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VFF 54: Mills vs Rurikov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Vallentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Ngeimai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikey Vallentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Ngeimai!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngeimai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ngeimai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vallentino sprawls well. Vallentino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ngeimai gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vallentino as Ngeimai shoots in.
Mikey Vallentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Ngeimai.
Ngeimai shoots in looking for a takedown but Vallentino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngeimai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vallentino throws a right hand that Ngeimai ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngeimai also avoids with ease.
Ngeimai dives in and grabs Vallentino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vallentino pushes down on Ngeimai's head and hops out.
Vallentino moves in looking to clinch but Ngeimai pushes him off.
Ngeimai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vallentino circles away.
Ngeimai looks winded!
No luck for Ngeimai with that takedown attempt.
Lance Ngeimai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallentino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vallentino tries to land a knee to the head but Ngeimai blocks with his arms.
Ngeimai tries to circle away but Vallentino has him pinned against the cage.
Ngeimai can't break the clinch.
Ngeimai trying to control the position but instead, Vallentino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ngeimai into the cage.
Vallentino is trying to break free.
Ngeimai wants to break free but Vallentino has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallentino stops a takedown attempt from Ngeimai.
Vallentino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vallentino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngeimai is defending well for now.
Vallentino breaks from the clinch.
Vallentino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vallentino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vallentino throws a looping overhand right but Ngeimai ducks down to avoid it.
Vallentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vallentino scores with a one two! Ngeimai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vallentino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ngeimai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ngeimai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vallentino counters with a two punch combo.
Ngeimai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vallentino misses with a head kick.
Vallentino misses with a wild combination.
Ngeimai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino throws a nice head kick!
Ngeimai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vallentino throws a nice head kick!
Vallentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngeimai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Ngeimai shoots in and drives through. Vallentino sprawls well.
Vallentino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vallentino moves into the clinch.
Vallentino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ngeimai avoids it.
Vallentino missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vallentino as Ngeimai tries to tie him up.
Vallentino tries to land a knee to the head but Ngeimai blocks with his arms.
Ngeimai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vallentino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngeimai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vallentino as he jumps to the side.
Ngeimai keeps the fight on the outside.
Vallentino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngeimai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vallentino is fending him off so far but Ngeimai persists. Nope, Vallentino circles away and we're back to standing.
Vallentino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vallentino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngeimai shoots in for a double leg but Vallentino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vallentino doesn't manage to clinch there - Ngeimai circles away.
Mikey Vallentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Ngeimai or perhaps it was just good defense by Vallentino which made him look bad.
Vallentino throws a head kick but Ngeimai moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngeimai shoots in and drives through. Vallentino sprawls well.
Vallentino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngeimai, pushing him back against the cage.
Vallentino'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.
Ngeimai is trying to break the clinch but Vallentino has him pressed against the cage.
Vallentino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vallentino scores with a knee to the head.
Vallentino throws an elbow but it misses.
Ngeimai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ngeimai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallentino breaks from the clinch.
Ngeimai dives in and grabs Vallentino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vallentino pushes down on Ngeimai's head and hops out.
Ngeimai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vallentino swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallentino tries to clinch there but Ngeimai circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Vallentino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ngeimai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vallentino but Vallentino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vallentino throws a head kick that misses.
Ngeimai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vallentino has managed to clinch.
Ngeimai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vallentino's efforts to push away.
Ngeimai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vallentino walks away with a smile on his face. Ngeimai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ngeimai fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikey Vallentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Ngeimai.
Vallentino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vallentino takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngeimai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ngeimai is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ngeimai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vallentino's brow.
Vallentino missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Vallentino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallentino stalling in the clinch but Ngeimai improves position.
Knees to the body from Vallentino.
Ngeimai is trying to break free.
Ngeimai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngeimai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Vallentino.
Ngeimai jumps guard but Vallentino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ngeimai is trying to force a seperation but Vallentino has the dominant position.
