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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smack That. Luciano Cruz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luciano Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Galvao back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Galvao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but Galvao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galvao maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cruz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Galvao has cracked it and Cruz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Galvao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Galvao!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Galvao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Luciano Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Dudek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambroos Joost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ambroos Joost was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominik Dudek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ambroos Joost!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joost cracks Dudek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dudek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dudek looks for a takedown but Joost sprawls well.
Dudek rushes Joost and presses him up against the cage.
Joost blocks an elbow strike from Dudek.
Dudek can't break the clinch.
Joost looking to stall.
Joost looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joost lands a body shot.
Joost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Dudek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joost.
Dudek closes the distance and clinches.
Joost has Dudek pressed against the cage.
Dudek tries to break free but Joost pushes him back against the cage.
Dudek gets control of Joost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dudek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Joost tries to stand but Dudek is controlling from the bottom.
Dudek keeping moving, preventing Joost from controlling successfully.
Joost prevents Dudek from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dudek wants to sweep but no luck.
Dudek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joost's guard.
Dudek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joost's guard.
Dudek is looking to work some ground and pound but Joost has wrist control.
Dudek is pushing down on Joost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joost is fighting to maintain full guard but Dudek has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Dudek trying to mount his opponent but Joost defends it.
Still in half guard, Dudek seems content to control.
It looks like Dudek is going to stand back up.
Joost is looking to control Dudek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joost avoid being mounted?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dudek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Joost as Dudek shoots in.
Nice body punch from Joost.
Joost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Joost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudek doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dudek goes for a double leg but Joost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joost continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominik Dudek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudek misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joost.
Joost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dudek's calf.
Ambroos Joost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Joost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joost lands with a straight right. Dudek didn't see that one coming.
Joost connects with a leg kick. Dudek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dudek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambroos Joost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Joost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joost shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dudek eats them both and turns towards Joost to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dudek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joost.
Joost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joost pinned against the cage. Joost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudek shoots in and gets a takedown into Joost's guard.
Joost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dudek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dudek trying to control but Joost is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dudek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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.
Joost lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Joost as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Joost.
Dudek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joost tries to avoid it but Dudek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joost to the ground. Joost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joost stuns Dudek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dominik Dudek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joost working hard to break the clinch.
Joost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joost is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joost is pressed up against the cage. Dudek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joost down to the mat. Joost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominik Dudek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joost.
Joost displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dudek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joost closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dudek is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Joost.
Joost uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudek has time to react.
Oh Dudek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ambroos Joost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Dudek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joost napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dudek tries for a kimura but Joost is defending well.
Dudek seems to have got his legs back now.
Dudek tries to score with some ground and pound. Joost controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudek wants to stand but Joost has his arm trapped.
Joost is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dudek connects with a decent elbow.
Dudek takes a little break here. Joost wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dudek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dudek is looking to take a break and control but Joost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambroos Joost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Joost there.
Joost lands with a right hand.
Dudek tries for a takedown but Joost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joost lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudek off the cage and back into range.
Joost gets tackled into the cage by Dudek. Dudek maintains the clinch.
Joost lands a left hand.
Dudek is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudek is trying to break free.
Dudek can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominik Dudek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joost trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joost won't allow Dudek to get back to his feet.
Joost wants to control from the top but Dudek keeps moving.
Dudek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Dudek wants to sweep here but Joost controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joost scores with a jab. Dudek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dudek closes the distance and clinches.
Joost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Joost can't break the clinch.
Joost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudek.
Joost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joost swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudek fails to pull guard.
Joost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joost clobbers Dudek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joost connects with a right hand. Dudek shakes it off.
Joost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Joost.
Joost lunges at Dudek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dudek's hand.
Dudek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dudek scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joost with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joost has a takedown stuffed.
Joost sizes up Dudek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joost throws a combination. Dudek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joost throws a nice inside leg kick.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dudek got wobbled bad by a big combination! Joost presses forward with punches and knees until Dudek stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dudek closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambroos Joost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Street has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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255 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jax Street!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duke Dog!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Street sprawls well. Street wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog misses with a double jab.
Street half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Street clinches with his opponent.
Dog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Street is defending well for now.
