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AFLC 44: Khalidovv Vs Severn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimundo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson slips a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson tries to sprawl but Oliveira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyson tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oliveira thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson kicks off Oliveira and gets to his feet.
Nice cross by Tyson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyson's head backwards.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson forces Oliveira back against the ropes and clinches.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the ropes. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyson shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Tyson tries to clinch up
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a double jab
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyson tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Tyson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raimundo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Tyson.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the ropes. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Tyson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oliveira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tyson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyson tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Oliveira isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Tyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Tyson moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the body
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Raimundo Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveira which made him look bad.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the ropes. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the ropes. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Tyson.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliveira scores with a jab.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson misses the jab.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira jabs at Tyson's body.
Oliveira lands a jab-cross combination.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira cracks Tyson with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
Tyson misses with a hook
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Tyson's ribs.
Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Oliveira is controlling him well.
Oliveira is pressing down on Tyson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyson is holding on for now.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyson!
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyson?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount and Tyson is in trouble!
Oliveira scoring with strikes but Tyson is staying in there.
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Oliveira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Oliveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the head.
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount.
Tyson is rocked!
Oliveira throwing strikes here but Tyson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyson hang on?
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raimundo Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimundo Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimundo Oliveira!
An intense looking Raimundo Oliveira took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Não gosto de decisões, sou um nocauteador artístico.
I don't like decisions, I'm a knockout artist.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Unsettling Differences" by Blue Smock Nancy. This should be a great matchup!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muniek Ziomek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes leaves Ziomek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ziomek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ziomek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmes counters with a shoot takedown. Ziomek fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muniek Ziomek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziomek wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ziomek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziomek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes trying to control but Ziomek is working from the bottom.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziomek is retaining full guard.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziomek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holmes is posturing up here but Ziomek has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Holmes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Holmes has to tap! Slick submission there by Ziomek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muniek Ziomek!
Muniek Ziomek bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Melendez is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Melendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Melendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Melendez pulls guard effortlessly.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melendez is keeping the position for now.
Melendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Melendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Melendez, not yet.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
Melendez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia controlling the position.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Melendez is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melendez is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Melendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melendez is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melendez pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez counters by moving into the clinch.
Melendez breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Melendez.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melendez is in Garcia's guard.
Melendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia working for submissions but it's allowed Melendez to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melendez is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Melendez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Melendez avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Melendez maintains control.
Garcia wants to control but Melendez is having none of it.
Garcia regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melendez defends it easily.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melendez wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melendez wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Melendez there.
Melendez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melendez pulls his head out easily.
Melendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Melendez wants to stand up but Garcia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Melendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melendez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melendez is in Garcia's guard.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing Melendez from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melendez wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Melendez wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Melendez wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Melendez preventing the sweep.
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Melendez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melendez pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Melendez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia!
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Melendez.
I think Melendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Melendez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentijn Sammens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, PRIDE FC - Opening. Silva has chosen Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
185 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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198 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Sammens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a high kick!
Sammens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Sammens misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Sammens backing up. Sammens nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Sammens throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a huge head kick that drops Sammens! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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33
180 lbs
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23
182 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway throws a right and a left that Lombard avoids nicely.
Hathaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Lombard swings widly with a right hand
and Hathaway counters with a left and a right that stings Lombard.
A left lands for Hathaway.
Hathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
Lombard misses with an uppercut
and Hathaway counters with a crisp one two that drops Lombard! Hathaway thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lombard to his feet! Lombard is in big trouble!
Lombard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hathaway lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lombard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hathaway dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hathaway!
A very excited looking Daniel Hathaway 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Holdin on to Black Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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30
174 lbs
14 - 21 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Askren circles away.
Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Askren is looking for a kimura here.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Askren is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
Askren seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Askren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren is working for a submission of some sort.
Askren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Askren is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Askren's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Askren is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stops Askren from standing up.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Askren is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Askren is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Askren circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Ben Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gracie.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Askren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie stands up and beckons Askren to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Askren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Askren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askren off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Askren is working for a submission of some sort.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren blocks the strikes from Gracie.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askren is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie wants to stand but Askren is controlling his arm.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
Askren is looking for a sweep.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Askren is trying to improve his position.
Askren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askren tries to get out of the position.
Gracie tries to stand but Askren is controlling his head.
Askren prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Askren tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to move to mount but Askren blocks the move with his legs.
Askren is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Askren throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Askren is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Askren is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Askren has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
Gracie is working Askren over with some ground and pound from side control.
