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SFL #34: Knockout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Skinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hampton comes to the cage accompanied by What A Job. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Skinder!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinder tries to clinch up but Hampton circles away and keeps his distance.
Skinder moves in looking to clinch but Hampton pushes him off.
Skinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hampton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Skinder or perhaps it was just good defense by Hampton which made him look bad.
Hampton gets a clinch.
Skinder throws a punch but it's blocked by Hampton.
Hampton lands a hook that snaps the head of Skinder backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hampton.
Hampton stalls.
Skinder has a couple of punches blocked by Hampton.
A nice left hand lands by Hampton.
Hampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skinder backwards.
Hampton lands a hook that snaps the head of Skinder backwards.
Hampton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skinder backwards.
Skinder throws a head punch that misses.
Hampton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hampton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Skinder regains guard immediately.
Hampton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skinder wants to stand up but Hampton is controlling him.
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.
Hampton postures up.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Skinder keeps moving.
Skinder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hampton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skinder's head.
Hampton working some strikes from top position.
Hampton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hampton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skinder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hampton looking to pass the guard.
Hampton won't allow Skinder to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampton working some strikes from top position.
Hampton landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hampton prevents Skinder from getting back to his feet.
Hampton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hampton lands a couple of elbows.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Skinder keeps moving.
Hampton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skinder looks gassed!
Hampton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hampton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hampton chips away with some ground and pound.
Skinder has his foot on Hampton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hampton works his way back into a safe position though.
Hampton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hampton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hampton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hampton works over Skinder with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinder wants to stand up but Hampton is controlling him.
Hampton forces his way into half guard.
Hampton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skinder trying to hold on to Hampton's head to control him but Hampton postures up.
Hampton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hampton prevents Skinder from standing back up.
Hampton working Skinder over with strikes.
Hampton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hampton content to control rather than advance.
Hampton lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton slips a nice elbow through Skinder's hands, connecting with Skinder's forehead.
Hampton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skinder has hold of Hampton's hands but Hampton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skinder is staying active underneath Hampton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hampton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hampton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hampton winds up and cracks Skinder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hampton winds up and cracks Skinder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skinder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hampton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hampton is stalling in the full guard.
Hampton working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hampton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hampton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hampton avoids the head kick by Skinder.
Hampton moves into the clinch.
Hampton pushes Skinder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hampton stalling.
Hampton blocks a body shot from Skinder.
Skinder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skinder takes a shot to the head.
Hampton lands with a short shot to the head.
Skinder misses with some punches.
Hampton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skinder's head.
Skinder looking for a guillotine here but Hampton defends easily.
Hampton 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.
Hampton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skinder has momentary wrist control but Hampton slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton is in close to Skinder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hampton landing with the ground and pound.
Hampton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skinder working a defensive guard here.
Skinder has momentary wrist control but Hampton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hampton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Skinder keeps moving.
Hampton postures up and lands a big shot to Skinder's brow.
Hampton forces his way into half guard.
Hampton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
George Hampton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hampton lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinder is trying to maintain the position but Hampton is very close to passing his half guard.
Hampton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Hampton.
Hampton works his way into full mount!
Skinder is working to get back to half guard.
Skinder is bucking up trying to escape but Hampton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hampton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Skinder is rocked!
Hampton cracks Skinder with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hampton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Ratner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Ratner!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn dives in and grabs Ratner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ratner pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Ratner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Ratner.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Ratner looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Ratner misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratner throws a combination. Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Ratner misses with a few strikes there.
Ratner cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ratner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ratner.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ratner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Ratner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ratner.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ratner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
Ratner gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ratner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ratner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ratner trying to control the position.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ratner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ratner looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Penn thuds a left hand into Ratner's body.
Ratner looks gassed!
Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ratner is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to control but Ratner wriggling away.
Penn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ratner working to try and regain half guard.
Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Ratner defends it well.
Ratner has given up his back.
Ratner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ratner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ratner for a finish.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ratner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Penn trying to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn missing with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Ratner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Ratner.
Ratner misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ratner is just out of range.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn tries to bum rush Ratner with a series of wild strikes but Ratner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Ratner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ratner's waist but Ratner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn shoots in and bounces Ratner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratner keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn trying to control but Ratner is working from the bottom.
Ratner 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.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Ratner is keeping the position.