A short right from Street on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Street creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Street stalls.
Street is struggling to control the position.
Street gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Street lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Street tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Street tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
Street lands a body punch.
Street wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Street.
Dog misses with some punches.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Street is controlling him.
Dog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dog blocks a body shot from Street.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dog has had enough of the clinch but Street keeps him there for the moment.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog tries to break the clinch but Street is controlling the position.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Street stalling the fight.
Street scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Street lands a shot to the body.
Street works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dog looks winded!
Street wants to get back to striking at distance but Dog won't allow it.
Street looking to throw knees to the head but Dog is blocking nicely.
Street wants to break free but Dog has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dog is trying to break free.
Street lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog tries to work over Street's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Street lands a right hand.
A short left from Street.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Street lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Street looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Street blocks it with crossed arms.
Street keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dog's efforts to push away.
Street lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog lands a body punch.
Dog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Street's efforts to push away.
Street presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Streets head.
Street stalling.
Street tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
Street tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the cage.
Dog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Street lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Street cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
Street lands with a right to the head.
Street breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Street looks to clinch
and Dog counters with a series of strikes. Street will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Street misses with the combination.
Street throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Jax Street is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Street swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog lands with a kick to the temple. Street shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dog defending well as Street loads up on a big left hand.
Street connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jax Street seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Street.
Street fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Street jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Dog scores with a four punch combination!
Dog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dog.
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog throws a counter combo.
Street is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dog's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Street misses with a body shot.
Street throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Street throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Street as he avoids it easily.
Dog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Street tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Dog lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Street dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Street throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Street lands a nice looking body shot.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Street swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Street.
Dog is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Street tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Street throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Dog misses.
Street misses with a body shot.
Dog is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danga de danga de dang - Dog scores with a four punch combination!
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog looks to land a combination but Street avoids it well.
Street with a nice cross.
Street throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Street throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Street throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Street connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Street.
Street fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Street takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Dog's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Street throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog scores with a one two! Street had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Street misses.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Street throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Street lands with a right hand.
Street tries to clinch up.
Street throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Street tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Street throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog wants to counter with a clinch but Street pushes him away.
Dog scores with a head kick. Street tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crunch! Dog slams his shin into Street's torso.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog misses with a two punch combination.
Street tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dog manages to circle out of the way.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Street tries to clinch up.
Dog is looking for the big counter here.
Street lands with an overhand left.
Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Street defends well and Dog ends up having to push Street into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street leaves Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Street swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dog is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dog slips under a jab from Street.
Duke Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Street swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Street.
Street throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Street misses the target.
A head kick from Dog lands but Street takes it in his stride.
A big right from Street misses.
Street misses with a looping left.
Street misses with a straight left.
Street throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Street as Dog shoots in.
Jax Street has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Dog.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Dog's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Street pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Street tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Street tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Street throws a nice looking combination but Dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duke Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog slips a straight right by Street.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Street throws out the jab.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog looks to land a combination. Street sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Street has closed the distance and engaged Dog in a clinch.
Street lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Street.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Street misses with a knee to the head.
Dog tries to work over Street's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog blocks a body shot from Street.
Street tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dog throws a head kick that Street semi-blocks.
Street misses the jab.
Dog lands with a slapping head kick.
A left and a right from Dog both land. Nice combination.
Street is rocked!
Street slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Oh Street is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Street misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Street seems to have got his legs back now.
Street throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Street throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Street tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Street.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Street moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Street gets a clinch.
Jax Street has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Street escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Street. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog moves out of range as Street strikes.
Street clinches up with Dog and pushes him back against the cage.
Dog tries to work over Street's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Street wants to get back to striking at distance but Dog won't allow it.
Street tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Street tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Street tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
Street misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Street working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Street using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Street misses with a knee to the head.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Street taking a breather.
Street blocks an elbow strike from Dog.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dog tries a body shot but Street blocks it.
Street has Dog pushed against the cage.
Dog misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Street wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog has Street pressed against the cage, preventing Street from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dog wants to break free but Street has control.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Street using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dog wants to break free but Street has control.
Dog missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Street.
Dog blocking some punches.
