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D 38 : Braida vs Dickens PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Hendriks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendriks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hilton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hendriks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hendriks keeps control of Hilton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hendriks stalling in the clinch.
Hilton has had enough of the clinch but Hendriks keeps him there for the moment.
Hendriks pushes Hilton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hilton looks winded!
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!
Hendriks effectively controlling the action here.
Hilton can't break the clinch.
Hendriks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hendriks leaning against his opponent.
Hendriks has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Hilton goes down! Hendriks dives on top of him - Hilton manages to get guard.
It looks like Jimmy Hilton has been cut.
Hendriks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendriks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hilton can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendriks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hendriks not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriks has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hilton defend it? Hendriks steps over the head and cranks it - Hilton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hendriks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Hendriks!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
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159 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang tries for a takedown but Chiasson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chiasson scores with a jab.
Chiasson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chiasson swinging wildly here.
Chang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chiasson is trying to defend but Chang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chiasson is pressing down on Chang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang throws an elbow that misses. Chiasson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chang's guard. Nice move by Chiasson!
Chang seems keen to control Chiasson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Chang just wasn't active enough.
Chiasson scores with a one two! Chang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chiasson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chang pinned against the cage. Chang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A clash of legs there as Chiasson blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chiasson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiasson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chang. Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Chiasson tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Chiasson stuns Chang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chiasson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Chiasson.
Chang needs to keep his hands up - Chiasson had a free shot at his head there.
Chiasson moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.
Chiasson throws a series of punches but Chang moves out of range.
Matt Chiasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiasson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chang dives in and grabs Chiasson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chiasson pushes down on Chang's head and hops out.
Chiasson misses with a body kick.
Chiasson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang fails with a takedown attempt.
Chang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chiasson defends it nicely.
A nice combination there by Chiasson.
Chiasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang swings for the body but Chiasson moves out of range.
Chiasson wants to clinch.
Chang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chiasson is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is defending well.
Chiasson moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chiasson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chang manages to pass to side control.
Chang stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiasson is not content to let Chang control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiasson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time 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 Bob Chang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chang throws a hook but Chiasson avoids it easily.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chiasson is looking to clinch.
Chang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chiasson defends it nicely.
Chiasson tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Chiasson.
Chiasson digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chang but Chang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chang shoots in but no luck this time.
Chiasson gets a clinch.
Chiasson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chiasson taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Chang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chiasson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chang pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Chang.
Chiasson lands with a cross.
Matt Chiasson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chang is looking to work some ground and pound but Chiasson has wrist control.
Chang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chiasson wanted to stand there but Chang had control of the position.
Chiasson stopping the sweep attempt from Chang.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chiasson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chiasson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chiasson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chang is aware though and is defending well.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chiasson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chiasson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chiasson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chiasson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chang tightens his grip and picks Chiasson up, before dumping him to the ground. Chiasson manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
Chiasson controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
Chiasson is breathing heavily.
Chiasson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang postures up.
Chiasson being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiasson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chang tries to clinch up but Chiasson circles away and keeps his distance.
Chang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiasson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
Chiasson won't allow Chang to sweep him here.
Chang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chiasson has picked Chang up and slammed him! Chang can't keep hold of the triangle and Chiasson manages to pass to side control!
Chang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chiasson's best efforts.
Chang trying to hold on to Chiasson's head to control him but Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chang's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson prevents Chang from improving his position.
Chang is staying active underneath Chiasson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chang tries to get out of the position.
Chang trying to control here.
Chiasson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chang to get to his feet.
Chiasson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left and a right from Chiasson both land. Nice combination.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
Chiasson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matt Chiasson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chang circles away quickly and effectively.
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Chiasson sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chang is looking to chop away at Chiasson's legs.
Chiasson lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiasson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chang shoots in and gets a takedown into Chiasson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiasson keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chiasson wriggles free and stands up.
Chang dives in and scores a takedown into Chiasson's guard.
Chang stands and throws Chiasson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chang in side control, throwing shots but Chiasson defends.
Bob Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Chang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chiasson wants to control but Chang postures up.
The strikes coming from Chang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chang misses with the ground and pound.
Chiasson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chang is controlling him well.
Chang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chiasson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chiasson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
Chiasson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matt Chiasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chiasson on the ground.