Ratner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ratner tries to strike from the bottom.
Ratner keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ratner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ratner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Ratner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ratner's guard.
Penn trying to control but Ratner is working from the bottom.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ratner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn!
Ratner is breathing heavily.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ratner works his way into full mount!
Penn tries to reverse the position but Ratner maintains control.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ratner is trying to stick to Penn's back but Penn is turning into Ratner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ratner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratner is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
BJ Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn trying to control but Ratner is working from the bottom.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratner wants to get back to full guard.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ratner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Ratner defending well.
Penn is keen to just control but Ratner is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ratner at a distance.
Ratner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ratner just misses with a punch to the body.
Ratner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Don Ratner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ratner misses with an uppercut.
Ratner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left and a right from Penn both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Don Ratner 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!
Ratner misses with a wild combination.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Ratner throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Ratner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Ratner misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ratner misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Ratner misses.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Ratner tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ratner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Ratner.
Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ratner was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ratner keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ratner has given up his back here. Will Penn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Ratner trying to control the action but Penn just sinks the hooks in.
Penn controlling from the back.
Ratner fending off the submission attempt from Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Penn.
Ratner is trying to break free.
Ratner breaks Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Ratner is proving a slippery customer.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ratner defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Ratner wanted to stand there but Penn had control of the position.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ratner wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baz Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxer Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dat New New. Boxer Guy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baz Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boxer Guy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Bones ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Guy throws the left hand but Bones avoids the punch easily.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Bones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy.
Bones tries to clinch up but Guy circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxer Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bones misses with a body kick.
Guy misses with a combination
and Bones counters with a head kick.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Bones moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Guy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Guy sprawls well.
Bones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guy throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bones moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Bones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Bones's head but Bones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bones - the referee stops the clock and Guy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bones. Guy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bones is landing with some decent strikes but Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Guy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bones controlling from mount.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Guy is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Guy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bones 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.
Bones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bones looking to control but Guy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to buck Bones off but he can't manage it.
Guy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bones.
Guy is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy blocking the ground and pound.
Guy trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones looking to ground and pound but Guy is blocking nicely.
Guy is trying to stand up.
Bones misses with a head shot.
Guy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baz Bones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Bones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Bones's head but Bones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bones moves away from the strike by Guy.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy avoids the head kick by Bones.
Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy looks to land a right hand but Bones moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bones moves away from the strike by Guy.
Guy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones throws the kick towards the body but Guy avoids it.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Bones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baz Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Guy misses.
Nice uppercut there from Guy.
Bones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Bones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Guy throws a hook but Bones avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guy throws a jab when Bones was well out of range.
Bones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Bones moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Guy misses.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Bones's shoulder, as Bones tries to avoid the shot.
Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bones ducks right into an uppercut from Guy.
Guy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bones counters with a head kick. That will keep Guy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guy throws out a powerful jab.
Bones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Guy misses with an uppercut. Bones saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Guy misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Bones is looking to score with low kicks.
Bones slips a jab from Guy.
Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bones.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guy throws a hook but Bones blocks it.
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Guy misses.
Bones ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Bones scores with a takedown into Guy's guard.
Guy wants to stand but Bones is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bones.
Bones moves away from the strike by Guy.
Guy misses with a looping left.
Bones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guy misses with a hook.
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bones.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bones.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Bones slips the punch.
Guy looks to land a right hand but Bones moved out of range.
Guy cracks Bones with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Bones misses.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Guy lands with a hook. Bones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guy throws out a powerful jab.
Guy throws a hook but Bones blocks it.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Bones slips the punch.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bones momentarily.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy misses with a hook. Bones ducked under it nicely.
Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Guy.
Boxer Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy lands with a cross.
Bones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Guy works over Bones's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxer Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Guy throws a jab when Bones was well out of range.
Guy throws the left hand but Bones avoids the punch easily.
Bones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bones walks into a jab.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bones slips under a jab.
Guy misses the jab.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Bones has a takedown stuffed.
Bones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Bones walks into a stiff left hand from Guy.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bones.
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones takes one to the side of the head.
Guy throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Bones's shoulder, as Bones tries to avoid the shot.
Guy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guy throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Bones moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Guy. No joy for Bones on that attempt.
Bones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Guy.
Bones slips a jab from Guy.
Bones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guy.
Guy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bones counters with an inside leg kick.
Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bones ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bones.
Bones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Guy looks to land a right hand but Bones moved out of range.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Bones's head but Bones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bones slips a jab from Guy.
Bones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Bones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bones blocks a jab.
Bones moves out of range of the strikes.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Bones's head but Bones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Bones is out of range.
Bones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Guy lunges at Bones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bones's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guy.
Guy cracks Bones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Guy. That snapped Bones's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Guy connects with a looping right hand.
Guy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Guy misses.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Guy misses.
Bones ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Guy missing with a left hand there. Bones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guy sizes up Bones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Guy does it's job there.
Guy looks to land a right hand but Bones moved out of range.
Bones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut.
Guy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guy throws a jab when Bones was well out of range.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bones.
Good shot there by Guy.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Bones needs to keep his hands up - Guy had a free shot at his head there.
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Guy misses.
Guy missing with a left hand there. Bones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Guy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bones doesn't seem phased though.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bones.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones slips under a jab from Guy.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bones.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Guy throws the left hand but Bones avoids the punch easily.
Bones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Nice jab there from Guy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxer Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guy 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boxer Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnon Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Kashmere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunnon Paukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Kashmere!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukku fails to land with a series of punches.
Paukku moves in looking to clinch but Kashmere pushes him off.
Kashmere throws a hook but Paukku blocks it.
Kunnon Paukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kashmere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paukku throws a right and a left that Kashmere avoids nicely.
A shot to de liver by Paukku. Beautiful body shot.
Kashmere thows a body shot but no joy.
Paukku stuffs the takedown.
Kashmere shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paukku as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Paukku.
Paukku moves away from the strike by Kashmere.
Kashmere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paukku.
Kashmere closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paukku to the mat! Paukku manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kashmere trying to control but Paukku is working from the bottom.
Paukku keeping full guard, as Kashmere tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashmere stops Paukku from standing up.
Kashmere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paukku is keeping the position for now.
Kashmere trying to control but Paukku is working from the bottom.
Kashmere wants to pass the guard but Paukku is keeping the position.
Kashmere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paukku gets caught flat footed, as Kashmere shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kashmere is looking to advance position but Paukku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Paukku wants to get back to his feet but Kashmere is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paukku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kashmere.
Paukku has closed the distance and engaged Kashmere in a clinch.
Kashmere tries to pull guard but Paukku won't allow it.
Kunnon Paukku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Kashmere.
Paukku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kashmere or not.
Kashmere tries to pull guard but Paukku holds him up against the cage and eventually Kashmere drops back down to his feet.
Kashmere wants a takedown.
Paukku works on Kashmere's body with a couple of short punches.
Kashmere tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paukku smiles and moves away.
Kashmere feints and as Paukku raises his hands in defense, Kashmere changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnon Paukku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paukku lands with an uppercut that bounces Kashmere off the cage and back into rage.
Paukku lands the left hand.
Kashmere looks to land a right hand but Paukku moved out of range.
Paukku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kashmere has a takedown stuffed.
Kashmere takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kashmere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kashmere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kashmere misses with a straight right.
Kashmere throws a jab but it's blocked by Paukku.
Kashmere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kunnon Paukku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paukku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kashmere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kashmere takes a swing at Paukku's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Paukku both land. Nice combination.
Kashmere is breathing heavily.
Paukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Kashmere is just out of range.
Paukku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kunnon Paukku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kashmere swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Paukku counter with a right hand.
A combination from Paukku does no damage.
Paukku scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku darts in and clinches Kashmere up against the cage.
Paukku lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Paukku.
Paukku lands an uppercut.
Paukku scores with a shot to the side of Kashmere's head.
A short right from Paukku on the inside.
Kashmere is rocked!
Kashmere takes an elbow to the temple.
Kashmere is still on wobbly legs! Can Paukku finish him?
Kashmere has Paukku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paukku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kashmere seems to have recovered his senses.
Paukku lands an uppercut.
Paukku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paukku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paukku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kashmere backwards.
Paukku lands an uppercut.
Paukku dips a shoulder and cracks Kashmere with a mighty uppercut! Kashmere falls back against the cage and Paukku unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kashmere is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Paukku screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kunnon Paukku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noah Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VJ Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mithani has chosen Forever - Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, VJ Mithani!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mithani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mithani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
VJ Mithani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mithani misses the shot to the body.