Vallentino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ngeimai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vallentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vallentino throws a right and a left that Ngeimai avoids nicely.
Vallentino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ngeimai dives in and grabs Vallentino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vallentino pushes down on Ngeimai's head and hops out.
Vallentino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ngeimai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vallentino looks to land a combination but Ngeimai avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ngeimai tries to pull guard but Vallentino won't allow it.
Ngeimai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vallentino is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ngeimai.
Vallentino blocks an uppercut.
Vallentino tries to land knees in the clinch but Ngeimai avoids the damage to the body.
Vallentino tries to break free but Ngeimai pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallentino manages to break the clinch.
Vallentino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ngeimai shoots in for a double leg but Vallentino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vallentino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vallentino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngeimai moves out of range as Vallentino throws a body kick.
Ngeimai shoots for a takedown but Vallentino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vallentino stalks Ngeimai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ngeimai's face. Ngeimai staggers backwards, shaken.
Ngeimai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikey Vallentino is winning the standup battle so far.
Vallentino darts in and clinches Ngeimai up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngeimai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vallentino missing with knees to the body.
Ngeimai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vallentino has him pressed against the cage.
Vallentino looking to throw knees to the head but Ngeimai is blocking nicely.
Vallentino misses with a knee to the head.
Vallentino tries to circle away but Ngeimai has him pinned against the cage.
Vallentino missing with knees to the body.
Vallentino letting Ngeimai take a breather here.
Vallentino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Ngeimai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vallentino wants to break free but Ngeimai has control.
Ngeimai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngeimai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vallentino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ngeimai throws a big right hand that misses.
Ngeimai throws a big elbow that misses.
Ngeimai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ngeimai chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vallentino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallentino keeping full guard, as Ngeimai tries to pass.
Ngeimai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikey Vallentino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ngeimai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vallentino counters with a nice body shot.
Vallentino is looking to clinch.
Ngeimai has a takedown stuffed.
Ngeimai shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikey Vallentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Ngeimai.
Vallentino throws a head kick that misses.
Vallentino thuds his shin into the meat of Ngeimai's side.
Vallentino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngeimai, pushing him back against the cage.
Vallentino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vallentino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ngeimai throws an elbow that misses.
Ngeimai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ngeimai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngeimai takes an elbow to the temple.
Ngeimai tries to pull guard but Vallentino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vallentino wants to break free but Ngeimai has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngeimai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vallentino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngeimai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vallentino looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngeimai is just out of range.
Vallentino wants to clinch up but Ngeimai keeps it at a distance.
Vallentino drives through and clinches with Ngeimai against the cage.
Vallentino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ngeimai.
Vallentino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Come on Ngeimai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vallentino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vallentino breaks from the clinch.
Vallentino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vallentino duly obliges.
Ngeimai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vallentino lands a head kick. Ngeimai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vallentino doesn't manage to clinch there - Ngeimai circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngeimai shoots in and drives through. Vallentino sprawls well.
Vallentino throws a head kick that misses.
Vallentino tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngeimai.
Ngeimai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vallentino pinned against the cage. Vallentino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallentino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ngeimai.
Ngeimai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vallentino as he jumps to the side.
Ngeimai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vallentino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ngeimai.
Ngeimai misses with a takedown attempt - Vallentino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vallentino swinging wildly here.
Mikey Vallentino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngeimai.
Vallentino tries to clinch there but Ngeimai circles away.
Ngeimai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ngeimai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ngeimai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vallentino as he avoids it easily.
Lance Ngeimai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ngeimai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vallentino tries to avoid it but Ngeimai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vallentino to the ground. Vallentino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vallentino connects with a leg kick. Ngeimai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vallentino tries to bum rush Ngeimai with a series of wild strikes but Ngeimai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ngeimai looks for a takedown but Vallentino sprawls well.
Ngeimai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vallentino but Vallentino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngeimai shoots in but no luck this time.
Ngeimai gets tackled into the cage by Vallentino. Vallentino maintains the clinch.
