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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignat Kaigorodov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ignat Kaigorodov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaigorodov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jamm counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaigorodov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamm avoids it really well and circles away.
Jamm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaigorodov with a poor takedown
and Jamm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ignat Kaigorodov has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignat Kaigorodov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaigorodov walks into a straight right hand from Jamm.
Jamm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaigorodov fails with the takedown
and Kaigorodov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaigorodov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaigorodov tries for a takedown but Jamm circles away easily
and Jamm counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Kaigorodov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonah Jamm!
After the big win, Jonah Jamm made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Spanish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruud Van Graaf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Spanish!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Graaf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ricky Spanish has been cut.
Van Graaf shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spanish is trying to defend but Van Graaf finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Graaf wants to free his trapped foot but Spanish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Graaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanish sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Graaf is trying for a kimura here. Spanish looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Van Graaf wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruud Van Graaf!
A very excited looking Ruud Van Graaf 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Mikhail Perkovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse Jalkalukko's chin.
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Perkovic!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but Perkovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Perkovic as Jalkalukko shoots in.
Jalkalukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Perkovic.
Perkovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jalkalukko pushes down on Perkovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perkovic is trying to stand up here but Jalkalukko is controlling him well.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but Perkovic defending well.
Perkovic kicks off Jalkalukko and gets to his feet.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalkalukko won't allow Perkovic to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jalkalukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkovic is retaining full guard.
Perkovic wants to stand and escape but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
Jalkalukko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Perkovic tries to clinch up but Jalkalukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikhail Perkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Perkovic as Jalkalukko shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalkalukko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perkovic!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perkovic, who protects the arm well.
Perkovic dodges the ground and pound from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Perkovic wants to get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Jalkalukko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Perkovic!
Jalkalukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkovic is looking to escape.
Jalkalukko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Perkovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Perkovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Perkovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jalkalukko working for a guillotine from mount but Perkovic is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perkovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Perkovic bucks up and throws Jalkalukko to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perkovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a double leg but Perkovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalkalukko.
Perkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a double leg but Perkovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkovic clinches.
Perkovic tries a knee to the head but Jalkalukko blocks it.
Jalkalukko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perkovic as he avoids it easily.
Perkovic throws a solid leg kick but Jalkalukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkovic.
Perkovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jalkalukko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Perkovic blocks the body kick.
Jalkalukko looks for a takedown but Perkovic sprawls well.
Perkovic misses with a left hand
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jalkalukko prevents Perkovic from getting back to his feet.
Jalkalukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jalkalukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perkovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jalkalukko is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalkalukko trying to control but Perkovic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko won't allow Perkovic to get back to his feet.
Perkovic keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkovic is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jalkalukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalkalukko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jalkalukko throwing strikes from guard but Perkovic blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko won't allow Perkovic to get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalkalukko won't allow Perkovic to get back to his feet.
Jesse Jalkalukko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Perkovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko is out of range.
Jalkalukko is looking to slow Perkovic down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkovic tries to sprawl but Jalkalukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Perkovic tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Perkovic is in trouble now - Jalkalukko has advanced to mount!
Jalkalukko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Perkovic turns into him and now he's in Jalkalukko's guard.
Jalkalukko working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic throwing strikes but missing.
Perkovic throwing strikes but missing.
Perkovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perkovic trying to control but Jalkalukko is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkovic stands up from Jalkalukko's guard - Perkovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jalkalukko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkovic stalling.
Jalkalukko avoiding damage as Perkovic throws knees to the body.
Jalkalukko has hold of one of Perkovic's legs. Perkovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Jalkalukko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jalkalukko won't allow Perkovic to get back to his feet.
Perkovic keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Perkovic is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the guard.
Jalkalukko passes into half guard.
Perkovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Jalkalukko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perkovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jalkalukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Perkovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perkovic is trying to stand up here but Jalkalukko is controlling him well.
Mikhail Perkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is looking to take a break and control but Perkovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkovic keeps working.
Jalkalukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Perkovic is trying to stand up here but Jalkalukko is controlling him well.
Perkovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perkovic has one foot on Jalkalukko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Perkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jalkalukko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jalkalukko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Perkovic leaves Jalkalukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perkovic pinned against the cage. Perkovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Perkovic misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko shoots in and drives through. Perkovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but Perkovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch there but Perkovic circles away.
Perkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Perkovic strikes.
Perkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jalkalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Jesse Jalkalukko 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.
Jalkalukko fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Jalkalukko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jalkalukko, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
After winning the bout, Jesse Jalkalukko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gon Grave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gon Grave struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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226 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gon Grave!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grave dodges the punch combination from CoxX.
A combination from CoxX does no damage.
CoxX shoots in and gets a takedown into Grave's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grave throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
CoxX stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grave keeping moving, preventing CoxX from controlling successfully.
CoxX got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grave has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, CoxX has managed to get both his arms back between Grave's legs - danger averted.
Grave wants to sweep here but CoxX controlling him for the moment.
Grave is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
CoxX lands a couple of digs.
CoxX looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grave keeping moving, preventing CoxX from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX is stalling in the full guard.
Grave is looking for a triangle but CoxX pushes his legs off easily.
CoxX looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CoxX loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
CoxX slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grave tries to buck CoxX off but CoxX is having none of it.
CoxX wants to control but Grave is keeping him busy.
Grave is looking for a sweep.
CoxX decides to stand back up. CoxX steps back and let's Grave get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grave circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grave throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and CoxX counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Grave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grave pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grave tries to clinch up
and CoxX counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grave!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grave sneaks back into half guard.
Grave pushes CoxX off looking to stand but CoxX dives back in and keeps control.
CoxX looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grave with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
CoxX is controlling the pace.
CoxX is trying to control the action in half guard but Grave is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grave wants to get back to full guard but CoxX has mounted him!
Grave keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grave is working to get back to half guard.
CoxX with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! CoxX connects with a massive shot to the dome!
CoxX connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grave tries to reverse the position but CoxX maintains control.
CoxX working the ground and pound effectively.
CoxX looking to control but Grave is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grave is working to get back to half guard.
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!
Grave in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Grave that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grave is rocked!
CoxX looking to finish Grave with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grave!
Grave is still in real trouble! Can CoxX finish him?
Grave defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from CoxX.
Grave takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
CoxX tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
CoxX 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.
Grave can't escape the position.
CoxX with the ground and pound from mount.
CoxX scoring with strikes but Grave is staying in there.
Grave keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
CoxX postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Grave in real trouble here! The ref calls for Grave to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri CoxX!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boda Tau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonash Blagech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blagech has chosen Red Tree - wood as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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285 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boda Tau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yonash Blagech!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tau gets caught flat footed, as Blagech shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blagech trying to control but Tau is working from the bottom.
Blagech thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blagech drops back looking for a leg! Tau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tau manages to kick Blagech off! Blagech jumps back into Tau's guard.
Blagech trying to control but Tau is working from the bottom.
Tau wants to sweep but no luck.
Tau keeping moving, preventing Blagech from controlling successfully.
Blagech pushing down on Tau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blagech prevents Tau from improving his position.
Blagech prevents Tau from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tau gets back to full guard.
Blagech wants to pass the guard but Tau is keeping the position.
Tau wants to stand up but Blagech is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blagech passes Tau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blagech trying to control from half guard but Tau is working away.
Blagech seems to be working for a kimura but Tau defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blagech is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blagech is trying to work for a kimura but Tau is defending well.
Tau wants to sweep but Blagech has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blagech tries for a kimura but Tau is defending well.
Blagech is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tau looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blagech gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tau is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blagech lets go of the hold and Tau can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yonash Blagech!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bad boy - cascada. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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209 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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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
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Kolmiokuristus blocks it.
