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V.O.G 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Luke Lashley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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131 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Kopite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lashley rushes Kopite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley drags the fight down to the ground.
Kopite wants to stand but Lashley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kopite drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lashley dives on top into guard.
Lashley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lashley works over Kopite with some ground and pound from guard.
Lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lashley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lashley postures up in Kopite's guard and throws a big left but Kopite blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lashley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kopite's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lashley working the body and head with strikes.
Lashley working the ground and pound from side control.
Lashley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kopite down.
Lashley working the ground and pound.
Kopite is rocked!
Lashley working the ground and pound but Kopite is defending the strikes.
Oh Kopite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lashley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lashley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lashley lands an elbow.
Kopite manages to get back to half guard.
Kopite seems to have got his legs back now.
Lashley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopite's head.
Lashley is thwarting Kopite's attempts to control the position.
Lashley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopite defending well though.
Kopite taking some punishment here, with Lashley in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lashley working Kopite over with strikes.
Lashley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lashley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kopite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopite looking for submissions off his back.
Lashley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopite defending well though.
Lashley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lashley scoring with strikes but Kopite is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Lashley lands a big shot there that rocks Kopite but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lashley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lashley! Kopite is hurt baaadly! Lashley is firing away with more strikes - Kopite 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 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Lashley!
Luke Lashley took some time post fight to say the following; 'Soul Supremacy Alliance dominates'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Somkane Kummanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lei's choice of entrance music: Rising Dawn. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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153 lbs
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152 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Somkane Kummanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chan Lei!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummanee throws a head kick that misses.
Lei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kummanee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kummanee counters with a big head kick but Lei shrugs it off.
Lei shoots and misses
and Kummanee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somkane Kummanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Lei.
Lei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kummanee counters with a head kick. That will keep Lei thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kummanee to counter with a crisp jab.
Kummanee gets a clinch.
Kummanee breaks from the clinch.
Lei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kummanee counters with a good, hard body kick but Lei shrugs it off.
Kummanee feints and then cracks Lei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lei down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Kummanee.
Lei shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kummanee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kummanee keeping full guard, as Lei tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummanee is wriggling around but Lei manages to pass to half guard.
Lei stops Kummanee from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kummanee tries to kick Lei off in order to stand up. Lei Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kummanee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lei has hold of Kummanee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kummanee seems comfortable defending it but Lei has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kummanee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kummanee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lei couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chan Lei!
Chan Lei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Loens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kudinov comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Loens has chosen Rock You Real Hard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Kudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudi Loens!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loens drops his hands momentarily and Kudinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kudinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Loens off the cage and back into range.
Loens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kudinov circles away.
Kudinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kudinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Loens shoots for a double leg takedown but Kudinov sprawls well. He's pushed Loens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kudinov misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kudinov. No joy for Loens on that attempt.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Loens.
Loens misses with a takedown attempt - Kudinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kudinov scores with a three punch combo!
Loens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kudinov defends it nicely.
Kudinov drives through and clinches with Loens against the cage.
Loens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens throws an elbow that misses.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kudinov working hard to break the clinch.
Loens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kudinov to keep the fight standing.
Loens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loens manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Loens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Loens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kudinov pushes Loens away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loens gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kudinov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kudinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kudinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kudinov regains half guard.
Loens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kudinov is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loens seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens decides to return to a standing position.
Kudinov pushes Loens up against the cage in a clinch.
Kudinov wants to break free but Loens has control.
Loens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Loens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kudinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loens looking for a takedown.
Kudinov tries to break free but Loens pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loens connects with a knee to the head.
Loens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kudinov is defending well.
Kudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudi Loens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kudinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loens, pushing him back against the cage.
Loens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Loens keeps control of Kudinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kudinov wants to break free but Loens has control.
Loens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kudinov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Loens is controlling him well.
Loens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Loens working the strikes but Kudinov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kudinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kudinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens seems to be looking for submissions.
Kudinov tries to kick Loens off but Loens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kudinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loens prevents Kudinov from standing back up.
Loens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loens thows a huge punch but Kudinov dodges it nicely.
Kudinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Loens.
Kudinov is trying to stand back up but Loens is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loens lands a nice short elbow.
Loens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loens throwing shots but Kudinov is blocking nicely.
Kudinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Loens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kudinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loens looking for a submission but Kudinov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Loens throwing strikes but missing.
