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ALWC36 Berger/DuranWitt/Rossi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Braida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bb Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braida comes to the cage accompanied by Here I am. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Braida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bb Esko!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braida scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Braida trying to control the position but Esko is working away.
Esko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Braida tries to advance to mount but Esko denies him.
Braida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida wants to control but Esko is keeping him busy.
Braida decides to stand back up. Braida steps back and let's Esko get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esko wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Esko. Those never looked like landing.
Braida throws a leg kick but Esko checks it.
Esko looks to score with a jab to the body but Braida is just out of range.
Braida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esko.
Esko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braida.
Esko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esko, as that shot connected.
It looks like Brian Braida has been cut.
Esko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braida was well out of range. Poor timing from Esko.
Braida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esko's sensitive parts.
Braida fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Braida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braida has Esko up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braida tries to score a body lock takedown but Esko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Esko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Braida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Esko won't be happy with that.
Esko is pushing Braida's head away, looking to escape. Braida manages to hold on to the position though.
Braida is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Braida is looking to take a break and control but Esko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braida throws an elbow but Esko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Esko is trying to buck Braida off.
Braida decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Braida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Braida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Braida throws a head kick that misses.
Braida tries to clinch up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Esko. Braida shrugs it off though.
Esko looks to land a combination but Braida avoids it well.
Braida tries for a takedown but Esko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braida throws a one two combo.
Bb Esko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Esko. Those never looked like landing.
Braida shoots in and bounces Esko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Esko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Braida.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braidais looking to pass into half guard but Esko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Esko is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Esko manages to pass to side control.
Braida tries to get to full guard but Esko has control of the leg.
Esko tries to stand and escape but Braida is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Braida tries to roll over but Esko keeps him under control.
Braida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Esko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Esko's back!
Braida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Esko knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Esko for a finish.
Braida is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Esko is defending well though. Braida let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Braida controls the action.
Braida trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braida is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Braida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Braida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Braida throws a sloppy head kick and Esko moves out of range easily.
Esko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Braida looking to score a takedown here. Esko is defending well but Braida drives through and ends up in Esko's guard.
Braida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Esko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Esko has escaped and now he's on top!
Esko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braida's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Esko has passed into side control.
Esko gets to mount! Braida was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Braida wants to control but Esko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braida tries to control the position but Esko now has his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esko controlling well, preventing Braida from escaping the position.
Esko gets back to his feet. Braida is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Esko throws a nice looking combination but Braida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Esko circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esko looks to score with a jab to the body but Braida is just out of range.
Braida darts in and clinches Esko up against the cage.
Braida is working for takedown but Esko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Braida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brian Braida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Braida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braida breaks the clinch.
Bb Esko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braida shoots in but Esko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Esko.
Braida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braida.
Esko lands a big head kick that sends Braida tumbling to the mat! Esko takes a step backwards and waves Braida back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Braida is rocked!
Bb Esko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Braida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esko keeps the fight on the outside.
Esko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Braida to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Braida wants to pass the guard but Esko is keeping the position.
Bb Esko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braida seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braida wants to control from the top but Esko keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Braida wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Braida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bb Esko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Braida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Braida!
Brian Braida 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Breckinridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bruce Lee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruce Lee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Breckinridge!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breckinridge.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Breckinridge's head back.
Breckinridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Breckinridge sprawls well.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Breckinridge wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breckinridge tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Breckinridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Breckinridge wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Breckinridge there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breckinridge tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Breckinridge really wants to buck Lee off and get back to his feet.
Lee throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Breckinridge is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee.
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Breckinridge tries to improve his position but Lee has taken his back! Lee has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Breckinridge tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lee pushes Breckinridge away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee very nearly forgot to thank Cyclone Nutrition Company amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Carnitine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nogi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnitine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doro Pesch and Udo Dirkschneider covering Breaking the Law. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Carnitine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nogi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartov shoots for a double leg takedown but Carnitine sprawls well. He's pushed Kartov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carnitine throws out a leg kick but Kartov moves out of range and Carnitine only half commits.
Carnitine just misses with a punch to the body.
Kartov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carnitine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carnitine trying to control the position.
Kartov wants to control from the top but Carnitine keeps moving.
Carnitine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kartov has passed into side control.
Carnitine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kartov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carnitine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carnitine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kartov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnitine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kartov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carnitine tries to roll over but Kartov keeps him under control.
