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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Ramirez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Ramirez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ramirez wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramirez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Ramirez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
John Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Ramirez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez gets a clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Ramirez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramirez is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez .
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramirez is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson stops Ramirez from standing up.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ramirez clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramirez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Ramirez .
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Ramirez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Ramirez .
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ramirez shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Ramirez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
so Ramirez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
Ramirez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Cain Ramirez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez . Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab from Jackson.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson tests Ramirez 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cain Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramirez should have avoided that one.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Ramirez 's head and hops out.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramirez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cain Ramirez just wasn't active enough.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
John Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez 's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Ramirez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez 's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramirez .
Jackson tries to circle away but Ramirez has him pinned against the cage.
Ramirez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramirez drops back down to his feet.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Ramirez keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez 's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez slips a jab from Jackson.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Jackson.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Ramirez !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocko McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Mysterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rocko McGee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocko McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Mysterio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mysterio circles away.
Mysterio doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
Mysterio closes the distance and clinches.
McGee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mysterio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mysterio has hold of one of McGee's legs. McGee is fighting the takedown attempt but Mysterio gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mysterio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mysterio has McGee in his guard.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mysterio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mysterio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mysterio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGeeis looking to pass into half guard but Mysterio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mysterio is in guard.
Mysterio thows a big elbow that misses.
McGee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McGee jumps into guard, dragging Mysterio to the mat.
Mysterio wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
Mysterio is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
Mysterio advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio tries to move to mount but McGee blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mysterio is trying to ground and pound but McGee uses the momentary lack of control by Mysterio to regain half guard.
Mysterio thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGee to regain full guard.
Mysterio stops McGee from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mysterio forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mysterio.
Mysterio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mysterio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mysterio throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee tries to kick Mysterio off but Mysterio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mysterio is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
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.
Mysterio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee tries to roll over but Mysterio keeps him under control.
Mysterio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mysterio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mysterio wants to work for an arm triangle but McGee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mysterio looks gassed!
Mysterio is looking for submissions but instead, McGee has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Mysterio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left and a right from McGee both land. Nice combination.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mysterio moves into the clinch.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee stalling in the clinch but Mysterio improves position.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mysterio gets control of McGee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mysterio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mysterio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee chips away with some ground and pound.
Mysterio pushes McGee off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio shoots in but no luck this time.
Mysterio is breathing heavily.
Mysterio leaves McGee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mysterio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee moves into range and clinches up with Mysterio.
McGee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGee pulls guard effortlessly.
Mysterio throws a big right hand that misses.
Mysterio prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mysterio.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Mysterio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGee can't keep his opponent in guard - Mysterio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mysterio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mysterio stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mysterio throws a strike but McGee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mysterio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGee dives on top into guard.
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.
McGee with a nice head shot there.
McGee lands a couple of elbows.
McGee trying to control but Mysterio is working from the bottom.
McGee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mysterio to see if he's OK.
McGee decides to stand back up. McGee steps back and let's Mysterio get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee wants to clinch up but Mysterio keeps it at a distance.
Mysterio doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
McGee looks to clinch
and Mysterio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGee's guard.
McGee is looking to stand up but Mysterio isn't so interested in that idea.
Mysteriois looking to pass into half guard but McGee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGee is in guard.
McGee wants to stand but Mysterio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGee thows a big elbow that misses.
McGee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mysterio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee working Mysterio over with strikes here.
McGee lands a heavy elbow.
McGee wants to control the pace but Mysterio is squirming around nicely.
Mysterio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGee working Mysterio over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGee tries to control but Mysterio wriggling away.
McGee landing strikes from the mount.
McGee lands a big shot there that rocks Mysterio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mysterio is looking to escape.
McGee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to control but Mysterio wriggling away.
McGee controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Mysterio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGee punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGee trying to control but Mysterio is having none of it.
McGee controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to control the pace but Mysterio is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocko McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocko McGee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Snerve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Snerve!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snerve scores with a three punch combo!
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Snerve works over Clark's head and body with a nice combination.
Snerve misses with a double jab.
Snerve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snerve off to one side.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snerve throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clark is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snerve has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snerve!
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark wants to hit a switch here but Snerve passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clark there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snerve content just to control the position here.
Clark tries to lock up and control but Snerve gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snerve throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Snerve thowing shots but they're missing.
Snerve wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
Clark can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snerve can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.
Snerve goes for an armbar but Clark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clark.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Clark trying to control but Snerve is working from the bottom.