Street misses with a knee to the head.
Street wants to get back to striking at distance but Dog won't allow it.
Street missing with knees to the body.
Dog avoiding damage as Street throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Street.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Street uses good head movement to avoid it.
Street will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dog up against the cage.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Street's elbow.
Dog pushes off an throws an elbow but Street leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Street swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dog pushes Street back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dog looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Street throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Street avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Street working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jax Street.
I think Street 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duke Dog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rippo El Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billo Marks (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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204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rippo El Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billo Marks!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Grande lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marks will feel that in the morning.
El Grande fails to land with a series of punches.
El Grande throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Marks unleashes a big counter combination but El Grande bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
El Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Grande shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marks defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Grande delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before El Grande can pounce on him.
El Grande has his takedown stuffed
and Marks counters with a shoot takedown. El Grande fights it but they end up in guard.
El Grande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marks drops back looking for a leg! El Grande is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Grande manages to kick Marks off! Marks jumps back into El Grande's guard.
El Grande is trying to control the position but Marks postures up.
El Grande knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks drops back looking for a leg! El Grande is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Grande manages to kick Marks off! Marks jumps back into El Grande's guard.
Marks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marks trying to control the position from guard on top but El Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marks drops back looking for a leg! El Grande is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Grande manages to kick Marks off! Marks jumps back into El Grande's guard.
Marks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marks forces his way into half guard.
Marks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Grande defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marks is working for a kimura but El Grande is defending it quite comfortably.
Marks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Grande doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Grande won't allow Marks to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billo Marks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by El Grande. That's going to slow Marks down.
El Grande throws a lazy head kick
and Marks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marks lands with a punch from half guard.
Marks trying to control from half guard but El Grande is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Grande on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marks in particular looking to stall.
Marks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Grande sees it coming and defends easily.
Marks is working for a kimura but El Grande is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
El Grande is not content to let Marks control the position.
El Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Marks is nestled in close to El Grande, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marks is trying to work for a kimura but El Grande is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks working El Grande over with strikes.
Marks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Grande doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marks.
El Grande is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
El Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Marks sits in half guard.
Marks wants to work for an arm triangle but El Grande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Billo Marks has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Grande is trying to escape back to his feet but Marks uses the scramble to pass into side control.
El Grande is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marks tries for a kimura but El Grande is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billo Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
El Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
El Grande misses with a combination
and Marks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Grande's guard.
Marks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marks has hold of El Grande's arm. He's looking for a kimura. El Grande seems comfortable defending it but Marks has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! El Grande is real pain and he's forced to tap out! El Grande is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Marks couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billo Marks!
Billo Marks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huber has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Fakiiri scores with a four punch combination!
Fakiiri lands a nice hook to Huber's body. Huber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fakiiri tries to avoid it but Huber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fakiiri to the ground. Fakiiri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fakiiri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fakiiri connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Huber with that takedown attempt.
Huber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri has Huber up against the cage in a clinch.
Huber tries to score a body lock takedown but Fakiiri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Huber.
Huber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huber has Fakiiri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fakiiri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fakiiri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huber is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fakiiri stalling in the clinch.
Huber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fakiiri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fakiiri dips a shoulder and cracks Huber with a mighty uppercut! Huber falls back against the cage and Fakiiri unloads with a barrage of strikes! Huber 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 - Fakiiri screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
After the fight, Nakki Fakiiri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Twitchy Yosemite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Villars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richard Villars enters the cage!
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218 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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256 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Big right hand |
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twitchy Yosemite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Villars!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villars walks into a left hand.
Villars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yosemite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yosemite just misses with a punch to the body.
Villars drops Yosemite with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yosemite looks back up at him and smiles so Villars waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Twitchy Yosemite has been cut.
Villars cracks Yosemite with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yosemite looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Villars finish him?
Yosemite is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yosemite looks to land a right hand but Villars moved out of range.
Villars fakes the body blow, causing Yosemite to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yosemite goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Villars!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Richard Villars made sure he mentioned DC Unrivaled, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Alcantara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Pitsenbarger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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38
195 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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26
196 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruben Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitsenbarger thuds his shin into the meat of Alcantara's side.
