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QFC Tournament 455 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedrinho Fernandinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedrinho Fernandinho!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandinho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fernandinho under the eye.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandinho takes one to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fernandinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Fernandinho dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandinho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernandinho shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chris Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedrinho Fernandinho.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Fernandinho.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandinho.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands with a cross.
Fernandinho fails to land the takedown.
Fernandinho dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fernandinho jumps guard but Brown stands there with Fernandinho around his waist. Fernandinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fernandinho looks winded!
Brown wants to break free but Fernandinho has control.
Fernandinho stalling against the cage.
Brown is trying to push Fernandinho away but Fernandinho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernandinho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids the elbow strike from Fernandinho, against the cage.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Fernandinho.
Fernandinho breaks the clinch.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Fernandinho saw it coming and moves away.
Fernandinho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fernandinho looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Fernandinho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandinho.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandinho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a hook. Fernandinho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fernandinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandinho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandinho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown throws a leg kick but Fernandinho checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernandinho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Fernandinho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernandinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Fernandinho misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandinho looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Fernandinho backs away looking to recover.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fernandinho misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown thows a leg kick but Fernandinho checks it
so Fernandinho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Fernandinho trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fernandinho tries to clinch up.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fernandinho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fernandinho is able to avoid easily.
Chris Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brown cracks Fernandinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandinho is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandinho moves into the clinch.
Fernandinho slows down the pace here.
Fernandinho receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandinho using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fernandinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernandinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Fernandinho with that takedown attempt.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandinho. Fernandinho gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedrinho Fernandinho.
Fernandinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fernandinho back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fernandinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernandinho.
Fernandinho moves into the clinch.
Fernandinho putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandinho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Fernandinho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandinho tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Fernandinho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandinho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandinho off to one side.
Fernandinho is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandinho can do to turn this around?
Fernandinho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernandinho jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fernandinho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandinho breaks from the clinch.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fernandinho shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fernandinho takes one to the chin there.
Brown throws a hook but Fernandinho blocks it.
Fernandinho shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandinho.
Brown scores with a jab. Fernandinho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fernandinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandinho.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Brown dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandinho circles away.
Fernandinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch lands to the side of Fernandinho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fernandinho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fernandinho is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernandinho shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chris Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandinho wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Fernandinho tries to clinch up.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown throws a low kick but Fernandinho moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandinho darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Fernandinho into the cage.
Chris Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedrinho Fernandinho.
Fernandinho wants a takedown.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fernandinho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Fernandinho.
Fernandinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fernandinho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown cracks Fernandinho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fernandinho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernandinho should have avoided that one.
Fernandinho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Fernandinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernandinho shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Fernandinho with an uppercut!
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandinho shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Fernandinho with a good jab.
Fernandinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Fernandinho ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernandinho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Fernandinho is controlling the position.
Fernandinho tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown is trying to push Fernandinho away but Fernandinho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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.
Fernandinho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandinho tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fernandinho manages to break the clinch.
Brown moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Chris Brown!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Chris Brown!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Chris Brown!
Chris Brown wins by unanimous decision!
Chris Brown tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Robledo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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168 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Robledo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Robledo both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Brian Adams has been cut.
Adams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robledo quickly recovers to half guard.
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robledo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.
Adams is keen to just control but Robledo is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robledo tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robledo trying to control from the bottom.
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robledo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Robledo defends it.
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.
Adams wants to work for an arm triangle but Robledo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robledo is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robledo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robledo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams seems to be looking for submissions.
Adams throws a strike but Robledo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Robledo has wrist control.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Robledo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Robledo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robledo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Robledo counters with a solid body kick.
Adams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robledo wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robledo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Robledo is stalling in the full guard.
Robledo trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
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 Brian Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adams tries to sprawl but Robledo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adams is in trouble now - Robledo has advanced to mount!
Robledo looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robledo landing shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to hold on but Robledo pushes him away.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Robledo's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Robledo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robledo looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams tries to hold on but Robledo postures up.
Robledo controlling the position easily from mount.
Robledo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two 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.
Robledo wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robledo looking for a guillotine from mount but Adams is having none of it.
Robledo with the ground and pound from mount.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Robledo prevents Adams from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robledo is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Robledo wants to free his trapped foot but Adams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robledo is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Robledo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adams working a defensive guard but Robledo passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Robledo.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robledo is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams is looking to control Robledo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Robledo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Adams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robledo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams shoots and misses
and Robledo counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Robledo to acknowledge the strikes.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Robledo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robledo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robledo wants to stand but Adams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robledo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robledo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Robledo wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Robledo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manuel Robledo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams controls Robledo momentarily but Robledo frees himself.
Robledo wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robledo.
Robledo closes the distance and clinches.
Robledo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robledo lands a jab-cross combination.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robledo.
