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D 92 : Chamack vs Wolkowski II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniello Pablo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniello Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark cracks the inside of Pablo's front leg.
Stark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pablo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Pablo in a clinch.
Pablo avoids a wild elbow strike from Stark.
Pablo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stark leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Pablo shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Pablo on that attempt.
Stark lands a head kick!
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark stalling in the clinch.
Pablo is looking for a takedown.
Stark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stark breaks the clinch.
Pablo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Stark sizes up Pablo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Stark.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stark.
Pablo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stark to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robb Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stark drives through and clinches with Pablo against the cage.
Pablo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
Pablo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Stark scores with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pablo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Pablo clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Pablo can't get the takedown.
Pablo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pablo.
Pablo goes for a takedown attempt but Stark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot by Stark.
Stark has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Pablo in a clinch.
Pablo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pablo is keeping busy.
Stark taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pablo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pablo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pablo keeps control of Stark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pablo as Stark tries to tie him up.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pablo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pablo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pablo is trying to trip Stark. He has hold of a leg but Stark is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pablo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pablo!
Stark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Stark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pablo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pablo passes into half guard.
Pablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Pablo working Stark over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo decides to return to a standing position.
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pablo has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Stark gets underhooks to prevent Pablo's takedown attempt.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Stark.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pablo as Stark tries to tie him up.
Pablo jumps into guard, dragging Stark to the mat.
Stark content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pablo has locked up a guillotine! Pablo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stark is holding on here and Pablo must be using up a lot of energy. Stark has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pablo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniello Pablo!
After the big win, Daniello Pablo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
192 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Assassin.
Assassin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Assassin ducks under and follows up with a left that Assassin also avoids with ease.
Filipovic cracks the inside of Assassin's front leg.
Assassin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assassin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Filipovic Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Assassin is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michal Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Burkam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aalviar Roemer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Burkam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aalviar Roemer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roemer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Bob Burkam has been cut.
Roemer cracks Burkam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burkam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roemer misses with a double jab.
Roemer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roemer throws a series of punches but Burkam moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roemer works over Burkam's head and body with a nice combination.
Roemer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Roemer. Those never looked like landing.
Roemer misses with a series of wild punches.
Roemer wants to clinch up but Burkam keeps it at a distance.
Roemer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burkam is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roemer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roemer throws a body punch but Burkam moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roemer misses the shot to the body.
Burkam swats away the attempt to clinch by Roemer.
Burkam misses with a body shot.
Roemer moves into the clinch.
Burkam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roemer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burkam wants a takedown.
Roemer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burkam's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Roemer.
Roemer lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roemer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burkam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roemer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roemer digs a good body shot into Burkam's ribs.
Roemer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roemer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roemer lands with an overhand left.
Aalviar Roemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roemer clinches up with Burkam and pushes him back against the cage.
Burkam blocks a body shot from Roemer.
Roemer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roemer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roemer tries to work over Burkam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burkam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roemer after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Burkam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roemer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burkam is trying to drag Roemer to the mat but Roemer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burkam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roemer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roemer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burkam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Roemer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burkam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burkam scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Burkam stalls from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burkam is trying to move to mount but Roemer reverses beautifully and ends up in Burkam's guard.
Roemer won't allow Burkam to sweep him here.
Burkam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roemer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burkam has control of Roemer's left arm, preventing Roemer from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aalviar Roemer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Burkam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roemer misses with a two punch combination.
Roemer tries to clinch up.
Roemer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roemer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Roemer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roemer lands a shot to the body.
Roemer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roemer has Burkam up against the cage in a clinch.
Roemer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkam looks to land a left hand but Roemer moved out of range nicely.
Roemer tries to close the distance and clinch but Burkam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roemer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roemer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roemer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burkam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burkam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aalviar Roemer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Roemer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roemer misses with a wild combination.
Roemer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burkam circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkam tries for a takedown but Roemer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roemer throws a right and a left that Burkam avoids nicely.
Roemer misses with the combination.
Burkam checks a leg kick.
Burkam tries for a takedown but Roemer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roemer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Roemer.
Roemer throws a series of punches but Burkam moves out of range.
Roemer closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roemer throws a head punch that misses.
Roemer swings wildly with an uppercut but Burkam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Burkam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Roemer.
Burkam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Roemer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roemer is looking to stand up but Burkam isn't so interested in that idea.