Mithani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mithani throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Mithani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mithani counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Mithani to acknowledge the strikes.
Mithani moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Mithani misses
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mithani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mithani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mithani.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Mithani lands a body shot.
Mithani misses with the combination.
Mithani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mithani throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mithani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson closes the distance but Mithani moves to the side
and Mithani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mithani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mithani fails to land.
Tyson scores with a hook to the body.
Mithani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson pushes Mithani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mithani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Mithani wants to stall.
Mithani is working Tyson over against the cage.
Mithani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Mithani has him pressed against the cage.
Mithani misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Mithani keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Mithani fails to land.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mithani breaks the clinch.
Mithani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mithani.
Mithani throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mithani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Mithani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mithani tries to clinch up.
Mithani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson tries to clinch but Mithani is having none of it.
Mithani looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Mithani rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mithani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Mithani prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mithani has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mithani throws an elbow but misses.
Mithani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mithani's head.
Mithani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mithani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Mithani pushes him off.
Mithani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mithani closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mithani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mithani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson throws a body punch but Mithani moves out of range.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mithani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson clinches but Mithani breaks the clinch
and Mithani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani misses with a jab to the body
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Mithani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Mithani lands with a slapping head kick.
Mithani lands a nice looking body shot.
Mithani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mithani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mithani scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mithani lands with a good body shot.
Mithani is looking to clinch.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mithani clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mithani scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Mithani lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mithani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mithani has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Mithani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mithani wants to stall.
Mithani breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but VJ Mithani will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mithani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mithani moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Mithani has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mithani's efforts to push away.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mithani gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Mithani.
Mithani has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mithani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mithani working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mithani is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mithani.
Mithani lands a body shot.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mithani has double underhooks.
Mithani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson misses with a hook. Mithani ducked under it nicely.
Mithani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani scores a nice knee to the body.
Mithani misses with the head strike.
Mithani wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson is leaning against Mithani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mithani pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mithani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyson avoids the elbow strike from Mithani, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mithani obliges.
Tyson tries to break free but Mithani pushes him back against the cage.
Mithani struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Mithani is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Mithani swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mithani comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mithani wants to stall.
Mithani lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyson taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Mithani fails to land.
Mithani tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Mithani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mithani misses the shot to the body.
Mithani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Noah Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mithani closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Mithani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mithani lands with a left to the head.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mithani won't allow it.
Mithani digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mithani has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Mithani.
Mithani lands a nice elbow.
Mithani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mithani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Mithani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Mithani.
Mithani jabs at Tyson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mithani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mithani just misses with a punch to the body.
Mithani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson misses with a jab to the body
and Mithani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mithani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mithani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mithani tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Mithani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Mithani.
Mithani works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Mithani tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Mithani throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Mithani.
Mithani jabs at Tyson's body.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mithani gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mithani.
Mithani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mithani lands an uppercut.
Mithani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mithani breaks from the clinch.
Mithani thows a body shot but no joy.
Mithani lands with a right hand.
Mithani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mithani to score with a decent uppercut.
Mithani misses with a double jab.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mithani throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Mithani has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
VJ Mithani 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mithani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mithani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
VJ Mithani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson throws a hook but Mithani avoids it easily.
Mithani moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Mithani tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Mithani closes the distance and clinches.
Mithani lands an elbow inside that Tyson shrugs off.
Mithani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson lands a shot to the body.
Mithani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyson as Mithani tries to tie him up.
Tyson is looking to control Mithani's arms but Mithani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyson has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mithani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mithani.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mithani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mithani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mithani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mithani lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mithani's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mithani duly obliges.
Mithani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mithani lands with a nice body punch.
Mithani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mithani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mithani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mithani tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mithani lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Mithani.
Mithani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Mithani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mithani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
A combination from Mithani does no damage.
Mithani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mithani doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Mithani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Mithani throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Mithani throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Mithani throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Mithani.
Mithani jabs at Tyson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mithani throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Mithani throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani scoring well with a low kick there.
Mithani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mithani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Mithani.
Mithani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mithani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mithani scores with a nice head shot.
Mithani throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Mithani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mithani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mithani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mithani closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Mithani.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyson tries to break free but Mithani pushes him back against the cage.