Kartov prevents Carnitine from standing back up.
Kartov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carnitine is looking to escape.
Carnitine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kartov is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nogi Kartov.
Kartov shoots for a takedown but Carnitine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carnitine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larry Carnitine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
Carnitine pushes Kartov away with a front kick.
Carnitine connects with a solid leg kick.
Kartov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Nogi Kartov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kartov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carnitine's guard.
Carnitine is trying to keep Kartov in close.
Carnitine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kartov defends well.
Kartov stands up and waves to Carnitine to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov shoots for a takedown but Carnitine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogi Kartov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carnitine avoids it really well and circles away.
Kartov shoots in but Carnitine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carnitine lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnitine clinches.
Kartov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carnitine has had enough of the clinch but Kartov keeps him there for the moment.
Carnitine tries to break the clinch but Kartov is controlling the position.
Kartov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carnitine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carnitine is looking to slow Kartov down with leg kicks.
Kartov misses with a few strikes there.
Kartov shoots in for a double leg but Carnitine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carnitine gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kartov prevents Carnitine from breaking the clinch.
Carnitine can't find room to land a body shot as Kartov controls the action.
Carnitine is trying to force a seperation but Kartov has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Carnitine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carnitine throws a leg kick but Kartov moved away.
Carnitine takes the fight into the clinch.
Carnitine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kartov has Carnitine pressed against the cage, preventing Carnitine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carnitine breaks the clinch.
Carnitine misses the jab.
Carnitine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carnitine shoots for a takedown but Kartov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kartov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kartov shoots in but Carnitine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kartov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov shoots for a takedown but Carnitine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larry Carnitine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
Carnitine misses with a kick to the body.
Carnitine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kartov circles away.
Carnitine misses with a wild body shot.
Kartov scores with a one two! Carnitine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kartov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carnitine.
Carnitine moves into the clinch successfully.
Carnitine manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnitine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carnitine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kartov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carnitine pinned against the cage. Carnitine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carnitine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carnitine is looking to wear down Kartov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carnitine misses with a body shot.
Carnitine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kartov to score an easy takedown into full 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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carnitine is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kartov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carnitine has passed into side control.
A control attempt from Kartov but he's now mounted!
Carnitine looking to control but Kartov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kartov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Carnitine lands a big shot there that rocks Kartov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kartov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnitine goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kartov is on top in guard.
Kartov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carnitine working for a triangle but Kartov defends it easily.
Kartov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kartov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnitine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Larry Carnitine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kartov is looking to clinch.
Larry Carnitine is winning the standup battle so far.
Kartov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kartov looking to sit in guard and control but Carnitine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carnitine is looking to advance position but Kartov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carnitine wants to hold on but Kartov pushes him away.
Carnitine 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.
Kartov controlling the action here.
Carnitine trying to hold on to Kartov's head to control him but Kartov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnitine tries to get to full guard but Kartov has control of the leg.
Carnitine looking for submissions off his back.
Kartov trying to control from half guard but Carnitine is working away.
Carnitine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carnitine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kartov lands a head kick. Carnitine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carnitine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnitine throws a leg kick but Kartov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kartov shoots in looking for a takedown. Carnitine tries to sprawl out of it but Kartov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carnitine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kartov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kartov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carnitine but Carnitine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carnitine thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Carnitine.
Kartov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Carnitine.
Kartov advances to mount.
Carnitine tries to hold on but Kartov pushes him away.
Carnitine is trying to reverse the position but instead Kartov has taken his back - oops!
Nogi Kartov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kartov keeps control of the position as Carnitine tries to break free.
Kartov doesn't have the hooks in and Carnitine manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kartov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carnitine is one step ahead there.
Larry Carnitine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carnitine looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kartov is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kartov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carnitine's guard.
Nogi Kartov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carnitine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kartov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kartov's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nogi Kartov.
I think Carnitine 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Carnitine!
Larry Carnitine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdravko Dukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zdravko Dukic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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165 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zdravko Dukic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner tries to score with a low kick but Dukic moves his leg out of the way.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Dukic.
Dukic takes a swing at Gunner's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunner. That's going to slow Dukic down.
Dukic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunner moves away.
Dukic moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunner throws a wild body kick that Dukic sees coming a mile off.
Gunner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dukic 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.
Dukic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dukic tries to avoid it but Gunner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dukic to the ground. Dukic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Dukic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Gunner with that takedown attempt.
