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Sacrifice: Struve vs Esposito PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Engels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vassily Amached (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Johan Engels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vassily Amached!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amached has a takedown stuffed.
Amached gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amached isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Engels stacks Amached on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Engels!
Amached throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Amached tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Engels presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amached is looking to get to half guard.
Amached is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Engels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amached on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engels controlling his opponent.
Amached is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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.
Amached sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amached looks gassed!
Amached looking for submissions off his back.
Amached wants to improve his position but Engels is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Engels is looking to advance position but Amached won't allow it.
Engels tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Amached is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Amached looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Engels scores with a three punch combo!
Johan Engels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engels looks to land a combination but Amached avoids it well.
Engels scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vassily Amached has been cut.
Engels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amached backs up against the ropes.
Engels throws a right and a left that Amached avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Engels.
Amached avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engels fails to land with a series of punches.
Engels misses with a wild combination.
Engels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amached did well to prevent Engels getting side control.
Amached looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Engels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vassily Amached's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Engels misses with a series of wild punches.
Engels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Engels.
Amached showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engels.
Amached doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engels counters with a three punch combo that has Amached backing up. Amached nods at Engels to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Engels both land. Nice combination.
Amached is rocked!
Engels lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Amached is looking to close the distance but Engels sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Amached crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Amached is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johan Engels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marik Ox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker has chosen Mortal Kombat- Afu Ra as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marik Ox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwin Baker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ox shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Ox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker misses with a kick to the body.
Ox tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwin Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker trying to control the action but Ox is working from the bottom.
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Ox defends it.
Ox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Baker there.
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.
Ox is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ox tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marik Ox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ox is breathing heavily.
Ox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Ox slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ox to the mat! Ox manages to get full guard.
Baker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control but Ox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Ox fails with a takedown attempt.
Ox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ox is rocked!
It looks like Marik Ox has been cut.
Baker closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ox out cold! Ox corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edwin Baker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meruvin Manufu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaeso Vanderlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manufu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "I'm a Boss" by Young Jeezy ft. Rick Ross. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meruvin Manufu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaeso Vanderlee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manufu tries a head kick but it misses.
Manufu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanderlee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meruvin Manufu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manufu defending well as Vanderlee loads up on a big left hand.
Vanderlee misses with a few strikes there.
Manufu throws a head kick that Vanderlee semi-blocks.
Manufu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanderlee tests Manufu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manufu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanderlee circles away.
Manufu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manufu is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Manufu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Manufu.
Manufu is looking to clinch.
Vanderlee dives in and grabs Manufu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manufu pushes down on Vanderlee's head and hops out.
Manufu throws a sloppy head kick and Vanderlee moves out of range easily.
Manufu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vanderlee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses
and Vanderlee counters with a two punch combo.
Vanderlee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanderlee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manufu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manufu wants to clinch
and Vanderlee counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderlee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manufu is rocked!
Vanderlee throws a combination that misses
and Manufu counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanderlee scores with a shot to the body.
Manufu clinches but Vanderlee breaks the clinch
and Vanderlee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Manufu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manufu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vanderlee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vanderlee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manufu seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanderlee postures up in Manufu's guard and throws a big left but Manufu blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderlee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vanderlee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vanderlee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vanderlee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanderlee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanderlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vanderlee postures up and lands a big shot to Manufu's brow.
Vanderlee trying to control but Manufu is working from the bottom.
Vanderlee gets to his feet. Manufu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manufu tries to clinch but Vanderlee is having none of it.
Manufu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanderlee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vanderlee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manufu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanderlee throws a sloppy head kick
and Manufu counters with a two punch combo.
Vanderlee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A left lands for Manufu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderlee blocks a head kick by Manufu.
Meruvin Manufu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manufu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vanderlee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaeso Vanderlee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manufu throws a lazy head kick
enabling Vanderlee to counter with a crisp jab.
Manufu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderlee misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanderlee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderlee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanderlee slips a jab and a cross from Manufu.
Vanderlee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manufu if he has to take too many more of those.
Vanderlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manufu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manufu misses with a looping right.
