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AFC 13: Lady Luck PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Manly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin KRAFTzick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KRAFTzick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wenn der Mond in mein Ghetto kracht. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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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, Scott Manly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin KRAFTzick!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - KRAFTzick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KRAFTzick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Manly.
KRAFTzick throws a quick inside leg kick.
KRAFTzick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manly.
KRAFTzick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manly tries to clinch but KRAFTzick is having none of it.
Manly fails to land the takedown.
Manly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Manly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manly is breathing heavily.
KRAFTzick throws a jab but it's blocked by Manly.
A nice inside leg kick there by KRAFTzick. That's going to slow Manly down.
KRAFTzick should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
KRAFTzick lands a big uppercut and Manly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manly looks OK. KRAFTzick waves Manly back to his feet!
Manly is rocked!
It looks like Scott Manly has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KRAFTzick misses with a combination
and Manly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Manly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
KRAFTzick throws a low kick but Manly avoids it.
Manly seems to have got his legs back now.
Manly tries to keep at a distance but KRAFTzick has taken the fight into the clinch.
KRAFTzick breaks the clinch.
KRAFTzick cracks Manly with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin KRAFTzick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Kraijcek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Intel Processor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ruud Kraijcek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ruud Kraijcek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Kraijcek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Intel Processor!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraijcek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Processor avoids it really well and circles away.
Processor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Processor misses.
Kraijcek shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Kraijcek or perhaps it was just good defense by Processor which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruud Kraijcek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraijcek shoots in but no luck this time.
Kraijcek looks for a takedown but Processor sprawls well.
Processor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Processor wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Processor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Processor throws a body punch but Kraijcek moves out of range.
Processor scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Processor.
Processor throws a shot from downtown. Kraijcek moves away and avoids it.
Kraijcek shoots in looking for a takedown. Processor tries to sprawl out of it but Kraijcek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Processor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraijcek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Processor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraijcek shoots in looking for a takedown. Processor tries to sprawl out of it but Kraijcek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Processor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Processor.
Kraijcek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Processor throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Processor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Processor cracks Kraijcek with a good jab.
Kraijcek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Processor avoids it really well and circles away.
Kraijcek is breathing heavily.
Kraijcek slips a straight right by Processor.
Processor scores with a hook to the body. Kraijcek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kraijcek slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Processor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Processor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraijcek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Processor tries to bum rush Kraijcek with a series of wild strikes but Kraijcek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kraijcek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Processor.
Processor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Processor does it's job there.
Processor stalks Kraijcek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kraijcek's face. Kraijcek staggers backwards, shaken.
Kraijcek is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kraijcek. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Processor drops Kraijcek with a huge uppercut! Kraijcek drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Processor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Intel Processor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laslo Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hammer has chosen Eminem-Till I Collapse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marc The Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Laslo Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muller tightens his grip and picks The Hammer up, before dumping him to the ground. The Hammer manages to land in guard.
The Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muller is controlling him.
The Hammer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Muller wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving.
The Hammer has a closed guard, preventing Muller from standing up.
Muller wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving.
Muller gets to his feet - The Hammer follows without any prompting.
Muller clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Hammer smiles and moves away.
The Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
The Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laslo Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller fails with the takedown.
Muller motions for The Hammer to come forward. Muller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller throws a right hand that The Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that The Hammer also avoids with ease.
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.
Muller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hammer as he avoids it easily.
The Hammer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
The Hammer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Hammer smiles and moves away.
Muller wants to clinch
and The Hammer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Hammer.
Muller has control of The Hammer's left arm, preventing The Hammer from doing any damage.
Muller had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Hammer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Muller Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Hammer's back instead.
Muller is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Muller trying to control momentarily.
Muller is persistently looking for the submission but The Hammer is defending it well.
The Hammer prevents Muller from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
The Hammer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Hammer tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
The Hammer pushes Muller off looking to stand but Muller dives back in and keeps control.
Muller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Hammer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Muller quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Muller but it's paid off an The Hammer is forced to tap! Nice work by Muller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laslo Muller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Rturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Insane Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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249 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandro Rturi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Insane Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rturi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big right from Rturi misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rturi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolt.
Bolt dodges the punch combination from Rturi.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Rturi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sandro Rturi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Insane Bolt.
Rturi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bolt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rturi's waist but Rturi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolt off to one side.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rturi moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rturi is just out of range.
Bolt looks gassed!
Bolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rturi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rturi showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Rturi is going to stand back up.
Bolt tries to roll over but Rturi keeps him under control.
Rturi is controlling the pace.
