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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lesean Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor Maresio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Theodor Maresio enters the cage!
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192 lbs
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175 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lesean Mccoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodor Maresio!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccoy cracks Maresio with a good jab.
No joy there for Maresio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesean Mccoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccoy lands a left and a right that send Maresio crashing to the mat, dazed. Mccoy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Maresio is rocked!
It looks like Theodor Maresio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maresio avoids the head kick by Mccoy.
Maresio is still on wobbly legs! Can Mccoy finish him?
Mccoy misses with a straight left.
Maresio ducks under a wild hook from Mccoy.
Mccoy takes a swing at Maresio's ribcage but misses.
Maresio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccoy circles away quickly and effectively.
BOOM! Mccoy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Maresio. Maresio tries to recover but Mccoy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Maresio lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lesean Mccoy!
Lesean Mccoy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Sakalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Operhalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakalas comes to the cage accompanied by Deliver Me. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Sakalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karol Operhalski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Operhalski throws a body kick that misses.
Sakalas gets a double leg takedown into Operhalski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sakalas with a nice head shot there.
Sakalas postures up in Operhalski's guard and throws a big left but Operhalski blocks it.
Operhalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakalas throws an elbow that misses. Operhalski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakalas's guard. Nice move by Operhalski!
Operhalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakalas is retaining full guard.
Sakalas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Operhalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakalas is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Operhalski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakalas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Operhalski defends it easily.
Sakalas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sakalas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Operhalski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Operhalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Operhalski wants to control from the top but Sakalas keeps moving.
Operhalski is looking to stand up but Sakalas won't let him.
Operhalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakalas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Operhalski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakalas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Operhalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakalas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Operhalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Operhalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakalas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Operhalski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Operhalski tries to stand but Sakalas is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Operhalski is aware though and is defending well.
Operhalski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Operhalski trying to control but Sakalas is working from the bottom.
Operhalski is stalling in the full guard.
Sakalas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Operhalski trying to control but Sakalas is working from the bottom.
Sakalas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Operhalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Operhalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Operhalski wants to pass the guard but Sakalas is keeping the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karol Operhalski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sakalas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Operhalski is looking to reverse the position.
Operhalski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sakalas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Operhalski wants to control but Sakalas postures up.
Operhalski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sakalas connects with a decent elbow.
Sakalas looks up at the clock and then as Operhalski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sakalas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Operhalski is looking for a sweep.
Operhalski looks gassed!
Sakalas grinds an elbow into Operhalski's temple.
Sakalas is chipping away with strikes.
Sakalas 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.
Operhalski is trying to get back to half guard.
Sakalas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Operhalski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sakalas.
Operhalski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sakalas working the ground and pound.
Sakalas working the ground and pound but Operhalski is defending the strikes.
Operhalski is looking to reverse the position.
Operhalski wants to control but Sakalas postures up.
Operhalski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakalas off and has taken his back!
Sakalas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sakalas is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakalas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sakalas actively working from the bottom here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Sakalas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Operhalski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sakalas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sakalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Operhalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakalas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sakalas throws an elbow that misses. Operhalski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakalas's guard. Nice move by Operhalski!
Operhalski is pushing down on Sakalas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakalas is fighting to maintain full guard but Operhalski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sakalas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Operhalski wants to get back to his feet.
Sakalas actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Operhalski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakalas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Operhalski is trying to control. Sakalas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakalas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jonas Sakalas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakalas is not content to let Operhalski control the position.
Operhalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakalas sees it coming and defends easily.
Sakalas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Operhalski pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Operhalski not doing much here.
Sakalas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Operhalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakalas keeps working.
Operhalski escapes and gets back to his feet.
Operhalski gets caught napping as Sakalas dives in and scores a takedown. Operhalski manages to retain guard.
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!
Sakalas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Operhalski wants to get back to his feet but Sakalas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Operhalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakalas tries to free his leg and advance position but Operhalski is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakalas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Operhalski has momentary wrist control but Sakalas slips an elbow through the middle.
Operhalski working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakalas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Operhalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakalas throwing strikes from guard but Operhalski blocks nicely.
Operhalski wants to stand but Sakalas is controlling the position.
Operhalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Operhalski trying to keep a closed guard but Sakalas is proving a slippery customer.
Sakalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Operhalski has momentary wrist control but Sakalas slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakalas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sakalas wants to pass the guard but Operhalski is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Operhalski trying to control the position here.
Sakalas has gone for a leg lock! Operhalski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sakalas's guard.
Operhalski trying to control but Sakalas is working from the bottom.
