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UFL 2: No Remorse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maruder Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman comes to the cage accompanied by Stary Olsa - Litvin. Chad Law has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maruder Newman 's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maruder Newman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Law!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Law lands a two punch combo.
Newman moves into the clinch successfully.
Newman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Law pulls his leg out and moves away.
Law lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Law rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman seems to be working for a kimura but Law defends the submission attempt.
Newman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Law!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Newman controlling the position easily from mount.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman throwing strikes here but Law is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Newman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Law is now in Newman 's guard. A big mistake from Newman there, giving up the dominant position!
Newman managing to control the position.
Newman is working an open guard so Law takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Law. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Law tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Law. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruder Newman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Law misses.
Law defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newman .
Newman dives in and grabs Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Law pushes down on Newman 's head and hops out.
Law cracks Newman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chad Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law moves into range and connects with a jab.
Law clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman .
Newman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Newman .
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law misses with the head strike.
Law stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newman fails to pull guard.
Newman being controlled against the cage.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman jumps guard but Law stands there with Newman around his waist. Newman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Law pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Law lands a jab to the head.
Law rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newman is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman shoots in looking for a takedown but Law manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newman 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Law takes the fight into the clinch.
Law tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
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 Maruder Newman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Law.
Newman gets tackled into the cage by Law. Law maintains the clinch.
Law misses with a body punch.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Newman prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
Law misses with a body punch.
Newman wants a takedown but no success here.
Newman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law lands a hook that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruder Newman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt.
Newman tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Nice jab there from Law.
Law throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Law has Newman up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman .
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with some punches.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law is trying to push Newman away but Newman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Newman manages to break the clinch.
Law thows a leg kick but Newman checks it
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman content to control rather than advance.
Newman is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is staying active underneath Newman , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Law is looking to get back to full guard here but Newman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Newman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Law.
Law throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Law throws out a loose jab but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newman fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Law moves into the clinch.
Newman prevents a body shot from Law.
Law working aggressively here.
Newman is trying to drag Law to the mat but Law just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newman is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Newman .
Newman has hold of one of Law's legs. Law is fighting the takedown attempt but Newman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Law is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newman , into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Law will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law misses with the head strike.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Newman .
Law is trying to break the clinch but Newman is controlling him.
Law lands a right hand.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newman successfully pulls guard.
Law stands up from Newman 's guard - Law perhaps looking for a knockout.
A cross from Law lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Law lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newman doesn't seem phased though.
Newman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newman lands in his opponent's guard.
Law keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully.
Newman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Law looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Law looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Law!
Law wants to stand but Newman has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman can't do much from the bottom here.
Newman sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law tries to stand and escape but Newman actually recovers to full guard.
Law would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Law must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Newman working a defensive guard here.
Law gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman moves into the clinch.
Law prevents the takedown attempt.
Newman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Law tries to work over Newman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law pushes Newman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Newman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
Newman blocks a body shot from Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruder Newman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman .
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Law 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chad Law!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inglorious Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kawalew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawalew has chosen Barney song as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Kawalew enters the cage!
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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, Inglorious Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Kawalew!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawalew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bastard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kawalew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawalew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kawalew misses with a takedown attempt - Bastard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bastard tries to clinch up
and Kawalew counters with a two punch combo.
Bastard darts in trying to clinch
and Kawalew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bastard tries to clinch but Kawalew moves away
and Kawalew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kawalew counters with a two punch combo.
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawalew.
Bastard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard looks to clinch
and Kawalew counters with a left to the body.
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Kawalew.
Bastard tries to clinch
and Kawalew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kawalew gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Kawalew!
A relieved looking Chris Kawalew thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot to Thrill - AC/DC. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hartlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Vantrell!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Vantrell. No joy for Hartlock on that attempt.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartlock as he jumps to the side.
Hartlock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vantrell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vantrell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hartlock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vantrell's guard! Nice work there by Hartlock!
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Vantrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartlock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vantrell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vantrell has escaped and now he's on top!
Vantrell throws an elbow that misses. Hartlock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vantrell's guard. Nice move by Hartlock!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hartlock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vantrell lands a nice shot to the head.
Hartlock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartlock is looking to improve his position but Vantrell isn't that keen on the idea.
Vantrell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vantrell lands a heavy elbow.
Vantrell looking to finish with strikes here!
Vantrell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hartlock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vantrell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartlock is just riding it out for now. Vantrell eventually gives up the hold.
Vantrell moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hartlock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell 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.
Hartlock is trying to get back to half guard.
Hartlock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vantrell.
Vantrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartlock keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hartlock manages to get to full guard.
Vantrell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hartlock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vantrell has Hartlock in his guard.
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Vantrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vantrell is looking for a triangle but Hartlock pushes his legs off easily.
Hartlock wants to control from the top but Vantrell keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Vantrell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vantrell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hartlock parries the strikes from Vantrell easily there. Vantrell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hartlock to escape.
Vantrell wants to control but Hartlock is keeping him busy.
Vantrell tries for a kimura but Hartlock is defending well.
Vantrell lands some shots froms side control.
Vantrell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hartlock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vantrell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hartlock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartlock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vantrell!
Hartlock wants to take Vantrell's back but he can't do it this time.
Vantrell wants to hold on but Hartlock pushes him away.
Hartlock jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vantrell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vantrell and Hartlock has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee asks Hartlock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hartlock prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hartlock off and has taken his back!
I would not like to be Hartlock right now.
Vantrell throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hartlock!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vantrell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hartlock's body.
