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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid moves into the clinch.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a series of strikes that have Reid backpedaling.
Slice misses with the combination.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reid is looking to clinch.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
Slice throws a right hand that Reid ducks under and follows up with a left that Reid also avoids with ease.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Reid shoots in but no luck this time.
Reid shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Reid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
Reid looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Slice leaves Reid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a series of strikes. Reid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reid wants to clinch but Slice slips to the side
and Slice counters with a one-two to the body.
Reid works over Slice's head and body with a nice combination.
Reid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Reid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reid looks to land a combination. Slice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Dan Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a left and a right that stings Reid.
Slice drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reid looking to control.
Slice wants to get up but he can't break Reid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reid is keeping the position for now.
Slice wanted to stand there but Reid had control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Slice gets to his feet. Reid looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reid fails with the takedown.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Slice slips a straight right by Reid.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice looks to land a combination. Reid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Reid misses.
Reid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slice scores with a one two! Reid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
Reid tries to clinch but Slice moves away
so Slice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reid wants to stand and escape but Slice is having none of it.
Slice wants to stand but Reid is controlling his posture from full guard.
Slice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slice wants to stand but Reid is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws an elbow but Reid slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reid keeps working.
Slice has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a left and a right that stings Reid.
Slice lands a jab-cross combination.
Slice misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
Reid throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Reid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has Reid backing up. Reid nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
Slice throws a series of punches but Reid avoids them all with ease.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Slice misses with the combination.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Reid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slice napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slice tries to escape but Reid is in control.
Slice takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slice tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Reid presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Reid lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slice is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice taking shots to the head.
Reid landing strikes from the mount.
Reid scoring with strikes but Slice is staying in there.
Slice squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Reid looking to control but Slice is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Reid connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reid cracks Slice with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Slice is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is in a horrible position here. Reid smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slice is rocked!
Reid connects with a bit shot that sees Slice covering up! More strikes from Reid and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reid is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Reid!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Karlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the ring accompanied by OTEP-Battle Ready. Karlson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here Comes Da Boom - Nelly 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 ring.
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dusty Karlson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlson.
Thompson cracks Karlson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Karlson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thompson finish him?
It looks like Dusty Karlson has been cut.
Karlson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Karlson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mick Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Fodanhef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Fodanhef!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Fodanhef.
Filipovic clinches up with Fodanhef and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fodanhef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fodanhef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Fodanhef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fodanhef throws and low kick but Filipovic moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Fodanhef.
Fodanhef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fodanhef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Filipovic blocks the leg kick.
Filipovic checks a low kick from Fodanhef.
Fodanhef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fodanhef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filipovic. That did some damage!
Fodanhef walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filipovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fodanhef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Filipovic is able to avoid easily.
Fodanhef will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fodanhef thumps Filipovic with a low kick.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Fodanhef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Fodanhef throws a chopping leg kick but Filipovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fodanhef 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 Filipovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filipovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Filipovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fodanhef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Fodanhef tries to work over Filipovic's front leg with a kick but Filipovic checks it.
Filipovic checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fodanhef.
Fodanhef tries a low kick but Filipovic avoids it.
Fodanhef blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melvin Fodanhef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Fodanhef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fodanhef.
Fodanhef scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filipovic checks a leg kick.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Fodanhef ducks under and follows up with a left that Fodanhef also avoids with ease.
Filipovic checks a low kick from Fodanhef.
Fodanhef tries to land a leg kick but Filipovic saw it coming and moves away.
Filipovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Fodanhef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fodanhef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filipovic. That did some damage!
Fodanhef tries to score with a low kick but Filipovic moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fodanhef motions for Filipovic to come forward. Fodanhef throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fodanhef finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fodanhef will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Melvin Fodanhef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fodanhef walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filipovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fodanhef throws a front kick aimed at Filipovic's knee but Filipovic avoids it well.
Fodanhef walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filipovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fodanhef wants to land a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range.
A head kick from Filipovic lands but Fodanhef takes it in his stride.
Filipovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Fodanhef throws a low kick, looking for Filipovic's leg but Filipovic calmly moves out of range.
