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AFLC 22: King of the Ring PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRoberts. That's going to slow Fisher down.
McRoberts misses with the combination.
Fisher has McRoberts up against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fisher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisher lands with a left to the head.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by McRoberts.
McRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by McRoberts.
McRoberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Fisher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts can't find room to land a body shot as Fisher controls the action.
Fisher lands a nice uppercut.
Fisher keeps control of McRoberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McRoberts tries to circle away but Fisher has him pinned against the ropes.
McRoberts has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fisher is trying to keep an underhook but McRoberts manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fisher is positioning himself well to prevent McRoberts advancing to mount.
Fisher has one foot on McRoberts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McRoberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McRoberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisher.
McRoberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but McRoberts circles away.
Fisher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McRoberts sprawls well initially but Fisher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but McRoberts keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. McRoberts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher with a nice head shot there.
McRoberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fisher is aware though and is defending well.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McRoberts is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRoberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McRoberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher works over McRoberts with some ground and pound from guard.
McRoberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisher is in close to McRoberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McRoberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
Fisher trying to control but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
Fisher passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to pass the half guard into mount. McRoberts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McRoberts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but McRoberts is working away.
Fisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McRoberts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McRoberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McRoberts is not content to let Fisher control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRoberts taking some punishment here, with Fisher in his half guard.
McRoberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.
Fisher trying to control the action but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt
and McRoberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fisher's guard.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisher is trying to control the position but McRoberts postures up.
McRoberts throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRoberts's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
McRoberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fisher defends it easily.
Fisher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McRoberts's head.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRoberts looking for a sweep. Not yet McRoberts, not yet.
Fisher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McRoberts's head.
Fisher works over McRoberts with some ground and pound from guard.
McRoberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fisher postures up and lands a big shot to McRoberts's brow.
McRoberts keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but McRoberts blocks nicely.
Fisher landing some decent shots from guard.
Fisher lands a couple of elbows.
McRoberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fisher is in close to McRoberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control from the top but McRoberts keeps moving.
Fisher 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.
McRoberts looking for a guillotine here but Fisher defends easily.
Fisher distracts McRoberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fisher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fisher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McRoberts's head.
McRoberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fisher is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher cracks McRoberts with a solid left hand.
McRoberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.
Spencer Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McRoberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisher passes into half guard.
Fisher tries to pass to full mount but McRoberts defends it.
McRoberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.
McRoberts has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
McRoberts is breathing heavily.
McRoberts tries to roll over but Fisher keeps him under control.
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. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to McRoberts's temple.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Fisher working McRoberts over with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McRoberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
McRoberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fisher defends it easily.
McRoberts looking for a guillotine here but Fisher defends easily.
Fisher is working McRoberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fisher connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.
Fisher lands a couple of digs.
Fisher trying to control but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
Fisher stands up over McRoberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Fisher 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!
Fisher wants to clinch up but McRoberts keeps it at a distance.
McRoberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McRoberts scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from McRoberts.
McRoberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisher.
Fisher has McRoberts pressed against the ropes, preventing McRoberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fisher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fisher decides to pull guard.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McRoberts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fisher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McRoberts, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRoberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher wants to control from the top but McRoberts keeps moving.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher distracts McRoberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McRoberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fisher works over McRoberts with some ground and pound from guard.
McRoberts is looking for a triangle but Fisher pushes his legs off easily.
McRoberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisher lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control from the top but McRoberts keeps moving.
McRoberts throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fisher escapes and throws McRoberts's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher working the ground and pound.
Fisher working the ground and pound from side control.
Fisher trying to control the position but McRoberts is working away.
McRoberts takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fisher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McRoberts some visible discomfort.
Fisher cracks McRoberts with a big elbow.
McRoberts pushes Fisher away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fisher gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McRoberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fisher connects with a decent elbow.
Fisher trying to control the position but McRoberts is working away.
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRoberts can do to turn this around?
McRoberts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McRoberts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fisher working the body and head with strikes.
Fisher working the body and head with strikes.
Fisher creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fisher lands a few punches from side control.
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher grinds an elbow into McRoberts's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but McRoberts keeps working.
Fisher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McRoberts tries to bench press Fisher off him but Fisher keeps the position.
McRoberts regains half guard.
Fisher passes to side control.
Fisher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fisher working the ground and pound.
McRoberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McRoberts on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Josh McRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher cracks McRoberts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spencer Fisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRoberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fisher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, Spencer Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Alves!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nick Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Smith.
Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alves.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Alves looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alves in his tracks.
Smith leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Alves is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alves.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Alves! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Alves to his feet! Alves is in big trouble!
Alves is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack! Smith connects with the perfect overhand right and Alves falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith!
Our winner, John Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
178 lbs
21 - 23 - 0 |
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184 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers rushes Norris and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control.
Rogers is trying to ground and pound but Norris uses the momentary lack of control by Rogers to regain half guard.
Rogers 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.
Rogers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogers lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Norris is holding on tight.
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Norris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rogers wants to take Norris's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rogers thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogers lands a heavy elbow.
Rogers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris has given up his back here. Will Rogers look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Norris preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rogers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Norris is defending well though. Rogers let's go of the attempt for now.
Rogers has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Norris! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rogers gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Rogers!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Rogers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muniek Ziomek!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ziomek wants to break free but Da Costa has control.
Ziomek blocks an elbow strike from Da Costa.
Ziomek jumps guard but Da Costa turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Da Costa leaning against his opponent.
Ziomek effectively controlling the action here.
Ziomek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Costa scores with a knee to the head.
Ziomek tries to pull guard but Da Costa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ziomek drops back down to his feet.
Ziomek tries to pull guard but Da Costa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ziomek drops back down to his feet.
Adriano Da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muniek Ziomek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziomek has double underhooks.
Ziomek wants to stall.
Ziomek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Da Costa manages to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ziomek stands and throws Da Costa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ziomek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ziomek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Da Costa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Da Costa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ziomek's guard! Nice work there by Da Costa!
Da Costa trying to control but Ziomek is working from the bottom.
Da Costa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ziomek on the ground.
Da Costa looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Da Costa passes into half guard.
Da Costa is trying to control. Ziomek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ziomek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Da Costa is trying to defend but Ziomek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Da Costa is looking to control Ziomek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Costa avoid being mounted?
Da Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziomek seems to be working for a kimura but Da Costa defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziomek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muniek Ziomek will probably get the nod.
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.
Ziomek blocks a head kick by Da Costa.
Ziomek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziomek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ziomek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Costa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziomek. Ziomek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Da Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziomek circles away quickly and effectively.
Da Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ziomek's guard.
Ziomek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Ziomek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Costa defends well.
Ziomek is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek being controlled here, momentarily.
Ziomek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Da Costa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Da Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Ziomek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ziomek with the active half guard here but Da Costa passes nicely into side control.
Da Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziomek keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Da Costa trying to control the position but Ziomek is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Adriano Da Costa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Da Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Ziomek goes for a takedown attempt but Da Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adriano Da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muniek Ziomek.
Da Costa clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek is struggling to control the position.
Ziomek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ziomek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziomek lands in his opponent's guard.
Da Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Da Costa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Da Costa lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Muniek Ziomek has been cut.
Da Costa pushes Ziomek up against the ropes in a clinch.
Da Costa avoids a wild elbow strike from Ziomek.
Da Costa prevents Ziomek from breaking the clinch.
Ziomek jumps guard but Da Costa stands there with Ziomek around his waist. Ziomek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ziomek controls his hands.
Ziomek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ziomek misses with an elbow over the top.
Ziomek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Ziomek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Da Costa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa lands a body shot.
Ziomek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Costa looks to land a combination but Ziomek avoids it well.
Da Costa misses with a combination
and Ziomek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ziomek.
Da Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziomek is one step ahead there.
Da Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziomek pushes down on Da Costa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ziomek wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Costa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Costa is trying to maintain the position but Ziomek is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek 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.
Da Costa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziomek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Costa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Costa has escaped and now he's on top!
Da Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa slips nicely into half guard.
Ziomek trying to get back to full guard but Da Costa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Da Costa tries to control but Ziomek wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Ziomek that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Da Costa controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Da Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Costa 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Da Costa!
An out of breath Adriano Da Costa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Block is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
213 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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30
208 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silvio Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Block!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Sierra lands.
It looks like Christian Block has been cut.
Block shoots in looking for a takedown. Sierra tries to sprawl out of it but Block keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sierra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sierra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Block shoots in but Sierra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sierra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Block.
Sierra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Block.
Sierra with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sierra jabs at Block's body.
Block gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sierra gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Sierra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Sandstorm. Miletich has chosen Canibus- 2nd Round Knockout as his entrance music. Silva is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Thor Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Miletich shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miletich clinches up against the ropes.
