outside.
zappa throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
zappa missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
zappa takes a knee right on the jaw!
zappa takes a shot to the head.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
zappa taking a breather.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with zappa, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
zappa wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko pushes zappa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
zappa misses with an elbow strike.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
zappa stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
zappa is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
zappa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
zappa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emelianenko pushes zappa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. zappa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko presses zappa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of zappa backwards.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of zappa backwards.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
frank zappa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stuns zappa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - zappa circles away.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
zappa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
zappa trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is leaning against zappa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Emelianenko to work.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of zappa's head.
zappa tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
zappa is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now zappa has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down zappa.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
zappa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko just leaning against zappa, taking a breather.
zappa is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko stalling in the clinch.
zappa trying to control the position but instead, Emelianenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed zappa into the cage.
zappa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Emelianenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mirko Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emelianenko.
Some wild striking there from zappa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from zappa 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 Emelianenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Emelianenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.
zappa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from zappa.
zappa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
zappa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Emelianenko will feel that in the morning.
zappa tries to work over Emelianenko's front leg with a kick but Emelianenko checks it.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko clinches up with zappa and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Emelianenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
zappa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelianenko throws a left that rocks zappa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Emelianenko dives into side control, looking to finish! Can zappa regain composure!
zappa is rocked!
frank zappa's cut is getting worse.
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.
zappa is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Emelianenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders zappa to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with zappa, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
zappa throws an elbow that misses.
zappa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from zappa.
Emelianenko rushes zappa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
zappa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
zappa throws an elbow but it misses.
zappa looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from zappa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but zappa moves out of range.
zappa throws a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko cracks zappa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
zappa scoring well with a low kick there.
zappa misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
zappa swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, zappa throws an elbow but misses.
zappa lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko dodges an elbow strike from zappa.
zappa can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from zappa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
frank zappa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko effectively controlling the action here.
zappa wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but zappa circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
zappa tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. zappa will be more careful next time no doubt.
zappa misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters by clinching up.
Emelianenko works on zappa's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of zappa's head.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko throws a combination. zappa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped zappa's head back.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko lunges at zappa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by zappa's hand.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
zappa walks into a jab.
Mirko Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Emelianenko!
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