Gunner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dukic eats them both and turns towards Gunner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gunner shoots in and drives through. Dukic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukic wants to land a leg kick but Gunner is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunner feints and then cracks Dukic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dukic down.
Dukic misses with a two punch combination.
Dukic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunner slips a jab from Dukic.
Dukic misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner misses with a low kick.
Dukic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunner.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Gunner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dukic lands a slapping body shot.
Dukic throws the kick towards the body but Gunner avoids it.
Dukic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dukic defending well as Gunner loads up on a big left hand.
Dukic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dukic cracks Gunner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic throws a body kick that misses.
Dukic digs a good body shot into Gunner's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunner.
Gunner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gunner connects with a nice looking jab.
Dukic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Gunner. Those never looked like landing.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown but Dukic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Dukic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunner.
Dukic throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunner.
Dukic lands with a right hand.
Thomas Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukic drives through and clinches with Gunner against the cage.
Gunner avoids a wild elbow strike from Dukic.
Gunner dodges an elbow strike from Dukic.
Dukic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Dukic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunner is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner jumps guard and drags Dukic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dukic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunner working for a triangle but Dukic defends it easily.
Gunner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dukic stacks Gunner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dukic!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunner wants to get back to full guard.
Gunner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zdravko Dukic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukic.
Gunner scores with a leg kick.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Dukic throws a body punch but Gunner moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukic catches Gunner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dukic's corner calls for a 1-2. Dukic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dukic just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukic cracks the inside of Gunner's front leg.
Thomas Gunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Gunner.
Gunner tests Dukic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dukic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dukic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dukic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Dukic.
Gunner lands a glancing blow to the side of Dukic's head.
Gunner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunner misses with a hook to the body
letting Dukic counter with a right hand.
Gunner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dukic avoids it really well and circles away.
Zdravko Dukic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dukic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Dukic.
Gunner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner walks straight into a right hand from Dukic - that's dropped him! Dukic jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gunner from any more punishment! Gunner complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zdravko Dukic!
A relieved looking Zdravko Dukic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Bullwinkle had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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159 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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Bullwinkle there.
Rocky Bullwinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis takes a swing at Bullwinkle's ribcage but misses.
Bullwinkle cracks a nice hook into Pettis's ribs.
Bullwinkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bullwinkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bullwinkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pettis on his heels. He'll look to pass Pettis's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bullwinkle 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullwinkle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pettis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pettis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pettis trying to strike off his back.
Pettis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bullwinkle is one step ahead there.
Pettis looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle won't allow Pettis to sweep him here.
Pettis looking to control.
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pettis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bullwinkle is one step ahead there.
Bullwinkle drops back looking for a leg! Pettis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pettis manages to kick Bullwinkle off! Bullwinkle jumps back into Pettis's guard.
Bullwinkle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pettis wants to hit a switch here but Bullwinkle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pettis there!
Pettis tries to hold on but Bullwinkle pushes him away.
Bullwinkle scoring with strikes but Pettis is staying in there.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bullwinkle with shots to the head and body - Pettis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullwinkle avoids the attempt from Pettis to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working to try and regain half guard.
Pettis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bullwinkle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pettis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pettis is rocked!
Pettis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pettis is still in real trouble! Can Bullwinkle finish him?
Bullwinkle dominating with strikes here.
Bullwinkle looking to finish Pettis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pettis!
Bullwinkle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bullwinkle has hold of Pettis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pettis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bullwinkle has hold of Pettis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pettis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pettis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pettis seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle 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.
Bullwinkle unloading with bombs!
Pettis is looking to improve his position but Bullwinkle isn't that keen on the idea.
Bullwinkle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pettis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pettis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bullwinkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pettis is just riding it out for now. Bullwinkle eventually gives up the hold.
Bullwinkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle prevents Pettis from improving his position.
Bullwinkle is looking to advance position but Pettis won't allow it.
Pettis trying to control but Bullwinkle postures up.
Bullwinkle is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pettis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bullwinkle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bullwinkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
Bullwinkle pushes down on Pettis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bullwinkle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bullwinkle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettis.
Bullwinkle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bullwinkle shoots in and bounces Pettis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pettis wants to sweep here but Bullwinkle controlling him for the moment.
Bullwinkle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bullwinkle works over Pettis with some ground and pound from guard.
Bullwinkle stands up over Pettis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pettis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bullwinkle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pettis is trying to control the position but Bullwinkle postures up.