Kudinov keeping moving, preventing Loens from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens throws an elbow that misses. Kudinov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loens's guard. Nice move by Kudinov!
Loens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kudinov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Loens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kudinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kudinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Loens won't allow it.
Loens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kudinov prevents it.
Kudinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loens.
Loens breaks from the clinch.
Kudinov lands an overhand right.
Kudinov closes the distance and pushes Loens back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kudinov can't fight it off and eventually Loens manages to take the fight to the floor. Kudinov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kudinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loens, pushing him back against the cage.
Kudinov can't break the clinch.
Loens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kudinov smiles and moves away.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Loens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck for Loens with that takedown attempt.
Kudinov tests Loens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kudinov throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov misses with a few strikes there.
Loens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kudinov's waist but Kudinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loens off to one side.
Loens gets tackled into the cage by Kudinov. Kudinov maintains the clinch.
Loens is looking for a takedown.
Loens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kudinov walks away with a smile on his face. Loens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kudinov moves into the clinch.
Loens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kudinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Loens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Kudinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rudi Loens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loens fails to pull guard.
Loens prevents Kudinov from breaking the clinch.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov working hard to break the clinch.
Loens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kudinov is trying to force a seperation but Loens has the dominant position.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kudinov wants to break free but Loens has control.
Loens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Andrew Kudinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kudinov is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch but Loens keeps him there for the moment.
Kudinov is leaning against Loens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kudinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loens 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudi Loens!
Our winner, Rudi Loens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Blessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blessed comes to the cage accompanied by Alive - P.O.D. The crowd seem to be enjoying Laurent's choice of entrance music: Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Blessed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blessed throws a shot from downtown. Laurent moves away and avoids it.
Laurent misses with a few strikes there.
Blessed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laurent.
Laurent scores with a hook.
Blessed misses with an uppercut
and Laurent counters with a left to the body.
Blessed throws a big shot that misses.
Blessed works over Laurent's head and body with a nice combination.
Blessed throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Laurent. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laurent.
Blessed throws out a loose jab but Laurent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blessed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blessed throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurent.
Laurent throws a looping overhand right but Blessed ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blessed staying out of range there.
Laurent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blessed moves away.
Blessed throws the left hand but Laurent avoids the punch easily.
Laurent throws a jab but it's blocked by Blessed.
Laurent connects with a body shot.
Blessed slips a jab from Laurent.
Laurent lands a body shot.
Blessed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blessed throws the left hand but Laurent avoids the punch easily.
Blessed swings widly with a right hand
and Laurent counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blessed throws an off balance right hand
and Laurent counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent misses with a left hand
and Blessed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laurent misses with a kick to the body.
Blessed throws a series of punches but Laurent moves out of range.
Laurent scores with a jab to the head.
Laurent misses with a jab to the body
and Blessed counters with a straight right hand.
Brian Blessed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Blessed misses.
Blessed fails to land with a series of punches.
Laurent scores with a hook to the body. Blessed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laurent slips under a jab from Blessed.
Blessed moves away from the strike by Laurent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laurent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laurent moves out of range as Blessed strikes.
Blessed misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Blessed.
Laurent takes a swing at Blessed's ribcage but misses.
Blessed loads up on a big right hand but Laurent slips the punch.
Blessed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laurent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laurent slips a jab from Blessed.
Blessed throws a looping overhand right but Laurent ducks down to avoid it.
Laurent wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blessed was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurent.
Laurent throws a hook but Blessed blocks it.
Laurent lands a right hook to the body.
Laurent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blessed.
Laurent closes the distance and pushes Blessed back into the cage.
Laurent throws a head punch that misses.
Laurent tries to break free but Blessed pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blessed trying to stall but Laurent improves his position.
Laurent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blessed has him pressed against the cage.
Laurent misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Blessed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blessed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blessed staying out of range there.
Laurent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blessed circles away quickly and effectively.
Laurent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blessed.
Blessed misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Laurent misses.
Laurent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blessed finds it's way round the side to connect with Laurent's head.
Laurent lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blessed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laurent looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blessed misses with a looping right.
Laurent throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blessed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent blocks a jab.
Blessed blocks a jab.
Blessed throws a hook but Laurent avoids it easily.