Alcantara takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Ruben Alcantara has been cut.
Pitsenbarger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitsenbarger works Alcantara's body with a nice hook.
Pitsenbarger jabs at Alcantara's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitsenbarger!
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Pitsenbarger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alcantara fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Pitsenbarger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitsenbarger digs a good hook to Alcantara's body.
Pitsenbarger blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcantara fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger lands with a slapping head kick.
Pitsenbarger lands with a nice body kick.
Alcantara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pitsenbarger tries to avoid it but Alcantara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pitsenbarger to the ground. Pitsenbarger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pitsenbarger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bill Pitsenbarger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Alcantara.
Alcantara looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger scores with a punch to the head.
Pitsenbarger connects with a nice cross there... Alcantara is looking wobbly and Pitsenbarger recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Alcantara to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Pitsenbarger jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Pitsenbarger!
An out of breath Bill Pitsenbarger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Toni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felippe Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Invicta. Anton Toni has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
275 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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32
240 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Toni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Felippe Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Francisco.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toni.
It looks like Felippe Francisco has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Francisco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toni has Francisco pressed against the cage, preventing Francisco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toni tries to clinch but Francisco is having none of it.
Toni lands a nice looking body shot.
Toni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francisco.
Francisco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francisco throws a series of punches but Toni avoids them all with ease.
Toni blocks a head kick by Francisco.
It looked like Toni was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Francisco misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toni wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toni throws a head kick but Francisco moves out of range.
Toni takes a swing at Francisco's ribcage but misses.
Toni closes the distance and pushes Francisco back into the cage.
Toni is trying to drag Francisco to the mat but Francisco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Francisco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toni decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toni manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Francisco throws a sloppy head kick and Toni moves out of range easily.
Toni is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Toni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Francisco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francisco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toni, pushing him back against the cage.
Toni lands a body shot.
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Toni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Francisco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
No luck for Toni with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Francisco avoids the body shot from Toni.
Toni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Francisco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francisco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toni tries to clinch but Francisco moves out of range.
Toni tries to clinch there but Francisco circles away.
Francisco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toni or perhaps it was just good defense by Francisco, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Toni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francisco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Francisco throws a series of punches but Toni moves out of range.
Francisco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toni. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toni checks a leg kick.
Toni moves into the clinch.
Francisco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toni breaks from the clinch.
Toni closes the distance and pushes Francisco back into the cage.
Toni takes a knee to the side of the body.
Toni jumps guard and drags Francisco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Francisco trying to control the position from guard on top but Toni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francisco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toni keeping moving, preventing Francisco from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Francisco gets to his feet. Toni looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Toni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Francisco!
Toni tries to clinch but Francisco is having none of it.
Toni swings for the body but Francisco moves out of range.
Toni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felippe Francisco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felippe Francisco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some bone on bone action there as Toni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Francisco.
Toni blocks a head kick by Francisco.
Francisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Francisco keeps the fight on the outside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Francisco. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Toni is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Francisco.
Francisco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Francisco throws a sloppy head kick and Toni moves out of range easily.
Toni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francisco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Francisco misses.
Francisco throws a head kick but Toni moves out of range.
Francisco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francisco.
Toni avoids the head kick by Francisco.
Francisco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toni is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Francisco is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Toni tries to clinch but Francisco is having none of it.
Francisco unleashes a big counter combination but Toni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Toni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Francisco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Francisco defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toni misses with a head shot. Francisco uses the momentum to regain guard.
Toni throwing strikes from guard but Francisco blocks nicely.
Toni throwing strikes but missing.
Francisco keeping moving, preventing Toni from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toni throwing strikes from guard but Francisco blocks nicely.
Toni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toni trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Francisco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francisco dips to his left and cracks Toni with an uppercut!
Francisco is looking to score with low kicks.
Toni tries to clinch but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco connects with a high kick.
It looks like Anton Toni has been cut.
Francisco swings widly with a right hand
and Toni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francisco throws a head kick that misses
and Toni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toni moves into range and clinches up with Francisco.
Francisco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toni lands a shoulder strike.
Toni scores with a shoulder strike.
Francisco prevents a body shot from Toni.
Toni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Francisco uses from the top position.