Adams tries for a takedown but Robledo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robledo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robledo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Robledo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robledo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robledo thows a body kick. Adams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robledo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robledo as he avoids it easily.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Robledo counters with a nice body kick.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Robledo, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Robledo against the cage but Robledo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Robledo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Robledo, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Robledo against the cage but Robledo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams tries for a kimura but Robledo is defending well.
Robledo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robledo sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robledo's head.
Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robledo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.
Brian Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel Robledo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robledo gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Robledo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robledo 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 for Manuel Robledo!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Manuel Robledo!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Manuel Robledo!
Manuel Robledo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raditos Putranho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raditos Putranho!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Velasquez lands a two punch combo.
Velasquez tried to score with a low kick but Putranho checks it.
Putranho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velasquez's guard.
Putranho trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Putranho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Velasquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putranho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Velasquez is staying active underneath Putranho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putranho works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putranho trying to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
Putranho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Putranho quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Putranho but it's paid off an Velasquez is forced to tap! Nice work by Putranho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raditos Putranho!
In his post fight interview, Raditos Putranho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kieran Lee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacquiao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
Pacquiao throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Pacquiao is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Pacquiao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lee connects with a decent elbow.
Lee trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Pacquiao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Lee trying to control the position but Pacquiao is working away.
Lee taking a breather here.
Lee scores with punches from side control.
Pacquiao being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lee advances nicely into full mount.
Lee working Pacquiao over with strikes here.
Lee with a couple of short strikes.
Pacquiao is rocked!
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Lee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Pacquiao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Lee! Pacquiao is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kieran Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Medina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nestor Medina!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Black trying to control but Medina is working from the bottom.
Black preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina seems keen to control Black's posture.
Medina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Medina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Medina drops back, looking for a kneebar! Black looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Black looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Black!
Medina is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Black has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Medina struggling a bit here.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medina keeps working.
Medina controls the position for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to move into full mount but can't pass Medina's legs.
Medina is looking for a sweep.
Medina isn't going anywhere.
Medina regains half guard.
Medina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Medina slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medina kicks Black off and gets to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Black. Medina shrugs it off though.
Black tries to sprawl but Medina drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Medina tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medina seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medina looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medina is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Medina.
Medina is trying for a kimura here. Black looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Medina wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nestor Medina!
A very excited looking Nestor Medina rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wintana Lone Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wintana Lone Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Prince!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince slips a jab and a cross from Lone Dog.
Lone Dog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prince drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lone Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prince.
Prince trying to control but Lone Dog is working from the bottom.
Prince slips nicely into half guard.
Prince has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prince trying to control from half guard but Lone Dog is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lone Dog is doing well to control the position and prevent Prince from advancing to side control.
Lone Dog throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Prince manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince moves into full mount!
Prince trying to control but Lone Dog is having none of it.
Lone Dog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prince on the ground.
Lone Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Prince stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lone Dog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prince's waist but Prince gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lone Dog off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lone Dog leaves Prince with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lone Dog works Prince's body with a nice hook.
Prince is looking to clinch but Lone Dog is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Lone Dog as Prince shoots in.
Prince gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prince controls Lone Dog momentarily but Lone Dog frees himself.
Prince is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lone Dog has his hands clasped together but Prince extends and breaks Lone Dog's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Prince.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benny Prince!
A determined Benny Prince didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Stoyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Stoyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Gates!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates leaves Stoyanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stoyanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoyanov manages to pull guard.
Gates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stoyanov is proving hard to escape from.
Gates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stoyanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gates has managed to get both his arms back between Stoyanov's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoyanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gates is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoyanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stoyanov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gates has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyanov breaks the clinch.
Stoyanov has Gates up against the cage in a clinch.
Gates has Stoyanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stoyanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stoyanov is working for takedown but Gates is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stoyanov pulls guard successfully.
Stoyanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gates is looking to escape.
Stoyanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gates's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stoyanov in particular looking to stall.
Stoyanov stands up from half guard.
Stoyanov blocks a head kick by Gates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates connects with a jab.
Stoyanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Stoyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gates keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoyanov closes the distance and pushes Gates back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gates misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Stoyanov.
Stoyanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gates manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gates throws an elbow but it misses.
Stoyanov blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanov manages to pull guard.
Stoyanov seems keen to control Gates's posture.
Stoyanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stoyanov controlling the action here.
Stoyanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Stoyanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stoyanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Stoyanov manages to break the clinch.
Gates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoyanov fails to land the takedown.
Stoyanov throws a head kick that Gates semi-blocks.
Stoyanov has closed the distance and engaged Gates in a clinch.
Gates throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoyanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoyanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoyanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoyanov moves into the clinch.
Gates wants to get back to striking at distance but Stoyanov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gates tries to break the clinch but Stoyanov is controlling the position.
Stoyanov lands a body shot.
Stoyanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gates is breathing heavily.
Gates wants to break free but Stoyanov has control.
Gates tries to break the clinch but Stoyanov is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoyanov.
Gates letting Stoyanov take a breather here.