Vanderlee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manufu swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manufu wants to clinch but Vanderlee slips to the side
so Vanderlee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vanderlee won't allow Manufu to get back to his feet.
Manufu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanderlee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manufu's head.
Vanderlee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manufu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vanderlee has Manufu in his guard.
Vanderlee 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.
Vanderlee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Manufu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderlee controlling his opponent.
Vanderlee looking to finish with strikes here!
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.
Vanderlee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Vanderlee.
Manufu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manufu is bucking up trying to escape but Vanderlee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vanderlee tries to control but Manufu wriggling away.
Vanderlee working the ground and pound effectively.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Vanderlee! Manufu is hurt baaadly! Vanderlee is firing away with more strikes - Manufu is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kaeso Vanderlee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukkas Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Vann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vann has chosen Welcome Home by Coheed and Cambria as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukkas Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Vann!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Vann avoids the head kick by Levesque.
Levesque misses with a head kick.
Levesque misses with the combination.
Vann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Levesque but Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levesque moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Levesque.
Levesque wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vann prevents Levesque from breaking the clinch.
Vann trying to land knees to the body.
Levesque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vann prevents Levesque from breaking the clinch.
Levesque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levesque lands with a cross.
Levesque swings for the body but Vann moves out of range.
The fighters circle, before Levesque throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Vann's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Levesque lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Lukkas Levesque!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and av erage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, av erage!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pepper stands up and beckons erage to his feet.
erage scores with a takedown into Pepper's guard.
Pepper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
erage trying to control here.
Pepper moves into full mount! erage won't be happy about that!
erage is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
erage is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pepper has taken his back.
erage just trying to survive but Pepper is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
erage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pepper off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pepper trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure erage doesn't escape.
erage tries to break free.
erage defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pepper's arms.
Pepper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. erage defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
erage manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pepper's guard. Nice work there by erage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. erage is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pepper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take erage's back instead.
Pepper working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pepper is breathing heavily.
erage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
erage tries to roll but Pepper sticks to his back.
Pepper is trying to stick to erage's back but erage is turning into Pepper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pepper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by erage.
Pepper has a closed guard, preventing erage from standing up.
Pepper is looking to sweep but instead, erage has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is not content to let erage control the position.
Pepper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but erage pulls his head out easily.
Pepper is refusing to be controlled, as erage sits in half guard.
erage winds up and cracks Pepper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pepper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
erage tries to pass to full mount but Pepper defends it.
Pepper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
erage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pepper blocks a head kick by erage.
Pepper tries for a takedown but erage circles away easily
and erage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pepper tries to get to full guard but erage has control of the leg.
Pepper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pepper keeping moving, preventing erage from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pepper keeping moving, preventing erage from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Pepper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pepper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and erage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pepper is trying to get back to full guard.
Pepper is not content to let erage control the position.
erage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
erage prevents Pepper from getting the reversal.
Pepper is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
erage prevents Pepper from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pepper is not content to let erage control the position.
erage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pepper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pepper is trying to get back to full guard.
erage wants to stand up but Pepper is controlling the position.
Pepper is pressing down on erage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
erage wants to control from the top but Pepper keeps moving.
Pepper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. erage manages to get himself to full guard.
Pepper tries to free his leg and advance position but erage is retaining full guard.
Pepper advances position into side control!
Pepper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
erage gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pepper prevents erage from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is working for a guillotine from mount but erage frees his head quite easily.
Pepper is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pepper extends the arm and erage is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Pepper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Habin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Trafelsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Habin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Habin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Trafelsi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trafelsi tries to clinch but Habin is having none of it.
Trafelsi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Habin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Pete Trafelsi has been cut.
Habin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trafelsi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Habin 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.
Habin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trafelsi is controlling him.
Trafelsi is looking to stand up but Habin won't let him.
Trafelsi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trafelsi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roger Habin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trafelsi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Habin is staying active underneath Trafelsi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Habin is looking for a sweep. Trafelsi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trafelsi works his way into side control.
Habin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trafelsi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trafelsi is looking to take a break and control but Habin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trafelsi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Habin keeping moving, preventing Trafelsi from controlling successfully.
Habin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trafelsi is aware though and is defending well.
