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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yukioris Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orange Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange Weed is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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136 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yukioris Gamboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orange Weed!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gamboa.
Gamboa throws a jab but it's blocked by Weed.
Nice straight punches there by Gamboa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gamboa.
Weed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamboa.
Weed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weed is rocked!
Gamboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weed is still on wobbly legs! Can Gamboa finish him?
Yukioris Gamboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orange Weed.
Gamboa throws a lazy right hand but Weed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gamboa connects with a combination that backs up Weed into the cage. Gamboa lands a flurry of punches that gets past Weed's guard. Weed is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Gamboa bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yukioris Gamboa!
Yukioris Gamboa 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Zarva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojnasiewicz's entrance music is Ministry - Lies lies lies. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Zarva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wojnasiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wojnasiewicz.
Zarva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wojnasiewicz to keep the fight standing.
Wojnasiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojnasiewicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zarva blocks an elbow strike.
Zarva blocking some punches.
Zarva is trying to force a seperation but Wojnasiewicz has the dominant position.
Wojnasiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zarva wants to take the fight to the mat but Wojnasiewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zarva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zarva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wojnasiewicz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Zarva.
Zarva being controlled against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zarva wants to break free but Wojnasiewicz has control.
Zarva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz lands a right hand.
Wojnasiewicz working aggressively here.
Wojnasiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zarva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zarva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wojnasiewicz misses with some punches.
Zarva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wojnasiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojnasiewicz.
Nice body punch from Wojnasiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Zarva looks gassed!
Wojnasiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wojnasiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zarva backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojnasiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zarva is rocked!
Wojnasiewicz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zarva to his knees! Wojnasiewicz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Of Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Bowser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lord Of Grappling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayde Bowser!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grappling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowser tries to clinch but Grappling moves away
and Grappling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowser won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grappling controls the position.
Bowser is trying to get back to his feet.
Grappling taking a break here but Bowser is having none of it and regains half guard.
Grappling tries to pass to full mount but Bowser defends it.
Grappling stops Bowser from getting back to his feet.
Bowser won't allow Grappling to pass to mount.
Bowser is staying active underneath Grappling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowser is in trouble now - Grappling has advanced to mount!
Grappling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappling is looking to work his way around to Bowser's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bowser is squirming around, avoiding Grappling's attempts to control the action.
Bowser trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowser is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Grappling has taken his back!
Bowser is trying to get back to his feet but Grappling has full control of the position and if anything, Bowser has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Grappling is trying to control but Bowser is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Bowser somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Grappling gets tackled into the cage by Bowser. Bowser maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bowser.
Bowser unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bowser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grappling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bowser is defending well.
Bowser crunches a lovely knee into Grappling's ribcage.
Bowser effectively controlling the action here.
Bowser using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grappling is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser lands a good knee to the midsection. Grappling won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bowser obliges.
Bowser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Bowser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowser stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bowser working Grappling over with knees to the body.
Bowser lands an elbow just above Grappling 's eye.
It looks like Lord Of Grappling has been cut.
Bowser lands a knee to the head.
Bowser connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grappling's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bowser obliges.
Bowser lands an elbow that stopped Grappling in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bowser.
Grappling is rocked!
Bowser lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Grappling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowser just leaning against Grappling, taking a breather.
Grappling is pressed against the cage. Bowser pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Grappling! Two more big strikes from Bowser and Grappling crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wayde Bowser!
Wayde Bowser decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Obrzut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rutten's choice of entrance music: PennyWise - Alien. Boss Rutten has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Artur Obrzut's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Obrzut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boss Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten throws a series of punches but Obrzut avoids them all with ease.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obrzut.
Boss Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten connects with a body shot.
Obrzut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutten in his tracks.
Obrzut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Obrzut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten blocks a head kick by Obrzut.
Rutten scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Obrzut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Obrzut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obrzut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Obrzut.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obrzut is looking to land body kicks.
Rutten misses with a low kick as Obrzut jumps back.
Obrzut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obrzut scrambles back to his feet.
Obrzut connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrzut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obrzut.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Obrzut.
Good leg kick by Obrzut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Obrzut moves out of range easily.