Stoyanov successfully pulls guard.
Stoyanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gates is one step ahead there.
Stoyanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stoyanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stoyanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gates is aware though and is defending well.
Stoyanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gates's guard.
Stefan Stoyanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoyanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanov passes into half guard.
Stoyanov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gates to stand up.
Stoyanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Stoyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoyanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gates defends it nicely.
Stoyanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stoyanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoyanov closes the distance and clinches.
Stoyanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gates uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanov controlling the position.
Stoyanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gates manages to get himself to full guard.
Stoyanov stands and steps away. Gates gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gates as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Stoyanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Stoyanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stoyanov slips nicely into half guard.
Stoyanov is controlling the pace.
Gates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stoyanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stoyanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gates's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stoyanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoyanov passes to side control.
Gates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stoyanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gates has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stoyanov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee asks Stoyanov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stoyanov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stoyanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stoyanov controls the position.
Gates is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stoyanov is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoyanov shoots in and drives through. Gates sprawls well.
No luck for Stoyanov with that takedown attempt.
Stoyanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gates can do to turn this around?
Stoyanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gates closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoyanov counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Stoyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gates taking a breather.
Stoyanov pulls Gates into guard.
Stoyanov has his foot on Gates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gates works his way back into a safe position though.
Stoyanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stoyanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stoyanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stoyanov is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoyanov stays in close to Gates's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Stoyanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoyanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Stefan Stoyanov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Stefan Stoyanov!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Stefan Stoyanov!
Stefan Stoyanov wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colin Grahame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Banal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin Grahame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AJ Banal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grahame drives through and clinches with Banal against the cage.
Grahame is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banal can't fight it off and eventually Grahame manages to take the fight to the floor. Banal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Grahame looking to sit in guard and control but Banal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grahame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banal.
Banal has gone for a leg lock! Grahame slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banal's guard.
Grahame wants to stand but Banal is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grahame wants to pass the guard but Banal is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banal wants to sweep here but Grahame controlling him for the moment.
Banal keeping moving, preventing Grahame from controlling successfully.
Banal has a closed guard, preventing Grahame from standing up.
Grahame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Banal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grahame is one step ahead there.
Grahame wants to control from the top but Banal keeps moving.
Grahame has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banal is proving hard to escape from.
Banal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banal is pulling down on Grahame's head. It's preventing any offense from Grahame, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grahame moves into the clinch.
Grahame manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grahame had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banal defends it easily.
Banal is looking to stand up but Grahame won't let him.
Grahame knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banal on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grahame on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grahame tries to get out of the position.
Banal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grahame has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banal has managed to get both his arms back between Grahame's legs - danger averted.
Banal throwing strikes but missing.
Grahame utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Banal tries for a takedown but Grahame circles away easily
and Grahame counters with a one-two to the body.
Grahame is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grahame is looking to clinch but Banal is avoiding it.
Grahame tries to clinch but Banal moves out of range.
Grahame closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Grahame dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grahame counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grahame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banal is trying to keep Grahame in close.
Banal has his foot on Grahame's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grahame works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grahame trying to control but Banal is working from the bottom.
Colin Grahame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grahame scoring with some ground and pound.
Grahame is looking to stand up but Banal won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banal holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grahame drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grahame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banal is breathing heavily.
Grahame trying to control the position from guard on top but Banal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grahame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grahame showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grahame trying to control the position from guard on top but Banal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banal working for a triangle but Grahame defends it easily.
Banal has his hands on Grahame's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grahame not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grahame lands a left and a right that send Banal crashing to the mat, dazed. Grahame thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like AJ Banal has been cut.
Banal gets caught napping as Grahame dives in and scores a takedown. Banal manages to retain guard.
Grahame stopping the sweep attempt from Banal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grahame tries to stand but Banal is controlling from the bottom.
Banal keeping moving, preventing Grahame from controlling successfully.
Banal looking for a sweep. Not yet Banal, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banal trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Grahame dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Banal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grahame closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grahame lands in his opponent's guard.
Grahame wants to stand and escape but instead Banal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grahame keeping moving, preventing Banal from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banal stopping the sweep attempt from Grahame.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grahame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grahame throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Grahame keeping moving, preventing Banal from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grahame fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banal, pushing him back against the cage.
Grahame has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Banal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grahame wants to control the position but Banal frees himself and scrambles - Grahame manages to regain control in side control.
Grahame wants to stand but Banal is controlling his arm.
Banal can't do much from the bottom here.
Grahame advances to mount.
Grahame is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Banal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Banal!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grahame keeping full guard, as Banal tries to pass.
Banal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grahame manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banal has Grahame in his guard.
Grahame trying to control but Banal is working from the bottom.
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.
Grahame sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banal's guard.
Grahame is stalling here. Banal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Grahame seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Banal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
AJ Banal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colin Grahame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Grahame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grahame has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Colin Grahame!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Colin Grahame!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Colin Grahame!
Colin Grahame wins by unanimous decision!
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