Chiasson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiasson leaves Chang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiasson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chang.
Chiasson lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiasson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chiasson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bob Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck for Chang with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chang, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Chang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frans Vanvoren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Smack That. Luciano Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luciano Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frans Vanvoren!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanvoren drives through with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vanvoren trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Vanvoren preventing the sweep.
Vanvoren 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.
Cruz wants to stand but Vanvoren is controlling the position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Vanvoren controlling him for the moment.
Vanvoren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Vanvoren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vanvoren trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Vanvoren stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vanvoren has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cruz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vanvoren yanks on the arm and Cruz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vanvoren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frans Vanvoren!
In defeat, Luciano Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wojownik Amsterdamski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semen Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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205 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wojownik Amsterdamski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Semen Semenov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amsterdamski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Semenov misses with a head kick.
Amsterdamski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Semenov swivels and escapes.
Amsterdamski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenov.
Amsterdamski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Wojownik Amsterdamski has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Semenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amsterdamski doesn't seem phased though.
Semenov misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Semenov as Amsterdamski shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojownik Amsterdamski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amsterdamski shoots for a takedown but Semenov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amsterdamski has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semenov misses with a looping left.
Amsterdamski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Semenov swivels and escapes.
Semenov misses with a wild combination.
Semenov misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov throws a head kick but Amsterdamski moves out of range.
Semen Semenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Semenov looks to land a combination but Amsterdamski avoids it well.
Amsterdamski closes the distance and clinches up with Semenov, looking for a takedown. Amsterdamski pushes Semenov against the cage but Semenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amsterdamski shoots in for a takedown but Semenov shows good takedown defense.
Semenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amsterdamski slips a jab and a cross from Semenov.
Amsterdamski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Semenov is fending him off so far but Amsterdamski persists. Nope, Semenov circles away and we're back to standing.
Semenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amsterdamski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amsterdamski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Semenov defends it nicely.
Amsterdamski goes for a double leg but Semenov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Semenov continues to drive forward.
Semenov breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdamski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Semenov is fending him off so far but Amsterdamski persists. Nope, Semenov circles away and we're back to standing.
Semen Semenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amsterdamski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amsterdamski defending well as Semenov loads up on a big left hand.
Amsterdamski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Semenov takes a swing at Amsterdamski's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amsterdamski fails with a takedown attempt.
Semenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semenov leaves Amsterdamski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Semenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amsterdamski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amsterdamski misses with a takedown attempt - Semenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amsterdamski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amsterdamski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Semenov defends well and Amsterdamski ends up having to push Semenov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amsterdamski is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov breaks from the clinch.
Semenov lands a body shot.
Amsterdamski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amsterdamski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semenov circles away.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Amsterdamski avoids them all with ease.
Amsterdamski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Semenov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Semenov lands an overhand right.
Amsterdamski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Semenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amsterdamski pulls his head out easily.
Amsterdamski is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amsterdamski is thwarting Semenov's attempts to control the position.
We've been informed that Semenov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amsterdamski is trying to control the action in half guard but Semenov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amsterdamski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Semenov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wojownik Amsterdamski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Geukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Konijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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18
132 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorn Geukens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Konijn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konijn clinches up against the cage.
Geukens looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Konijn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Geukens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Konijn wants the takedown. Geukens is fighting it off but Konijn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Geukens's guard against the cage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Konijn stays in close to Geukens's body and controls the position.
Konijn passes into half guard.
Geukens has hold of Konijn's hands but Konijn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geukens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Konijn is looking to take a break and control but Geukens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Konijn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Geukens's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geukens looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konijn wants to take a breather but Geukens is having none of it.
Konijn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andre Konijn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Konijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorn Geukens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konijn tries to clinch there but Geukens circles away.
Konijn is looking to clinch but Geukens is avoiding it.
Konijn lands a big head kick that sends Geukens tumbling to the mat! Konijn takes a step backwards and waves Geukens back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Geukens is rocked!
It looks like Jorn Geukens has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BAM! Konijn delivers a spinning backfist that drops Geukens like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Andre Konijn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakim The Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes into the arena with Walk by Pantera blaring out of the sound system. That Guy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakim The Master!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots in for a takedown but The Master shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Guy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Master is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy lands strikes from half guard.
