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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Rowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riad Belhanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowan comes into the arena with NoMeansNo - The Tower blaring out of the sound system. Riad Belhanda is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Rowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riad Belhanda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowan lands a head kick!
Belhanda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rowan misses the shot to the body.
Belhanda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowan throws a body punch but Belhanda moves out of range.
A low kick from Rowan is predictable there
and Belhanda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Belhanda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rowan to the ground. Belhanda is now in Rowan's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belhanda lands a couple of digs.
Belhanda trying to control but Rowan is working from the bottom.
Rowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belhanda is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowan has wrist control.
Rowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belhanda defends well.
Belhanda throws a big elbow that misses.
Belhanda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belhanda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belhanda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rowan working for a triangle but Belhanda defends it easily.
Rowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowan is trying to keep Belhanda in close.
Belhanda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belhanda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belhanda stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rowan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Belhanda manages to get his head free but now Rowan has transitioned to an armbar! Belhanda grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rowan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Rowan!
A less than humble Samuel Rowan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christer Fugelsang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christer Fugelsang!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fugelsang fails with the takedown.
MacManus motions for Fugelsang to come forward. MacManus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacManus slips a jab from Fugelsang.
Fugelsang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fugelsang 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Fugelsang. That snapped MacManus's head back.
MacManus drops his hands momentarily and Fugelsang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fugelsang scores with a decent looking hook.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Fugelsang pushes him off.
MacManus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fugelsang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Fugelsang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fugelsang.
Fugelsang dodges the punch combination from MacManus.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fugelsang lands with an overhand left.
MacManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fugelsang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fugelsang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus scores with a sloppy right hand. Fugelsang should have avoided that one.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus wants to clinch.
MacManus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fugelsang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fugelsang slips a jab and a cross from MacManus.
Fugelsang lands a nice shot that snaps MacManus's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fugelsang swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fugelsang was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus moves into the clinch successfully.
Fugelsang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christer Fugelsang.
MacManus pushes Fugelsang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fugelsang tries to score a body lock takedown but MacManus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fugelsang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Fugelsang.
Fugelsang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacManus's hands.
Fugelsang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacManus at a distance.
Christer Fugelsang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fugelsang works MacManus's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fugelsang.
Fugelsang lands with a straight right. MacManus didn't see that one coming.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fugelsang misses with an uppercut.
MacManus tries to clinch but Fugelsang moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fugelsang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacManus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fugelsang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fugelsang dodges the punch combination from MacManus.
MacManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Fugelsang looks for a takedown but MacManus sprawls well.
MacManus throws a leg kick that misses.
Fugelsang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacManus counters with a series of strikes. Fugelsang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fugelsang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacManus tries to avoid it but Fugelsang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacManus to the ground. MacManus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacManus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacManus wants it to stay on the feet.
Fugelsang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fugelsang looks winded!
Fugelsang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacManus.
MacManus darts in and clinches Fugelsang up against the cage.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fugelsang is defending well for now.
MacManus is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fugelsang is trying to break the clinch but MacManus is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fugelsang tries to break the clinch but MacManus is controlling the position.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacManus misses with a knee strike.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fugelsang is trying to break the clinch but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
Fugelsang can't break the clinch.
MacManus tries to work over Fugelsang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fugelsang tries to pull guard but MacManus holds him up against the cage and eventually Fugelsang drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacManus.
Fugelsang tries to break free but MacManus pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fugelsang is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fugelsang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus cracks Fugelsang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christer Fugelsang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Fugelsang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fugelsang is trying to pull guard but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus can't find room to land a body shot as Fugelsang controls the action.
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Fugelsang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fugelsang throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Fugelsang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christer Fugelsang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fugelsang has a takedown stuffed.
Fugelsang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacManus as he jumps to the side.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christer Fugelsang.
Fugelsang fails with a takedown attempt.
Fugelsang misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus takes the fight into the clinch.
MacManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fugelsang blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from MacManus.
Fugelsang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fugelsang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fugelsang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacManus gets through Fugelsang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fugelsang wants to break free but MacManus has control.
MacManus keeps control of Fugelsang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fugelsang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fugelsang closes the distance and clinches up with MacManus, looking for a takedown. Fugelsang pushes MacManus against the cage but MacManus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fugelsang avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Fugelsang avoids it.