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.
Rturi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bolt.
Bolt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rturi is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rturi clinches up with Bolt and pushes him back against the cage.
Rturi lands a shot to the body.
Bolt prevents Rturi from breaking the clinch.
Bolt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rturi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolt tries to clinch up
and Rturi counters with a shoot takedown. Bolt fights it but they end up in guard.
Rturi preventing the sweep.
Rturi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolt wants to sweep here but Rturi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rturi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rturi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bolt has a closed guard, preventing Rturi from standing up.
Rturi is fighting to break Bolt's control of his arms but Bolt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bolt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rturi wants to get up but he can't break Bolt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Rturi dominated that round.
That's time! Rturi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Rturi counters with a straight right hand.
Rturi misses with a two punch combination.
Sandro Rturi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rturi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bolt!
Rturi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rturi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolt is looking to escape.
Bolt tries to lock up and control but Rturi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Rturi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt is not content to let Rturi control the position.
Rturi prevents Bolt from improving his position.
Rturi is trying to control. Bolt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolt wants to improve his position but Rturi is controlling well.
Bolt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rturi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rturi throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rturi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rturi counters with a single leg into guard. Bolt didn't expect that.
Bolt 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.
Bolt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rturi preventing the sweep.
Rturi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolt is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rturi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rturi 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.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rturi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolt stays in close to Rturi's body and controls the position.
Rturi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rturi keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolt trying to control but Rturi is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rturi feints and as Bolt raises his hands in defense, Rturi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolt is trying to control the position but Rturi postures up.
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rturi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bolt is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Rturi dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Rturi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolt looks to clinch
and Rturi counters with a shoot takedown. Bolt fights it but they end up in guard.
Bolt is working an open guard so Rturi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bolt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rturi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bolt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rturi controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt is working to get back to half guard.
Bolt wants to control but Rturi is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rturi controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rturi tries to control but Bolt wriggling away.
Bolt is trying desperately to improve position.
Rturi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt is working to get back to half guard.
Rturi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?
Rturi tries to control but Bolt wriggling away.
Bolt tries to lock up and control but Rturi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rturi prevents Bolt from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rturi controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rturi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolt is looking to escape.
Bolt wants to hold on but Rturi pushes him away.
Bolt is looking to improve his position but Rturi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Insane Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolt tries to hold on but Rturi pushes him away.
Bolt is looking to improve his position but Rturi isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt wants to control but Rturi is having none of it.
Bolt working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Rturi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rturi 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Rturi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Owl City Live Serronade of Fireflies!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiki Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher.
Thompson slips a straight right by Fisher.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target.
Fisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson slips a jab from Fisher.
Fisher throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisher throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Charles Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson slips under a jab from Fisher.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fisher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fisher looks gassed!
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Fisher takes one to the chin there.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Fisher.
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fisher for as long as he can get away with.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson passes into half guard.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tiki Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fisher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fisher throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson jabs Fisher right on the nose. Fisher blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thompson controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking for a guillotine from mount but Fisher is having none of it.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson has hold of Fisher's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fisher manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiki Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson stops Fisher from standing up.
Thompson pushes down on Fisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but Fisher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson works his way into full mount!
Thompson tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tiki Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
Charles Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Fisher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Fisher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Fisher won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fisher!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tiki Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiki Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fisher!
Thompson controlling from mount.
Fisher is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Thompson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Fisher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fisher shrugs it off.
Thompson controlling from mount.
Thompson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fisher manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson advances to mount.
Fisher wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tiki Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fisher walks into a jab.
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson stands and throws Fisher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fisher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thompson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fisher tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
You can see the frustration on Fisher's face as Thompson controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thompson controlling the position from side mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tiki Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiki Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiki Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Webster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drederic Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Webster!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster slips a jab from Tatum.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Webster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatum misses with a two punch combination.
Webster slips under a jab.
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Webster blocks a leg kick.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Webster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatum misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum lands a jab to the head.
Tatum wants to land a leg kick but Webster is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tatum.
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Tatum finds it's target.
Tatum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Webster to the mat! Webster manages to get full guard.
Webster pulls Tatum in close to prevent any damage.
Webster wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment.
Webster trying to control the position.
Webster working a defensive guard but Tatum passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum seems to be looking for submissions.
Tatum wants to stand up but Webster is controlling the position.
Webster wants to control but Tatum is keeping busy.
Webster is defending against the submission attempts here by Tatum.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatum.
Webster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Webster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster controlling from the full mount.
Tatum tries to reverse the position but Webster maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webster controlling the position easily from mount.