Habin being controlled here, momentarily.
Trafelsi is standing up over Habin. Habin looks to escape but Trafelsi dives into side control.
Trafelsi decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trafelsi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Habin.
Habin misses with a double jab.
Habin takes a swing at Trafelsi's ribcage but misses.
Habin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Habin misses with a series of wild punches.
Habin lands a really nice looking cross but Trafelsi seems unphased.
Trafelsi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trafelsi tries to close the distance and clinch but Habin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Habin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Habin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trafelsi throws a series of punches but Habin moves out of range.
Habin lands a nice shot that snaps Trafelsi's head back.
Habin circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trafelsi throws a sloppy head kick and Habin moves out of range easily.
Habin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trafelsi's head.
Trafelsi dodges the punch combination from Habin.
Habin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trafelsi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trafelsi drops his hands momentarily and Habin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trafelsi avoids the body shot from Habin.
Habin throws a series of punches but Trafelsi moves out of range.
Trafelsi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habin throws a right and a left that Trafelsi avoids nicely.
Trafelsi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Habin misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pete Trafelsi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Trafelsi's cut.
That's time! Habin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trafelsi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trafelsi prevents Habin from improving his position.
Habin is working hard here to advance position.
Trafelsi controlling the action here.
Trafelsi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trafelsi controlling the action here.
Habin is refusing to be controlled, as Trafelsi sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Habin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trafelsi.
Roger Habin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Habin misses.
Habin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habin throws a series of punches but Trafelsi avoids them all with ease.
Trafelsi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Habin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Habin misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trafelsi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Habin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Trafelsi trying to control but Habin is working from the bottom.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trafelsi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Trafelsi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trafelsi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trafelsi is breathing heavily.
Habin scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Trafelsi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trafelsi misses with a kick to the body.
Trafelsi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Habin swings for the body but Trafelsi moves out of range.
Trafelsi slips a jab and a cross from Habin.
Roger Habin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Habin lands a nice shot to the body.
Habin catches Trafelsi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Habin misses with the combination.
Habin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Habin cracks a nice hook into Trafelsi's ribs.
Habin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Habin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trafelsi. Trafelsi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Habin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trafelsi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Habin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Habin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trafelsi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Habin's guard.
Trafelsi wants to stand and escape but instead Habin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Habin gets to his feet - Trafelsi follows without any prompting.
Habin scores with a body shot.
Habin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trafelsi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Habin.
Habin misses with a wild combination.
Habin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trafelsi circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Habin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Trafelsi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Habin.
Habin is looking to wear down Trafelsi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trafelsi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Habin actively working from the bottom here.
Trafelsi is looking to take a break and control but Habin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trafelsi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trafelsi slows the pace down in half guard.
Trafelsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trafelsi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Habin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trafelsi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Habin to stand up.
Trafelsi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Habin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Habin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Habin lands with an uppercut that bounces Trafelsi off the ropes and back into rage.
Habin throws a right and a left that Trafelsi avoids nicely.
Habin throws a right and a left that Trafelsi avoids nicely.
Trafelsi tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Habin finds it's way through Trafelsi's defenses.
Trafelsi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habin misses with the combination.
Roger Habin is winning the standup battle so far.
Trafelsi takes one on the button.
Trafelsi looks for a takedown but Habin sprawls well.
Habin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Habin!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Habin throws a right hand that Trafelsi ducks under and follows up with a left that Trafelsi also avoids with ease.
Habin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trafelsi tries a head kick but it misses.
Habin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habin connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Habin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Habin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Habin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trafelsi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Habin takes a swing at Trafelsi's ribcage but misses.
Trafelsi needs to keep his hands up - Habin had a free shot at his head there.
Trafelsi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Habin if he has to take too many more of those.
Habin cracks Trafelsi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trafelsi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trafelsi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Habin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Habin lands with a shot to the body.
Habin scores with a hook to the body. Trafelsi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Habin stalks Trafelsi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trafelsi's face. Trafelsi staggers backwards, shaken.
Habin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trafelsi doesn't seem bothered though.