Sakalas keeping full guard, as Operhalski tries to pass.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakalas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakalas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Sakalas dominated that second round.
That's time! Sakalas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sakalas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Operhalski sprawls well initially but Sakalas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Operhalski looking for submissions off his back.
Operhalski is looking to control Sakalas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Operhalski avoid being mounted?
Operhalski taking some punishment here, with Sakalas in his half guard.
Operhalski wants to get back to his feet.
Sakalas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Operhalski wants to get back to his feet.
Operhalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Operhalski is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakalas.
Operhalski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakalas thows a huge punch but Operhalski dodges it nicely.
Operhalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakalas is looking for a kimura but Operhalski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakalas to get the leverage.
Sakalas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Operhalski is trying to stand.
Operhalski tries to get to full guard but Sakalas has control of the leg.
Operhalski trying to control from the bottom.
Operhalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakalas working over Operhalski with some ground and pound. Operhalski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakalas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Operhalski defending well though.
Operhalski tries to get to full guard but Sakalas has control of the leg.
Sakalas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Operhalski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakalas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Operhalski is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakalas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakalas is looking for a kimura here.
Operhalski is looking for a sweep. Sakalas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakalas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sakalas stops Operhalski from getting back to his feet.
Sakalas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Operhalski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakalas working the head and body with strikes.
Operhalski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Operhalski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakalas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Operhalski wants to control but Sakalas is keeping busy.
Operhalski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sakalas gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sakalas lands a nice short elbow.
Sakalas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Operhalski won't allow Sakalas to pass to mount.
Operhalski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakalas.
Sakalas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakalas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Operhalski pushes Sakalas off looking to stand but Sakalas dives back in and keeps control.
Sakalas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Operhalski is trying to maintain the position but Sakalas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Operhalski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sakalas is staying active.
Operhalski is trying to stand back up but Sakalas is controlling him
Sakalas tries to pass to full mount but Operhalski defends it.
Operhalski trying to control here.
Karol Operhalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karol Operhalski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sakalas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakalas blocks the strikes from Operhalski.
Sakalas is thwarting Operhalski's attempts to control the position.
Jonas Sakalas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakalas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Sakalas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakalas 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Sakalas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Idle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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197 lbs
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201 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Idle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Idle's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vera wants to pass the guard but Idle is keeping the position.
Idle pushes Vera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Idle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vera's guard.
Vera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Idle defends it easily.
Vera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idle advances to half guard.
Vera is looking to improve his position.
Idle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Idle lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is trying to maintain the position but Idle is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Idle there.
Idle is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vera is pressing down on Idle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Idle has passed into side control.
Idle lands a nice forearm strike.
Idle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Idle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vera is working to get back to half guard.
Idle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Idle lands a heavy elbow.
Vera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Idle landing strikes from the mount.
Idle with good strikes from the mount here!
Vera is rocked!
Vera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Idle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Idle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vera's face.
Vera is looking to get to half guard.
Idle lands with some strikes.
Vera is still in real trouble! Can Idle finish him?
Vera working to try and regain half guard.
Vera seems to have recovered his senses.
Vera regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idle is thwarting Vera's attempts to control the position.
Vera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Idle pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Idle lands a nice short elbow.
Idle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Idle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Idle wants to pass the guard but Vera is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Idle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Idle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idle lands a couple of digs.
Idle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Idle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vera wants to sweep but no luck.
Idle wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Vera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idle's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idle wants to sweep here but Vera controlling him for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Idle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vera tries to clinch there but Idle circles away.
Vera tries to clinch but Idle moves out of range.
Vera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Idle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vera is in Idle's guard.
Idle is trying to keep Vera in close.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Idle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera wants to pass the guard but Idle is keeping the position.
Idle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Idle wants to sweep but no luck.
Idle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vera!
Idle raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera wants to hold on but Idle pushes him away.
Vera gets back to half guard.
Vera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vera trying to control from the bottom.
Vera wants to get back to full guard.
Idle is looking for a kimura but Vera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Idle to get the leverage.
Vera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Idle throws an elbow that misses. Vera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Idle's guard. Nice move by Vera!
Vera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vera wants to control from the top but Idle keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idle working a defensive guard here.
Vera looking to pass the guard.
Vera controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vera manages to get himself to full guard.
Idle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Idle defends it easily.
Idle advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idle wants to pass the guard but Vera is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Idle lands a nice short elbow.
Vera gets full guard.
Vera is looking for a triangle but Idle pushes his legs off easily.
Vera looking for a guillotine here but Idle defends easily.