Ngeimai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ngeimai fails to pull guard.
Vallentino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngeimai working hard to break the clinch.
Vallentino has had enough of the clinch but Ngeimai keeps him there for the moment.
Vallentino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ngeimai avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallentino landing knees to the body.
Vallentino trying to stall but Ngeimai improves his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallentino avoiding damage as Ngeimai throws knees to the body.
Ngeimai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Vallentino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vallentino, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Vallentino!
A relieved looking Mikey Vallentino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendriks has chosen Toulouse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henrik Hendriks!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
Hendriks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alves uses from the top position.
Hendriks wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves stays in close to Hendriks's body and controls the position.
Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Alves stays in close to Hendriks's body and controls the position.
Alves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Alves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hendriks gets caught napping as Alves dives in and scores a takedown. Hendriks manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hendriks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendriks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendriks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Alves controlling from the top position.
Alves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alves wants to control from the top but Hendriks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Alves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into Hendriks's guard.
Alves forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendriks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendriks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendriks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hendriks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Alves escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Alves!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves scoring with punches from side control.
Alves controls the position from side control.
Alves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Hendriks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendriks tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control but Hendriks is keeping him busy.
Hendriks tries to bench press Alves off him but Alves keeps the position.
Hendriks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hendriks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alves pulls his head out easily.
Hendriks wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendriks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alves is thwarting Hendriks's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Alves dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hendriks wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hendriks has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Alves. Oh but Hendriks has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Alves goes limp - he's gone! Hendriks jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henrik Hendriks!
A less than humble Henrik Hendriks 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Gamanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God save the Queen. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Gamanovich!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Gamanovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamanovich looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson cracks Gamanovich with a good jab.
Tyson instigates a clinch.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gamanovich won't allow it.
Gamanovich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gamanovich stands and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamanovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Gamanovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gamanovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamanovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gamanovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tyson is looking to reverse the position.
Tyson is not content to let Gamanovich control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Gamanovich has hold of Tyson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tyson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gamanovich cranks the arm and Tyson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tyson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sergey Gamanovich!
After the fight, Sergey Gamanovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Dudek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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186 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Dudek!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudek motions for Zsorats to come forward. Dudek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zsorats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudek lands with a straight right. Zsorats didn't see that one coming.
Zsorats shoots in but no luck this time.
Zsorats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a front kick aimed at Dudek's knee but Dudek avoids it well.
Zsorats throws a big shot that misses.
Zsorats feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zsorats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Dudek keeps moving.
Zsorats passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dudek being controlled for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudek struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dudek, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zsorats tries for a kimura but Dudek is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek regains half guard, as Zsorats was trying to land strikes.
Zsorats uses his free foot to push down on Dudek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dudek.
Zsorats throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zsorats content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats unloads with some shots from mount but Dudek bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zsorats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dudek is looking to escape.
Zsorats controlling the position easily from mount.
Zsorats with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudek has given up his back here. Will Zsorats look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Zsorats missing with strikes.
Zsorats looking to hold on to the position here but Dudek rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Dudek keeping full guard, as Zsorats tries to pass.
Zsorats forces his way into half guard.
Zsorats wants to control but Dudek is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudek tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.
Zsorats wants to pass to mount but Dudek is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown but Dudek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudek scores with a nice right hand.
Dudek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zsorats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudek swivels and escapes.
Zsorats 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.
Zsorats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zsorats tries to work over Dudek's front leg with a kick but Dudek checks it.
Zsorats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dudek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Dudek.
Dudek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zsorats if he has to take too many more of those.
Dudek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dudek looks for the body kick but Zsorats saw that one coming.
Dudek cracks a nice hook into Zsorats's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsorats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Zsorats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Zsorats or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudek which made him look bad.
Dudek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudek.
Zsorats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dudek.
Zsorats moves away from the strike by Dudek.
Christian Dudek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zsorats throws a leg kick that misses.
Dudek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsorats tries a low kick but Dudek avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Dudek works Zsorats's body with a nice hook.