Trafelsi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Habin misses with a kick to the body
and Trafelsi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trafelsi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trafelsi is looking to stand up but Habin won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trafelsi wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Habin's closed guard. He's half up but Habin has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Habin pivots and extends the arm, Trafelsi falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Habin! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Habin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikkel Ruhmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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287 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikkel Ruhmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cesar Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruhmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Ruhmann, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Ruhmann against the ropes but Ruhmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruhmann lands with a right hand.
It looks like Cesar Hunter has been cut.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Ruhmann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruhmann is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruhmann thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Hunter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruhmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruhmann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That has opened up Cesar Hunter's cut even more.
Ruhmann working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Cesar Hunter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Ruhmann is controlling well.
Hunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruhmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruhmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter controls Ruhmann momentarily but Ruhmann frees himself.
Ruhmann throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruhmann postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow.
Cesar Hunter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cesar Hunter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mikkel Ruhmann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kung Pow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kung Pow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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162 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Pow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guillaume Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pow dodges the punch combination from Laurent.
Pow tries to clinch but Laurent moves out of range.
Pow tries to clinch but Laurent is having none of it.
Laurent leaves Pow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Laurent.
Laurent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laurent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laurent wants it to stay on the feet.
Laurent slaps away a takedown attempt from Pow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kung Pow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurent leaves Pow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laurent throws a series of punches but Pow moves out of range.
Laurent looks to land a combination but Pow avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pow scores with a takedown into Laurent's guard.
Pow postures up in Laurent's guard and throws a big left but Laurent blocks it.
Laurent keeping moving, preventing Pow from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Pow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pow throws a strike but Laurent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Laurent wants to get up but he can't break Pow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Pow with that takedown attempt.
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.
Laurent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guillaume Laurent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurent misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pow is defended easily by Laurent.
Pow tries to clinch up.
Laurent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laurent wants it to stay on the feet.
Laurent looks to land a combination but Pow avoids it well.
Pow blocks a jab.
Laurent misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pow is defended easily by Laurent.
Laurent gets caught flat footed, as Pow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laurent is keeping the position for now.
Pow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pow throws a big right hand that misses.
Pow wants to control from the top but Laurent keeps moving.
Laurent being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pow with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow 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.
Pow shoots in for a takedown but Laurent shows good takedown defense.
Pow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laurent as he avoids it easily.
Pow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pow rushes Laurent and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pow stalling in the clinch.
Laurent is trying to break free.
Pow is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kung Pow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laurent gets underhooks to prevent Pow's takedown attempt.
Pow jumps guard but Laurent stands there with Pow around his waist. Pow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow keeps control of Laurent as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laurent is trying to break the clinch but Pow has him pressed against the ropes.
Laurent is trying to break the clinch but Pow has him pressed against the ropes.
Pow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laurent stops a takedown attempt from Pow.
Pow has Laurent pressed against the ropes, preventing Laurent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pow jumps guard but Laurent stands there with Pow around his waist. Pow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pow decides to pull guard.
Pow working a defensive guard here.
Pow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laurent wants to stand but Pow is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Laurent is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pow is pulling down on Laurent's head. It's preventing any offense from Laurent, at least for the moment.
Laurent gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Laurent is breathing heavily.
Laurent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laurent, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laurent sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Pow crashes against the mat.
Laurent managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pow.
Laurent is not content to let Pow control the position.
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.
Pow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laurent to see if he's OK.
Pow working the ground and pound.
Pow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laurent rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pow's guard! Nice work there by Laurent!
Laurent wants to stand but Pow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pow scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Laurent throws a right hand that Pow ducks under and follows up with a left that Pow also avoids with ease.
Laurent misses with a few strikes there.
Pow lands a head kick!
It looks like Guillaume Laurent has been cut.
Pow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laurent pinned against the cage. Laurent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laurent misses with a few strikes there.
Pow misses with a combination
and Laurent counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Laurent - just one landing.
Pow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laurent swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pow counters with a left and a right that stings Laurent.
Laurent connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pow momentarily.
Pow feints and as Laurent raises his hands in defense, Pow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pow wants to control from the top but Laurent keeps moving.
Pow works over Laurent with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pow throwing strikes from guard but Laurent blocks nicely.