Tatum is squirming around, avoiding Webster's attempts to control the action.
Webster controlling from mount.
Tatum is trying to escape the mount.
Tatum is working hard here to advance position.
Webster content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Tatum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Webster is pressing down on Tatum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tatum is holding on for now.
Tatum is looking for a sweep. Webster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatum actively working from the bottom here.
Webster not doing much here.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Webster in particular looking to stall.
Tatum regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederic Tatum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Webster checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Tatum.
Webster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tatum tries a low kick but Webster avoids it.
Tatum misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Tatum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a jab but it's blocked by Webster.
Tatum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Webster trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Webster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatum is keeping the position for now.
Webster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tatum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatum is looking for a triangle but Webster pushes his legs off easily.
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webster trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Tatum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Webster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tatum misses with a hook. Webster ducked under it nicely.
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tatum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Webster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Webster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatum counters with a one-two to the body.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatum counters with a series of strikes. Webster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tatum thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tatum scores a takedown into full mount!
Webster is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tatum avoids the attempt from Webster to control.
Webster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tatum.
Tatum looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Webster is looking to improve his position but Tatum isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederic Tatum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tatum throws a hook but Webster avoids it easily.
Drederic Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a combination. Webster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like James Webster has been cut.
Tatum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Webster is looking for a sweep. Tatum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Webster trying to control but Tatum postures up.
Tatum is looking for a kimura but Webster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tatum to get the leverage.
Tatum is looking to advance position but Webster won't allow it.
Webster controlling the position for now.
Tatum wants to control but Webster is keeping him busy.
Tatum is working for a kimura but Webster is defending it quite comfortably.
Webster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Webster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatum scores with a three punch combo!
Tatum swinging wilding here.
Tatum misses with a combination
and Webster counters with a takedown into side control.
Tatum is trying to get back to half guard.
Webster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tatum's legs.
Webster trying to control the position but Tatum is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Webster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tatum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webster controlling the position.
Tatum is not content to let Webster control the position.
Tatum regains half guard.
Tatum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.
Webster is taking a breather. Tatum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Webster is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Webster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Webster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Webster wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
Tatum is looking for a triangle but Webster pushes his legs off easily.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Webster controls the pace.
Drederic Tatum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webster stands and throws Tatum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Webster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Webster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Webster wants to control but Tatum is keeping him busy.
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Webster.
Webster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drederic Tatum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drederic Tatum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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19
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Hollins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Schaeffer does no damage.
Schaeffer tries to clinch up.
Hollins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hollins looks to clinch
and Schaeffer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schaeffer.
Hollins keeping full guard, as Schaeffer tries to pass.
Schaeffer won't allow Hollins to get back to his feet.
Hollins pulls Schaeffer in to control the position.
Schaeffer controlling from the top position.
Hollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hollins, not yet.
Hollins controlling Schaeffer's posture.
Schaeffer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hollins is working an open guard so Schaeffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schaeffer rushes Hollins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schaeffer blocks an elbow strike from Hollins.
Hollins scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dutch Schaeffer has been cut.
Hollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaeffer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollins forces Schaeffer back against the cage and clinches.
Hollins is working for takedown but Schaeffer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schaeffer tries for a takedown but Hollins manages to get underhooks.
Schaeffer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hollins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schaeffer is breathing heavily.
Hollins tries to bum rush Schaeffer with a series of wild strikes but Schaeffer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollins has closed the distance and engaged Schaeffer in a clinch.
Hollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hollins wants the takedown. Schaeffer is fighting it off but Hollins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schaeffer's guard against the cage.
Hollins is stalling in the full guard.
Hollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaeffer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollins has managed to get both his arms back between Schaeffer's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hollins wants to pass the guard but Schaeffer is keeping the position.
Hollins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schaeffer is trying to maintain the position but Hollins is very close to passing his half guard.
Hollins is controlling the pace.
Schaeffer tries to get to full guard but Hollins has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schaeffer won't allow Hollins to pass to mount.
Hollins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Hollins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schaeffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schaeffer counters with a head kick.
Hollins tries to clinch but Schaeffer moves away
so Schaeffer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hollins moves in looking to clinch but Schaeffer pushes him off.
Hollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollins clinches but Schaeffer breaks the clinch
and Schaeffer counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollins tries to clinch there but Schaeffer circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Hollins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dutch Schaeffer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schaeffer fails with a takedown attempt.
Schaeffer checks the leg kick.
Hollins waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Schaeffer.