Rutten tries to move into range but Obrzut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obrzut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obrzut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obrzut misses with a series of wild punches.
Obrzut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutten scores with a nice head shot.
Obrzut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Obrzut goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten scores with a head kick. Obrzut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Obrzut.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Obrzut moves out of range easily.
Obrzut swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Obrzut.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Obrzut.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Obrzut.
Rutten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Obrzut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obrzut doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutten with a hook.
Obrzut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obrzut circles away quickly and effectively.
Obrzut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obrzut misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obrzut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Obrzut misses with the combination.
Obrzut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obrzut thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutten if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obrzut misses with a leg kick.
Obrzut throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obrzut lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Rutten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obrzut on the side of the head.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Rutten avoids the body shot from Obrzut.
Obrzut stalks Rutten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutten's face. Rutten staggers backwards, shaken.
Rutten scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Obrzut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obrzut.
Obrzut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Obrzut misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten throws a head kick but Obrzut moves out of range.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rutten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obrzut under the eye.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Obrzut 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.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Obrzut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obrzut lands the left hand.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Obrzut misses with a body kick.
Obrzut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Obrzut finds it's way through Rutten's defenses.
Rutten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obrzut, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Rutten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obrzut doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obrzut connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Obrzut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obrzut misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutten tries to bum rush Obrzut with a series of wild strikes but Obrzut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obrzut can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrzut cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Obrzut lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obrzut swinging wildly here.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obrzut.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Obrzut tenderised Rutten's leg. Rutten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obrzut. That's going to slow Rutten down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten lands a head shot.
Obrzut scores with a nice body kick.
Obrzut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obrzut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Obrzut connects with a body shot.
Rutten takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutten tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obrzut misses with a head kick.
Rutten throws a right hand that Obrzut ducks under and follows up with a left that Obrzut also avoids with ease.
Obrzut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten moves out of range as Obrzut throws a body kick.
Obrzut misses with a head kick.
Rutten throws a head kick but Obrzut moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rutten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obrzut has got the better of the exchanges.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obrzut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obrzut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obrzut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obrzut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Artur Obrzut is winning the standup battle so far.
Obrzut scores with a push kick.
Obrzut throws a head kick that misses.
Obrzut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten wants to land a leg kick but Obrzut is out of range.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obrzut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutten's calf.
A head kick misses from Obrzut.
Rutten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obrzut just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Obrzut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Obrzut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Obrzut.
Obrzut cracks a nice hook into Rutten's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrzut throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Obrzut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Obrzut punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Obrzut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obrzut. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutten feints a jab promting Obrzut to slip. Rutten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Obrzut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Obrzut is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Jab from Obrzut.
Rutten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Obrzut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten defending well as Obrzut loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Obrzut.
Rutten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obrzut pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Obrzut dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten throws a head kick but Obrzut moves out of range.
Obrzut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obrzut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutten's calf.
Obrzut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obrzut looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Obrzut throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten stalks Obrzut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Obrzut's face. Obrzut staggers backwards, shaken.
Obrzut tries a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten throws a low kick but Obrzut moves out of range easily.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obrzut throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Rutten has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obrzut scores with a leg kick.
Obrzut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrzut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obrzut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rutten.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Obrzut looks to land a body kick but Rutten moved away.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Rutten misses.
Rutten throws a body kick the misses
and Obrzut counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Obrzut lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Obrzut.
Obrzut throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Obrzut misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obrzut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Obrzut.
Obrzut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obrzut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obrzut lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Obrzut tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obrzut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obrzut scores with a leg kick.
Obrzut looks to throw a body kick
and Rutten counters with a nice leg kick.
Obrzut lands a nice looking body kick.
Obrzut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obrzut throws out the jab.
Rutten throws a body punch but Obrzut moves out of range.
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obrzut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutten is out of range and Obrzut settles back down.
Obrzut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obrzut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obrzut swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Obrzut misses with a body shot.
Obrzut lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Obrzut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obrzut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Boss Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Obrzut misses
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Obrzut misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrzut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutten lands the left hand.
Obrzut misses with a low kick as Rutten jumps back.
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!
Obrzut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Obrzut.
Obrzut staying out of range there.