Laurent scores with the left hand. Blessed knows he should have avoided that one.
Blessed throws out a loose jab but Laurent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blessed misses with an uppercut
and Laurent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Blessed misses its intended target.
Laurent scores with a decent looking hook.
Blessed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laurent throws out the jab.
Brian Blessed is winning the standup battle so far.
Blessed misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Laurent misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent throws a series of punches but Blessed avoids them all with ease.
Blessed lunges at Laurent with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laurent's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Laurent. That snapped Blessed's head back.
Blessed slips a jab from Laurent.
Laurent looks to score with a jab to the body but Blessed is just out of range.
Blessed throws a hook to the side of Laurent's head but Laurent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blessed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laurent lands with a hook. Blessed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laurent looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laurent slips a jab from Blessed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blessed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent staying out of range there.
Blessed throws a jab when Laurent was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Blessed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurent misses with a two punch combination.
Laurent misses with a wild body shot.
Laurent loads up on a big right hand but Blessed slips the punch.
Blessed throws a big shot that misses.
Laurent lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Laurent ducks under a wild hook from Blessed.
A lazy left from Laurent finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent ducks under a wild hook from Blessed.
Laurent throws a lazy right hand but Blessed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blessed moves out of range as Laurent strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laurent breaks from the clinch.
Blessed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laurent.
Blessed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blessed throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laurent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Laurent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blessed throws a hook but Laurent blocks it.
Blessed looks to land a left hand but Laurent moved out of range nicely.
Blessed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blessed throws the left hand but Laurent avoids the punch easily.
Laurent misses with a straight right.
Laurent lands a lovely overhand right.
Laurent slips under a jab from Blessed.
Laurent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laurent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blessed slips a straight right by Laurent.
Laurent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blessed misses with an uppercut. Laurent saw that one coming.
A big left from Blessed misses.
Blessed misses with a hook.
Blessed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laurent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laurent misses with a hook to the body
and Blessed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laurent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laurent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Laurent misses.
Laurent is looking to clinch but Blessed is avoiding it.
Blessed throws a hook to the side of Laurent's head but Laurent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blessed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurent.
Blessed misses with an uppercut
and Laurent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blessed staying out of range there.
Blessed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laurent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blessed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laurent swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blessed.
Laurent works Blessed's body with a nice hook.
Blessed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laurent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laurent defending well as Blessed loads up on a big left hand.
Laurent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed misses with an uppercut. Laurent saw that one coming.
Laurent thows a body shot but no joy.
Laurent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laurent throws a good cross that connects.
Blessed cracks Laurent with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laurent throws an overhand right that lands on Blessed's shoulder, as Blessed tries to avoid the shot.
Blessed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blessed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blessed misses with a left hand
and Laurent counters with a nice uppercut.
Blessed throws a hook to the side of Laurent's head but Laurent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blessed throws a right hand that misses
and Laurent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blessed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blessed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laurent.
Laurent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blessed.
Blessed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Blessed misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laurent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laurent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blessed was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurent.
Blessed misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Blessed.
I think Blessed 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Blessed!
Brian Blessed got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, No Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Chance does no damage.
Penn slips a straight right by Chance.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chance is trying to escape the mount.
Chance is working hard here to advance position.
Penn lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn scoring with strikes but Chance is staying in there.
Penn lands a big shot there that rocks Chance but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chance is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Chance is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Penn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chance is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chance taking shots to the head.
Chance is rocked!
Penn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Chance is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Chance in real trouble here! The ref calls for Chance to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Penn!
Mick Penn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusandall Ingunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingunn has chosen Darkcore as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gusandall Ingunn enters the cage!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trevor Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gusandall Ingunn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ingunn can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes wants to control but Ingunn is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Barnes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barnes 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.
Ingunn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Ingunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ingunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ingunn's legs.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Ingunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ingunn struggling a bit here.
Barnes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ingunn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barnes yanks on the arm and Ingunn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barnes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Barnes!
A less than humble Trevor Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olav Klint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watanabe Iori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klint comes to the cage accompanied by The Pixies - Tame . Olav Klint could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Watanabe Iori's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olav Klint!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watanabe Iori!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klint swings for the body but Iori moves out of range.
Iori forces Klint back against the cage and clinches.
Klint tries a knee to the head but Iori blocks it.