Miletich has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Miletich manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miletich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miletich drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Miletich slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Miletich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miletich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miletich is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
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!
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miletich.
Miletich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miletich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva has hold of Miletich's hands but Miletich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miletich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miletich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miletich prevents Silva from improving his position.
Miletich trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Miletich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miletich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miletich lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nice strikes from Miletich there.
Miletich working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Miletich there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is not content to let Miletich control the position.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miletich working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miletich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva is staying active underneath Miletich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miletich thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miletich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miletich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miletich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Miletich there.
Miletich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miletich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miletich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miletich working Silva over with strikes.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miletich.
Miletich working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miletich thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Miletich connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Miletich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miletich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miletich lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is rocked!
Miletich thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miletich.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miletich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miletich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miletich.
Miletich throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
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. Miletich connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Miletich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miletich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miletich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miletich drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Miletich in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Miletich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miletich moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Miletich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miletich has Silva pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miletich pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Miletich dives into Silva's guard.
Miletich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miletich lands a couple of elbows.
Miletich chips away with some ground and pound.
Miletich postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Miletich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miletich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miletich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miletich scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miletich throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Miletich from controlling successfully.
Miletich is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Miletich looking to pass the guard.
Miletich wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miletich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miletich throws a big right hand that misses.
Miletich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miletich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Miletich wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Miletich content to stall in guard here.
Miletich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miletich works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miletich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miletich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miletich connects with a couple of short punches.
Miletich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miletich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miletich landing with the ground and pound.
Miletich landing some decent shots from guard.
Miletich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miletich with a nice head shot there.
Miletich lands a couple of elbows.
Miletich stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miletich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miletich throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miletich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miletich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miletich wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Miletich arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pat Miletich!
In his post fight interview, Pat Miletich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes into the arena with Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23
186 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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23
197 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense.
Perez clinches up against the ropes.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Perez does it's job there.
Smith blocks a head kick by Perez.
Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perez can't break the clinch.
Perez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luis Alberto Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeAndre Smith.
Perez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like DeAndre Smith has been cut.
Perez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
Perez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Perez takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Perez points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Smith wakes up just in time to hear Perez thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Alberto Perez!
A victorious Luis Alberto Perez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Roosmalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetisov has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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31
206 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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34
210 lbs
27 - 7 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Roosmalen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fetisov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roosmalens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roosmalen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fetisov blocks a head kick by Roosmalen.
Roosmalen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Fetisov coming out on top.
Roosmalen connects with a high kick.
Fetisov throws a poor cross that misses
and Roosmalen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fetisov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roosmalen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fetisov loads up on a big right hand but Roosmalen slips the punch.
Roosmalen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Fetisov as he checks the leg kick.
Roosmalen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fetisov finds it's way round the side to connect with Roosmalen's head.
Roosmalen tries to land a front kick but Fetisov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roosmalen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fetisov.
Fetisov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fetisov throws a jab when Roosmalen was well out of range.
Fetisov throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Fetisov does no damage.
Fetisov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roosmalen throws a leg kick which misses Fetisov's front leg but catches the back leg as Fetisov tries to avoid it.
Fetisov throws a leg kick
and Roosmalen counters with a good low kick that Fetisov was not able to check.
Roosmalen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roosmalen slips under a jab.
Roosmalen throws a head kick that misses.
Fetisov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fetisov loads up on a big right hand but Roosmalen slips the punch.
Fetisov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Roosmalen counter with a right hand.
Roosmalen defending well as Fetisov loads up on a big left hand.
Roosmalen throws a head kick but Fetisov moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roosmalen.
Fetisov moves out of range as Roosmalen throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
A slow jab from Fetisov misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fetisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fetisov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fetisov misses with a straight left.
Roosmalen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roosmalen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fetisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roosmalen.
Roosmalen 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.
Roosmalen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen stops Fetisov from getting back to his feet.
Roosmalen thows a huge punch but Fetisov dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roosmalen passes to full mount!
Roosmalen is trying to control here but Fetisov has managed to regain half guard.
Roosmalen 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.
Fetisov is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stefan Roosmalen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roosmalen, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fetisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fetisov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Fetisov misses.
Roosmalen shoots in but Fetisov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fetisov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Fetisov. That snapped Roosmalen's head back.