Zsorats throws a looping overhand right but Dudek ducks down to avoid it.
Dudek thumps Zsorats with a low kick.
Dudek misses with a head kick.
Zsorats throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zsorats is in Dudek's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudek trying to keep a closed guard but Zsorats is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is looking to pass into half guard but Dudek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dudek is in guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position here.
Zsorats has a closed guard, preventing Dudek from standing up.
Zsorats manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zsorats goes for an armbar but Dudek turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dudek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats working a defensive guard but Dudek manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dudek stands up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dudek checks a leg kick.
Dudek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsorats momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Christian Dudek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudek dips to his left and cracks Zsorats with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Dudek.
Dudek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zsorats with that takedown attempt.
Dudek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zsorats.
Dudek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zsorats.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsorats scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dudek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsorats. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dudek.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zsorats is defended easily by Dudek.
Both fighters circling a little - Dudek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zsorats shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudek but Dudek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zsorats on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dudek. Dudek obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dudek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsorats was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudek.
A jab from Zsorats misses.
Zsorats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dudek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zsorats takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but Dudek checks it.
A clash of legs there as Dudek blocks the low kick.
Zsorats moves forwards but Dudek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dudek gets caught napping as Zsorats dives in and scores a takedown. Dudek manages to retain guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudek has wrist control.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dudek manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dudek wants to get up but he can't break Zsorats's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zsorats manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek is squirming around, avoiding Zsorats's attempts to control the action.
Dudek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zsorats wants to free his trapped foot but Dudek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudek keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dudek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zsorats.
Dudek is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Dudek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dudek pushes Zsorats off looking to stand but Zsorats dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zsorats controlling the action here.
Zsorats tries to pass to full mount but Dudek defends it.
Zsorats missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zsorats thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudek's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats wants to pass the guard but Dudek is defending well.
Zsorats takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zsorats is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dudek sees it coming and defends easily.
Zsorats wants to free his trapped foot but Dudek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zsorats is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsorats is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Zsorats showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsorats 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
During a confident post fight interview, Emmanuel Zsorats thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazushi Sakuraba has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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28
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Hoffer misses.
Sakuraba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hoffer.
Sakuraba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffer.
Sakuraba throws a good cross that connects.
Sakuraba lands with an overhand left.
Hoffer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakuraba on the side of the head.
Hoffer misses with a straight left.
Sakuraba lands an overhand right.
Hoffer cracks Sakuraba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoffer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuraba.
Hoffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Hoffer ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Hoffer.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Hoffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffer misses with a combination
and Sakuraba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoffer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuraba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoffer lands a slapping body shot.
Hoffer fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuraba misses with a straight left.
Hoffer fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that Hoffer avoids nicely.
Hoffer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Hoffer avoids it easily.
Sakuraba defending well as Hoffer loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoffer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoffer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Hoffer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sakuraba.
Hoffer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Hoffer ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Hoffer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
Hoffer lands a really nice looking cross but Sakuraba seems unphased.
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffer throws out the jab.
Hoffer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sakuraba quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakuraba can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hoffer there.
Hoffer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoffer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoffer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakuraba defending well though.
Hoffer thows a huge punch but Sakuraba dodges it nicely.
Hoffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoffer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoffer throwing shots but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Hoffer is nestled in close to Sakuraba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakuraba is looking to get back to is feet but Hoffer passes into side control.
Hoffer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sakuraba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hoffer advances to mount.
BOOM! Hoffer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hoffer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sakuraba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sakuraba wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sakuraba?
Hoffer with shots to the head and body - Sakuraba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hoffer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hoffer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoffer moves away from the strike by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffer manages to avoid it.
Hoffer misses with an uppercut. Sakuraba saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Hoffer misses.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoffer.
Sakuraba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoffer moves away from the strike by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoffer to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoffer connects with a jab.
Sakuraba walks into a left hand.
Hoffer throws a series of punches but Sakuraba avoids them all with ease.