Clark distracts Snerve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Snerve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snerve keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Snerve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
Snerve won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Snerve's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Snerve will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clark wants to clinch up but Snerve keeps it at a distance.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Snerve counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
Snerve is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snerve won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snerve is fighting to break Clark's control of his arms but Clark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andre Clark just wasn't active enough.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snerve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snerve gets a double leg takedown into Clark's guard.
Snerve trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is pulling down on Snerve's head. It's preventing any offense from Snerve, at least for the moment.
Clark'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clark gets caught flat footed, as Snerve shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clark wants to sweep here but Snerve controlling him for the moment.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snerve puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snerve is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Clark is refusing to be controlled, as Snerve sits in half guard.
Clark tries to roll over but Snerve keeps him under control.
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.
Snerve content to control rather than advance.
Andre Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snerve.
Andre Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Snerve, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark looking to score a takedown here. Snerve is defending well but Clark drives through and ends up in Snerve's guard.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snerve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Snerve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Clark tries to clinch but Snerve is having none of it.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Snerve throws a series of strikes that have Clark backpedaling.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Snerve circles away.
Snerve stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Snerve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snerve throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Snerve finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snerve throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snerve is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damien Snerve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snerve stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damien Snerve.
Snerve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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.
Snerve closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Snerve has control of the leg.
Snerve is taking a breather. Clark 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.
Snerve wants to take a breather but Clark is having none of it.
Clark trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damien Snerve has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Snerve misses with a few strikes there.
Snerve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snerve won't be happy with that.
Snerve is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snerve regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snerve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Clark is looking to control Snerve's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to improve his position but Snerve is controlling well.
Andre Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Damien Snerve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snerve sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Snerve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snerve has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Snerve!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Grimsrud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Perkele will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Grimsrud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimsrud throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimsrud has managed to clinch.
Grimsrud has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Perkele is trying to keep an underhook but Grimsrud manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Perkele on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grimsrud connects with a nice short shot to Perkele's temple.
Perkele is trying to stand.
Grimsrud lands with a punch from half guard.
Perkele taking some punishment here, with Grimsrud in his half guard.
Perkele is looking to control Grimsrud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkele avoid being mounted?
Grimsrud drops an elbow to the side of Perkele's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Grimsrud.
Perkele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grimsrud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grimsrud postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grimsrud postures up in Perkele's guard and throws a big left but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele looking to control.
Perkele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grimsrud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsrud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grimsrud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimsrud postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grimsrud working some strikes from top position.
Perkele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimsrud stands up from Perkele's guard - Grimsrud perhaps looking for a knockout.
Perkele looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimsrud is fending him off so far but Perkele persists. Nope, Grimsrud circles away and we're back to standing.
Perkele tries to keep at a distance but Grimsrud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimsrud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Grimsrud gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grimsrud is thwarting Perkele's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud winds up and cracks Perkele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimsrud is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimsrud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grimsrud drops an elbow to the side of Perkele's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grimsrud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimsrud is working away from the top position though.
Grimsrud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perkele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Grimsrud there.
Grimsrud looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grimsrud winds up and cracks Perkele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grimsrud connects with a nice short shot to Perkele's temple.
Perkele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimsrud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimsrud's back!
Grimsrud wants to control his opponent's hands but Perkele gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Grimsrud right now.
Perkele doesn't have the hooks in and Grimsrud manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimsrud is working Perkele over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perkele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perkele looks gassed!
Grimsrud with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grimsrud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grimsrud content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimsrud chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimsrud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perkele is working an open guard so Grimsrud takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Perkele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christian Grimsrud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Perkele.
Grimsrud cracks Perkele with an uppercut from hell and Perkele crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Grimsrud's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Perkele is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Grimsrud gets to his feet - Perkele follows without any prompting.
No luck for Perkele with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud lands a big shot that drops Perkele! Can he finish him?
Perkele is still in real trouble! Can Grimsrud finish him?
Grimsrud postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Perkele covers up, he's hurt! Grimsrud keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Grimsrud and the ref steps in to end the fight! Grimsrud can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Grimsrud!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uberrrreeeeem Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uberrrreeeeem Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Hagen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hammer tries to clinch up
and Hagen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Uberrrreeeeem Hammer has been cut.
Hagen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer moves to clinch but Hagen breaks away
and Hagen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hagen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer wants to clinch
and Hagen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hagen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer misses with a hook
and Hagen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Hagen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagen connects with a nice looking jab.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hagen avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer walks into a left hand.
Jab from Hagen.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Hagen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Hagen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hammer! Hagen lets Hammer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hammer is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uberrrreeeeem Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hammer - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hagen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Hagen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen Push It By Static-X as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bas Rutten has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson scores with a takedown into Rutten's guard.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson content to stall in guard here.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson stands up over Rutten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Swanson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutten has wrist control.