Pow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laurent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pow looking to pass the guard.
Pow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laurent is looking to stand up but Pow isn't so interested in that idea.
Pow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pow trying to control but Laurent is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laurent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pow.
Pow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kung Pow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pow slips a jab and a cross from Laurent.
Laurent misses with a combination
and Pow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pow.
Pow working Laurent over with knees to the body.
Pow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Pow.
Pow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laurent's efforts to push away.
Pow scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laurent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laurent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laurent walks away with a smile on his face. Pow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guillaume Laurent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laurent works over Pow's head and body with a nice combination.
Laurent throws a one two combo.
Pow is looking to clinch but Laurent is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Laurent misses.
Laurent misses with the combination.
Laurent misses with a combination
and Pow moves into the clinch.
Pow avoiding damage.
Guillaume Laurent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laurent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pow.
Kung Pow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laurent is trying to break the clinch but Pow has him pressed against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Pow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Pow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Pochettino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Pochettino!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pochettino slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Pochettino throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pochettino.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pochettino shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson drops Pochettino with a beautiful combination! Pochettino stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
Pochettino is rocked!
It looks like Matt Pochettino has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pochettino circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Jackson. Pochettino falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebaastian Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Sebaastian Struve has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sebaastian Struve seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebaastian Struve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve tried to score with a low kick but Esposito checks it.
Struve moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Esposito as he checks the leg kick.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Struve closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Esposito did well to prevent Struve getting side control.
Struve is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Esposito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struve. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Struve thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.
Esposito is looking for a sweep. Struve is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Struve wants to take a breather but Esposito is having none of it.
Struve thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.
Struve lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Struve missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito tries to get to full guard but Struve has control of the leg.
Struve throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Esposito trying to control here.
Struve missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esposito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struve not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Esposito is defending against the submission attempts here by Struve.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Struve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Esposito is fending him off so far but Struve persists. Nope, Esposito circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Struve misses with a head kick.
Struve drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Struve is trying to ground and pound but Esposito uses the momentary lack of control by Struve to regain half guard.
Esposito tries to get to full guard but Struve has control of the leg.
Struve looks to land a strike but Esposito avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Struve won't allow Esposito to sweep him here.
Struve loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve throwing strikes but missing.
Struve throwing strikes but missing.
Struve makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struve postures up in Esposito's guard and throws a big left but Esposito blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Struve shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Struve showed some decent athleticism there.
Esposito trying to control here.
Struve wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struve is looking for a kimura but Esposito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Struve to get the leverage.
Esposito manages to get to full guard.
Struve throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struve is breathing heavily.
Struve landing with the ground and pound.
Struve throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito is trying to keep Struve in close.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebaastian Struve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Struve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Struve misses.
Struve tries to clinch up but Esposito circles away and keeps his distance.
Struve throws out a leg kick but Esposito moves out of range and Struve only half commits.
Struve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Struve moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Esposito tries to clinch up.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Struve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Struve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Struve moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Struve.
Struve blocks a leg kick.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Struve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Esposito's waist but Esposito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Struve off to one side.
Esposito tries to land a front kick but Struve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve throws a big shot that misses.
Struve lunges at Esposito with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Esposito's hand.
Struve misses with a low kick.
Struve closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Struve lands in his opponent's guard.
Esposito keeping full guard, as Struve tries to pass.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struve has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Struve scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Esposito is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Struve tries to land a knee to the head but Esposito blocks with his arms.
Struve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esposito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esposito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Struve has time to react.
Frank Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struve tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Struve moved away.
Struve throws a leg kick
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Struve shoots in but Esposito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Struve sees coming a mile off.
Struve throws a head kick that misses.
Struve has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebaastian Struve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito scores with a nice body kick.
Esposito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Struve checks it well.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Struve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struve tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Struve tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Struve tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esposito swivels and escapes.
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Struve is able to avoid easily.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sebaastian Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve blocks a head kick by Esposito.
Struve darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Struve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Esposito is just riding it out for now. Struve eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to roll over but Struve keeps him under control.