Fodanhef swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Fodanhef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Filipovic is able to avoid easily.
Fodanhef misses with a low kick.
Fodanhef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Filipovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipovic has closed the distance and engaged Fodanhef in a clinch.
Fodanhef with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodanhef throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Fodanhef is blocking nicely.
Fodanhef lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fodanhef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fodanhef misses with a low kick.
Fodanhef tries to land a leg kick but Filipovic saw it coming and moves away.
Fodanhef misses with a low kick.
Filipovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Fodanhef tries to sprawl out of it but Filipovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fodanhef manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick there by Fodanhef.
No luck for Filipovic with that takedown attempt.
Fodanhef shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fodanhef walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filipovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Fodanhef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Fodanhef misses with a low kick.
Fodanhef tries a low kick but Filipovic avoids it.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fodanhef 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 Filipovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filipovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fodanhef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Filipovic.
Fodanhef tries to work over Filipovic's front leg with a kick but Filipovic checks it.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fodanhef connects with a solid leg kick.
Fodanhef misses with a leg kick.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic drives through and clinches with Fodanhef against the ropes.
Fodanhef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic checks a low kick from Fodanhef.
Fodanhef throws a chopping leg kick but Filipovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fodanhef fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipovic checks it well.
Fodanhef avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fodanhef pinned against the cage. Fodanhef gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fodanhef pivots, looking for a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range and Fodanhef settles back down.
Good work by Filipovic as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Fodanhef dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick but Filipovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Filipovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Filipovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Filipovic blocks the leg kick.
Fodanhef misses with a low kick as Filipovic jumps back.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Fodanhef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fodanhef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fodanhef motions for Filipovic to come forward. Fodanhef throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic blocks a leg kick.
Filipovic works over Fodanhef's head and body with a nice combination.
Fodanhef swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Fodanhef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fodanhef slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Fodanhef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Fodanhef throws out a leg kick but Filipovic moves out of range and Fodanhef only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodanhef wants to slow Filipovic down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Fodanhef attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Filipovic missing with a left hand there. Fodanhef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Fodanhef.
Filipovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Fodanhef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fodanhef attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fodanhef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fodanhef tries to score with a low kick but Filipovic moves his leg out of the way.
Fodanhef throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filipovic.
Filipovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fodanhef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fodanhef dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
Filipovic shoots for a takedown but Fodanhef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fodanhef fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Fodanhef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fodanhef throws a low kick but Filipovic avoids it.
Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fodanhef throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filipovic.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic tries to clinch up.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Filipovic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fodanhef tries to land a leg kick but Filipovic saw it coming and moves away.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fodanhef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Filipovic is able to avoid easily.
Fodanhef tries to score with a low kick but Filipovic moves his leg out of the way.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Fodanhef moves out of range.
Fodanhef fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fodanhef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fodanhef.
Fodanhef shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic checks the leg kick.
Fodanhef avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws the left hand but Fodanhef avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Fodanhef is predictable there
and Filipovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fodanhef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filipovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filipovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fodanhef's head.
Filipovic tries to stand and escape but Fodanhef is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Filipovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fodanhef defends it well.
Filipovic throwing shots but Fodanhef is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to free his trapped foot but Fodanhef is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filipovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filipovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filipovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fodanhef controls his leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A clash of legs there as Filipovic blocks the low kick.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick but Filipovic moved away.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fodanhef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filipovic.
Fodanhef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fodanhef pivots, looking for a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range and Fodanhef settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Melvin Fodanhef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Fodanhef misses.
Fodanhef gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Filipovic throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filipovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filipovic landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic tries to stand but Fodanhef is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodanhef is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filipovic is controlling him.
Filipovic tries to stand but Fodanhef is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Filipovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fodanhef can pounce on him.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filipovic is defended easily by Fodanhef.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick but Filipovic moved away.
A leg kick checked by Filipovic.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Fodanhef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filipovic. That did some damage!
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Fodanhef swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fodanhef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Filipovic is able to avoid easily.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Fodanhef avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fodanhef.