Obrzut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Obrzut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a head kick but Obrzut moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Artur Obrzut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obrzut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Obrzut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obrzut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Obrzut!
Artur Obrzut 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Kottila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan has chosen Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Kottila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kottila throws the left hand but Nazarethyan avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarethyan misses the target.
Nazarethyan clinches up with Kottila and pushes him back against the cage.
Nazarethyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan stalling.
Nazarethyan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kottila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarethyan.
Kottila regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nazarethyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nazarethyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarethyan content to stall in guard here.
Nazarethyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kottila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kottila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nazarethyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarethyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kottila keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
Nazarethyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kottila is trying to control the position but Nazarethyan postures up.
Nazarethyan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kottila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kottila keeping full guard, as Nazarethyan tries to pass.
Nazarethyan throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarethyan throws a strike but Kottila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kottila wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kottila is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Kottila.
Kottila misses with a body shot.
Nazarethyan misses with a double jab.
Nazarethyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kottila's waist but Kottila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazarethyan off to one side.
Nazarethyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kottila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pasi Kottila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarethyan misses with a straight right.
Nazarethyan has a takedown stuffed.
Kottila throws a nice looking combination but Nazarethyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kottila misses with an uppercut.
Kottila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pasi Kottila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a right hand that misses
and Kottila counters with a right hand to the body.
Nazarethyan throws a shot from downtown. Kottila moves away and avoids it.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kottila slips a jab from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarethyan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kottila takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Kottila just misses with a punch to the body.
Kottila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kottila is looking to wear down Nazarethyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nazarethyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Kottila keeps moving.
Nazarethyan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nazarethyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nazarethyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kottila backwards.
Nazarethyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Nazarethyan wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan stalling against the cage.
Kottila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Kottila avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarethyan.
A right hook to the body lands for Nazarethyan.
Still in the clinch, Nazarethyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nazarethyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nazarethyan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kottila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan has Kottila pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nazarethyan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kottila tumbling to the mat - Nazarethyan dives into Kottila's guard.
Nazarethyan chips away with some ground and pound.
Kottila keeping full guard, as Nazarethyan tries to pass.
Nazarethyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kottila working a defensive guard here.
Kottila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is pushing down on Kottila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kottila is fighting to maintain full guard but Nazarethyan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nazarethyan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nazarethyan is looking to stall here but Kottila recovers full guard.
Nazarethyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarethyan landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kottila wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kottila on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kottila tries to get out of the position.
Nazarethyan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kottila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarethyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kottila being controlled here, momentarily.
Kottila trying to control the position.
Nazarethyan throws an elbow that misses. Kottila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarethyan's guard. Nice move by Kottila!
Nazarethyan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan pulls Kottila in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Suren Nazarethyan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nazarethyan throws the left hand but Kottila avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarethyan gets a clinch.
Nazarethyan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kottila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kottila throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a left to the body.
Nazarethyan rushes Kottila and presses him up against the cage.
Nazarethyan has Kottila pressed against the cage.
Nazarethyan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kottila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nazarethyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazarethyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Kottila avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage.
Nazarethyan wants the takedown. Kottila is fighting it off but Nazarethyan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kottila's guard against the cage.
Nazarethyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarethyan stays in close to Kottila's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Suren Nazarethyan.
Kottila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarethyan lands the left hand.
Nazarethyan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kottila sprawls well initially but Nazarethyan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nazarethyan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nazarethyan wants to take a breather but Kottila is having none of it.
Nazarethyan throws a strike but Kottila avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kottila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nazarethyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nazarethyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Suren Nazarethyan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kottila to the mat! Kottila manages to get full guard.
Nazarethyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasi Kottila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Suren Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan instigates a clinch.
Kottila is trying to break the clinch but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Nazarethyan on the inside.
Nazarethyan is struggling to control the position.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Kottila controls the action.
Kottila throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kottila regains guard immediately.
Nazarethyan slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kottila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nazarethyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nazarethyan's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazarethyan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
A very excited looking Suren Nazarethyan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mircea Mihai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Rozmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafal Rozmus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mircea Mihai's chin.
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mircea Mihai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafal Rozmus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihai throws a nice looking combination but Rozmus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rafal Rozmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rozmus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mihai shoots in and drives through. Rozmus sprawls well.