The Master really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Master is trying to stand.
The Master manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Guy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Guy prevents The Master from breaking the clinch.
The Master manages to break the clinch.
The Master throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Master is in Guy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Master would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Master gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but The Master shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Master lands with a straight right. Guy didn't see that one coming.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Master avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy dives in and grabs The Master's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Master pushes down on Guy's head and hops out.
The Master shoots in for a double leg but Guy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Master swinging wildly here.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Master avoids a kick to the body.
Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Master circles away.
The Master moves into range and clinches up with Guy.
Guy goes for a takedown attempt but The Master pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Master punishes Guy's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Master uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Master thuds his right hand into Guy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Master stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Master wants it to stay on the feet.
Guy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Master moves into range and clinches up with Guy.
Guy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Master regains guard immediately.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Master scores with a nice right hand.
The Master lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Master just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy shoots in for a double leg but The Master sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guy is breathing heavily.
The Master lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Master swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Master stuffs the takedown.
The Master wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Master drives through and clinches with Guy against the cage.
Guy misses with the head strike.
The Master is trying to maintain a safe position but Guy gets an underhook and turns The Master into the cage.
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Master lands an overhand right.
The Master has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Master scores with a hook.
The Master gets caught napping as Guy dives in and scores a takedown. The Master manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Master dives on top into guard.
Guy looking to control.
The Master is looking to stand up but Guy won't let him.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Master trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy has a closed guard, preventing The Master from standing up.
Guy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Master wants to get up but he can't break Guy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guy has his feet on The Master's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakim The Master 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Master gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guy.
The Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Master cracks Guy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guy tries for a takedown but The Master sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Master thuds his right hand into Guy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy looks for a takedown but The Master sprawls well.
The Master gets a double leg takedown into Guy's guard.
That Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Master preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Master has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guy is proving hard to escape from.
Guy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Master takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Master closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guy did well to prevent The Master getting side control.
The Master wants to stand up but Guy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Guy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and The Master pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to hold on but The Master pushes him away.
Guy tries to reverse the position but The Master maintains control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Master controlling the pace for now.
Guy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
The Master stands up from mount. Strange move.
The Master is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Master scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guy doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Master lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Master.
Guy scores with a takedown into The Master's guard.
Guy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Master wants to stand and escape but Guy is having none of it.
Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Guy throwing strikes from guard but The Master blocks nicely.
The Master is looking to stand up but Guy isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Guy stops The Master from standing up.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guy won't allow The Master to get back to his feet.
Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Master is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Master dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy looking to control.
The Master slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakim The Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Master jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt - The Master sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Master misses with the combination.
The Master lands a head shot.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Master as he avoids it easily.
Guy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guy shoots in but The Master avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Master stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy wants to clinch.
Rakim The Master seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Master.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master lands with an overhand left.
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Master avoids it really well and circles away.
The Master lands a jab to the nose.
Guy needs to keep his hands up - The Master had a free shot at his head there.
The Master falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Master.
That Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Master closes the distance and clinches.
The Master ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Master no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Master wants to get back to his feet but Guy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Master's head.
Guy 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.
The Master wants to stand and escape but Guy is having none of it.
Guy distracts The Master with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guy drops back looking for a leg! The Master is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Master manages to kick Guy off! Guy jumps back into The Master's guard.
Guy throws a strike but The Master rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Master wants to stand but Guy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Master must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to control the position.
Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Master manages to get himself to full guard.
Guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Master scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The Master moves out of range as Guy strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by The Master.
Nice sprawl there from The Master as Guy shoots in.
Guy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Master misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Master stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Guy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guy there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Master shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Master would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy working for a triangle but The Master defends it easily.
The Master trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guy's guard.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Master tries to stand but Guy is controlling from the bottom.
That Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakim The Master comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Master winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakim The Master!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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21
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
193 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
Solid 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic lands a leg kick that knocks Pablo off balance momentarily.
Pablo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
It looks like Daniello Pablo has been cut.
Filipovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pablo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pablo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipovic moves away.
Filipovic lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends Pablo tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves Pablo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pablo is rocked!