Mcgillicutty gets caught napping as Kolmiokuristus dives in and scores a takedown. Mcgillicutty manages to retain guard.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgillicutty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty wants to stand and escape but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty pushes Kolmiokuristus off and gets back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown
enabling Mcgillicutty to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgillicutty throws a right hand that misses
and Kolmiokuristus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Kolmiokuristus. Beautiful body shot.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a hook.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolmiokuristus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcgillicutty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kolmiokuristus's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgillicutty as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
Kolmiokuristus tries to bum rush Mcgillicutty with a series of wild strikes but Mcgillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolmiokuristus misses with the combination.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kolmiokuristus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolmiokuristus throws a one two combo.
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mcgillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right and a left that Mcgillicutty avoids nicely.
Kolmiokuristus missing with a left hand there. Mcgillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgillicutty sizes up Kolmiokuristus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolmiokuristus takes one on the button.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcgillicutty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
An elbow from Kolmiokuristus crashes against the mat.
Mcgillicutty is trying to buck Kolmiokuristus off.
Sloppy strikes there by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus lands an elbow.
Kolmiokuristus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kolmiokuristus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgillicutty defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kolmiokuristus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcgillicutty is avoiding damage well.
Mcgillicutty being controlled for a moment.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcgillicutty's head but Mcgillicutty avoids it well.
Kolmiokuristus looks up at the clock and then as Mcgillicutty takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kolmiokuristus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus grinds an elbow into Mcgillicutty's temple.
Mcgillicutty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcgillicutty is pushing Kolmiokuristus's head away, looking to escape. Kolmiokuristus manages to hold on to the position though.
Kolmiokuristus landing strikes.
Kolmiokuristus tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgillicutty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with punches and elbows.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kolmiokuristus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcgillicutty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mcgillicutty wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mcgillicutty defending against the ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcgillicutty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolmiokuristus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgillicutty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcgillicutty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolmiokuristus.
A clash of legs there as Kolmiokuristus blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kolmiokuristus. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Kolmiokuristus strikes.
Kolmiokuristus throws a series of punches but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty cracks Kolmiokuristus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a combination but Mcgillicutty avoids it well.
Kolmiokuristus misses the shot to the body.
Kolmiokuristus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgillicutty.
Kolmiokuristus throws a good cross that connects.
Kolmiokuristus defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Kolmiokuristus loads up on a big right hand but Mcgillicutty slips the punch.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Jack Mcgillicutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus is defended easily by Mcgillicutty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus throws a combination that misses
and Mcgillicutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Kolmiokuristus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a right hand but Mcgillicutty moved out of range.
Kolmiokuristus throws a body punch but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty scores with a nice head shot.
Mcgillicutty throws a right hand that misses
and Kolmiokuristus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgillicutty avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgillicutty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a left hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range nicely.
Kolmiokuristus throws out a loose jab but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolmiokuristus throws out a loose jab but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sprawls well. He's pushed Kolmiokuristus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kolmiokuristus shoots and misses
and Mcgillicutty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolmiokuristus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolmiokuristus throws the left hand but Mcgillicutty avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Kolmiokuristus.
Mcgillicutty misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgillicutty tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgillicutty to the ground. Mcgillicutty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgillicutty circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mcgillicutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolmiokuristus moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus is defended easily by Mcgillicutty.
Kolmiokuristus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but Mcgillicutty manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kolmiokuristus tries to improve position but can't.
Mcgillicutty stands up.
Kolmiokuristus thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcgillicutty's guard.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kolmiokuristus pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcgillicutty defending well though.
Kolmiokuristus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcgillicutty pushes Kolmiokuristus off looking to stand but Kolmiokuristus dives back in and keeps control.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcgillicutty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty pushes Kolmiokuristus off looking to stand but Kolmiokuristus dives back in and keeps control.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but Mcgillicutty is blocking nicely.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Mcgillicutty from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Kolmiokuristus to pass to mount.