Filipovic is looking to clinch but Fodanhef is avoiding it.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fodanhef 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 Filipovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filipovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Filipovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodanhef throws a chopping leg kick but Filipovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fodanhef avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Fodanhef pivots, looking for a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range and Fodanhef settles back down.
Fodanhef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fodanhef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick but Filipovic moved away.
Filipovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fodanhef's head.
Fodanhef is looking to score with low kicks.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick but Filipovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fodanhef swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fodanhef throws a chopping leg kick but Filipovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Filipovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Filipovic blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Filipovic blocks the low kick.
Fodanhef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Filipovic is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick but Filipovic checks it.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick that misses.
Fodanhef throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fodanhef throws out a leg kick but Filipovic moves out of range and Fodanhef only half commits.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Fodanhef is out of range.
A good leg kick by Fodanhef.
Fodanhef throws a leg kick which misses Filipovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Filipovic tries to avoid it.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches up with Fodanhef, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes Fodanhef against the ropes but Fodanhef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Fodanhef misses.
Fodanhef wants to slow Filipovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Fodanhef tries to land a leg kick but Filipovic saw it coming and moves away.
Fodanhef throws and low kick but Filipovic moves out of range easily.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fodanhef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filipovic checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Fodanhef ducks under and follows up with a left that Fodanhef also avoids with ease.
Fodanhef tries a low kick but Filipovic avoids it.
Fodanhef tries to work over Filipovic's front leg with a kick but Filipovic checks it.
Fodanhef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Filipovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirko Filipovic.
I think Filipovic 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salim Mubarak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salim Mubarak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson moves into the clinch.
Mubarak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patterson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Salim Mubarak has been cut.
Patterson has Mubarak pressed against the ropes, preventing Mubarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patterson missing with knees to the body.
Patterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Patterson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mubarak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mubarak can't break the clinch.
Patterson lands a nice elbow.
Salim Mubarak's cut is getting worse.
Patterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Patterson looking to slow down the pace here.
Mubarak is trying to force a seperation but Patterson has the dominant position.
Patterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mubarak avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Patterson.
Mubarak is breathing heavily.
Patterson lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson lands an elbow inside.
Salim Mubarak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Patterson landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Patterson.
Patterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Salim Mubarak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Patterson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Patterson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Patterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Patterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mubarak is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patterson obliges.
Patterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Patterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Salim Mubarak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pete Patterson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIntyre has chosen The Chosen One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre moves into range and clinches up with Couture.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from McIntyre.
Couture tries for a takedown but McIntyre manages to get underhooks.
Couture tries to pull guard but McIntyre won't allow it.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Couture could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McIntyre manages to pull guard.
McIntyre is trying to keep Couture in close.
Couture advances to half guard.
McIntyre tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McIntyre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture trying to mount his opponent but McIntyre defends it.
Couture wants to control but McIntyre is keeping him busy.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McIntyre defending well though.
Couture stalling away here and it's allowed McIntyre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Couture is pushing down on McIntyre's leg trying to pass to half guard. McIntyre is fighting to maintain full guard but Couture has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIntyre keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture prevents McIntyre from improving his position.
Couture trying to control the action but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
McIntyre gets back to full guard.
McIntyre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McIntyre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Couture is trying desperately to improve position.
McIntyre with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture regains half guard.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture is looking to control McIntyre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted?
McIntyre tries to stand and escape but Couture is controlling the position.
McIntyre is thwarting Couture's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is staying active underneath McIntyre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McIntyre is thwarting Couture's attempts to control the position.
McIntyre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McIntyre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McIntyre is fighting to break Couture's control of his arms but Couture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McIntyre trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McIntyre is aware though and is defending well.
McIntyre wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
McIntyre looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Couture wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott McIntyre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Couture looks to clinch
and McIntyre counters with a takedown into side control.
McIntyre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Couture to his feet.
McIntyre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Couture sprawls well initially but McIntyre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Couture is concentrating on defense, preventing McIntyre from advancing position.
McIntyre trying to control from Couture's half guard. Couture has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McIntyre trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McIntyre!