Idle advances to half guard.
Idle prevents Vera from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera is staying active underneath Idle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vera is trying to get back to full guard.
Vera is trying to control but can't.
Vera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vera is trying to control but can't.
Vera is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera tries to get to full guard but Idle has control of the leg.
Vera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Idle jumps into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Efrain Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Idle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Idle somewhat.
Idle shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Idle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Idle fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Idle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera fails with the takedown.
No luck for Idle with that takedown attempt.
Idle tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Idle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vera.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Idle on the inside.
Idle stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera can't get the takedown.
Vera wants to take the fight to the mat but Idle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Idle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vera is keeping busy.
Idle swings wildly with an uppercut but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Idle as Vera tries to tie him up.
Vera wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idle.
Vera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Idle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vera wants to take the fight to the mat but Idle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Idle - that landed with a thud.
Idle lands a shot to the body.
Idle scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idle throws a punch but it's blocked by Vera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Idle fails to land.
Idle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Idle - that landed with a thud.
Idle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idle swings wildly with an uppercut but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veras head.
Vera has Idle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Idle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vera.
Idle lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Idle fails to land.
Idle throws a head punch that misses.
Idle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veras head.
Idle misses with a punch on the inside.
Vera blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idle misses with some punches.
Vera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Idle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Idle closes the distance and clinches up with Vera, looking for a takedown. Idle pushes Vera against the cage but Vera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Idle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vera counters with a takedown into side control.
Idle is trying to get back to half guard.
Vera misses with the ground and pound.
Idle is looking for a sweep.
Vera tries to move to mount but Idle blocks the move with his legs.
Idle struggling a bit here.
Vera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idle struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Idle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Idle keeps working.
Vera cracks Idle with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idle is trying to buck Vera off.
Vera happy to just control the position for now.
Vera cracks Idle with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Idle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Idle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Idle!
Eric Idle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. Ruutana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armas Ruutana!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ruutana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruutana. That snapped Crazy's head back.
Crazy darts in trying to clinch
and Ruutana counters with a nice uppercut.
Crazy wants to clinch up but Ruutana keeps it at a distance.
Ruutana lands a really nice looking cross but Crazy seems unphased.
Crazy is rocked!
Crazy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ruutana gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armas Ruutana!
During a confident post fight interview, Armas Ruutana 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connors has chosen Lloyd - Dedication To My Ex as his entrance music. Igor Kolobnev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch Connors!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolobnev slips under a jab from Connors.
Connors shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolobnev pinned against the cage. Kolobnev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connors misses with a series of wild punches.
Connors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kolobnev counters with a thumping low kick.
Connors on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kolobnev. Kolobnev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kolobnev walks into a left hand.
Kolobnev scores with a hook to the body. Connors takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Connors clinches with his opponent.
Connors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolobnev taking a breather.
Connors misses with some punches.
Connors takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connors lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolobnev backwards.
Kolobnev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Connors throws a punch but it's blocked by Kolobnev.
Connors successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors is working an open guard so Kolobnev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igor Kolobnev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connors fails with the takedown
and Kolobnev counters with an inside leg kick.
Connors connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kolobnev. Kolobnev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kolobnev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kolobnev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Connors's head.
It looks like Mitch Connors has been cut.
Connors connects with a right hand. Kolobnev shakes it off.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolobnev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kolobnev lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolobnev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kolobnev lands a high kick!
Connors throws an overhand right that lands on Kolobnev's shoulder, as Kolobnev tries to avoid the shot.
Kolobnev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev lands with a slapping head kick.
Connors is rocked!
Connors cracks Kolobnev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kolobnev throws a right hand that Connors ducks under and follows up with a left that Connors also avoids with ease.
A jab from Connors misses.
Connors will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igor Kolobnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Connors.
Connors misses with a lunging right hand
and Kolobnev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitch Connors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connors with a nice cross.
No joy there for Kolobnev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kolobnev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connors.
Kolobnev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connors shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connors throws a leg kick but Kolobnev checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kolobnev blocks the low kick.
A nice combination there by Connors.
Connors closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kolobnev pushes Connors off looking to stand but Connors dives back in and keeps control.
Connors is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Connors passes to side control.
Connors goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kolobnev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Connors but great work by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev stands up.
Kolobnev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors lands a jab.
Connors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolobnev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connors has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Connors with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolobnev lands a head kick. Connors smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connors connects with a body shot that sends Kolobnev's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Kolobnev as Connors shoots in.