Kolmiokuristus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolmiokuristus trying to control from Mcgillicutty's half guard. Mcgillicutty has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgillicutty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolmiokuristus is controlling him.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is keeping the position.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Mcgillicutty from getting back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kolmiokuristus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Kolmiokuristus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Mcgillicutty is looking to stand up but Kolmiokuristus isn't so interested in that idea.
Jack Mcgillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgillicutty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus advances to half guard.
Mcgillicutty looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcgillicutty is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kolmiokuristus slips a nice elbow through Mcgillicutty's hands, connecting with Mcgillicutty's forehead.
Kolmiokuristus thows a huge punch but Mcgillicutty dodges it nicely.
Mcgillicutty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kolmiokuristus slips a nice elbow through Mcgillicutty's hands, connecting with Mcgillicutty's forehead.
Mcgillicutty tries to kick Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kolmiokuristus 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soze has chosen Outside - To Forgive but not Forget as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
275 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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29
240 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Soze!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway clinches up with Soze and pushes him back against the cage.
Calaway is working Soze over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calaway.
Calaway lands a hook that snaps the head of Soze backwards.
It looks like Hannibal Soze has been cut.
Calaway scores with a shot to the side of Soze's head.
Calaway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soze's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soze.
Soze tries to throw a body punch but Calaway avoids it by throwing Soze back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calaway.
Calaway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soze looks winded!
Calaway lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calaway.
Calaway has Soze pressed against the cage.
Calaway blocks an uppercut.
Calaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Soze.
Calaway lands a left hand.
Calaway throws a big uppercut that drops Soze! More strikes from Calaway and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Soze lies dazed against the cage as Calaway celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urijah Calaway!
An out of breath Urijah Calaway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Pushkar (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, David Kappa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benedikt Pushkar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkar connects with a looping right hand.
Pushkar jabs at Kappa's body.
Pushkar throws a lazy right hand but Kappa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pushkar fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pushkar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kappa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kappa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kappa moves out of range of the body kick.
Kappa stuffs the takedown attempt from Pushkar. Pushkar gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Pushkar misses.
Kappa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pushkar is fending him off so far but Kappa persists. Nope, Pushkar circles away and we're back to standing.
Pushkar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kappa is just out of range.
Kappa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kappa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kappa is defended easily by Pushkar.
Pushkar avoids the body shot from Kappa.
Kappa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pushkar.
David Kappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Nice defenses there by Pushkar.
Kappa misses with a right hand
and Pushkar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kappa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kappa, not yet.
Kappa is trying to keep Pushkar in close.
Pushkar trying to control but Kappa is working from the bottom.
Pushkar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kappa holds on and takes a little breather.
Kappa keeping full guard, as Pushkar tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kappa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Kappa.
Kappa throws a sloppy head kick and Pushkar moves out of range easily.
Kappa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pushkar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pushkar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pushkar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kappa wants to control but Pushkar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar with good strikes from the mount here!
Pushkar can't control as he wanted to and Kappa manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kappa trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkar is trying to control. Kappa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pushkar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kappa wants to improve his position but Pushkar is controlling well.
Kappa is concentrating on defense, preventing Pushkar from advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because David Kappa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kappa shoots in for a double leg but Pushkar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kappa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Kappa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pushkar misses with an uppercut.
Pushkar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pushkar.
Pushkar throws a wild body kick that Kappa sees coming a mile off.
Pushkar has his takedown stuffed
and Kappa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kappa!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pushkar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pushkar throws a body punch but Kappa moves out of range.
No luck for Pushkar with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedikt Pushkar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kappa throws a head kick but Pushkar moves out of range.
Pushkar misses the jab.
Pushkar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut.
Pushkar fails with a takedown attempt.
Pushkar staying out of range there.
Pushkar walks into a jab.
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!
Kappa drives through with a takedown into Pushkar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kappa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kappa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Kappa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kappa misses with an uppercut.
Pushkar shoots in for a double leg but Kappa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pushkar stuffs the takedown.
Pushkar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pushkar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pushkar wants it to stay on the feet.
Kappa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pushkar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kappa has control of Pushkar's left arm, preventing Pushkar from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kappa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkar wants to control from the top but Kappa keeps moving.