Hollins throws a series of punches but Schaeffer avoids them all with ease.
Hollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schaeffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hollins closes the distance but Schaeffer moves to the side
and Schaeffer counters with a takedown into side control.
Dutch Schaeffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hollins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hollins tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollins manages to get back to half guard.
Hollins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schaeffer prevents Hollins from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer trying to control from half guard but Hollins is working away.
Schaeffer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hollins is trying is best to control the position here.
Hollins trying to control here.
Hollins is positioning himself well to prevent Schaeffer advancing to mount.
Hollins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schaeffer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schaeffer's back!
Hollins controlling from the back.
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.
Schaeffer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hollins is riding his opponent, not letting Schaeffer buck him off.
Hollins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Hollins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollins looks to clinch
and Schaeffer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hollins!
Hollins tries to buck Schaeffer off but Schaeffer takes his back!
Hollins is really stuck here.
Schaeffer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollins trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Hollins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hollins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schaeffer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schaeffer's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hollins controlling the positon.
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.
Schaeffer wants to control his opponent's hands but Hollins gets his hands free.
Schaeffer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Hollins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollins closes the distance and clinches.
Hollins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hollins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hollins lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hollins.
Hollins is working Schaeffer over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Hollins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dutch Schaeffer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hollins swinging wilding here.
Hollins's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hollins duly obliges.
Schaeffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hollins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hollins advances position into side control!
Hollins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hollins controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollins works his way to his opponent's back.
Schaeffer tries to break free.
Hollins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schaeffer's body.
Schaeffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Hollins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schaeffer tries for a takedown but Hollins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Hollins.
Hollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schaeffer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hollins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schaeffer counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hollins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hollins.
Schaeffer goes for a takedown attempt but Hollins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dutch Schaeffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schaeffer checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollins doesn't manage to clinch there - Schaeffer circles away.
Paul Hollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollins lands with a hook. Schaeffer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hollins moves in looking to clinch but Schaeffer pushes him off.
Schaeffer throws a low kick but Hollins avoids it.
Hollins tries to clinch up but Schaeffer circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollins tries to clinch
and Schaeffer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hollins is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaeffer prevents Hollins from standing back up.
Schaeffer prevents Hollins from improving his position.
Hollins is not content to let Schaeffer control the position.
Dutch Schaeffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollins tries to kick Schaeffer off but Schaeffer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hollins gets back to full guard.
Schaeffer has gone for a leg lock! Hollins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schaeffer's guard.
Schaeffer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paul Hollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schaeffer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hollins is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaeffer keeping full guard, as Hollins tries to pass.
Hollins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hollins 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hollins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Yahams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Swick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drago Yahams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yahams lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Scott Swick has been cut.
Swick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yahams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swick fails with a takedown attempt.
Swick needs to keep his hands up - Yahams had a free shot at his head there.
Swick is rocked!
Yahams moves in close and cracks Swick with a massive right hand! Swick, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Yahams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drago Yahams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiery Hogroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Janik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogroe comes to the cage accompanied by Put On. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiery Hogroe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konrad Janik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janik misses with a head kick.
No luck for Janik with that takedown attempt.
Janik avoids the body shot from Hogroe.
Hogroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hogroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogroe misses with a wild combination.
Janik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Janik forces his way into half guard.
Hogroe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Janik wants to pass the guard but Hogroe is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogroe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogroe keeping full guard, as Janik tries to pass.
Janik stopping the sweep attempt from Hogroe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janik looking to pass the guard.
Janik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hogroe dives on top into guard.
Hogroe preventing the sweep.
Hogroe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hogroe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Janik lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hogroe!
Janik is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hogroe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hogroe!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hogroe throws a sloppy head kick and Janik moves out of range easily.
Hogroe tries to clinch but Janik moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Janik throws a sloppy head kick and Hogroe moves out of range easily.
Janik blocks a head kick by Hogroe.
Janik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Janik looks gassed!
Janik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogroe is keeping the position for now.
Janik has gone for a leg lock! Hogroe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Janik's guard.
Hogroe slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe is controlling the pace.
Hogroe working Janik over with strikes.
Hogroe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Janik.
Hogroe trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hogroe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hogroe trying to control the pace.
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.
Janik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Janik.
Hogroe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Janik, up you get!
Janik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janik tries to clinch there but Hogroe circles away.
Janik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Janik drives through and clinches with Hogroe against the cage.
Hogroe pulls guard.
Janik wants to pass the guard but Hogroe is keeping the position.