Sakuraba misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a lazy right hand but Hoffer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffer connects with a right hand. Sakuraba shakes it off.
Hoffer gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakuraba's head.
Jimmy Hoffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffer working Sakuraba over with strikes.
Hoffer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoffer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoffer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoffer is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakuraba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffer.
Hoffer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoffer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoffer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoffer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakuraba's head.
Hoffer throwing shots but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Hoffer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hoffer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffer is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffer throwing shots but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Hoffer is taking a breather. Sakuraba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffer 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.
Hoffer working over Sakuraba with some ground and pound. Sakuraba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakuraba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffer throwing shots but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Hoffer throwing shots but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Hoffer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sakuraba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoffer is pushing down on Sakuraba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakuraba is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoffer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoffer winds up and cracks Sakuraba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoffer is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
Hoffer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoffer wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Hoffer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakuraba defending well though.
Hoffer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuraba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer winds up and cracks Sakuraba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Hoffer sits in half guard.
Hoffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoffer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoffer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hoffer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer looking to finish with strikes here!
Hoffer with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoffer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffer controlling the pace for now.
Hoffer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Hoffer with shots to the head and body - Sakuraba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sakuraba taking shots to the head.
Hoffer with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Hoffer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffer with a couple of short strikes.
Sakuraba is rocked!
Hoffer looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sakuraba covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hoffer!
A victorious Jimmy Hoffer 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ants Milnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Macino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Macino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ants Milnes's chin.
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22
275 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ants Milnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Macino!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macino throws a right and a left that Milnes avoids nicely.
Milnes ducks under a wild hook from Macino.
Milnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macino as he avoids it easily.
Milnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Milnes is looking to clinch.
Milnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Macino lands a lovely overhand right.
Milnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Macino misses.
Macino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macino wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ants Milnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Milnes.
Milnes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Milnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milnes content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macino keeping moving, preventing Milnes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Macino is refusing to be controlled, as Milnes sits in half guard.
Milnes 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.
Milnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macino is trying to get back to full guard.
Milnes moves into full mount! Macino won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milnes working for a guillotine from mount but Macino is in no mood to give up.
Milnes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Milnes looking to ground and pound but Macino is blocking nicely.
Milnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macino is looking to escape.
Milnes working for a guillotine from mount but Macino is in no mood to give up.
Macino gets back to half guard.
Milnes trying to control from half guard but Macino is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Milnes.
Macino is trying to stand.
Macino is looking for a sweep. Milnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Milnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Milnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Macino trying to control but Milnes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Macino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Milnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Milnes is thwarting Macino's attempts to control the position.
Milnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ants Milnes dominated that 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.
Milnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Macino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Milnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Milnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macino.
Milnes jumps into guard, dragging Macino to the mat.
Macino tries to stand but Milnes is controlling from the bottom.
Milnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macino has managed to get both his arms back between Milnes's legs - danger averted.
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!
Milnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Milnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macino defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milnes has his foot on Macino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macino works his way back into a safe position though.
Macino wants to control from the top but Milnes keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Milnes wants to sweep here but Macino controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus Macino hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Milnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Macino misses.
Milnes shoots in and drives through. Macino sprawls well.
Milnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Macino sprawls well. He's pushed Milnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macino throws a jab but it's blocked by Milnes.
Macino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Milnes backs up against the cage.
Macino stuffs the takedown attempt from Milnes. Milnes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ants Milnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milnes misses with a head kick.
Macino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ants Milnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macino looks to land a combination but Milnes avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Macino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Milnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macino. That did some damage!
Macino is breathing heavily.
Milnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Macino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Macino throws a hook but Milnes blocks it.
Macino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milnes slips a jab and a cross from Macino.
Milnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macino swivels and escapes.
Macino misses with a few strikes there.
Macino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milnes has Macino up against the cage in a clinch.
Milnes jumps guard and drags Macino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Milnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Milnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Milnes working for a triangle but Macino defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macino trying to control but Milnes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ants Milnes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Milnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Milnes slips a jab and a cross from Macino.
Milnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Milnes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Macino.