Iori is trying to pull guard but Klint has him pressed against the cage.
Klint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iori feints and as Klint raises his hands in defense, Iori changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klint has Iori pulled in close to control his posture.
Iori preventing the sweep.
Klint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klint being controlled here, momentarily.
Klint is trying to keep Iori in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Olav Klint wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Klint throws a right hand that Iori ducks under and follows up with a left that Iori also avoids with ease.
Iori tries to keep at a distance but Klint has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iori wants to take the fight to the mat but Klint manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Klint lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Watanabe Iori has been cut.
Klint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iori with a poor takedown
letting Klint counter with a right hand.
Olav Klint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watanabe Iori.
A head kick from Klint lands but Iori takes it in his stride.
Iori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klint finds it's way round the side to connect with Iori's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iori clinches up with Klint and pushes him back against the cage.
Klint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iori tries to keep at a distance but Klint has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klint gets underhooks to prevent Iori's takedown attempt.
Iori is looking to take this one to the mat.
Klint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klint tries to clinch up.
Klint throws a sloppy head kick and Iori moves out of range easily.
Klint misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klint forces Iori back against the cage and clinches.
Iori goes for a takedown attempt but Klint pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Klint.
Klint tries to clinch but Iori is having none of it.
Klint lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iori shoots in looking for a takedown. Klint tries to sprawl out of it but Iori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klint closes the distance and clinches.
Klint tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Iori has Klint pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klint manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Klint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klint connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Klint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Watanabe Iori's cut.
That's time! Klint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iori tries for a takedown but Klint sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iori.
Klint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iori moves away.
Klint swinging wildly here.
Klint tries to clinch up but Iori circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klint.
Iori shoots in and drives through. Klint sprawls well.
Klint moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klint walks away with a smile on his face. Iori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Olav Klint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watanabe Iori.
Nice defenses there by Iori.
Klint lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Iori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klint throws a leg kick but Iori checks it.
Klint misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klint swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iori counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klint won't be happy with that.
Iori passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Klint!
Iori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint holds on to Iori as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iori controlling from the full mount.
Klint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iori looking for a guillotine from mount but Klint is having none of it.
Iori wants to control the pace but Klint is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iori avoids the attempt from Klint to control.
Iori looking to control but Klint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klint wants to hold on but Iori pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iori goes for an armbar but Klint turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Klint.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Klint wants to pass the guard but Iori is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klint stopping the sweep attempt from Iori.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iori blocks a head kick by Klint.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klint throws a push kick but Iori slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Watanabe Iori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Watanabe Iori's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klint can pounce on him.
Klint lands a head kick!
Iori swings widly with a right hand
and Klint counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klint throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klint.
Iori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Klint. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klint.
Klint drives through and clinches with Iori against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klint manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Klint.
Olav Klint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iori just misses with a punch to the body.
Iori is looking to land body kicks.
Klint lands a jab-cross combination.
Klint tries to clinch up.
Iori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iori tries to keep at a distance but Klint has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iori wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Iori blocks an elbow strike.
Klint is pressed up against the cage. Iori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klint down to the mat. Klint avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iori moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klint misses with a knee to the head.
Iori goes for a takedown attempt but Klint pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olav Klint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watanabe Iori.
Klint works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Iori feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Iori drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klint manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Iori has Klint in his guard.
Iori throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Klint escapes and throws Iori's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klint trying to control the action but Iori is working from the bottom.
Klint lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klint wants to stand but Iori has his arm trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klint trying to control the action but Iori is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Klint clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Watanabe Iori's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klint connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Klint.
Klint chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klint pushes Iori up against the cage in a clinch.
Klint tries to land knees in the clinch but Iori avoids the damage to the body.
Iori is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Klint is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klint thows a body shot but no joy.
Klint lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klint.
Iori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klint with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klint lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klint lands a front kick.
Iori drives through and clinches with Klint against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint controlling the action here for a moment.
Klint missing with knees to the body.
Klint is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klint is pressed up against the cage. Iori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klint down to the mat. Klint avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Olav Klint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watanabe Iori.
A low kick from Iori is predictable there
and Klint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iori missing with a left hand there. Klint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klint connects with an inside leg kick.
Klint is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Iori or perhaps it was just good defense by Klint which made him look bad.
Klint looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klint misses with a leg kick.
