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SFL Friday Fights XXI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar Remix. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramsay throws a nice head kick!
Ramsay scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramsay cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Machida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Ramsay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramsay cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Ramsay is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Ramsay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Machida on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramsay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsay lands a big head kick that sends Machida tumbling to the mat! Ramsay takes a step backwards and waves Machida back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Machida is rocked!
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Ramsay connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramsay.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramsay tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramsay.
Ramsay circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Machida drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ramsay follows Machida to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badr Ramsay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Squirrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Squirrel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Looking For An Answer - La Matanza. Callahan has chosen Get the Funk Out Ma Face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Squirrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squirrel gets a clinch.
Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squirrel sprawls well. Squirrel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Callahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Squirrel slaps away a takedown attempt from Callahan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Squirrel throws a body kick that misses.
Squirrel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Squirrel sends Callahan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Squirrel is motioning to the referee to let Callahan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Tommy Callahan has been cut.
Squirrel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Callahan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Squirrel misses with a straight right.
Squirrel circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Callahan to the canvas! Callahan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Squirrel keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Squirrel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claud Van Staaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claud Van Staaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Graham!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham lands a nice hook to Van Staaden's body. Van Staaden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Staaden avoids the body shot from Graham.
Van Staaden swinging wildly here.
Van Staaden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graham scores with a three punch combo!
Van Staaden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Staaden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Staaden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graham. Van Staaden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Staaden avoids the body shot from Graham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Van Staaden misses with a hook.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Staaden avoids the body shot from Graham.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Staaden throws a combination that misses
and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham.
Van Staaden can't break the clinch.
Van Staaden prevents a body shot from Graham.
Van Staaden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Staaden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Staaden prevents a body shot from Graham.
Graham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Staaden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Staaden's efforts to push away.
Van Staaden is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.
Graham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Staaden.
Graham effectively controlling the action here.
Van Staaden can't break the clinch.
Van Staaden wants to break free but Graham has control.
Graham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Staaden takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Staaden tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Graham as the two fighters clinch.
Van Staaden working hard to break the clinch.
Van Staaden wants to break free but Graham has control.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Graham slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Graham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graham takes a swing at Van Staaden's ribcage but misses.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Staaden was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham.
A slow jab from Van Staaden misses its intended target.
Graham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Staaden rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Staaden avoids the body shot from Graham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Staaden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graham counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Van Staaden does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham connects with a body shot.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Graham thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Staaden swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Van Staaden's head but Van Staaden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Van Staaden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graham throws a body punch but Van Staaden moves out of range.
Van Staaden lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Staaden counters with a two punch combo.
Van Staaden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Graham duly obliges.
Luke Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Staaden digs a good hook to Graham's body.
Claud Van Staaden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden slips a jab and a cross from Graham.
Graham misses with a body punch
and Van Staaden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luke Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Staaden misses with a wild combination.
Van Staaden throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.
Van Staaden walks into a left hand.
Graham gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Staaden has had enough of the clinch but Graham keeps him there for the moment.
Graham is leaning against Van Staaden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Staaden can't break the clinch.
Van Staaden tries to break the clinch but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham digs a right hand into Van Staaden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Staaden's gas tank.
Graham controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Graham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Van Staaden misses with a body punch
and Graham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Graham throws a combination that misses
and Van Staaden counters with a three punch combo that has Graham backing up. Graham nods at Van Staaden to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Staaden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Staaden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graham is looking to clinch but Van Staaden is avoiding it.
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Staaden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Staaden swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham.
Graham misses with a wild body shot.
Graham throws a looping overhand right but Van Staaden ducks down to avoid it.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Staaden misses with a two punch combination.
Van Staaden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Staaden misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Staaden misses with an uppercut. Graham saw that one coming.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Staaden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a hook to the body
and Van Staaden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Claud Van Staaden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham works Van Staaden's body with a nice hook.
Graham thuds a left hand into Van Staaden's body.
Graham doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Staaden circles away.
Van Staaden misses with a wild body shot.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Staaden moves away.
Graham scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Staaden.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Staaden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Staaden misses with a combination
and Graham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luke Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Staaden moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graham 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 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Graham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Szyszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aleksander Szyszka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aleksander Szyszka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Szyszka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen throws a series of punches but Szyszka moves out of range.
Szyszka shoots in looking for a takedown. Mullen tries to sprawl out of it but Szyszka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mullen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Szyszka fails with a takedown attempt.
Szyszka is breathing heavily.
Szyszka moves out of range of the leg kick from Mullen.
Mullen swinging wildly here.
Aleksander Szyszka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Mullen misses.
Mullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szyszka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Szyszka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mullen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szyszka somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Szyszka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Mullen misses.
No joy there for Mullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szyszka shoots in but Mullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mullen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Szyszka!
Mullen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mullen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mullen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mullen tries to bum rush Szyszka with a series of wild strikes but Szyszka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mullen throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Mullen.
Mullen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Szyszka checks a leg kick.
Szyszka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mullen.
Mullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mullen misses with a few strikes there.
Szyszka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mullen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szyszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mullen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mullen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szyszka.
Szyszka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mullen to the mat! Mullen manages to get full guard.
Szyszka stops Mullen from standing up.
Szyszka has gone for a leg lock! Mullen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Szyszka's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szyszka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mullen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mullen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Szyszka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mullen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szyszka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mullen defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Mullen.
Szyszka fails with the takedown
and Mullen counters with a three punch combo that has Szyszka backing up. Szyszka nods at Mullen to acknowledge the strikes.
Mullen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mullen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mullen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szyszka has him pressed against the cage.
Mullen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mullen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Szyszka is looking for a triangle but Mullen pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szyszka is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szyszka advances to half guard.
Szyszka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mullen has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szyszka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Szyszka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mullen is just riding it out for now. Szyszka eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Mullen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mullen throws a series of punches but Szyszka avoids them all with ease.
Mullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mullen lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab lands there for Mullen.
Mullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mullen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szyszka at a distance.
Mullen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Szyszka shoots and misses
and Szyszka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szyszka blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mullen.
Mullen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Szyszka is rocked!
Mullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Szyszka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mullen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mullen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szyszka.
Mullen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Szyszka right on the button. Szyszka goes down! Mullen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mullen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Mullen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Straight Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Straight Shooter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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214 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Straight Shooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch but Shooter moves out of range.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shooter is defended easily by James.
Shooter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Shooter. Shooter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Straight Shooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shooter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James tries to bum rush Shooter with a series of wild strikes but Shooter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from James misses.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Shooter. Shooter gets slowly back to his feet.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shooter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shooter looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Shooter fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot by James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James swinging wildly here.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shooter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shooter is breathing heavily.
Shooter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shooter tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James drops Shooter with a beautiful combination! Shooter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!
It looks like Straight Shooter has been cut.
A punch combination from James misses.
Shooter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Shooter to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maik Valua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Agustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agustus has chosen PrototypeRaptor - C.H.E.E.T.A.H. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Felix Agustus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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284 lbs
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Maik Valua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Agustus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agustus throws a nice looking combination but Valua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valua lands a jab.
Agustus slips a straight right by Valua.
Valua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valua misses with a low kick as Agustus jumps back.
Valua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agustus's head backwards.
Agustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agustus.
A cross from Valua lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valua throws a sloppy head kick and Agustus moves out of range easily.
Agustus seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Valua shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Agustus is backing up but Valua catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Agustus covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Valua Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maik Valua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lebowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lookin' Out My Back Door by Creedence. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pepe Perez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Lebowski coming out on top.
Lebowski jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Perez lands with a shot to the body.
Perez tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from Lebowski.
Lebowski dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
Perez wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Perez slips a jab from Lebowski.
Lebowski misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Lebowski.
Lebowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lebowski cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowski moves out of range as Perez throws a body kick.
Lebowski punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lebowski dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
Perez misses with a head kick.
Lebowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perez has time to react.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Lebowski throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
Lebowski throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
Lebowski cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pepe Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Lebowski misses the target.
Lebowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perez momentarily.
Lebowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lebowski catches Perez right on the button with a cross.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lebowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lebowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebowski misses with a straight left.
Lebowski throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lebowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lebowski ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lebowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perez slips under a jab.
Lebowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lebowski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lebowski duly obliges.
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Lebowski in a clinch.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lebowski is defending well for now.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Lebowski blocks it.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Lebowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perez walks away with a smile on his face. Lebowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lebowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lebowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perez tries to clinch but Lebowski is having none of it.
Lebowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lebowski thuds a left hand into Perez's body.
Perez looks gassed!
Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lebowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Lebowski connects with a body shot.
Lebowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Lebowski scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Lebowski lands a jab to the head.
Lebowski lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez is rocked!
Lebowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Lebowski pushes him off.
Perez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez wants to clinch.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from Lebowski.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Jab by Lebowski.
Perez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lebowski keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Lebowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
Perez misses with a body kick.
Lebowski throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lebowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lebowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lebowski.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lebowski finish him?
A jab lands there for Lebowski.
Jeffrey Lebowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lebowski lands a right hook to the body.
Perez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lebowski thuds a left hand into Perez's body.
Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez tries to clinch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Perez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lebowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Lebowski drops Perez with a nice combination! Lebowski dives into Perez's guard, looking to finish!
Perez is breathing heavily.
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!
Lebowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Lebowski has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
Lebowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Perez!
Lebowski throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Perez has his hands clasped together but Lebowski breaks the hold and Perez is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lebowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffrey Lebowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Tudor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudor has chosen Take it in Blood by Nas as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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19
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rojas, right into the meat.
Tudor stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tudor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rojas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas is looking to score with low kicks.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Tudor moved out of range.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tudor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas misses the body punch
and Tudor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tudor misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Tudor.
Rojas with a nice cross.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tudor throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.
Tudor scores with a sloppy right hand. Rojas should have avoided that one.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas misses with a shot to the body
and Tudor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tudor slips a jab from Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Tudor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tudor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rojas is looking to slow Tudor down with leg kicks.
Tudor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Tudor throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas misses the body punch
and Tudor counters with a nice body shot.
Tudor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Tudor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rojas counters with a left to the body.
Tudor throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tudor walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
Rojas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tudor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Tudor moved out of range nicely.
Tudor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paul Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tudor throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tudor on the side of the head.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Tudor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tudor looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Tudor throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas wants to slow Tudor down by chopping away at his legs.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tudor counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Tudor slips the punch.
A punch combination from Tudor misses.
Rojas jabs at Tudor's body.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Tudor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a double jab
and Tudor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body.
Tudor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Tudor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas is looking to wear down Tudor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Tudor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tudor misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Tudor sizes up Rojas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Tudor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tudor moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tudor throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas takes a swing at Tudor's ribcage but misses.
Tudor misses with a straight right.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tudor circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Tudor misses the target.
Tudor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tudor takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Tudor's head back.
Tudor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas punishes Tudor's body with a nice straight punch.
Rojas moves out of range as Tudor strikes.
Rojas slips a straight right by Tudor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas jabs Tudor right on the nose. Tudor blinks but takes it well.
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rojas lands a really nice looking cross but Tudor seems unphased.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tudor.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tudor doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Rojas.
Tudor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tudor jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas throws a leg kick that misses.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Tudor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Tudor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas tries to bum rush Tudor with a series of wild strikes but Tudor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
Tudor tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tudor checks a low kick from Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Tudor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tudor throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tudor tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tudor.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tudor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas looks to land a combination but Tudor avoids it well.
Paul Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rojas.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tudor doesn't seem bothered though.
Tudor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas lands a jab.
Rojas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tudor moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tudor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry Tudor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas is looking to score with low kicks.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tudor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Tudor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Tudor slips the punch.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws a right hand that Tudor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tudor also avoids with ease.
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tudor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tudor.
Some wild striking there from Tudor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudor swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Tudor ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojas is looking to score with low kicks.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Tudor moves out of range.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas throws a body punch but Tudor moves out of range.
Rojas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tudor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rojas scores with a jab. Tudor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tudor lands a jab.
Rojas slips a straight right by Tudor.
Tudor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tudor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas swings for the body but Tudor moves out of range.
Tudor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Tudor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tudor.
Tudor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tudor throws a good cross that connects.
Rojas cracks Tudor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rojas misses with a hook. Tudor ducked under it nicely.
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojas catches Tudor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Tudor's head back.
Tudor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rojas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tudor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tudor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas tries to work over Tudor's front leg with a kick but Tudor checks it.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Tudor knows he should have avoided that one.
Tudor misses with the combination.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tudor cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
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!
Rojas moves out of range as Tudor strikes.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tudor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Tudor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Rojas feints and then cracks Tudor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tudor down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tudor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Rojas tried to score with a low kick but Tudor checks it.
Rojas catches Tudor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Rojas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rojas slips a jab from Tudor.
Tudor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rojas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rojas cracks Tudor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Tudor.
Rojas moves out of range as Tudor strikes.
Tudor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rojas tests Tudor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tudor has time to react.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Tudor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tudor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas throws a combination that misses
and Tudor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Tudor does no damage.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Tudor's head but Tudor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Tudor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Tudor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tudor counters with a three punch combo that has Rojas backing up. Rojas nods at Tudor to acknowledge the strikes.
Rojas throws a right hand that Tudor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tudor also avoids with ease.
Tudor looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Tudor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Tudor ducks down to avoid it.
Tudor throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tudor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas punishes Tudor's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Tudor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tudor checks a leg kick.
Tudor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Tudor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rojas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rojas feints and then cracks Tudor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tudor down.
Tudor with a jab.
Tudor slips a jab from Rojas.