Burkam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkam stops Roemer from standing up.
Burkam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roemer is looking to stand up but Burkam isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burkam works over Roemer with some ground and pound from guard.
Burkam stops Roemer from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burkam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roemer being controlled here, momentarily.
Burkam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aalviar Roemer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Burkam'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!
Roemer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roemer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roemer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roemer moves in looking to clinch but Burkam pushes him off.
Roemer throws a nice looking combination but Burkam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burkam dodges the punch combination from Roemer.
Roemer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roemer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roemer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roemer misses with a low kick.
Roemer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burkam.
Roemer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burkam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Roemer.
Roemer misses with a few strikes there.
Roemer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roemer swinging wildly here.
Burkam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roemer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roemer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roemer misses with a series of wild punches.
Roemer misses with a double jab
enabling Burkam to counter with a crisp jab.
Roemer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roemer throws a chopping leg kick but Burkam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burkam slips a jab and a cross from Roemer.
Aalviar Roemer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Burkam misses its intended target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burkam.
Burkam controlling the position from side mount.
Roemer struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burkam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Roemer tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roemer is trying to control Burkam's posture but Burkam avoids it.
Roemer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Burkam presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Burkam raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roemer wants to control but Burkam is having none of it.
The referee warns Roemer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burkam landing strikes from the mount.
Burkam controlling from the full mount.
Burkam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roemer for as long as he can get away with.
Aalviar Roemer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roemer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Burkam working the ground and pound effectively.
Burkam controlling from the full mount.
Burkam lands a heavy elbow.
Bob Burkam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Aalviar Roemer has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burkam controlling the position easily from mount.
Burkam raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Burkam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roemer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aalviar Roemer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Wang's chin.
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140 lbs
15 - 13 - 1 |
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30
131 lbs
5 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Wang!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Wang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Wang tries to clinch up
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang.
Wang tries to clinch up.
James drops Wang with a right and a left! James comes rushing in but Wang regains his composure and manages to keep James in guard.
Wang is rocked!
It looks like Lee Wang 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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James loads up on a big left hand. Wang felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - James looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wang can't hide his disappointment, as James celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank James!
Frank James really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cyclone Nutrition Company logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Lee Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm very sorry! I'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fozzy's "Shine Forever". Ray Zero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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35
193 lbs
26 - 33 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie Yang!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zero lands in his opponent's guard.
Yang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zero trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.
Yang has his foot on Zero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zero works his way back into a safe position though.
Yang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zero defends well.
Yang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zero defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Yang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zero controls the pace.
Zero postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero postures up.
Zero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zero passes into half guard.
Yang is defending against the submission attempts here by Zero.
Zero is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yang keeps working.
Zero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yang is trying to maintain the position but Zero is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero trying to mount his opponent but Yang defends it.
Yang with the active half guard here but Zero passes nicely into side control.
Yang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zero working away.
Yang is trying to get back to half guard.
Zero tries to move to mount but Yang blocks the move with his legs.
Yang seems a little lost for a moment, as Zero dominates the positioning.
Zero working away.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yang keeps working.
Zero advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang tries to lock up and control but Zero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yang tries to improve his position but Zero has taken his back! Zero has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Yang tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Zero pushes Yang away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Zero!
A relieved looking Ray Zero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rommel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eric B. & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique. Zorba The Greek has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Erwin Rommel's chin.
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178 lbs
23 - 24 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Rommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek misses with a series of wild punches.
The Greek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rommel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rommel dodges the punch combination from The Greek.
Rommel slips a jab and a cross from The Greek.
Rommel fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from The Greek. Those never looked like landing.
The Greek tries to bum rush Rommel with a series of wild strikes but Rommel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Greek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rommel counters with a head kick. That will keep The Greek thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rommel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Greek counters with a crisp one two that drops Rommel! The Greek thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rommel to his feet! Rommel is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Greek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rommel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Greek is trying to break the clinch but Rommel is controlling him.
Rommel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Greek avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Greek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rommel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Greek blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rommel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rommel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Greek's elbow.
Rommel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rommel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Greek is trying to push Rommel away but Rommel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Greek wants to break free but Rommel has control.
Rommel misses with a body punch.
Rommel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Greek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Greek stalling in the clinch but Rommel improves position.
Rommel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Greek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rommel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rommel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Greek to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rommel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Greek takes a swing at Rommel's ribcage but misses.