MacManus misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus throws a right and a left that Fugelsang avoids nicely.
Fugelsang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fugelsang works over MacManus's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Fugelsang.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fugelsang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Fugelsang is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fugelsang.
Fugelsang misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Fugelsang with that takedown attempt.
Fugelsang is breathing heavily.
MacManus slips under a jab.
MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacManus lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus scores with a hook to the body.
Fugelsang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacManus scores with a knee to the head.
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus wants to clinch.
Fugelsang looks to score with a jab to the body but MacManus is just out of range.
A big right from Fugelsang misses.
Fugelsang misses the shot to the body.
MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from MacManus.
Fugelsang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fugelsang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacManus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fugelsang backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fugelsang tries for a takedown but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fugelsang misses with a takedown attempt
and MacManus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from MacManus.
MacManus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacManus presses Fugelsang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacManus misses with a body shot.
MacManus tries to clinch but Fugelsang moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fugelsang. Beautiful body shot.
Fugelsang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacManus swivels and escapes.
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacManus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from MacManus on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacManus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacManus breaks the clinch.
Fugelsang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fugelsang shoots and misses
and MacManus counters with a three punch combo that has Fugelsang backing up. Fugelsang nods at MacManus to acknowledge the strikes.
Fugelsang throws out a loose jab but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus scores with a jab to the head.
Fugelsang scores with a hook to the body. MacManus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fugelsang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
Fugelsang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacManus pinned against the cage. MacManus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacManus has Fugelsang up against the cage in a clinch.
Fugelsang letting MacManus take a breather here.
Fugelsang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fugelsang misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
Fugelsang misses with a takedown attempt - MacManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christer Fugelsang.
Fugelsang connects with a solid leg kick.
MacManus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fugelsang.
MacManus throws a head kick but Fugelsang moves out of range.
Fugelsang fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fugelsang avoids the head kick by MacManus.
Nice takedown defense from MacManus. No joy for Fugelsang on that attempt.
MacManus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacManus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus thows a body shot but no joy.
MacManus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fugelsang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacManus's waist but MacManus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fugelsang off to one side.
MacManus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacManus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Fugelsang.
Fugelsang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fugelsang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fugelsang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacManus tries to clinch but Fugelsang moves out of range.
Fugelsang has a takedown stuffed.
Fugelsang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacManus.
MacManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fugelsang.
MacManus throws a one two combo.
MacManus scores with a nice right hand.
MacManus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
Fugelsang dodges the punch combination from MacManus.
MacManus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fugelsang.
MacManus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fugelsang tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus stalling against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fugelsang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacManus to keep the fight standing.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fugelsang is defending well for now.
MacManus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fugelsangs head.
Fugelsang tries to score a body lock takedown but MacManus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy MacManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fugelsang jumps guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fugelsang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacManus 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
Murphy MacManus gave a mention to [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mya Nich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Unforgiven by MetallicA. Mya Nich looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mya Nich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nich to the ground. Dominguez is now in Nich's guard.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Nich keeps moving.
Dominguez chips away with some ground and pound.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Nich keeps moving.
Dominguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dominguez stands up over Nich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dominguez, into his guard.
Dominguez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nich doesn't defend quickly enough and Dominguez has managed to lock this one up! Can Nich escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dominguez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cesar Dominguez!
Cesar Dominguez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moraes comes into the arena with Revelaçăo - Tá Escrito blaring out of the sound system. Sergio Moraes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes misses with a looping right.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Moraes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Moraes misses.
Moraes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Moraes defends it.
Moraes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Moraes is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes is looking for a triangle here but Morgan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan trying to control the action but Moraes is working from the bottom.
Moraes prevents Morgan from moving into mount.
Moraes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Morgan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moraes is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moraes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moraes actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Moraes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moraes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Morgan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moraes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moraes is in a horrible position here. Morgan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan lands a big elbow.
Moraes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morgan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan breaks from Moraes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moraes working to try and regain half guard.
Morgan lands a big shot to the head and Moraes winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ty yy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam De Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music. ty yy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
157 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ty yy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam De Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf scores with a takedown into yy's guard.