Fetisov moves in looking to clinch but Roosmalen pushes him off.
Roosmalen dips to his left and cracks Fetisov with an uppercut!
Fetisov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Fetisov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fetisov wants to clinch.
Fetisov clinches up with Roosmalen and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fetisov.
Fetisov pushes Roosmalen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fetisov.
Fetisov tries to work over Roosmalen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roosmalen controls his hands.
Roosmalen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fetisov.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Roosmalen blocks it.
Fetisov is trying to stall.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roosmalen controls his hands.
Roosmalen stalling in the clinch but Fetisov improves position.
Roosmalen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Roosmalen avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the ropes.
Fetisov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fetisov is trying to maintain a safe position but Roosmalen gets an underhook and turns Fetisov into the ropes.
Fetisov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roosmalen's efforts to push away.
Roosmalen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fetisov is keeping busy.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Roosmalen blocks it.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roosmalen controls his hands.
Roosmalen holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fetisov pushes Roosmalen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fetisov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fetisov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roosmalen blocks a body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fetisov lands a left hand.
Fetisov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roosmalen.
Fetisov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roosmalen is trying to push Fetisov away but Fetisov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roosmalen controls his hands.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fetisov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Roosmalen controls the action.
Roosmalen tries to pull guard but Fetisov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Roosmalen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Fetisov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roosmalen trying to control the position but instead, Fetisov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roosmalen into the ropes.
Fetisov presses Roosmalen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov tries to work over Roosmalen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roosmalen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Roosmalen controls the action.
Fetisov lands a shot to the body.
Roosmalen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roosmalen keeping moving, preventing Fetisov from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fetisov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roosmalen wants to sweep here but Fetisov controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Fetisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fetisov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roosmalen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fetisov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fetisov tries to land a leg kick but Roosmalen saw it coming and moves away.
Fetisov is looking to score with low kicks.
Roosmalen keeps the fight on the outside.
Fetisov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roosmalen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roosmalen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fetisov jabs at Roosmalen's body.
Roman Fetisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roosmalen closes the distance and clinches up with Fetisov, looking for a takedown. Roosmalen pushes Fetisov against the ropes but Fetisov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roosmalen.
Fetisov jabs at Roosmalen's body.
Stefan Roosmalen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fetisov dodges the punch combination from Roosmalen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roosmalen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roosmalen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fetisov scores with a three punch combo!
Fetisov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fetisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roosmalen throws a front kick aimed at Fetisov's knee but Fetisov avoids it well.
Fetisov stuns Roosmalen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fetisov doesn't manage to clinch there - Roosmalen circles away.
Roosmalen throws a push kick but Fetisov slaps the foot to one side.
Fetisov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fetisov scores with a head kick.
Fetisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roosmalen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fetisov avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fetisov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roosmalen manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Fetisov.
Roosmalen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fetisov is fending him off so far but Roosmalen persists. Nope, Fetisov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Roosmalen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roosmalen throws a wild body kick that Fetisov sees coming a mile off.
Roman Fetisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roosmalen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fetisov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roosmalen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fetisov dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov is looking to stand up but Roosmalen won't let him.
Fetisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Roosmalen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roosmalen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fetisov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roosmalen is looking to take a break and control but Fetisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fetisov is staying active underneath Roosmalen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roosmalen is just content to waste time from the top position. Fetisov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roosmalen throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roosmalen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Fetisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fetisov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Fetisov!
Roman Fetisov is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelista Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
205 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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27
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evangelista Santos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Evangelista Santos has been cut.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Santos scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Santos throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Williams staying out of range there.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams looks to land a combination. Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos looks winded!
Williams cracks Santos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Santos to stand back up!
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Santos is rocked!
That has opened up Evangelista Santos's cut even more.
Williams circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Santos to the canvas! Santos doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Williams keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Carter Williams!
An out of breath Sean Carter Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stephen Anthony enters the ring!
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony shoots in and bounces Spar off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anthony pushing down on Spar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spar wants to get back to his feet.
Anthony is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.
Spar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anthony throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anthony thows a huge punch but Spar dodges it nicely.
Spar is trying to stand.
Spar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anthony is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anthony is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.
Anthony has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spar looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throwing shots but Spar is blocking nicely.
Spar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anthony.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anthony looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anthony is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Spar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anthony!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Anthony!
Stephen Anthony is the new heavyweight champion!
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