Askren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Askren fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Askren circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Askren tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Askren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Askren wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Askren stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Askren drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Gracie trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie wanted to stand there but Askren had control of the position.
Gracie won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Gracie won't allow Askren to sweep him here.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Gracie.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Askren tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Askren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Askren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Askren is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Askren is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Gracie.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling tries to clinch up
and Gomi moves into the clinch.
Gomi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schilling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schilling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Schilling ducks down to avoid it.
Gomi scores with a nice strike.
Schilling throws an overhand right that lands on Gomi's shoulder, as Gomi tries to avoid the shot.
Schilling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
Gomi moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomi lands a left hand.
Schilling goes for a takedown attempt but Gomi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Schilling.
Gomi connects with the punch.
Gomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling scores with a jab.
Schilling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Schilling.
Schilling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schilling throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Schilling throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gomi tumbling to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gomi wants to control the position but Schilling says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gomi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Schilling pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gomi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schilling looking to control but Gomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling stands up from mount. Strange move.
Schilling clinches up with Gomi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Schilling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schilling counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gomi! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Schilling!
Ben Schilling really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Penn's choice of entrance music: Awesome. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
198 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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29
190 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith pushes Penn off and gets back to his feet.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to pull guard but Penn won't allow it.
Smith jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Penn won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Penn wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
BJ Penn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith pushes Penn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penn regains guard immediately.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Penn's head but Penn avoids it well.
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Penn uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Penn is looking to escape.
Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Penn.
Danga de danga de dang - Penn scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like DeAndre Smith has been cut.
Penn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith has Penn pressed against the ropes, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has Penn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Penn.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Penn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Penn scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Penn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Penn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the ropes.
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Penn.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Penn.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
BJ Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith takes one on the button.
Penn lands a two punch combo.
Penn lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
Penn jabs at Smith's body.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith shoots in and bounces Penn off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Penn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith has his feet on Penn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Penn.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn misses with the combination.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Penn works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
Penn looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Penn works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Penn leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Penn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Penn tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Penn against the ropes but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penn moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Penn wants to break free but Smith has control.
Penn breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith has hold of one of Penn's legs. Penn is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeAndre Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith tries to stand but Penn is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
BJ Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Sobral is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Valanciunas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sobral throws a low kick but Valanciunas moves out of range easily.
Valanciunas moves into the clinch successfully.
Sobral tries to circle away but Valanciunas has him pinned against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valanciunas.
Sobral takes a shot to the head.
Sobral is trying to break free.
Valanciunas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobral has had enough of the clinch but Valanciunas keeps him there for the moment.
Valanciunas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Renato Sobral has been cut.
Valanciunas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valanciunas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Sobral is trying to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Valanciunas.
Sobral has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valanciunas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valanciunas pushes Sobral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Valanciunas.
A shot in the inside from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Sobral looks winded!
Nice body punch from Valanciunas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valanciunas.
Sobral is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Valanciunas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Valanciunas works on Sobral's body with a couple of short punches.
Valanciunas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Valanciunas.
Sobral is still on wobbly legs! Can Valanciunas finish him?
Nice body punch from Valanciunas - that landed with a thud.
Sobral seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valanciunas scores with a shot to the side of Sobral's head.
Valanciunas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Valanciunas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Valanciunas.
That has opened up Renato Sobral's cut even more.
Valanciunas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sobral with a big uppercut! Sobral tries to clinch up but Valanciunas pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Sobral to the mat! Sobral covers up and Valanciunas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonas Valanciunas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Severn's choice of entrance music: 50 cent ft mann - buzzin new song 2010 music video . Mamed Khalidovv has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown. Severn tries to sprawl out of it but Khalidovv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Severn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khalidovv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severn avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidovv is defended easily by Severn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovv shoots and misses
and Severn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidovv looking for a guillotine here but Severn defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severn landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Severn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khalidovv looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Severn passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidovv tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Severn working over Khalidovv with some ground and pound. Khalidovv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Severn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Severn working over Khalidovv with some ground and pound. Khalidovv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khalidovv is not content to let Severn control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khalidovv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Severn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is staying active underneath Severn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khalidovv moves into full guard.
Khalidovv controls Severn momentarily but Severn frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Severn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Severn cracks Khalidovv with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Severn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khalidovv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Severn has managed to get both his arms back between Khalidovv's legs - danger averted.
Khalidovv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Severn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalidovv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Severn defends well.
Khalidovv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.
Severn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Khalidovv has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Severn is looking to defend but Khalidovv has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Severn! Khalidovv pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Severn taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mamed Khalidovv!
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