The Greek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rommels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Greek swats away the attempt to clinch by Rommel.
Rommel wants to clinch.
The Greek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rommel slips a jab and a cross from The Greek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Greek misses with a looping right.
Rommel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Greek lands a nice shot that snaps Rommel's head back.
The Greek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rommel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rommel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Greek defends it nicely.
The Greek misses with the combination.
The Greek throws a nice looking combination but Rommel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Greek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Greek throws a combination that misses
and Rommel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from The Greek.
Rommel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from The Greek. Those never looked like landing.
Rommel throws a one two combo.
The Greek throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Greek throws a right and a left that Rommel avoids nicely.
The Greek plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Rommel to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Rommel just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zorba The Greek!
After the big win, Zorba The Greek made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zio's entrance music is Old Mcdonald had a farm. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lankari's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
16 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zio swivels and escapes.
Lankari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zio!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lankari is looking to take a break and control but Zio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zio sneaks back into half guard.
Lankari working Zio over with strikes.
Zio is looking for a sweep. Lankari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lankari is looking for a kimura here.
Lankari is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zio tries to roll over but Lankari keeps him under control.
Zio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankari prevents Zio from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control from half guard but Zio is working away.
Lankari is working for a submission of some sort.
Lankari is trying to control. Zio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zio actively working from the bottom here.
Zio wants to improve his position but Lankari is controlling well.
Lankari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zio is defending against the submission attempts here by Lankari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is working for a submission of some sort.
Zio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lankari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lankari defends well.
Lankari wants to pass the guard but Zio is keeping the position.
Zio is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio wants to improve his position but instead Lankari has moved into half guard.
Zio is looking to improve his position.
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
Lankari tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zio trying to control here.
Zio has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lankari escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lankari!
Zio struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zio struggling a bit here.
Zio is looking for a sweep.
Lankari is looking to take a break and control but Zio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lankari landing a few strikes.
Lankari has hold of Zio's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Zio tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lankari cranks the arm and Zio screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Zio, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hans Lankari!
After winning the bout, Hans Lankari thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bod Zio stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mourits Vrutaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mourits Vrutaal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mourits Vrutaal!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Vrutaal misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vrutaal.
Vrutaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Vrutaal misses the shot to the body.
Vrutaal moves into the clinch.
Vrutaal lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Vrutaal.
Bronson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vrutaal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow.
Bronson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrutaal landing knees to the body.
Vrutaal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vrutaal lands an elbow just above Bronson 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vrutaal.
Vrutaal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vrutaal lands an elbow just above Bronson 's eye.
Bronson is rocked!
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow.
Oh Bronson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrutaal lands a damaging elbow.
Vrutaal misses with an elbow strike.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jimmie Bronson has been cut.
Vrutaal stalling against the cage.
Vrutaal landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrutaal lands an elbow that stopped Bronson in his tracks for a moment.
Vrutaal lands a damaging elbow.
Vrutaal lands an elbow inside.
Bronson blocks an elbow strike.
Bronson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vrutaal lands an elbow just above Bronson 's eye.
Vrutaal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vrutaal keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bronson wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Vrutaal.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow.
Vrutaal lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is pressed against the cage. Vrutaal pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Bronson! Two more big strikes from Vrutaal and Bronson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mourits Vrutaal!
A victorious Mourits Vrutaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stifler (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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35
175 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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35
187 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Imer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Stifler !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Richard Imer has been cut.
Imer tries to clinch but Stifler is having none of it.
Stifler moves away from the strike by Imer.
Jab by Imer.
Stifler moves out of range as Imer throws a body kick.
Stifler slips a jab from Imer.
Stifler misses with a straight right.
Imer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Imer lands a nice hook to Stifler 's body. Stifler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Stifler .
Stifler throws out a powerful jab.
Imer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stifler to the ground. Imer is now in Stifler 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Imer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stifler is keeping the position for now.
Stifler is controlling Imer's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler 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.
Imer wants to control from the top but Stifler keeps moving.
Stifler can't keep his opponent in guard - Imer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stifler tries to roll over but Imer keeps him under control.
Stifler is trying to maintain the position but Imer is very close to passing his half guard.
Imer is looking for a kimura but Stifler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Imer to get the leverage.
Stifler wants to improve his position but Imer is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imer tries to pass to full mount but Stifler defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is not content to let Imer control the position.