Mithani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mithani swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Mithani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mithani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mithani lands with a shot to the body.
Noah Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mithani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyson's sensitive parts.
Mithani takes the fight into the clinch.
Mithani's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mithani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
VJ Mithani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mithani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mithani stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position.
Mithani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mithani misses with an elbow over the top.
Mithani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
VJ Mithani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mithani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... VJ Mithani!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudziadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). R Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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278 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mariusz Pudziadowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, R Couture!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudziadowski tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
R Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture throws a head kick but Pudziadowski moves out of range.
Couture leaves Pudziadowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couture lands a head kick!
Pudziadowski blocks a head kick by Couture.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Pudziadowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pudziadowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pudziadowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pudziadowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pudziadowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pudziadowski thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudziadowski stands and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pudziadowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Couture is avoiding damage well.
Pudziadowski throwing strikes but Couture manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pudziadowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pudziadowski wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.
Couture is taking a breather. Pudziadowski 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Couture wants to control but Pudziadowski is keeping him busy.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pudziadowski missing with punches from the bottom.
Pudziadowski trying to control but Couture postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pudziadowski is pressing down on Couture's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pudziadowski has control of Couture's left arm, preventing Couture from doing any damage.
Pudziadowski is trying to keep Couture in close.
Pudziadowski is pulling down on Couture's head to control his posture.
Pudziadowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Pudziadowski, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudziadowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pudziadowski blocks a head kick by Couture.
Pudziadowski avoids the head kick by Couture.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Couture misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Pudziadowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture lands with a kick to the temple. Pudziadowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pudziadowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pudziadowski blocks a head kick by Couture.
Pudziadowski staying out of range there.
Pudziadowski fails with the takedown
and Couture counters with a big head kick but Pudziadowski shrugs it off.
R Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudziadowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Couture misses with a takedown
and Pudziadowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudziadowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pudziadowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pudziadowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pudziadowski thows a huge punch but Couture dodges it nicely.
Pudziadowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Couture defending well though.
Pudziadowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pudziadowski with the ground and pound but Couture uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pudziadowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pudziadowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pudziadowski trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Pudziadowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pudziadowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Pudziadowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudziadowski throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pudziadowski is pulling down on Couture's head. It's preventing any offense from Couture, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couture manages to get himself to full guard.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pudziadowski wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture pulls Pudziadowski in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pudziadowski throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Pudziadowski from controlling successfully.
Couture keeping full guard, as Pudziadowski tries to pass.
Pudziadowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
R Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Couture tries for a takedown but Pudziadowski circles away easily
and Pudziadowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pudziadowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couture trying to control the position.
Pudziadowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pudziadowski.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski throws and elbow that misses. Couture uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pudziadowski's guard. Nice move by Couture!
Pudziadowski wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudziadowski keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Couture throws a lazy head kick
and Pudziadowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Couture's guard.
Pudziadowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudziadowski throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Pudziadowski looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mariusz Pudziadowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudziadowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pudziadowski is pulling down on Couture's head to control his posture.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Pudziadowski is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but Pudziadowski is working from the bottom.
Pudziadowski 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 referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pudziadowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Pudziadowski misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Couture fails with the takedown
and Pudziadowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pudziadowski.
Pudziadowski misses with a head shot. Couture uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pudziadowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pudziadowski trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudziadowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pudziadowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudziadowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roosevelt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Ivankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Let it Burn by Ignite. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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24
152 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roosevelt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vyacheslav Ivankov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivankov tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Ivankov takes one to the chin there.
Ivankov tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivankov throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivankov misses with a looping left.
Ivankov throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivankov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivankov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivankov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Ivankov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivankov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivankov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Ivankov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivankov misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Ivankov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tests Ivankov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivankov misses with a double jab
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Ivankov on that attempt.
Ivankov wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ivankov throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Ivankov.
Ivankov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ivankov misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivankov is rocked!
Jackson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ivankov crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roosevelt Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McDonough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonough's choice of entrance music: The Beast by Tech N9ne. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
274 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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24
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunner Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William McDonough!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonough looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grant!
Grant is trying to escape the mount.
McDonough goes for an armbar but Grant turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grant.
McDonough looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonough wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries to stand but McDonough is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grant gets to his feet - McDonough follows without any prompting.