Mihai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mihai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mihai checks a leg kick.
Rozmus lands with a slapping head kick.
Rozmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mihai's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rozmus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihai blocks a head kick by Rozmus.
Rozmus works the jab nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rozmus - that will leave a mark!
Mihai throws a series of punches but Rozmus moves out of range.
Rozmus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mihai throws a series of punches but Rozmus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rozmus.
Rozmus lands with a nice body kick.
Rozmus cracks the inside of Mihai's front leg.
Mihai shoots in for a double leg but Rozmus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Rozmus.
Rozmus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mihai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mircea Mihai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihai throws a nice looking combination but Rozmus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Rozmus.
Mihai is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Rozmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rozmus.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rozmus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihai dives in and grabs Rozmus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rozmus pushes down on Mihai's head and hops out.
Mihai misses with a few strikes there.
Rozmus cracks Mihai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Rozmus catches Mihai right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Mihai.
Rozmus lands with a nice body punch.
Rozmus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mihai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rozmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mihai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rozmus as he avoids it easily.
Rozmus scores with a body shot.
Mihai misses with the combination.
Mihai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rozmus lands a head kick!
Mihai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rozmus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mihai is in Rozmus's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rozmus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rozmus working a defensive guard here.
Mihai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rozmus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rozmus keeping moving, preventing Mihai from controlling successfully.
Mihai passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihai is trying to control the action in half guard but Rozmus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mihai works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mihai working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rozmus turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mihai off and cradles Rozmus's limp body as Mihai celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mircea Mihai!
A very excited looking Mircea Mihai 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Mortal Kombat theme song as his entrance music. John Turner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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248 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a takedown
and Turner counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shamrock.
Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shamrock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Turner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shamrock's guard! Nice work there by Turner!
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shamrock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock trying to control but Turner postures up.
Shamrock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Turner is staying active.
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard but Turner has passed into side control.
Turner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Shamrock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shamrock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily.
Turner is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shamrock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Turner has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 John Turner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shamrock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock fails with the takedown.
John Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock.
Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Shamrock shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
That kick from Turner tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turner cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Turner is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Turner throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shamrock off to one side.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
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!
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
John Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner motions for Shamrock to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Turner cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Turner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Shamrock scores a takedown into full mount!
Turner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamrock has control of Turner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Turner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turner is looking to get to half guard.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner regains half guard.
Turner is looking to control Shamrock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Shamrock is working for an americana but Turner has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shamrock was thinking about the submission.
Shamrock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top!
Shamrock is trying to keep Turner in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shamrock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner is really struggling to control Shamrock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner wants to get up but he can't break Shamrock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock has an active guard here but Turner has managed to pass into half guard.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shamrock can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ken Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock with the active half guard here but Turner passes nicely into side control.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Shamrock is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamrock sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, John Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aquino comes to the cage accompanied by Rough And Rugged - Asher D and Daddy Freddy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Aquino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard staying out of range there.
Jorge Aquino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquino connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Ricardo Lombard has been cut.
Lombard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aquino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aquino throws a lazy right hand but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aquino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lombard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aquino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aquino takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Aquino. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aquino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aquino misses with a leg kick.
Aquino cracks Lombard with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Lombard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aquino finds it's way round the side to connect with Lombard's head.
Aquino misses with a looping left.
Lombard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aquino throws out the jab.
Aquino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Aquino looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lombard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up Ricardo Lombard's cut even more.
Some bone on bone action there as Lombard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aquino.
Aquino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Aquino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lombard is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lombard.
Lombard is still on wobbly legs! Can Aquino finish him?
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombard seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. Aquino catches Lombard right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Ricardo Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aquino feints and then cracks Lombard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lombard down.
An inside leg kick lands from Aquino.
Aquino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aquino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lombard looks gassed!
A jab from Aquino finds it's way through Lombard's defenses.
Aquino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aquino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jorge Aquino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino steps in with a hook that catches Lombard right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Aquino follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lombard looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Aquino!
Jorge Aquino retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jorge Aquino waved his t-shirt featuring Happy Pills 's logo in front of the cameras.
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