Rutten wriggles free and stands up.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Swanson counters with a single leg into guard. Rutten didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson postures up.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Swanson trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Swanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutten is keeping the position for now.
Rutten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Swanson connects with a couple of short punches.
Swanson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson postures up and lands a big shot to Rutten's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Swanson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swanson content to stall in guard here.
Swanson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutten is keeping the position for now.
Swanson postures up in Rutten's guard and throws a big left but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Swanson controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Swanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Swanson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rutten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swanson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swanson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Swanson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swanson avoids the attempt from Rutten to control.
Swanson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson with good strikes from the mount here!
Swanson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Rutten tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.
Rutten is in a horrible position here. Swanson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Swanson lands a heavy elbow.
Swanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rutten?
Bas Rutten's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson landing strikes from the mount and Rutten is in trouble!
Swanson landing strikes from the mount.
Jeez, Bas Rutten's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bas Rutten's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Swanson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ardrizi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieski comes to the cage accompanied by Slav Wind. Marco Ardrizi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
212 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Ardrizi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardrizi throws a series of punches but Sobieski avoids them all with ease.
Sobieski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ardrizi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ardrizi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ardrizi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick lands from Sobieski that sends Ardrizi to the canvas. Ardrizi tries to scramble back to his feet but Sobieski brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Marco Ardrizi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski just content to control the position.
Sobieski working the head with strikes.
Sobieski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ardrizi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sobieski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ardrizi trying to remain calm as Sobieski controls from the top position.
Sobieski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ardrizi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sobieski but great work by Ardrizi.
Sobieski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ardrizi off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sobieski cracks Ardrizi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ardrizi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sobieski throwing sloppy strikes.
Sobieski gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Sobieski looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski has the hooks in. Ardrizi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sobieski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ardrizi's head.
Sobieski lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieski scores with strikes from the back.
Sobieski scores with punches from the back.
Sobieski controlling the position well here. Ardrizi rolled but Sobieski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sobieski scores with punches from the back.
Ardrizi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sobieski gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is punishing Ardrizi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ardrizi fending off the submission attempt from Sobieski.
Sobieski scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ardrizi is looking for a way out.
Sobieski is landing with strikes. Ardrizi can't take much more of this.
Sobieski controlling the position well here. Ardrizi rolled but Sobieski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sobieski is not going to allow Ardrizi to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ardrizi right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sobieski is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ardrizi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Ardrizi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ardrizi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobieski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ardrizi tries for a takedown but Sobieski circles away easily
and Sobieski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobieski dives in and scores a takedown into Ardrizi's guard.
Sobieski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ardrizi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ardrizi being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Jan Sobieski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ardrizi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sobieski to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ardrizi is breathing heavily.
That kick from Sobieski tenderised Ardrizi's leg. Ardrizi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ardrizi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sobieski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobieski connects with a solid leg kick.
Sobieski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ardrizi.
Sobieski lands the left hand.
Sobieski throws a leg kick which misses Ardrizi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ardrizi tries to avoid it.
Sobieski throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ardrizi stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sobieski follows into mount!
Sobieski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ardrizi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sobieski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sobieski'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski looking for a guillotine from mount but Ardrizi is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sobieski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sobieski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sobieski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ardrizi's face.
Sobieski scoring with strikes but Ardrizi is staying in there.
Sobieski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ardrizi?
Sobieski content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sobieski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ardrizi's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski lands with some strikes.
Ardrizi can't escape the position.
Sobieski working the ground and pound effectively.
Ardrizi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sobieski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sobieski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jan Sobieski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobieski dominating with strikes here.
Sobieski unloading with bombs!
Sobieski landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobieski working Ardrizi over with strikes here.
Sobieski controlling his opponent.
Sobieski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Ardrizi's cut.
That's time! Sobieski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sobieski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ardrizi misses with a combination
and Sobieski counters with a good low kick that Ardrizi was not able to check.
Sobieski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobieski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ardrizi on the side of the head.
Sobieski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ardrizi can do to turn this around?
Ardrizi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sobieski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sobieski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ardrizi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sobieski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sobieski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ardrizi takes a step back to recover.
Sobieski lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ardrizi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sobieski cracks Ardrizi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sobieski throws a nice head kick!
Ardrizi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sobieski lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sobieski.
A big left from Ardrizi misses.
Sobieski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sobieski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ardrizi if he has to take too many more of those.
Ardrizi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieski.
Ardrizi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ardrizi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ardrizi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jan Sobieski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardrizi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ardrizi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sobieski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sobieski throws a head kick that Ardrizi semi-blocks.
Ardrizi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobieski moves away.
Ardrizi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobieski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieski lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Ardrizi. Those never looked like landing.