Bullwinkle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullwinkle drops back looking for a leg! Pettis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pettis manages to kick Bullwinkle off! Bullwinkle jumps back into Pettis's guard.
Pettis wants to sweep here but Bullwinkle controlling him for the moment.
Bullwinkle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bullwinkle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bullwinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bullwinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettis looking for a sweep. Not yet Pettis, not yet.
Pettis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bullwinkle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pettis trying to control the position.
Bullwinkle with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle won't allow Pettis to get back to his feet.
Rocky Bullwinkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis looking for a sweep. Not yet Pettis, not yet.
Pettis is trying to control the position but Bullwinkle postures up.
Bullwinkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bullwinkle connects with a couple of short punches.
Bullwinkle is pushing down on Pettis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pettis is fighting to maintain full guard but Bullwinkle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pettis is looking for a sweep. Bullwinkle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pettis taking some punishment here, with Bullwinkle in his half guard.
Bullwinkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.
Bullwinkle 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.
Pettis is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.
Bullwinkle prevents Pettis from improving his position.
Pettis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bullwinkle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pettis wants to control but Bullwinkle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pettis is defending against the submission attempts here by Bullwinkle.
Pettis trying to control but Bullwinkle postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.
Bullwinkle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pettis trying to hold on to Bullwinkle's head to control him but Bullwinkle postures up.
Pettis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pettis trying to hold on to Bullwinkle's head to control him but Bullwinkle postures up.
Pettis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bullwinkle is staying active.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullwinkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bullwinkle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bullwinkle shoots and misses
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Pettis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bullwinkle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bullwinkle sneaks back into half guard.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions off his back.
Bullwinkle is not content to let Pettis control the position.
Pettis slows the pace down in half guard.
Pettis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullwinkle defending well though.
Pettis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bullwinkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bullwinkle is looking for a sweep. Pettis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pettis is trying to control the action in half guard but Bullwinkle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions off his back.
Bullwinkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bullwinkle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bullwinkle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pettis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bullwinkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pettis.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullwinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bullwinkle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pettis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pettis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pettis in side control, throwing shots but Bullwinkle defends.
Bullwinkle manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions off his back.
Pettis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pettis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pettis throws a strike but Bullwinkle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pettis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Bullwinkle is keeping the position.
Bullwinkle has his foot on Pettis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pettis works his way back into a safe position though.
Pettis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bullwinkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bullwinkle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pettis defends well.
Pettis passes Bullwinkle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pettis works his way into full mount!
Bullwinkle is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pettis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bullwinkle blocking the ground and pound.
Bullwinkle is looking to improve his position but Pettis isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Pettis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bullwinkle hang on?
Rocky Bullwinkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pettis tries to control but Bullwinkle wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullwinkle tries to lock up and control but Pettis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOOM! Pettis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bullwinkle wants to control but Pettis is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bullwinkle 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Bullwinkle!
Rocky Bullwinkle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cyclone Nutrition Company logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Limmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Limmen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton looks to throw the jab but Limmen is out of range.
Limmen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Limmen jabs at Benton's body.
A low kick from Limmen misses
and Benton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Benton.
Benton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Limmen throws a solid leg kick but Benton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Limmen.
Limmen throws a leg kick
and Benton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton throws a series of punches but Limmen moves out of range.
Limmen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.
Limmen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Limmen wants to stand but Benton is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton trying to strike off his back.
Benton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Benton striking off his back but it's not causing Limmen any problems.
Benton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benton has a closed guard, preventing Limmen from standing up.
Benton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Limmen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benton holds on and takes a little breather.
Benton working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Limmen.
Benton connects with a body shot that sends Limmen's belly button to the back.
Limmen connects with a body shot that sends Benton's belly button to the back.
Limmen misses with a low kick.
Limmen throws a leg kick
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Limmen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Benton - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Limmen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Limmen is just out of range.
Benton swings for the body but Limmen moves out of range.
Limmen moves out of range of the strikes.
Benton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Limmen drops Benton with a beautiful combination! Benton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Limmen is looking for the KO!
Benton is rocked!
Limmen thows a leg kick but Benton checks it
and Limmen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Limmen takes one to the chin there.
Benton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Limmen.
Limmen throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limmen misses with a low kick as Benton jumps back.
Benton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benton seems to have got his legs back now.
Benton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Limmen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benton manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Limmen is predictable there
and Benton counters with a left to the body.