Iori throws a poor cross that misses
and Klint counters with a straight right hand.
Iori tries for a takedown but Klint sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klint.
Olav Klint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klint bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Klint finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Iori misses
and Klint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klint is looking to clinch but Iori is avoiding it.
Klint changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klint is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Klint connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klint misses with a wild combination.
Iori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klint.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Klint had his way with Watanabe Iori in that round.
The cut man is working on Watanabe Iori's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Iori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Olav Klint is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klint. Iori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iori looks to score with a jab to the body but Klint is just out of range.
Klint looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iori changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klint looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Klint regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori is trying to control. Klint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iori controlling the action here.
Klint is trying to get back to full guard.
Iori is keen to just control but Klint is a slippery customer.
Iori is looking for a kimura here.
Iori moves into full mount! Klint won't be happy about that!
Watanabe Iori has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint 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.
Klint is trying is best to control the position here.
Iori is trying to control the action in half guard but Klint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klint controlling the position well.
Klint trying to control from the bottom.
Iori seems to be working for a kimura but Klint defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iori tries to pass to full mount but Klint defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iori is looking to take a break and control but Klint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klint is defending against the submission attempts here by Iori.
Iori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klint is staying active underneath Iori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klint sees it coming and defends easily.
Klint trying to control here.
Watanabe Iori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olav Klint is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watanabe Iori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klint has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olav Klint!
Olav Klint retains his bantamweight title!
Olav Klint took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank the company for the VOG good cooperation, but now I'm in a new organization where there is a more serious contenders poprobyvat svoi forces there.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 Cent - Ready for War. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
163 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwayne Waters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Carlos Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waters has clasped his hands together around Rahman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Waters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahman keeps working.
Waters misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rahman is looking to reverse the position.
Waters is working Rahman over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Waters is chipping away with strikes.
Waters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Waters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Waters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Waters lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rahman down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rahman struggling a bit here.
Waters is trying to get an arm triangle but Rahman is defending well.
Waters is working Rahman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rahman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters wants to control but Rahman is keeping him busy.
Waters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rahman, who protects the arm well.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Waters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rahman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Waters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Waters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Waters are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rahman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Waters yanks on the arm and Rahman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Waters.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwayne Waters!
Dwayne Waters retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riku Reipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nugzarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nugzarov has chosen Hollywood Undead-Dove & Grenade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Reipas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Nugzarov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reipas misses with a takedown attempt
and Nugzarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Reipas misses with a takedown attempt
and Nugzarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reipas misses with a takedown attempt
and Nugzarov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nugzarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reipas with a poor takedown
and Nugzarov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reipas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nugzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nugzarov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nugzarov duly obliges.
Nugzarov connects with the punch.
Reipas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nugzarov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reipas fails to pull guard.
Nugzarov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nugzarov slowing the pace effectively.
Nugzarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nugzarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nugzarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reipas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nugzarov is looking to stand up but Reipas isn't so interested in that idea.
Reipas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nugzarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reipas wants to pass the guard but Nugzarov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reipas won't allow Nugzarov to get back to his feet.
Reipas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reipas is trying to control the action in half guard but Nugzarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reipas uses his free foot to push down on Nugzarov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nugzarov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reipas swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riku Reipas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven de Pina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by The Bear Jew . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven de Pina!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Pina looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
de Pina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through de Pina's defenses.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Steven de Pina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz connects with a jab.
de Pina looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
de Pina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from de Pina. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
de Pina missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
de Pina takes one to the side of the head.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
de Pina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
de Pina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from de Pina misses.
Donowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
de Pina misses with a hook
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
de Pina takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by de Pina.
de Pina throws a leg kick
and de Pina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz connects with a body shot that sends de Pina's belly button to the back.
de Pina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donowitz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
de Pina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
de Pina misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from de Pina misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from de Pina.
Donowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donowitz throws a series of punches but de Pina avoids them all with ease.
de Pina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by de Pina.
de Pina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donowitz jabs at de Pina's body.
Donowitz lands a head shot.
de Pina throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from de Pina.
Nice uppercut there from Donowitz.
de Pina is rocked!
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
de Pina is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Donowitz slips a jab from de Pina.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. de Pina knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Pina gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Donowitz gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! de Pina is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Donny Donowitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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