Janik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogroe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogroe has escaped and now he's on top!
Janik wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Thiery Hogroe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hogroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janik tries to clinch there but Hogroe circles away.
Janik lands a high kick!
It looks like Thiery Hogroe has been cut.
Nice shot by Hogroe.
Janik doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogroe circles away.
Hogroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Janik.
Hogroe swinging wilding here.
Hogroe tests Janik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogroe looks to land a left hand but Janik moved out of range nicely.
Janik misses with a head kick.
Janik walks into a straight right hand from Hogroe.
Hogroe avoids the head kick by Janik.
Hogroe throws a head kick that misses.
Janik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hogroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Janik is breathing heavily.
Hogroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiery Hogroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Hogroe.
Hogroe scores with a jab. Janik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hogroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janik throws a head kick that misses
and Hogroe counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hogroe.
Hogroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogroe cracks Janik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hogroe throws a one two combo.
Jab from Hogroe.
Hogroe works over Janik's head and body with a nice combination.
Hogroe lands a high kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hogroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Janik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hogroe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hogroe tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hogroe.
Janik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Janik wants to clinch.
Janik avoids the head kick by Hogroe.
Hogroe throws a head kick but Janik moves out of range.
Janik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hogroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Janik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hogroe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Janik scores with a takedown into Hogroe's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janik advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Janik is trying to move to mount but Hogroe reverses beautifully and ends up in Janik's guard.
Janik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hogroe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe stands up from Janik's guard - Hogroe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Janik blocks a head kick by Hogroe.
Hogroe looks to land a combination but Janik avoids it well.
Janik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hogroe as he avoids it easily.
Hogroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Hogroe does no damage.
Janik blocks a head kick by Hogroe.
Hogroe throws a head kick that misses.
Janik gets a clinch.
Janik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Janik is trying to stall.
Hogroe breaks from the clinch.
Hogroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Hogroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Janik throws a combination that misses
and Hogroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogroe fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe throws a sloppy head kick and Janik moves out of range easily.
Janik pushes Hogroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Janik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Janik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hogroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hogroe can't break the clinch.
Janik jumps guard.
Janik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogroe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Janik's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Janik trying to mount his opponent but Hogroe defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogroe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janik is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiery Hogroe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiery Hogroe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hogroe lands with a nice body kick.
Janik lands with a kick to the temple. Hogroe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No joy there for Janik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogroe.
Hogroe throws a jab when Janik was well out of range.
Hogroe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hogroe misses with a low kick as Janik jumps back.
Janik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogroe.
Janik pushes Hogroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Janik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Janik has gone for a leg lock! Hogroe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Janik's guard.
Hogroe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hogroe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Janik's guard.
Janik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Janik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hogroe turns into him and now he's in Janik's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janik wants to improve his position but instead Hogroe has moved into half guard.
Well, if Hogroe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hogroe prevents Janik from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hogroe is controlling the pace.
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.
Hogroe is keen to just control but Janik is a slippery customer.
Hogroe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Janik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Janik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hogroe pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hogroe in particular looking to stall.
Janik is looking for a sweep. Hogroe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Janik has hold of Hogroe's hands but Hogroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janik keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Janik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hogroe.
Janik digs a good body shot into Hogroe's ribs.
Hogroe throws a sloppy head kick and Janik moves out of range easily.
Hogroe throws a head kick but Janik moves out of range.
Hogroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Janik manages to avoid it.
Hogroe tries to bum rush Janik with a series of wild strikes but Janik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hogroe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Janik tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogroe is retaining full guard.
Hogroe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Janik's guard.
Konrad Janik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogroe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Janik's guard.
Hogroe wants to control from the top but Janik keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janik is on top in guard.
Janik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogroe is keeping the position for now.
Janik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hogroe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Janik, into his guard.
Hogroe wanted to stand there but Janik had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Janik really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiery Hogroe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Janik throws a nice head kick!
Hogroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogroe tries to clinch up.
Hogroe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hogroe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Janik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hogroe throws a head kick but Janik moves out of range.
Hogroe is looking to score with low kicks.
Hogroe misses with a head kick.
Janik scores with a three punch combo!
Janik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janik throws a sloppy head kick and Hogroe moves out of range easily.
Hogroe throws a head kick but Janik moves out of range.
Hogroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Janik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogroe.
Janik lands a head kick. Hogroe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Janik tests Hogroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice takedown defense from Hogroe. No joy for Janik on that attempt.
Janik connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janik throws a head kick that misses.