McIntyre tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McIntyre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McIntyre wants to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
Couture fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McIntyre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McIntyre is working to get back to half guard.
Couture avoids the attempt from McIntyre to control.
Couture looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Couture prevents McIntyre from getting the reversal.
Scott McIntyre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture has control of McIntyre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McIntyre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Couture lands with some strikes.
Couture landing strikes, looking to finish!
McIntyre tries to hold on but Couture postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture works his way to his opponent's back.
McIntyre tries to escape the position.
McIntyre fending off the submission attempt from Couture.
McIntyre is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Couture off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McIntyre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McIntyre is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control from half guard but McIntyre is working away.
Couture is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Couture blocks the strikes from McIntyre.
McIntyre is looking to improve his position.
Couture working over McIntyre with some ground and pound. McIntyre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McIntyre is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture with a poor takedown
and McIntyre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McIntyre tries to stand but can't do so whilst Couture controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McIntyre misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
Couture tries for a takedown but McIntyre manages to get underhooks.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but McIntyre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIntyre counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McIntyre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McIntyre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McIntyre forces his way into half guard.
McIntyre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture gets back to full guard.
McIntyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McIntyre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McIntyre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but McIntyre is one step ahead there.
McIntyre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture striking from the bottom here.
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.
McIntyre preventing the sweep.
McIntyre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McIntyre has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
McIntyre works over Couture with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture keeping moving, preventing McIntyre from controlling successfully.
McIntyre tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but McIntyre is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre wants to stand but Couture is controlling his posture from full guard.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture keeping full guard, as McIntyre tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McIntyre.
McIntyre has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control.
Couture in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Couture tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre looking for a sweep but Couture has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Couture takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Couture has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McIntyre.
McIntyre fending off the submission attempt from Couture.
McIntyre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Couture.
Well McIntyre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott McIntyre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantinos Geroglou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantinos Geroglou is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstantinos Geroglou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews fails with the takedown.
Andrews checks a low kick from Geroglou.
Geroglou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geroglou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Geroglou closes the distance and clinches.
Geroglou has Andrews pressed against the ropes, preventing Andrews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrews wants to break free but Geroglou has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geroglou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geroglou misses with a looping left.
Geroglou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Geroglou wants the takedown. Andrews is fighting it off but Geroglou persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andrews's guard against the ropes.
Geroglou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Geroglou wants to stand but Andrews is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Geroglou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Geroglou stands up and waves to Andrews to follow him.
Andrews shoots in but no luck this time.
Konstantinos Geroglou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Andrews.
Geroglou moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geroglou misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Geroglou moves into range and clinches up with Andrews.
Geroglou lands a body punch in the clinch.
Geroglou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geroglou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Andrews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Geroglou.
Geroglou loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Geroglou tries to clinch but Andrews moves out of range.
Geroglou misses with a looping left.
Geroglou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Geroglou sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Geroglou.
Geroglou swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Geroglou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Geroglou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Geroglou scores with a decent looking hook.
Geroglou scores with a hook to the body. Andrews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Geroglou stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geroglou but Geroglou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Geroglou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Geroglou misses the target.
Geroglou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Geroglou is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
Geroglou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Geroglou.
Geroglou changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Geroglou decides to stand up, so the ref orders Andrews to his feet.
Geroglou fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Geroglou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Geroglou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geroglou clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the ropes.
Geroglou breaks from the clinch.
Geroglou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geroglou counters with a two punch combo.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geroglou counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andrews's guard now.
Geroglou wanted to stand there but Andrews had control of the position.
Geroglou is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrews has wrist control.
Geroglou won't allow Andrews to sweep him here.
Geroglou with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geroglou gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andrews stops Geroglou from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geroglou wants to stand back up but Andrews manages to pass into side control.
Andrews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Geroglou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andrews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Geroglou is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geroglou wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Andrews is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Geroglou looks calm but he's in trouble here. Andrews gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Geroglou is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Andrews lets go of the hold and Geroglou can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Andrews!
Corey Andrews is the new heavyweight champion!
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