Benton checks a leg kick nicely.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Limmen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Limmen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Limmen throws a leg kick but Benton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benton tries to bum rush Limmen with a series of wild strikes but Limmen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Limmen moves away.
Limmen throws a low kick but Benton avoids it.
Limmen drops Benton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Benton looks back up at him and smiles so Limmen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton misses with a looping right.
Limmen throws a chopping leg kick but Benton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Limmen misses with a double jab
and Benton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Limmen connects with a superb combination that knocks Benton out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Limmen before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Limmen!
After the fight, Steve Limmen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaoru Hanayama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanayama.
Cooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooper is looking to control Hanayama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Hanayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanayama 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.
Hanayama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanayama trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to get to full guard but Hanayama has control of the leg.
Cooper is staying active underneath Hanayama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanayama prevents Cooper from improving his position.
Cooper is looking to get back to full guard here but Hanayama has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cooper is trying to control Hanayama's posture but Hanayama avoids it.
Cooper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cooper gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cooper tries to hold on but Hanayama postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama breaks from Cooper's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper wants to hold on but Hanayama pushes him away.
Hanayama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooper is looking to escape.
A big strike lands for Hanayama! That's really hurt Cooper and he's turned his back - Hanayama keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hanayama jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama retains his middleweight title!
Kaoru Hanayama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Qing Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Anus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ไรซิงซัน. Anus has chosen Nick Diaz Rap Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Qing Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Anus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anus blocks a jab.
Anus dives in and grabs Kong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes down on Anus's head and hops out.
Anus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Anus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Anus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anus looking to ground and pound but Kong is blocking nicely.
Anus punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anus looking to ground and pound but Kong is blocking nicely.
Anus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kong hang on?
Anus unloads with some shots from mount but Kong bucks and avoids them well.
Kong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Anus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anus throwing strikes but Kong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anus wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong is defending against the submission attempts here by Anus.
Anus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anus is controlling the pace.
Anus prevents Kong from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Anus trying to control from Kong's half guard. Kong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anus wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kong's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Anus from controlling successfully.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anus on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anus is looking to work some ground and pound but Kong has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anus wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Anus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Anus moves out of range easily.
Anus fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Anus down.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Qing Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Anus.
Nice sprawl there from Kong as Anus shoots in.
Anus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Anus with that takedown attempt.
Anus shoots in but no luck this time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kong. Anus shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kong as Anus shoots in.
Anus is breathing heavily.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kong connects with a right hand. Anus shakes it off.
Anus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Anus dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Anus dives in and grabs Kong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes down on Anus's head and hops out.
Qing Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong works Anus's body with a nice hook.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Anus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anus has time to react.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
Anus shoots in and bounces Kong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anus is looking to work some ground and pound but Kong has wrist control.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Anus from controlling successfully.
Anus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kong keeping full guard, as Anus tries to pass.
Anus throws a big elbow that misses.
Anus trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Anus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anus controls the pace.
Anus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anus stops Kong from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anus trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Anus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kong kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Anus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anus shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Anus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong scores with a hook to the body. Anus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qing Kong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Anus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Kong as Anus shoots in.
Qing Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Anus.
Anus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Anus from controlling successfully.
Anus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong pulls Anus in close to prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Qing Kong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong throws a series of strikes that have Anus backpedaling.
Anus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong wants to stand but Anus is controlling the position.
Anus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anus stays in close to Kong's body and controls the position.
Mike Anus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anus wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anus.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Anus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Anus.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Anus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anus has a takedown stuffed.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Anus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anus checks a low kick from Kong.
Anus shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anus is defended easily by Kong.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Anus shoots for a takedown but Kong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Kong has knocked Anus down with a huge combo! Kong steps away and waves a wobbly Anus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Anus is rocked!
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Anus off balance momentarily.
Anus is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Anus! Kong dives in looking to finish! Anus is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qing Kong!
Qing Kong retains his lightweight title!
Qing Kong gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Witt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Witt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Witt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rossi stuffs the takedown attempt from Witt. Witt gets slowly back to his feet.
Witt throws out a powerful jab.
Witt tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Witt tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Witt.
Witt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi pulls Witt into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rossi working for a triangle but Witt defends it easily.
Rossi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Witt has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Witt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rossi is pressing down on Witt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Witt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rossi is looking for a triangle but Witt pushes his legs off easily.