Milnes throws the kick towards the body but Macino avoids it.
Milnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Milnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Milnes somewhat.
Macino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milnes.
No joy there for Macino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Macino as Milnes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ants Milnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macino lands a jab-cross combination.
Macino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcus Macino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milnes closes the distance and clinches.
Milnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Milnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Milnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macino's guard.
Macino trying to keep a closed guard but Milnes is proving a slippery customer.
Milnes is working Macino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Milnes wants to control from the top but Macino keeps moving.
Ants Milnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macino is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macino has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milnes wants to sweep here but Macino controlling him for the moment.
Macino wants to control from the top but Milnes keeps moving.
Macino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Milnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Milnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macino controls Milnes momentarily but Milnes frees himself.
Milnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milnes wants to control from the top but Macino keeps moving.
Milnes preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Milnes is controlling him.
Milnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Macino blocks a head kick by Milnes.
Milnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milnes fails with the takedown.
Macino throws a series of strikes that have Milnes backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Macino.
Macino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Milnes eats them both and turns towards Macino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ants Milnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcus Macino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macino is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macino is trying to stand.
Milnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Macino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Milnes wants to control but Macino is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Macino.
I think Milnes 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ants Milnes!
Ants Milnes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Kalypsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saracen has chosen Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Landry Saracen enters the cage!
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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, Aapo Kalypsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Landry Saracen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen shoots in for a double leg but Kalypsi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saracen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalypsi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalypsi throws a big shot that misses.
Saracen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalypsi moves in looking to clinch but Saracen pushes him off.
Kalypsi looks to land a right hand but Saracen moved out of range.
Kalypsi connects with a crisp jab.
Kalypsi connects with a leg kick. Saracen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kalypsi throws a left that rocks Saracen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kalypsi dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Saracen regain composure!
Saracen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalypsi working away.
Kalypsi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kalypsi trying to control the position but Saracen is working away.
Kalypsi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saracen is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saracen to see if he's OK.
Kalypsi controlling the position from side mount.
Saracen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalypsi.
Saracen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saracen is trying to stand.
Saracen is looking to improve his position.
Kalypsi working the head and body with strikes.
Saracen actively working from the bottom here.
Kalypsi is trying to control. Saracen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saracen wants to get back to full guard but Kalypsi has passed into side control.
Kalypsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saracen keeps working.
Saracen is looking to regain half guard here but Kalypsi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen pushes Kalypsi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kalypsi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Saracen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saracen struggling a bit here.
Kalypsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saracen keeps working.
Kalypsi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kalypsi advances nicely into full mount.
Saracen is looking to get to half guard.
Kalypsi with good strikes from the mount here!
Kalypsi trying to control but Saracen is having none of it.
Kalypsi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saracen wants to get back to his feet.
Kalypsi is looking to advance position but Saracen won't allow it.
Saracen manages to get to full guard.
Kalypsi preventing the sweep.
Kalypsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saracen is looking to stand up but Kalypsi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kalypsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saracen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saracen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalypsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saracen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kalypsi gets a clinch.
Kalypsi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saracen is keeping busy.
Saracen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalypsi prevents it.
Saracen tries for a takedown but Kalypsi manages to get underhooks.
Aapo Kalypsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saracen.
Kalypsi pushes Saracen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalypsi tightens his grip and picks Saracen up, before dumping him to the ground. Saracen manages to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalypsi scoring with some ground and pound.
Saracen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalypsi defends well.
Kalypsi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kalypsi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saracen will feel that in the morning.
Landry Saracen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalypsi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saracen's sensitive parts.
Kalypsi tests Saracen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalypsi is defended easily by Saracen.
Saracen avoids the head kick by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi throws a leg kick but Saracen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalypsi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalypsi digs a good hook to Saracen's body.
Kalypsi scores with a push kick.
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!
Kalypsi lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saracen momentarily.
Kalypsi clinches with his opponent.
Kalypsi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalypsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalypsi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saracen tries for a takedown but Kalypsi manages to get underhooks.