A left and a right from Rojas both land. Nice combination.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tudor swinging wildly here.
Rojas punishes Tudor's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Tudor's head but Tudor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Tudor.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Tudor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Tudor is out of range.
Tudor throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Tudor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas wants to slow Tudor down by chopping away at his legs.
Tudor loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas cracks Tudor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tudor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tudor missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tudor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Tudor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tudor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojas throws out a leg kick but Tudor moves out of range and Rojas only half commits.
Tudor looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tudor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a body shot
and Tudor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tudor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Tudor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Tudor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Tudor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tudor staying out of range there.
Tudor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tudor blocks a jab.
Rojas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Tudor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rojas 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rojas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipsky comes to the cage accompanied by Das Spiel Ist Aust. Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. Kalle Kolmiokuristus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolmiokuristus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lipsky tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lipsky to the ground. Lipsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the head kick by Lipsky.
Kolmiokuristus blocks a head kick by Lipsky.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a wild combination.
Lipsky leaves Kolmiokuristus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Lipsky.
Lipsky throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Lipsky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lipsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lipsky tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lipsky misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lipsky.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Lipsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus blocks a head kick by Lipsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Lipsky.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but Lipsky stands there with Kolmiokuristus around his waist. Kolmiokuristus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lipsky walks away with a smile on his face. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matt Lipsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lipsky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kolmiokuristus's head.
Lipsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lipsky tries to clinch but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lipsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lipsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Lipsky shows good takedown defense.
Lipsky throws a nice head kick!
Lipsky is looking to clinch.
Lipsky misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lipsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kolmiokuristus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lipsky sizes up Kolmiokuristus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lipsky is looking to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lipsky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolmiokuristus lands some shots froms side control.
Lipsky is pushing Kolmiokuristus's head away, looking to escape. Kolmiokuristus manages to hold on to the position though.
Kolmiokuristus lands some shots froms side control.
Lipsky wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus drags him back down.
Kolmiokuristus lands an elbow.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get an arm triangle but Lipsky is defending well.
Lipsky wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lipsky is trying to buck Kolmiokuristus off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus working the body and head with strikes.
Lipsky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus landing strikes.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lipsky to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Lipsky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lipsky is pushing Kolmiokuristus's head away, looking to escape. Kolmiokuristus manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Lipsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kolmiokuristus jabs Lipsky right on the nose. Lipsky blinks but takes it well.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Lipsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lipsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to stall here but Lipsky recovers full guard.
Kolmiokuristus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lipsky is keeping the position for now.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Lipsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmiokuristus on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Lipsky is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolmiokuristus is controlling him.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lipsky wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Lipsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lipsky throws a head kick that Kolmiokuristus semi-blocks.
Matt Lipsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lipsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lipsky throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Lipsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lipsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolmiokuristus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses.
Lipsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lipsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lipsky feints and then cracks Kolmiokuristus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kolmiokuristus down.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Matt Lipsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Lipsky throws a nice head kick!
Kolmiokuristus avoids the head kick by Lipsky.
Lipsky is looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus is avoiding it.
Lipsky misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus is defended easily by Lipsky.
Lipsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lipsky lands a head kick!
Lipsky walks into a jab.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lipsky sprawls well. Lipsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lipsky throws a head kick that half lands.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Lipsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lipsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lipsky.
Lipsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lipsky throws a nice head kick!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lipsky sprawls well. Lipsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lipsky stuns Kolmiokuristus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kolmiokuristus missing with a left hand there. Lipsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses.
Lipsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolmiokuristus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lipsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Lipsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lipsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kolmiokuristus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lipsky tries to clinch there but Kolmiokuristus circles away.
Lipsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolmiokuristus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lipsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kolmiokuristus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lipsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolmiokuristus somewhat.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kolmiokuristus misses with the ground and pound.
Lipsky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kolmiokuristus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lipsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lipsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kolmiokuristus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lipsky has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lipsky trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lipsky is not content to let Kolmiokuristus control the position.
Lipsky is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kolmiokuristus swings around for an armbar but Lipsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lipsky defends well.
Lipsky tries to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lipsky has picked Kolmiokuristus up and slammed him! Kolmiokuristus can't keep hold of the triangle and Lipsky manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolmiokuristus regains half guard.
Lipsky wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kolmiokuristus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kolmiokuristus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kolmiokuristus drops an elbow to the side of Lipsky's head.
Kolmiokuristus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolmiokuristus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lipsky keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky has one foot on Kolmiokuristus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the head kick by Lipsky.
Lipsky throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Lipsky misses with an uppercut. Kolmiokuristus saw that one coming.
Lipsky misses the shot to the body.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lipsky is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Lipsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Lipsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmiokuristus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses.
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Lipsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolmiokuristus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lipsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lipsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Lipsky!
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