Janik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Janik throws a head kick but Hogroe moves out of range.
Hogroe avoids the body shot from Janik.
Hogroe tries to bum rush Janik with a series of wild strikes but Janik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hogroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogroe misses with a body kick.
Hogroe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Janik scores with a nice head shot.
Hogroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogroe tries to bum rush Janik with a series of wild strikes but Janik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogroe dives in and grabs Janik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Janik pushes down on Hogroe's head and hops out.
Janik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogroe.
Janik avoids the head kick by Hogroe.
Janik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogroe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hogroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Janik.
Hogroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Janik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Janik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thiery Hogroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Janik.
Janik lands a high kick!
Hogroe scores with a head kick.
Janik shoots in for a takedown but Hogroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hogroe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hogroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Janik lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Janik.
Hogroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Janik wants to clinch up but Hogroe keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hogroe.
Hogroe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hogroe closes the distance and clinches.
Janik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Janik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogroe dodges an elbow strike from Janik.
Janik being controlled against the cage.
Hogroe is trying to break the clinch but Janik is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janik goes for a takedown attempt but Hogroe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hogroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogroe is looking to land body kicks.
Hogroe throws a leg kick but Janik checks it.
Janik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Janik trying to move into half guard but instead Hogroe has managed to sweep!
Janik working for a triangle but Hogroe defends it easily.
Janik wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogroe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Janik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogroe is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe gets to his feet - Janik follows without any prompting.
Hogroe throws a body kick that misses.
Hogroe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Janik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hogroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Janik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogroe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Janik lands a jab.
Thiery Hogroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Janik throws a head kick that misses.
Hogroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Janik clinches up against the cage.
Hogroe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hogroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Janik tries to pull guard but Hogroe won't allow it.
Janik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogroe.
Hogroe decides to pull guard.
Hogroe keeping full guard, as Janik tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Janik dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Thiery Hogroe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Janik doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogroe circles away.
Janik throws a head kick that half lands.
Janik throws a series of punches but Hogroe moves out of range.
Janik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Janik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hogroe.
Hogroe throws a sloppy head kick and Janik moves out of range easily.
Hogroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Janik throws a head kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Hogroe scores with a four punch combination!
Hogroe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hogroe avoids the head kick by Janik.
No joy there for Hogroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janik lands with a hook. Hogroe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hogroe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Janik!
Hogroe wants to take his opponent's back but Janik doesn't allow it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Janik is desperately trying to improve his position but Hogroe has a good base and remains in mount.
Hogroe controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogroe wants to control the pace but Janik is squirming around nicely.
Janik can't escape the position.
Janik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hogroe controlling the position easily from mount.
Hogroe trying to control but Janik is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Janik regains half guard.
Janik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Janik.
Janik is looking for a triangle but Hogroe pushes his legs off easily.
Hogroe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hogroe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hogroe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hogroe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Janik throws a head kick that half lands.
Janik avoids the head kick by Hogroe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogroe misses with a body kick.
Janik shoots in but no luck this time.
Janik keeps the fight on the outside.
Hogroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Janik.
Hogroe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hogroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Janik scores a takedown into full mount!
Hogroe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Janik swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hogroe is now in Janik's guard. A big mistake from Janik there, giving up the dominant position!
Hogroe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hogroe has managed to get both his arms back between Janik's legs - danger averted.
Janik has a closed guard, preventing Hogroe from standing up.
Janik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogroe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hogroe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Janik looking for a sweep. Not yet Janik, not yet.
Hogroe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hogroe gets to his feet - Janik follows without any prompting.
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 Thiery Hogroe.
I think Hogroe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiery Hogroe!
Thiery Hogroe retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Orginal Techno Viking. Alistair Overeem is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martel.
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.
Martel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Overeem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Overeem is looking to regain half guard here but Martel keeps moving and retains side control.
Martel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overeem keeps working.
Overeem stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Martel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Overeem is pushing Martel's head away, looking to escape. Martel manages to hold on to the position though.
Martel wants to control but Overeem is keeping him busy.
Overeem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martel on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Overeem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem tries to improve position but can't.
Martel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martel tries for a kimura but Overeem is defending well.
Overeem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Martel is trying to get an arm triangle but Overeem is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Overeem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martel looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Overeem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Overeem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overeem, who protects the arm well.
Overeem is trying to improve his position.
Overeem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Martel is controlling him well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Martel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Overeem is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Martel yanks on the arm and Overeem is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Martel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macho Martel!
Macho Martel is the new heavyweight champion!
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