Witt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Witt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Witt wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Witt landing some decent shots from guard.
Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witt defends it easily.
Witt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rossi has an active guard here but Witt has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi manages to get to full guard.
Witt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Witt has managed to get both his arms back between Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Witt trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Witt connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witt trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Witt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Witt has managed to get both his arms back between Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi working for a triangle but Witt defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Witt wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Witt works over Rossi with some ground and pound from guard.
Rossi working for a triangle but Witt defends it easily.
Witt is in close to Rossi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi is looking for a triangle but Witt pushes his legs off easily.
Witt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rossi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Witt chips away with some ground and pound.
Witt looking to sit in guard and control but Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Witt can't keep his opponent in guard - Rossi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rossi is trying to control the action in half guard but Witt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Witt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Witt.
Witt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Witt is looking for a triangle but Rossi pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Witt shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Witt throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Witt enables Rossi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Witt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rossi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rossi won't allow Witt to sweep him here.
Witt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Witt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Witt working for a triangle but Rossi defends it easily.
Rossi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Witt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rossi gets back to full guard.
Witt postures up.
Rossi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Witt uses it to pass to side control.
Witt trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rossi is not content to let Witt control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt landing a few strikes.
Witt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rossi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rossi gets back to half guard.
Rossi tries to roll over but Witt keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Witt connects with a nice short shot to Rossi's temple.
Rossi tries to roll over but Witt keeps him under control.
Witt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Witt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rossi trying to control but Witt postures up.
Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Witt is trying to control. Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rossi is looking for a sweep. Witt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Witt pulls his head out easily.
Witt is working for a submission of some sort.
Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is looking to improve his position.
Witt trying to control the pace.
Witt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rossi gets back to full guard.
Rossi looking for subs off his back but Witt has passed one foot through into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rossi tries to roll over but Witt keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Witt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Witt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rossi stuffs the takedown.
Witt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Witt trying to control from the bottom.
Rossi wants to free his trapped foot but Witt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Witt is trying to get back to full guard.
Rossi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rossi is trying to work for a kimura but Witt is defending well.
Witt is looking to control Rossi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Witt avoid being mounted?
Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Witt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Witt moves into full guard.
Rossi looking to sit in guard and control but Witt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Witt is aware though and is defending well.
Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Witt passes into half guard.
Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Witt lands a nice short elbow.
Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Witt trying to mount his opponent but Rossi defends it.
Witt winds up and cracks Rossi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Witt connects with a nice short shot to Rossi's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Witt lands a nice short elbow.
Witt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Witt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Witt wants to control but Rossi is keeping him busy.
Rossi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rossi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi gets full guard.
Witt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Witt has managed to get both his arms back between Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Witt stands up over Rossi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Witt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Witt works over Rossi with some ground and pound from guard.
Rossi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rossi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Witt escapes and throws Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Witt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Witt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Witt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Witt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Witt raining down shots from the mount!
Witt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rossi hang on?
Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rossi tries to hold on but Witt postures up.
Rossi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Witt slips a nice elbow through Rossi's hands, connecting with Rossi's forehead.
Rossi is looking for a sweep. Witt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Witt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Witt lands in his opponent's guard.
Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Witt wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witt defends it easily.
Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rossi has momentary wrist control but Witt slips an elbow through the middle.
Witt landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Witt works over Rossi with some ground and pound from guard.
Witt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Witt from controlling successfully.
Rossi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Witt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Witt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Witt from controlling successfully.
Witt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Witt trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Witt pushing down on Rossi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Witt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Witt.
Aaron Witt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Witt lands a nice short elbow.
Witt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Witt working over Rossi with some ground and pound. Rossi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rossi has a hand on Witt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Witt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Witt avoids the attempt from Rossi to control.
Witt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rossi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rossi taking shots to the head.
Witt unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Witt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rossi is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt breaks from Rossi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rossi is still in real trouble! Can Witt finish him?
Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rossi seems to have recovered his senses.
Rossi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Witt dominating with strikes here.
Witt landing shots from mount.
Witt landing strikes from the mount.
Rossi wants to hold on but Witt pushes him away.
Witt breaks from Rossi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Witt has a good base and remains in mount.
Witt cracks Rossi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Witt postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rossi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Witt around the waist but Witt pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Witt is the winner by TKO! Witt jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Witt!
Aaron Witt retains his featherweight title!