Ardrizi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ardrizi misses with a few strikes there.
Sobieski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sobieski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sobieski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sobieski content just to control the position here.
Marco Ardrizi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardrizi working to try and regain half guard.
Sobieski landing punches.
Ardrizi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobieski controlling from the full mount.
Sobieski landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sobieski 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 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Ludczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Dragovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitri Dragovich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Ludczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitri Dragovich!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludczynsky scores with a takedown into Dragovich's guard.
Dragovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludczynsky.
Dragovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Ludczynsky 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.
Dragovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dragovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludczynsky.
Dragovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ludczynsky defends it easily.
Ludczynsky pushes down on Dragovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ludczynsky.
Dragovich is refusing to be controlled, as Ludczynsky sits in half guard.
Ludczynsky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ludczynsky.
Dragovich trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludczynsky not doing much here.
Ludczynsky drops an elbow to the side of Dragovich's head.
Ludczynsky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dragovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ludczynsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dragovich is looking for a sweep. Ludczynsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragovich looking for submissions off his back.
Ludczynsky blocks the strikes from Dragovich.
Dragovich is in trouble now - Ludczynsky has advanced to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragovich is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludczynsky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludczynsky looking to finish Dragovich with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dragovich!
Dragovich is rocked!
Ludczynsky lands a big elbow - Dragovich is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Dragovich is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edward Ludczynsky!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan van der Burgt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Burgt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Niko Ahvonen - Onnen Ongintaa . Jonathan van der Burgt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Azevedo's chin.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan van der Burgt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van der Burgt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
van der Burgt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azevedo tries to bench press van der Burgt off him but van der Burgt keeps the position.
van der Burgt working the ground and pound.
van der Burgt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azevedo has escaped the position, nice work there.
van der Burgt looking to control but instead Azevedo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Azevedo won't allow van der Burgt to pass to mount.
van der Burgt stops Azevedo from getting back to his feet.
van der Burgt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo!
Azevedo wants to hold on but van der Burgt pushes him away.
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.
van der Burgt wants to control the pace but Azevedo is squirming around nicely.
van der Burgt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Azevedo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
van der Burgt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Azevedo is now in van der Burgt's guard. A big mistake from van der Burgt there, giving up the dominant position!
van der Burgt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but van der Burgt keeps moving.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but van der Burgt is keeping the position.
Azevedo wants to stand and escape but instead van der Burgt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
van der Burgt has gone for a leg lock! Azevedo slips out almost immediately though and dives into van der Burgt's guard.
van der Burgt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Burgt seems to be working for a kimura but Azevedo defends the submission attempt.
Azevedo pushes van der Burgt off and gets back to his feet.
Azevedo slips a jab from van der Burgt.
van der Burgt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Azevedo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
van der Burgt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azevedo, who protects the arm well.
van der Burgt trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van der Burgt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
van der Burgt wants to control for a moment but Azevedo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
van der Burgt is pressing down on Azevedo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azevedo is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan van der Burgt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azevedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but van der Burgt manages to avoid it.
van der Burgt blocks a head kick by Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with a looping right.
van der Burgt fails with the takedown.
Azevedo throws a nice looking combination but van der Burgt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azevedo drops his hands momentarily and van der Burgt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
van der Burgt slips under a jab.
Azevedo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from van der Burgt finds it's way round the side to connect with Azevedo's head.
van der Burgt throws out a powerful jab.
Azevedo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
van der Burgt misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo tries to bum rush van der Burgt with a series of wild strikes but van der Burgt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Azevedo misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Burgt throws a hook to the side of Azevedo's head but Azevedo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Azevedo does no damage.
Good work by van der Burgt as he checks the leg kick.
van der Burgt ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo.
Jose Azevedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
van der Burgt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azevedo tries to avoid it but van der Burgt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azevedo to the ground. Azevedo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azevedo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed van der Burgt momentarily.
It looks like Jonathan van der Burgt has been cut.
van der Burgt looks to clinch
and Azevedo counters with a crisp one two that drops van der Burgt! Azevedo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves van der Burgt to his feet! van der Burgt is in big trouble!
van der Burgt is rocked!
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!
van der Burgt moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh van der Burgt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
van der Burgt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
van der Burgt seems to have got his legs back now.
van der Burgt moves away from the strike by Azevedo.
Azevedo stuffs the takedown attempt from van der Burgt. van der Burgt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan van der Burgt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo looks to land a left hand but van der Burgt moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo thows a left - swing and a miss!
van der Burgt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
van der Burgt moves out of range of the strikes.
van der Burgt walks into a jab.
Azevedo drops van der Burgt with a naaaaasty hook - van der Burgt is in real trouble here! Azevedo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Azevedo!
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