Kolobnev slips a straight right by Connors.
Kolobnev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev avoids the body shot from Connors.
Kolobnev ducks under a wild hook from Connors.
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 Igor Kolobnev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mitch Connors's cut.
That's time! Kolobnev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Connors thumps Kolobnev with a low kick.
Kolobnev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor Kolobnev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolobnev throws a front kick that sends Connors stumbling back into the cage.
Kolobnev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Kolobnev.
Connors scores with a punch to the head.
Connors connects with the punch.
Connors shoots in for a double leg but Kolobnev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connors.
Connors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kolobnev.
Kolobnev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connors sizes up Kolobnev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Connors drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connors wants to pass the guard but Kolobnev is keeping the position.
Kolobnev keeping moving, preventing Connors from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kolobnev kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mitch Connors hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Connors lands a nice looking body shot.
Kolobnev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Connors slips a straight right by Kolobnev.
Connors cracks Kolobnev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kolobnev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors misses with an uppercut.
Connors looks for a takedown but Kolobnev sprawls well.
Connors throws a hook but Kolobnev avoids it easily.
Connors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kolobnev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Connors misses with a right hand
and Kolobnev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connors takes a swing at Kolobnev's ribcage but misses.
Kolobnev looks to land a left hand but Connors moved out of range nicely.
Kolobnev tries a head kick but it misses.
Connors lands a jab.
Connors cracks Kolobnev with an open hand slap.
Kolobnev misses with a left hand
and Connors counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connors gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kolobnev working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Connors fails to land.
Kolobnev throws an elbow that misses.
Connors prevents Kolobnev from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Connors scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kolobnev blocking some punches.
Connors wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kolobnev has him pressed against the cage.
Connors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolobnev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Connors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Connors does it's job there.
Connors takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connors misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Connors misses.
Connors throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolobnev was covering up waiting for the punch and Connors finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Connors is breathing heavily.
Kolobnev keeping full guard, as Connors tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connors is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connors trying to control but Kolobnev is working from the bottom.
Connors tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolobnev is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connors drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kolobnev dives on top into guard.
Kolobnev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Connors, up you get!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Connors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Connors's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Connors feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kolobnevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Connors shoots in and drives through. Kolobnev sprawls well.
Kolobnev moves out of range as Connors strikes.
Connors wants to clinch.
A left lands for Connors.
Kolobnev throws a lazy head kick
and Connors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolobnev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Connors's calf.
Connors scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Connors scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolobnev. Connors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connors connects with a right hand. Kolobnev shakes it off.
Kolobnev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connors has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Connors slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors dodges the punch combination from Kolobnev.
Connors closes the distance and clinches up with Kolobnev, looking for a takedown. Connors pushes Kolobnev against the cage but Kolobnev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Connors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev scores with a nice body kick.
Connors throws an off balance right hand
and Kolobnev counters with a leg kick.
Connors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connors shoots for a double leg takedown but Kolobnev sprawls well. He's pushed Connors's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Igor Kolobnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Connors.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Kolobnev lands a nice hook to Connors's body. Connors takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Connors throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolobnev.
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Connors misses with a double jab.
Kolobnev misses with a kick to the body.
Connors wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Connors is predictable there
and Kolobnev counters with a body kick that stops Connors in his tracks momentarily.
Kolobnev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Connors misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolobnev throws a nice head kick!
Kolobnev is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Connors misses.
Connors bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolobnev's head backwards.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Connors misses with a head kick.
Kolobnev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connors is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolobnev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Igor Kolobnev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev misses with a series of wild punches.
Connors misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kolobnev.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kolobnev.
Connors takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kolobnev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kolobnev with a jab.
Connors manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kolobnev on his heels. He'll look to pass Kolobnev's guard now, I'm sure.
Connors trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolobnev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolobnev wriggles free and stands up.
Kolobnev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolobnev looks for the body kick but Connors saw that one coming.
Kolobnev blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kolobnev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kolobnev tries to get out of the position.
Kolobnev keeping moving, preventing Connors from controlling successfully.
Connors is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Connors trying to control but Kolobnev is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Connors drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kolobnev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Connors has Kolobnev in his guard.
Connors wants to stand but Kolobnev is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Igor Kolobnev.
I think Kolobnev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kolobnev!
An out of breath Igor Kolobnev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolino Visnjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visnjic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Come undone. Nikolino Visnjic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolino Visnjic!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visnjic misses the jab.
Visnjic throws a hook but Randall avoids it easily.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Randall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Randall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Randall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visnjic tries to escape but Randall is in control.