Aaron Witt took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am the greatest glad to see everyone knows that'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cheeseburger In Paradise. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Duran!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duran is trying to defend but Berger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Berger trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Berger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duran looking to control.
Duran wants to stand and escape but Berger is having none of it.
Berger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duran is keeping the position for now.
Duran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berger is one step ahead there.
Berger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Duran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Berger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Berger.
Berger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duran's guard.
Duran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berger manages to get himself to full guard.
Berger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duran is aware though and is defending well.
Duran 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.
Berger has a closed guard, preventing Duran from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger looking for subs off his back but Duran has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berger gets back to full guard.
Berger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berger pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
Berger working for a triangle but Duran defends it easily.
Duran being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Berger 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.
Nice shot by Duran.
Duran misses with a low kick.
Duran instigates a clinch.
Berger tries for a takedown but Duran manages to get underhooks.
Duran pushes Berger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berger.
Berger wants a takedown.
Berger working aggressively here.
Berger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duran walks away with a smile on his face. Berger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Duran quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duran.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berger throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely.
Berger scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran is trying to control the position but Berger postures up.
Berger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Duran passes into side control, despite Berger's attempt to control the position.
Berger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duran decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger thows a body shot but no joy.
Duran misses with a hook.
Berger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duran, right into the meat.
Berger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran looks for the body kick but Berger saw that one coming.
Duran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Berger.
Jose Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berger lands with a hook. Duran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duran works the jab nicely.
Duran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Berger.
Duran takes a swing at Berger's ribcage but misses.
Duran throws out a powerful jab.
Berger just misses with a punch to the body.
Berger takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duran wants it to stay on the feet.
Duran moves into the clinch.
Berger wants to take the fight to the mat but Duran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Berger avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Berger is working Duran over against the cage.
Berger is looking for a takedown.
Duran connects with a nasty looking knee right to Berger's face.
Berger misses with the head strike.
Berger blocks an uppercut.
Berger blocks a body shot from Duran.
Berger is trying to pull guard but Duran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger misses with a body punch.
Berger slows down the pace here.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duran to keep the fight standing.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Berger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duran walks away with a smile on his face. Berger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duran can pounce on him.
Berger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berger is looking to wear down Duran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duran gets caught flat footed, as Berger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berger postures up.
Berger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duran trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Duran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Berger looks to land a strike but Duran avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Berger throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely.
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duran lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Berger!
Berger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berger holds of for dear life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger 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.
Berger tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
Berger trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran wants to stand but Berger has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Berger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duran seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duran moves into range and clinches up with Berger.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Berger controls the action.
Duran scores with a hook to the body.
Duran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berger tries to pull guard but Duran holds him up against the cage and eventually Berger drops back down to his feet.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Duran.
Berger fails to pull guard.
Berger blocks an uppercut.
Duran scores with a knee to the head.
Berger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duran smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger has a takedown stuffed.
Jose Duran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duran lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Duran.
Berger misses the shot to the body.
Duran throws a hook to the side of Berger's head but Berger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duran misses with a low kick as Berger jumps back.
Berger checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Berger. That snapped Duran's head back.
Duran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duran.
Berger blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Duran really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Duran.
Duran tries to score with a low kick but Berger moves his leg out of the way.
Berger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran looks to land a left hand but Berger moved out of range nicely.
Berger tries to score with a low kick but Duran moves his leg out of the way.
Berger fails with the takedown.
Duran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Berger.
Berger throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran loads up on a big right hand but Berger slips the punch.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berger moves away.
Nice cross by Duran.
Duran throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Berger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Berger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berger defending well as Duran loads up on a big left hand.
Berger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Berger has a closed guard, preventing Duran from standing up.
Berger has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Berger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran wants to stand but Berger is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berger working a defensive guard here.
Duran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Berger is able to avoid easily.
Duran throws a chopping leg kick but Berger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duran napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duran wants to control but Berger postures up.
Duran is trying to get back to half guard.
Berger is working Duran over with some ground and pound from side control.
Berger working away.
Berger tries for a kimura but Duran is defending well.
Berger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Duran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Duran is looking to regain half guard here but Berger keeps moving and retains side control.
Berger scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger is working Duran over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dieter Berger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here as Berger stalls from top position.
Berger scoring with punches and elbows.
Berger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Check out the look on Berger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duran is rocked!
Berger in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Duran looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Berger turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Berger!
Dieter Berger is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dieter Berger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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