Imer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stifler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stifler is looking to improve his position.
Stifler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Imer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Imer's back!
Stifler lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imer trying to control but not successfully.
Imer tries to escape the position.
Stifler trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imer takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Imer trying to control the hands but Stifler breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Imer right now.
Stifler lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Imer tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Imer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stifler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Imer is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stifler 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Imer is taking damage to the body and head.
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!
Imer is in bad spot here.
Imer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Imer is trying to remain composed but Stifler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Imer trying to control the action but Stifler just sinks the hooks in.
Stifler is punishing Imer with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stifler is hanging on to Imer's back as he tries to escape.
Imer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stifler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Imer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Imer slips a jab and a cross from Stifler .
Stifler blocks a head kick by Imer.
Stifler cracks Imer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Imer. Those never looked like landing.
Imer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stifler .
A looping hook to the body misses from Imer. Stifler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stifler stuffs the takedown.
Stifler just misses with a punch to the body.
Stifler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Imer to the mat! Imer manages to get full guard.
Stifler connects with a couple of short punches.
Imer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stifler defends it easily.
Stifler is looking to work some ground and pound but Imer has wrist control.
Steve Stifler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stifler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stifler trying to control but Imer is working from the bottom.
Stifler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stifler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Imer is trying to control the position but Stifler postures up.
Imer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Imer looking to control.
Stifler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Imer dives on top into guard.
Stifler looking for a sweep. Not yet Stifler , not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stifler is looking to sweep but instead, Imer has passed into half guard.
Imer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stifler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stifler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imer is looking to take a break and control but Stifler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stifler trying to control from the bottom.
Imer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Imer is working for a kimura but Stifler is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is trying to control but can't.
Imer wants to free his trapped foot but Stifler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stifler is looking to improve his position.
Stifler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Imer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stifler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Imer trying to control from half guard but Stifler is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler actively working from the bottom here.
Stifler tries to get to full guard but Imer has control of the leg.
Stifler keeps trying to improve his position.
Stifler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Imer is working away from the top position though.
Imer wants to work for an arm triangle but Stifler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Imer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Imer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stifler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stifler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Imer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Stifler misses.
Imer moves away from the strike by Stifler .
Imer misses with a body shot.
Imer throws a body kick that misses.
Imer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imer shoots in and drives through. Stifler sprawls well.
Stifler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Imer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stifler defends it nicely.
Imer lands a jab.
Imer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler throws a combination. Imer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stifler jabs Imer right on the nose. Imer blinks but takes it well.
Stifler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Imer at a distance.
Imer misses with a straight left.
Imer misses with a left hand
and Stifler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stifler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imer's head.
Imer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stifler unloading with bombs!
Stifler scoring with strikes but Imer is staying in there.
Imer tries to lock up and control but Stifler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richard Imer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer is looking to get to half guard.
Stifler tries to control but Imer wriggling away.
Imer tries to hold on but Stifler pushes him away.
Stifler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Imer is in a horrible position here. Stifler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stifler prevents Imer from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Stifler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stifler trying to control but Imer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Imer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stifler lands a big elbow.
Stifler landing strikes from the mount and Imer is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stifler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stifler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Imer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stifler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Imer bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stifler and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Stifler !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh comes to the cage accompanied by Robyn - Indestructible. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkowski lands with a right hand.
Wolkowski throws a low kick but Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Wolkowski throws a lazy right hand but Chamakh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chamakh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolkowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wolkowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chamakh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolkowski wants to stand but Chamakh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wolkowski trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Chamakh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chamakh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wolkowski, into his guard.
Chamakh throwing strikes from guard but Wolkowski blocks nicely.
Chamakh is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolkowski has wrist control.
Wolkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Chamakh is proving a slippery customer.
Wolkowski has his foot on Chamakh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chamakh works his way back into a safe position though.
Chamakh landing with the ground and pound.
Chamakh postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
We've been hearing that Chamakh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wolkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chamakh is one step ahead there.
Wolkowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Wolkowski keeps moving.
Chamakh throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamakh connects with a couple of short punches.
Chamakh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chamakh is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolkowski has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chamakh is one step ahead there.
Chamakh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wolkowski looking to control.
Chamakh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chamakh stands up over Wolkowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wolkowski is trying to keep Chamakh in close.
Chamakh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolkowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
My spies in Titan Gym inform me that Wolkowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski stopping the sweep attempt from Chamakh.