Pablo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Filipovic! Pablo is out on his feet! Filipovic rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pablo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pablo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem- Cold Wind Blows kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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26
203 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Ross!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ross lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aerts closes the distance but Ross moves to the side
and Ross decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aerts's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aerts holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aerts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross won't allow Aerts to get back to his feet.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Aerts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aerts manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Aerts's guard.
Ross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross advances position into side control!
Aerts avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ross.
Ross tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aerts's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aerts works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aerts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ross throwing shots but Aerts is blocking nicely.
Ross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ross connects with a nice short shot to Aerts's temple.
Aerts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ross on the ground.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ross lands a nice short elbow.
Aerts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
Ross thows a huge punch but Aerts dodges it nicely.
Aerts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ross.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aerts sees it coming and defends easily.
Ross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aerts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ross scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aerts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Aerts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
Aerts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aerts tries to get out of the position.
Ross throws a strike but Aerts avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses.
Aerts is breathing heavily.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aerts is trying to keep Ross in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross works over Aerts with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Aerts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aerts pinned against the cage. Aerts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ross cracks Aerts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aerts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hector Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aerts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aerts is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross.
Ross has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aerts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aerts sprawls well. Aerts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ross gets slowly back to his feet.
Badr Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ross.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aerts was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Aerts misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aerts.
Aerts instigates a clinch.
Aerts lands an elbow inside that Ross shrugs off.
Ross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aerts after a bit of a struggle.
Aerts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Hector Ross has been cut.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Ross takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aerts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aerts lands an elbow inside that Ross shrugs off.
Aerts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aerts wants a takedown but no success here.
Aerts connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aerts obliges.
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!
Aerts lands a knee to the body.
Aerts scores with a knee to the head.
Aerts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aerts lands a good knee to the midsection. Ross won't want to take too many of those.
Aerts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ross's defenses.
Aerts lands a nice elbow.
Aerts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aerts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ross is trying to keep an underhook but Aerts manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ross trying to control from the bottom.
Aerts wants to stand but Ross has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ross trying to control from the bottom.
Ross actively working from the bottom here.
Ross wants to improve his position but Aerts is controlling well.
Aerts wants to get back to his feet.
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts is taking a breather. Ross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aerts tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ross controls his leg.
Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aerts pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Aerts is going to stand back up.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aerts is aware though and is defending well.
Aerts wants to stand but Ross has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aerts controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aerts wants to stand but Ross has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Aerts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Ross's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Ross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aerts as he jumps to the side.
Aerts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ross.
Aerts instigates a clinch.
Aerts connects with a knee to the head.
Aerts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ross regains guard.
Aerts wants to stand but Ross is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aerts stays in close to Ross's body and controls the position.
Aerts wanted to stand there but Ross had control of the position.
Ross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aerts has his hands clasped together but Ross extends and breaks Aerts's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Ross!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Ross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Braida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braida comes to the cage accompanied by Here I am. Dickens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trick Daddy - Shut Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Braida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Buff Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braida thows a body shot but no joy.
Dickens scores with a head kick. Braida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Brian Braida has been cut.
We've been informed that Dickens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dickens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Braida if he has to take too many more of those.
Dickens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Braida misses with a looping left.
Braida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dickens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dickens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickens pulls his head out easily.
Dickens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braida tries to get to full guard but Dickens has control of the leg.
Dickens is working for a kimura but Braida is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Braida is not content to let Dickens control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens blocks the strikes from Braida.
Dickens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braida is just riding it out for now. Dickens eventually gives up the hold.
Braida actively working from the bottom here.
Dickens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dickens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dickens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braida looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Braida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braida is looking for a sweep. Dickens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braida is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickens.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Dickens there.
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!
Braida is looking to improve his position.
Dickens 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is looking for a kimura but Braida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickens to get the leverage.
Dickens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braida moves into full guard.
Dickens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Braida keeping moving, preventing Dickens from controlling successfully.
Dickens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dickens landing with the ground and pound.
Dickens stopping the sweep attempt from Braida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Braida is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Braida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Braida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickens distracts Braida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dickens postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Braida covers up, he's hurt! Dickens keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dickens and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dickens can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buff Dickens!
Buff Dickens made sure to mention his sponsor, Diamond Nutrition 160q in his post fight interview.
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