Grant misses with a head kick.
McDonough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonough moves away.
Grant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDonough to the mat! McDonough manages to get full guard.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McDonough wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
Grant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonough is trying to control the position but Grant postures up.
McDonough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonough tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant wants to stand but McDonough has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McDonough manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grant is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonough looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Gunner Grant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonough stalks Grant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grant's face. Grant staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gunner Grant has been cut.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but McDonough seems unphased.
McDonough scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonough has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. McDonough does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonough catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonough looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonough shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McDonough was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grant prevents McDonough from taking his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonough trying to control but Grant is having none of it.
McDonough swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William McDonough!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatau Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Speedin by Rick Ross. Bloodgood has chosen Dark Tranquility - Terminus (Where Death Is Most Alive) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatau Bloodgood!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas thows a body shot but no joy.
Bloodgood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bloodgood lands a really nice looking cross but Vargas seems unphased.
Bloodgood scores with a nice head shot.
Vargas staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodgood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloodgood thuds his shin into the meat of Vargas's side.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Bloodgood just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodgood.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Bloodgood.
Donk. Vargas catches Bloodgood right on the button with a cross.
Vargas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodgood was well out of range. Poor timing from Vargas.
Vargas stuns Bloodgood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vargas lands a glancing blow to the side of Bloodgood's head.
Bloodgood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bloodgood.
Bloodgood blocks a jab.
Bloodgood misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Vargas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas takes one to the side of the head.
Vargas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bloodgood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bloodgood slips under a jab.
Vargas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Vargas.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodgood. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodgood misses with a two punch combination.
Bloodgood misses with a wild combination.
Bloodgood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas cracks Bloodgood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodgood. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodgood misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Bloodgood misses.
Bloodgood is looking to land body kicks.
Tatau Bloodgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodgood misses with a looping right.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodgood throws a push kick but Vargas slaps the foot to one side.
Vargas tries to bum rush Bloodgood with a series of wild strikes but Bloodgood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodgood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Bloodgood misses.
Bloodgood tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodgood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Bloodgood throws a wild body kick that Vargas sees coming a mile off.
Bloodgood throws a lazy right hand but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vargas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas cracks Bloodgood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bloodgood tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodgood cracks a nice hook into Vargas's ribs.
Bloodgood missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloodgood is looking to clinch.
Vargas works the jab nicely.
Vargas lands a really nice looking cross but Bloodgood seems unphased.
Jab by Vargas.
Bloodgood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vargas throws a body punch but Bloodgood moves out of range.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloodgood throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Bloodgood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vargas.
Bloodgood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vargas moves out of range of the body kick.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Bloodgood avoids it well.
Vargas tries to bum rush Bloodgood with a series of wild strikes but Bloodgood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloodgood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloodgood misses with a looping right.
Bloodgood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloodgood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloodgood breaks the clinch.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vargas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bloodgood throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Bloodgood scores with a four punch combination!
Bloodgood swinging wildly here.
Bloodgood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloodgood punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
Vargas cracks Bloodgood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vargas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodgood.
Bloodgood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas lands an overhand right.
Vargas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodgood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodgood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bloodgood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Nice uppercut there from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodgood.
Vargas moves out of range as Bloodgood throws a body kick.
Bloodgood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bloodgood fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloodgood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodgood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bloodgood tries to clinch up but Vargas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vargas stalks Bloodgood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bloodgood's face. Bloodgood staggers backwards, shaken.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vargas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas lands with a cross.
Bloodgood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vargas lands a jab-cross combination.
Bloodgood is rocked!
Vargas lands a glancing blow to the side of Bloodgood's head.
Bloodgood is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bloodgood is looking to close the distance but Vargas sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bloodgood crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bloodgood is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Enea Vollare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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254 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kel Varnson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varnson throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Varnson circles away.
Varnson lands a left and a right that send Emelianenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Varnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Emelianenko is rocked!
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!
Varnson throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Varnson is having none of it.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Varnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Kel Varnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko defending well as Varnson loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Varnson back into the cage.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Varnson.
Emelianenko is trying to stall.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Varnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Varnson cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Varnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Emelianenko to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varnson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Emelianenko right on the button. Emelianenko goes down! Varnson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Varnson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kel Varnson!
Kel Varnson is the new heavyweight champion!
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