Struve trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Struve throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Esposito stuffs the takedown attempt from Struve. Struve gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Esposito blocks the leg kick.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Struve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Struve saw that one coming.
Esposito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Struve moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito.
Esposito doesn't manage to clinch there - Struve circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito.
Esposito wants to slow Struve down by chopping away at his legs.
Esposito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Struve will feel that in the morning.
Struve will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito thows a body kick. Struve tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Esposito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Struve has time to react.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito throws a solid leg kick but Struve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esposito.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Esposito. Struve shrugs it off though.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Struve moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Esposito.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Struve saw that one coming.
Struve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Struve closes the distance and clinches up with Esposito, looking for a takedown. Struve pushes Esposito against the ropes but Esposito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Esposito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Struve moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Struve throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struve shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Esposito can't escape the position.
Esposito wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Struve.
Struve lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve misses with a head shot.
Struve jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Esposito is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Esposito and Struve has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Struve throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Esposito struggling a bit here.
Esposito is not content to let Struve control the position.
Struve sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Esposito is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esposito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Struve wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Struve seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Esposito is trying to get back to half guard.
Struve is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Esposito has escaped the position, nice work there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Struve looks to clinch
and Esposito counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Struve's front leg but catches the back leg as Struve tries to avoid it.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struve checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Esposito really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esposito throws and low kick but Struve moves out of range easily.
Struve tried to score with a low kick but Esposito checks it.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito throws a low kick but Struve avoids it.
Esposito cracks the inside of Struve's front leg.
Struve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Struve darts in trying to clinch
and Esposito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Struve is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Struve ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Struve dives in and grabs Esposito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Esposito pushes down on Struve's head and hops out.
Struve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esposito throws a head kick but Struve moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito lands the left hand.
Frank Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito throws a series of strikes that have Struve backpedaling.
Esposito jabs at Struve's body.
Struve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Esposito checks it well.
Esposito stuffs the takedown attempt from Struve. Struve gets slowly back to his feet.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struve is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Struve.
Nice takedown defense from Esposito. No joy for Struve on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebaastian Struve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Esposito. Struve shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Esposito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Struve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Struve shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Esposito as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito connects with a nice looking jab.
Struve fails with a takedown attempt.
Struve checks a leg kick.
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Struve.
Esposito scores with a head kick.
Struve shoots in and bounces Esposito off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve thows a big elbow that misses.
Struve with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struve postures up in Esposito's guard and throws a big left but Esposito blocks it.
Struve looking to pass the guard.
Esposito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Esposito controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Struve working to try and regain half guard.
Esposito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Struve is looking to escape.
Struve is looking to improve his position but Esposito isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Esposito dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Struve avoids a kick to the body.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Struve thows a body shot but no joy.
Esposito moves in looking to clinch but Struve pushes him off.
Struve throws a push kick but Esposito slaps the foot to one side.
Struve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Esposito. Esposito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Struve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Esposito, pushing him back against the ropes.
Esposito is trying to stall.
Struve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Esposito blocks it with crossed arms.
Esposito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struve looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Struve misses with a head shot. Esposito uses the momentum to regain guard.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve with a nice head shot there.
Sebaastian Struve overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Struve drops back, looking for a kneebar! Esposito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Esposito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Esposito!
You can see the frustration on Struve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Struve trying to control but Esposito flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Struve rolls, trying to escape but Esposito keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Struve is working hard here to advance position.
Esposito has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Struve's body.
Struve can't escape the position.
Struve rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esposito is trying to control the action in half guard but Struve is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esposito tries to stand and escape but Struve is controlling the position.
Esposito stands up and beckons Struve to join him on the feet.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sebaastian Struve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Frank Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Struve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esposito as Struve tries to tie him up.
Struve dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struve tries a knee to the head but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito just leaning against Struve, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Struve missing with knees to the body.
Esposito lands an elbow inside that Struve shrugs off.
Struve throws an elbow that misses.
Esposito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Esposito connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Struve goes for a takedown attempt but Esposito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Esposito.
I think Esposito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Esposito!
Frank Esposito is the new welterweight champion!
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B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
76% |
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