Randall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Visnjic, who protects the arm well.
Randall prevents Visnjic from escaping the position.
Randall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Visnjic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Visnjic!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnjic tries to buck Randall off but he can't manage it.
Randall raining down shots from the mount!
Visnjic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Visnjic stops Randall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Randall working for a guillotine from mount but Visnjic is in no mood to give up.
Randall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Randall wants to finish this one by submission but Visnjic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Randall.
Randall controlling from mount.
Randall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Visnjic is surviving well by controlling Randall's body position as best he can.
Visnjic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Randall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Visnjic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Visnjic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Randall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Randall trying to control the position but Visnjic is working away.
Randall taking a breather here.
Randall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Visnjic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnjic wants to get back to his feet.
Visnjic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Randall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Visnjic is fending him off so far but Randall persists. Nope, Visnjic circles away and we're back to standing.
Randall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Randall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Visnjic defends it well.
Randall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Randall prevents Visnjic from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Visnjic sees it coming and defends easily.
Randall is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randall is working for a kimura but Visnjic is defending it quite comfortably.
Randall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Visnjic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Randall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randall wants to take a breather but Visnjic is having none of it.
Visnjic wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Visnjic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Visnjic misses the shot to the body.
Randall shoots in and gets a takedown into Visnjic's guard.
Visnjic being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Visnjic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Randy Randall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Donk. Visnjic catches Randall right on the button with a cross.
Nikolino Visnjic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randall moves away from the strike by Visnjic.
Randall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Visnjic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Visnjic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Visnjic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Visnjic wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnjic being controlled for a moment.
Randall tries for a kimura but Visnjic is defending well.
Randy Randall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Visnjic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Randall is trying to get an arm triangle but Visnjic is defending well.
Randall tries for a kimura but Visnjic is defending well.
Randall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Visnjic, who protects the arm well.
Randall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Visnjic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall is trying to get an arm triangle but Visnjic is defending well.
Randall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Visnjic is trying to buck Randall off.
Randall advances to full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Visnjic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Randall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Randall working for a submission but Visnjic is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Visnjic is trying to stand up.
Randall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Visnjic tries to buck Randall off but he can't manage it.
Randall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Randall has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Visnjic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Randall!
Our winner, Randy Randall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niko Sirki� (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirki� comes to the cage accompanied by Thergothon - Elemental. Gutzeit has chosen Sobota- Do gory leb as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Sirki�!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirki� misses with a lunging right hand
and Gutzeit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gutzeit trying to control but Sirki� is working from the bottom.
Gutzeit wants to pass the guard but Sirki� is keeping the position.
Gutzeit postures up in Sirki�'s guard and throws a big left but Sirki� blocks it.
Gutzeit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutzeit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gutzeit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sirki� is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sirki� has escaped and now he's on top!
Sirki� is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirki� is pushing down on Gutzeit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gutzeit is fighting to maintain full guard but Sirki� has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gutzeit is trying to get back to full guard.
Gutzeit trying to control from the bottom.
Gutzeit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gutzeit is looking to improve his position but Sirki� isn't that keen on the idea.
Gutzeit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit is looking to get back to full guard here but Sirki� has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gutzeit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gutzeit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gutzeit trying to hold on to Sirki�'s head to control him but Sirki� postures up.
Gutzeit actively working from the bottom here.
Gutzeit tries to roll over but Sirki� keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sirki� jumps into side control!
Sirki� is staying tight to Gutzeit's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gutzeit wants to control but Sirki� postures up.
Sirki� scoring with punches from side control.
Sirki� working away.
Gutzeit is trying to improve his position.
Sirki� lands a nice forearm strike.
Sirki� working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutzeit is trying to control Sirki�'s posture but Sirki� avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutzeit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sirki� pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gutzeit is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirki� has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirki� controlling the pace for now.
Gutzeit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Gutzeit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutzeit is looking to improve his position but Sirki� isn't that keen on the idea.
Gutzeit tries to lock up and control but Sirki� gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomek Gutzeit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sirki� closes the distance and clinches.
Gutzeit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sirki� after a bit of a struggle.
Sirki� lands a body punch.
A short right from Sirki�.
Sirki� lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gutzeit backwards.
Sirki� prevents the takedown attempt.
Sirki� lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sirki�.
Gutzeit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sirki� gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niko Sirki� has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomek Gutzeit.
Sirki� lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gutzeit is rocked!
Sirki� creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gutzeit's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gutzeit drops to his knees and Sirki� pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Sirki�!
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