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.
yy working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
yy controls Wolf momentarily but Wolf frees himself.
yy keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
yy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wolf rolls with it to try and escape but yy cranks on the arm and Wolf is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ty yy!
ty yy 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Moti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moti comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - We Right Here. Godfrey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voyager by Daft Punk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Moti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hubert Godfrey!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Godfrey - that will leave a mark!
Godfrey throws a shot from downtown. Moti moves away and avoids it.
Godfrey throws a front kick that sends Moti stumbling back into the cage.
Godfrey with a hook.
Godfrey cracks Moti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moti shoots in looking for a takedown but Godfrey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Godfrey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godfrey scoring well with a low kick there.
Moti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godfrey throws out the jab.
Godfrey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Godfrey lands with a hook. Moti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey lands an overhand right.
Godfrey connects with a nice looking jab.
Godfrey jabs Moti right on the nose. Moti blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Godfrey finds it's target.
Godfrey lands with a kick to the temple. Moti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Jon Moti has been cut.
Godfrey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moti's head.
Moti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godfrey lands with a hook. Moti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Moti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godfrey drops Moti with a huge uppercut! Moti drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Godfrey is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hubert Godfrey!
Hubert Godfrey 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Griggs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James passes into side control, despite Griggs's attempt to control the position.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griggs, who protects the arm well.
Griggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James working away.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griggs, who protects the arm well.
Griggs has one of James's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries for a kimura but Griggs is defending well.
James tries for a kimura but Griggs is defending well.
James working away.
James trying to control the action but Griggs is working from the bottom.
James has control of an arm but Griggs manages to advance to James's back!
James trying to control the hands but Griggs won't let him.
Griggs lands with a hammerfist to the side of James's head.
Griggs lands a shot to the body.
That's two 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!
James grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
James can't escape the position.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Griggs doesn't have the hooks in and James manages to turn into his guard.
Griggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griggs working a defensive guard here.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Griggs has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James drops back looking for a leg! Griggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griggs manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Griggs's guard.
Griggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griggs wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James postures up.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griggs tries to get out of the position.
Griggs is trying to keep James in close.
James wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
James preventing the sweep.
Griggs wants to control the position but James says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Griggs defends the submission attempt.
Griggs trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griggs defends it well.
James is looking to advance position but Griggs won't allow it.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griggs is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Griggs works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griggs controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Griggs swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Griggs digs a good hook to James's body.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for James.
Griggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Griggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griggs is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James won't allow Griggs to sweep him here.
James postures up.
James stands and throws Griggs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griggs wants to control but James postures up.
James trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Griggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griggs struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James tries for a kimura but Griggs is defending well.
Griggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griggs, who protects the arm well.
Griggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nick James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griggs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griggs defends it well.
James wants to pass the guard but Griggs is defending well.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Griggs is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griggs avoid being mounted?
Griggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griggs is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Griggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Griggs defends the submission attempt.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James 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.
Griggs moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Griggs digs a good hook to James's body.
Griggs punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James fails to land the takedown.
Griggs misses the shot to the body.
James swinging wildly here.
James misses with a wild combination.
Griggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Griggs swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
James avoids the body shot from Griggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Griggs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Griggs. Beautiful body shot.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Griggs misses with a wild body shot.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Griggs.
Chad Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Griggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chad Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Griggs jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Griggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Griggs is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Griggs throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griggs scores with a body shot.
Griggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Griggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griggs punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Griggs lands with a right hand.
James slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a hook but James blocks it.
James misses with a takedown
and Griggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Griggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James gets caught flat footed, as Griggs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James looking for a triangle here. Griggs is fighting it but it looks tight! James pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Griggs is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
165 lbs
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164 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Melendez manages to retain guard.
Melendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melendez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Melendez is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melendez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Melendez is looking for a sweep.
Melendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Melendez is avoiding damage well.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie wants to control but Melendez is keeping him busy.
Melendez is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Melendez tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Melendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melendez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie working for a triangle but Melendez defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Melendez 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.
Melendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Melendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Melendez trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls Melendez momentarily but Melendez frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gilbert Melendez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Melendez sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Melendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Melendez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Melendez wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Melendez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melendez manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
Melendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melendez is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Melendez is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Melendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melendez working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
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 Rayce Gracie 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.
Melendez slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melendez.
Melendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Melendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rayce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melendez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Melendez has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Melendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Niles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendo Yanar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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193 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryce Niles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kendo Yanar!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niles misses with a takedown attempt
and Niles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niles with a poor takedown
and Yanar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yanar throws a looping overhand right but Niles ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niles has Yanar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yanar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Niles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yanar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yanar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Niles up against the cage.
Niles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yanar gets underhooks to prevent Niles's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Yanar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yanar lands with a right to the head.
Niles can't get the takedown.
Niles tries for a takedown but Yanar manages to get underhooks.
Niles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niles is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yanar.
Niles being controlled against the cage.
Niles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yanar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yanar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niless head.
Yanar lands with a light punch inside.
Niles takes a shot to the head.
Yanar lands with a short shot to the head.
Niles is rocked!
Yanar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yanar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niles backwards.
Oh Niles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yanar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niless head.
Yanar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niles backwards.
Yanar dips a shoulder and cracks Niles with a mighty uppercut! Niles falls back against the cage and Yanar unloads with a barrage of strikes! Niles is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yanar screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Yanar!
In his post fight interview, Kendo Yanar 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Coton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Bertane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem-Go To Sleep Ft. Obie Trice And DMX. Earl Bertane acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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278 lbs
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288 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Coton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Earl Bertane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coton rushes Bertane and presses him up against the cage.
Coton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bertane up against the cage.
Coton lands an elbow inside.
Bertane goes for a takedown attempt but Coton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bertane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coton as he jumps to the side.
Coton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bertane shoots in for a takedown but Coton shows good takedown defense.
Jamie Coton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Bertane.
Bertane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bertane shoots in for a double leg but Coton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bertane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coton is out of range and Bertane settles back down.
Coton scores with a punch to the head.
Bertane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coton as he avoids it easily.
Bertane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coton counters with an outside leg kick.
Coton lands with a straight right. Bertane didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertane with a poor takedown
enabling Coton to counter with a crisp jab.
Earl Bertane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coton feints and then cracks Bertane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bertane down.
Coton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jamie Coton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bertane shoots for a double leg takedown but Coton sprawls well. He's pushed Bertane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coton throws the left hand but Bertane avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Coton.
Coton looks to land a combination but Bertane avoids it well.
Bertane blocks a jab.
Bertane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coton counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bertane connects with a body shot that sends Coton's belly button to the back.
Bertane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coton has closed the distance and engaged Bertane in a clinch.
Coton misses with a knee strike.
Coton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertane blocks the elbow strike.
Bertane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bertane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coton landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Coton.
Coton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coton prevents the takedown attempt.
Bertane is trying to force a seperation but Coton has the dominant position.
Coton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bertane.
Bertane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bertane looks winded!
Bertane tries to score a body lock takedown but Coton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bertane turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bertane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coton is looking to reverse the position.
Bertane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bertane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Coton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bertane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coton is working hard here to advance position.
Bertane wants to control but Coton is keeping him busy.
Coton regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coton is trying to control but can't.
Coton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coton tries to get to full guard but Bertane has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertane is looking to advance position but Coton won't allow it.
Coton tries to roll over but Bertane keeps him under control.
Coton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertane pulls his head out easily.
Bertane moves into full mount! Coton won't be happy about that!
Bertane lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertane lands with some strikes.
Coton is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bertane is landing with some decent strikes but Coton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coton wants to hold on but Bertane pushes him away.
Bertane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coton looks a forlorn figure.
Coton is in a horrible position here. Bertane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earl Bertane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bertane has his takedown stuffed
and Coton counters with a left and a right that stings Bertane.
Some wild striking there from Coton.
Bertane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bertane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Coton is trying to defend but Bertane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bertane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Earl Bertane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bertane lands with some strikes.
Coton is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Jamie Coton has been cut.
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!
Bertane postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Coton out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bertane goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Earl Bertane!
Earl Bertane is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Earl Bertane, 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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