Hartlock turns into Vantrell and is now in his guard.
Hartlock is pushing down on Vantrell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vantrell is fighting to maintain full guard but Hartlock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hartlock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vantrell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartlock has a good base and remains in mount.
Hartlock avoids the attempt from Vantrell to control.
Vantrell is breathing heavily.
Vantrell is trying to escape the mount but Hartlock keeps good control and instead manages to take Vantrell's back.
Hartlock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vantrell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hartlock has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Vantrell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hartlock gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Hartlock!
After the big win, Chris Hartlock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat theme. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Matoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice body shot.
Matoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matoshin throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
Michaels lands with a good body shot.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Michaels scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a wild combination.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Michaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matoshin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin looks gassed!
Michaels slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Michaels moves into the clinch successfully.
Matoshin has Michaels pressed against the cage, preventing Michaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Michaels tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin stalling.
Michaels has Matoshin pressed against the cage, preventing Matoshin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matoshin is pressed up against the cage. Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matoshin down to the mat. Matoshin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin just leaning against Michaels, taking a breather.
Matoshin is trying to push Michaels away but Michaels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matoshin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matoshin gets underhooks to prevent Michaels's takedown attempt.
Michaels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matoshin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matoshin prevents Michaels from breaking the clinch.
Matoshin is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Matoshin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Matoshin keeps him there for the moment.
Matoshin wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels is working for takedown but Matoshin is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Michaels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels misses with a leg kick.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
A combination from Matoshin does no damage.
Matoshin misses with a few strikes there.
Matoshin tries to move into range but Michaels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matoshin throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels pushes Matoshin up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels wants to take the fight to the mat but Matoshin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin stalling in the clinch.
Matoshin wants to stall.
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels connects with a crisp jab.
Matoshin misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels fails with the takedown.
Matoshin misses with a double jab
and Michaels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Michaels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michaels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
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!
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michaels is defended easily by Matoshin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has Matoshin pressed against the cage, preventing Matoshin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matoshin'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.
Michaels prevents Matoshin from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin is trying to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling him.
Matoshin wants to get back to striking at distance but Michaels won't allow it.
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 Jason Michaels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Michaels clinches.
Michaels will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matoshin up against the cage.
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin misses with a double jab.
Michaels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Michaels rather than just go for the knockout.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels lands a jab.
Michaels lands with a straight right. Matoshin didn't see that one coming.
Matoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matoshin looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matoshin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michaels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matoshin. Matoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jason Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Matoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jason Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Michaels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matoshin's waist but Matoshin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michaels off to one side.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matoshin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Matoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels fails with the takedown.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Michaels moved out of range.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Michaels fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michaels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matoshin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Michaels swinging wildly here.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matoshin counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Matoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Matoshin as he checks the leg kick.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Michaels!
Jason Michaels really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beach Comber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 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, Beach Comber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darius Smith!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Comber moves into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Comber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Comber gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Comber.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Comber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Comber, against the cage.
Comber misses with an elbow strike.
Comber misses with an elbow strike.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Comber to keep the fight standing.
Beach Comber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comber stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Comber, against the cage.
Comber misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Comber.
Comber lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Comber.
Comber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Comber lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Comber is struggling to control the position.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Comber just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Comber misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Comber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Comber.
Comber lands a damaging elbow.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Comber.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Comber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Comber smiles and moves away.
Comber doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Comber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comber throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Comber as he jumps to the side.
Comber has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Comber slowing the pace effectively.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Comber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Comber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Comber throws an elbow but misses.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Comber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Comber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Comber is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Comber circles away and we're back to standing.
Comber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Comber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Comber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Comber tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Comber didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stands and throws Comber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beach Comber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Comber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Comber wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Comber fights it but they end up in guard.
Comber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Comber blocks nicely.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Comber is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Comber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith prevents Comber from standing back up.
Smith passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Comber is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Smith!
Darius Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tio Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Zigurat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fame comes to the cage accompanied by This is how we do it - Montell Jordan. Zigurat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: George Thorogood - bad to the bone. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tio Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Zigurat!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Fame as Zigurat shoots in.
Zigurat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fame fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zigurat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fame's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fame wants to get back to his feet but Zigurat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fame keeping moving, preventing Zigurat from controlling successfully.
Zigurat postures up in Fame's guard and throws a big left but Fame blocks it.
Zigurat prevents Fame from getting back to his feet.
Fame kicks Zigurat off and gets to his feet.
Fame keeps the fight on the outside.
Zigurat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fame circles away quickly and effectively.
Fame cracks the inside of Zigurat's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Fame.
Fame plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Fame there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fame throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fame thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zigurat if he has to take too many more of those.
Zigurat looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame lands a big head kick that sends Zigurat to the canvas! Fame follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tio Fame!
Tio Fame 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Holmstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmstad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nightmare. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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252 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Holmstad!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmstad misses with a looping left.
Werdum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Werdum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmstad wants to get back to his feet.
Werdum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Werdum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum is working for a kimura but Holmstad is defending it quite comfortably.
Werdum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmstad pushes Werdum off looking to stand but Werdum dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum moves into full mount! Holmstad won't be happy about that!
Werdum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holmstad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Werdum looking for a guillotine from mount but Holmstad is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmstad somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstad gets caught napping as Werdum dives in and scores a takedown. Holmstad manages to retain guard.
Werdum passes Holmstad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Werdum is working for a submission of some sort.
Werdum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Holmstad tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Werdum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabricio Werdum!
Fabricio Werdum took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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