Wolkowski trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Wolkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chamakh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolkowski throws a hook but Chamakh avoids it easily.
Wolkowski drives through with a takedown into Chamakh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chamakh holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolkowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chamakh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chamakh 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.
Wolkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolkowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chamakh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolkowski postures up in Chamakh's guard and throws a big left but Chamakh blocks it.
Chamakh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wolkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chamakh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from guard but Chamakh blocks nicely.
Wolkowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Chamakh working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Chamakh has wrist control.
Wolkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from guard but Chamakh blocks nicely.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolkowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Chamakh has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chamakh is keeping the position for now.
Wolkowski trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
Chamakh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Chamakh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamakh stopping the sweep attempt from Wolkowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Wolkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolkowski lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolkowski. That snapped Chamakh's head back.
Wolkowski misses with a looping right.
Wolkowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control.
Chamakh working away.
Chamakh works to advance to full mount. Wolkowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wolkowski is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Chamakh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski is squirming around, avoiding Chamakh's attempts to control the action.
Wolkowski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wolkowski can't escape the position.
Chamakh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolkowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chamakh working the ground and pound effectively.
Chamakh landing strikes from the mount.
Wolkowski tries to lock up and control but Chamakh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wolkowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolkowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is looking to improve his position.
Wolkowski wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolkowski tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
Chamakh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wolkowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chamakh.
Wolkowski wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh tries to pass to full mount but Wolkowski defends it.
Wolkowski taking some punishment here, with Chamakh in his half guard.
Chamakh trying to control the action but Wolkowski is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
Wolkowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wolkowski holds of for dear life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski tries to hold on but Chamakh pushes him away.
Wolkowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolkowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wolkowski wants to control but Chamakh is having none of it.
Chamakh punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chamakh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski is looking to get to half guard.
Wolkowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh clearly takes 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.
Wolkowski fails with the takedown.
Wolkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chamakh as he avoids it easily.
Chamakh dodges the punch combination from Wolkowski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolkowski.
Wolkowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chamakh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chamakh lands a nice uppercut.
Chamakh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chamakh.
Wolkowski is trying to push Chamakh away but Chamakh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chamakh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wolkowski is trying to keep an underhook but Chamakh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chamakh passes to side control.
Wolkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karim Chamakh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolkowski tries to bench press Chamakh off him but Chamakh keeps the position.
Wolkowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolkowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Chamakh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamakh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolkowski tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
Wolkowski is trying to maintain the position but Chamakh is very close to passing his half guard.
Chamakh is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolkowski wants to get back to full guard but Chamakh has passed into side control.
Chamakh working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chamakh grinds an elbow into Wolkowski's temple.
Wolkowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chamakh's best efforts.
Chamakh wants to pass to mount but Wolkowski is defending the position.
Chamakh thows a huge punch but Wolkowski dodges it nicely.
Wolkowski moves into full guard.
Wolkowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chamakh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wolkowski breaks from Chamakh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamakh can't escape the position.
Wolkowski throws some wild stikes that Chamakh manages to avoid easily.
Wolkowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wolkowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chamakh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wolkowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Karim Chamakh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Wolkowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolkowski misses with an uppercut. Chamakh saw that one coming.
Damian Wolkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chamakh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chamakh.
Chamakh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Chamakh.
Chamakh slowing the pace effectively.
Wolkowski jumps guard but Chamakh stands there with Wolkowski around his waist. Wolkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Chamakh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karim Chamakh.
Wolkowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chamakh is out of range.
Wolkowski misses with a body shot
and Chamakh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chamakh.
Chamakh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chamakh is pushing Wolkowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chamakh misses with the head strike.
Chamakh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wolkowski can't fight it off and eventually Chamakh manages to take the fight to the floor. Wolkowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Chamakh is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski 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.
Chamakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolkowski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chamakh content to stall in guard here.
Chamakh landing with the ground and pound.
Wolkowski wants to sweep here but Chamakh controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chamakh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolkowski is striking from the bottom but Chamakh uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wolkowski is pressing down on Chamakh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolkowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chamakh stands and throws Wolkowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski tries to buck Chamakh off but Chamakh is having none of it.
Chamakh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chamakh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolkowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wolkowski strikes from the bottom but Chamakh takes advantage and advances to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Chamakh with shots to the head and body - Wolkowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Chamakh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chamakh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karim Chamakh!
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