Saracen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalypsi smiles and moves away.
Kalypsi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saracen is breathing heavily.
Kalypsi lands with a straight right. Saracen didn't see that one coming.
Saracen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aapo Kalypsi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalypsi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aapo Kalypsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen moves in looking to clinch but Kalypsi pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi fails with the takedown.
Kalypsi throws a good cross that connects.
Kalypsi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalypsi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saracen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalypsi defends it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kalypsi there.
Kalypsi tries to clinch up
and Saracen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saracen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen postures up.
Kalypsi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalypsi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalypsi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saracen's guard.
Kalypsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Saracen is retaining full guard.
Saracen looking for a guillotine here but Kalypsi defends easily.
Kalypsi stops Saracen from standing up.
Kalypsi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saracen keeping moving, preventing Kalypsi from controlling successfully.
Kalypsi 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.
Saracen can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalypsi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalypsi wants to pass to mount but Saracen is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saracen wants to get back to full guard.
Saracen has hold of Kalypsi's hands but Kalypsi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalypsi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saracen is trying to stand back up but Kalypsi is controlling him
Kalypsi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kalypsi prevents Saracen from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalypsi wants to pass to mount but Saracen is defending the position.
Saracen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saracen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kalypsi clinches up against the cage.
Saracen manages to break the clinch.
Kalypsi scores with a nice head shot.
Kalypsi scores with a body shot.
Saracen shoots in and drives through. Kalypsi sprawls well.
Kalypsi drives through and clinches with Saracen against the cage.
Kalypsi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saracen is trying to force a seperation but Kalypsi has the dominant position.
Saracen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalypsi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saracen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Kalypsi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saracen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalypsi finish him?
Kalypsi is pushing Saracen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kalypsi breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi lands with a nice body punch.
Saracen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalypsi cracks Saracen with an uppercut from hell and Saracen crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kalypsi's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalypsi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saracen is keeping the position for now.
Saracen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saracen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalypsi wants to control from the top but Saracen keeps moving.
Saracen trying to keep a closed guard but Kalypsi is proving a slippery customer.
Kalypsi stands up over Saracen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kalypsi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalypsi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalypsi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalypsi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kalypsi scoring with punches from side control.
Kalypsi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saracen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kalypsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saracen keeps working.
Saracen sneaks out the side door and pushes Kalypsi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kalypsi fails with the takedown.
Kalypsi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen tries to clinch but Kalypsi moves out of range.
Kalypsi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalypsi scores with a kick to the body.
Saracen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalypsi counters with a solid body kick.
Aapo Kalypsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen fails to land the takedown.
Saracen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalypsi to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Kalypsi slams his shin into Saracen's torso.
Kalypsi misses with a head kick.
Saracen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalypsi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalypsi. That's going to slow Saracen down.
Kalypsi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saracen on his heels. He'll look to pass Saracen's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalypsi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saracen wants to get back to his feet but Kalypsi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kalypsi advances to half guard.
Kalypsi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kalypsi is keen to just control but Saracen is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aapo Kalypsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aapo Kalypsi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalypsi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Landry Saracen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saracen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo Kalypsi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalypsi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Kalypsi!
Aapo Kalypsi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My jizzizzu ended the fight prematurely again. '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson comes to the cage accompanied by Another Victory. Boycheck has chosen Парус as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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204 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boycheck at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lawson.
Boycheck misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Lawson thows a body kick. Boycheck tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boycheck misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawson connects with a body shot.
Boycheck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Lawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Boycheck.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Boycheck.
Boycheck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boycheck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boycheck on the side of the head.
Boycheck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boycheck's head.
Lawson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boycheck has his foot on Lawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boycheck's guard.
Boycheck is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boycheck sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawson seems to be working for a kimura but Boycheck defends the submission attempt.
Lawson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lawson throwing shots but Boycheck is blocking nicely.
Lawson tries to pass to full mount but Boycheck defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Boycheck tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boycheck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lawson drops an elbow to the side of Boycheck's head.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boycheck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson 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.
Boycheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily.
Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but Boycheck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawson to get the leverage.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Lawson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawson is keen to just control but Boycheck is a slippery customer.
Boycheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily.
Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boycheck defends it well.
Lawson is keen to just control but Boycheck is a slippery customer.
Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.
Lawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Lawson is nestled in close to Boycheck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lawson passes to side control.
Boycheck tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson trying to control the action but Boycheck is working from the bottom.
Boycheck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boycheck's head.
Boycheck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawson blocks a leg kick.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boycheck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boycheck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boycheck has time to react.
No joy there for Boycheck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boycheck throws a right hand that misses
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boycheck connects with a high kick.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boycheck throws a chopping leg kick but Lawson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Boycheck throws a combination. Lawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lawson scores with a jab.
Boycheck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boycheck somewhat.
Boycheck is breathing heavily.
A jab from Lawson finds it's way through Boycheck's defenses.
Lawson moves out of range of the body kick from Boycheck.
Boycheck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boycheck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawson takes a swing at Boycheck's ribcage but misses.
Boycheck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitka Boycheck.
A punch lands to the side of Boycheck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boycheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawson thuds a left hand into Boycheck's body.
Lawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boycheck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boycheck somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boycheck walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Boycheck.
Boycheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawson scores with a nice strike.
Lawson jabs Boycheck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boycheck is rocked!
Boycheck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson scores with a sloppy right hand. Boycheck should have avoided that one.
Boycheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Boycheck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boycheck seems to have recovered his senses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lawson - that will leave a mark!
Boycheck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boycheck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lawson cracks Boycheck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boycheck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boycheck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boycheck takes one on the button.
Lawson cracks Boycheck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Boycheck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Boycheck takes one to the side of the head.
Boycheck is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lawson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boycheck.
Lawson delivers a nice body kick.
Lawson leaves Boycheck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson cracks Boycheck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boycheck on the side of the head.
Lawson digs a good body shot into Boycheck's ribs.
Boycheck tries to score with a low kick but Lawson moves his leg out of the way.
Lawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson wants to control but Boycheck is keeping him busy.
Lawson lands some shots froms side control.
Boycheck taking a bit of punishment here - Lawson scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boycheck, who protects the arm well.
Boycheck is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boycheck keeps working.
Boycheck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lawson off and has taken his back!
Boycheck doesn't have the hooks in and Lawson manages to turn into his guard.
Boycheck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boycheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boycheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawson has managed to get both his arms back between Boycheck's legs - danger averted.
Lawson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boycheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boycheck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boycheck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lawson working some strikes from top position.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boycheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lawson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lawson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boycheck some visible discomfort.
Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawson trying to control the position but Boycheck is working away.
Boycheck is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boycheck to see if he's OK.
Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lawson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boycheck, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck is looking for a sweep.
Lawson has an Americana. Boycheck didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lawson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lawson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Lawson!
A very excited looking Eric Lawson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills comes into the arena with LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rurikov's choice of entrance music: Eazy-E - Ruthless Villain. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurikov shoots for a takedown but Mills saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mills scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
Rurikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Rurikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mills which made him look bad.
Carl Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Rurikov.
Rurikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mills doesn't manage to clinch there - Rurikov circles away.
Mills lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rurikov looks winded!
Rurikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rurikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rurikov.
Mills has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mills.
Rurikov fails to pull guard.
Mills lands a shoulder strike.
Rurikov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mills regains guard.
Mills manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mills is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mills swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rurikov.
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!
Mills lands with a shot to the body.
Mills throws a leg kick but Rurikov moved away.
Mills throws a hook to the side of Rurikov's head but Rurikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carl Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rurikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carl Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mills. Rurikov shrugs it off though.
Mills sends Rurikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mills is motioning to the referee to let Rurikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rurikov is rocked!
Mills looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mills backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Rurikov's temple! It sends Rurikov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mills celebrates and the doctors try to help Rurikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Carl Mills!
Carl Mills gave a mention to Prestige Nutrition (160!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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