Pushkar postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Kappa just wasn't active enough.
Kappa has Pushkar up against the cage in a clinch.
Pushkar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kappa trying to control from the bottom.
Pushkar prevents Kappa from standing back up.
Kappa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kappa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar looking to pass the guard.
Kappa trying to control the position here.
Pushkar looking to sit in guard and control but Kappa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pushkar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kappa controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Kappa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kappa misses with a low kick.
Pushkar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kappa circles away.
David Kappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Kappa throws a nice looking combination but Pushkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kappa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kappa misses with a wild body shot.
Pushkar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kappa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pushkar has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Kappa as Pushkar shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kappa as he jumps to the side.
Kappa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kappa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benedikt Pushkar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pushkar!
Pushkar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kappa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pushkar! Kappa lets Pushkar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Pushkar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kappa!
Kappa is trying to control Pushkar's posture but Pushkar avoids it.
Kappa is trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkar working away.
Kappa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kappa is trying to control. Pushkar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because David Kappa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kappa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pushkar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kappa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kappa throws a head kick but Pushkar moves out of range.
Kappa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pushkar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pushkar.
Pushkar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Benedikt Pushkar's cut even more.
Kappa shoots in looking for a takedown but Pushkar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kappa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pushkar has a takedown stuffed.
David Kappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kappa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pushkar tries to sprawl but Kappa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pushkar won't allow Kappa to pass to mount.
Pushkar tries to kick Kappa off but Kappa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kappa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pushkar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Benedikt Pushkar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pushkar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kappa throwing strikes here but Pushkar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kappa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Kappa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pushkar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kappa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pushkar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kappa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Benedikt Pushkar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pushkar throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Kappa with that takedown attempt.
David Kappa is winning the standup battle so far.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pushkar looking to pass the guard.
Kappa controlling Pushkar's posture.
Kappa is trying to keep Pushkar in close.
Pushkar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pushkar preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappa is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Kappa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kappa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kappa is looking to take a break and control but Pushkar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pushkar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar is not content to let Kappa control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kappa tries to move to mount but Pushkar blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Kappa just wasn't active enough.
Kappa sizes up Pushkar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pushkar misses with a few strikes there.
Whack! Kappa lands a heavy head kick that drops Pushkar. The ref tackles Kappa to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pushkar was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). David Kappa!
David Kappa is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, David Kappa took to the microphone: 'Who's next motherfucker!? Give me that Title Shot. That Belt belongs to The Green Beast! Nobody stopping me. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks for the body kick but Bodhidharma saw that one coming.
Bodhidharma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson lands a nice looking body kick.
Bodhidharma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson tries to bum rush Bodhidharma with a series of wild strikes but Bodhidharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bodhidharma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bodhidharma.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bodhidharma. Bodhidharma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bodhidharma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bodhidharma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crunch! Simpson slams his shin into Bodhidharma's torso.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bodhidharma.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bodhidharma's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bodhidharma in his tracks.
Simpson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bodhidharma circles away.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodhidharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Simpson does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson cracks Bodhidharma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Bodhidharma misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Simpson.
A head kick misses from Bodhidharma.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Bodhidharma walks into a jab.
Simpson swings for the body but Bodhidharma moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bodhidharma. That did some damage!
Bodhidharma works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Simpson - just one landing.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bodhidharma moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Simpson throws a body punch but Bodhidharma moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson darts in trying to clinch
letting Bodhidharma counter with a right hand.
Bodhidharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Bodhidharma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bodhidharma counters with a two punch combo.
Bodhidharma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bodhidharma on the side of the head.
Bodhidharma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bodhidharma swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bodhidharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma misses with a two punch combination.
Bodhidharma throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Bodhidharma lands a big head kick that sends Simpson tumbling to the mat! Bodhidharma takes a step backwards and waves Simpson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Simpson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bodhidharma lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Simpson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bodhidharma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damo Bodhidharma!
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