Francisco trying to control the position from guard on top but Toni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francisco preventing the sweep.
Toni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francisco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Francisco looking to sit in guard and control but Toni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toni lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Toni dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Francisco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toni on the side of the head.
Francisco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toni manages to avoid it.
Toni moves away from the strike by Francisco.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toni clinches up with Francisco and pushes him back against the cage.
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Toni doesn't manage to clinch there - Francisco circles away.
Felippe Francisco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Toni with that takedown attempt.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francisco is looking to land body kicks.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francisco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Francisco throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Francisco. Toni shrugs it off though.
Toni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francisco tries to avoid it but Toni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francisco to the ground. Francisco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Francisco.
Toni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toni tries to clinch but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Toni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toni looks for a takedown but Francisco sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Toni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toni closes the distance and pushes Francisco back into the cage.
Francisco gets underhooks to prevent Toni's takedown attempt.
Toni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Francisco's efforts to push away.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch but Toni keeps him there for the moment.
Francisco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toni tries to clinch but Francisco moves away
enabling Francisco to counter with a crisp jab.
Toni takes the fight into the clinch.
Francisco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francisco looks to score with a jab to the body but Toni is just out of range.
Francisco throws a head kick but Toni moves out of range.
Toni is looking to counter the offense by Francisco and move into the clinch.
Toni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco lands with a nice combination. Toni backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toni tries to close the distance and clinch but Francisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francisco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Francisco throws a sloppy head kick and Toni moves out of range easily.
Toni staying out of range there.
Toni tries to counter by clinching up but Francisco breaks away and moves out of range.
Toni is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
A big right from Francisco misses.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Toni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francisco sprawls well. Francisco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toni gets slowly back to his feet.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Francisco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Francisco is looking to land body kicks.
Toni ducks under a wild hook from Francisco.
Francisco loads up on a big right hand but Toni slips the punch.
Toni fails to land the takedown.
Toni looks for a takedown but Francisco sprawls well.
Toni shoots in for a takedown but Francisco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francisco.
Francisco scores with a sloppy right hand. Toni should have avoided that one.
Toni avoids the head kick by Francisco.
Toni doesn't manage to clinch there - Francisco circles away.
Francisco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Francisco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francisco.
Toni tries to clinch there but Francisco circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco rushes Toni and presses him up against the cage.
Francisco breaks from the clinch.
Francisco throws a sloppy head kick and Toni moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Francisco as Toni shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francisco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toni looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Francisco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toni's hands.
Toni tries to close the distance and clinch but Francisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francisco dips to his left and cracks Toni with an uppercut!
Toni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francisco clinches up with Toni and pushes him back against the cage.
Francisco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toni is trying to break the clinch but Francisco is controlling him.
Toni misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Francisco.
Francisco can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felippe Francisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Francisco 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felippe Francisco!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (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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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hollywood, right into the meat.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Alex James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hollywood missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James blocks a head kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood avoids the head kick by James.
A little feinted left hand from Hollywood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood misses with a double jab.
Hollywood misses with a kick to the body.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hollywood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Hollywood throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hollywood swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a body kick that misses.
James just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHollywood.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
James steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood blocks the body kick.
Hollywood throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hollywood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hollywood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
Hollywood avoids the head kick by James.
Hollywood half committed to a counter leg kick.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hollywood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Hollywood seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollywood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James slips under a jab.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Hollywood throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hollywood throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollywood avoids the head kick by James.
James looks for the body kick but Hollywood saw that one coming.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
James is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
Hollywood punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a wild body kick that Hollywood sees coming a mile off.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a low kick but Hollywood avoids it.
James shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hollywood blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Hollywood tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Hollywood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollywood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from James
and Hollywood moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollywood lands a shot to the body.
James has had enough of the clinch but Hollywood keeps him there for the moment.
Hollywood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollywood misses with a hook to the ribs.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollywood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James can't break the clinch.
Hollywood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hollywood has a couple of punches blocked by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James blocks a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Hollywood misses.
James misses with a head kick.
David Hollywood is winning the standup battle so far.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hollywood lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hollywood!
Hollywood throws a leg kick that misses.
Hollywood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hollywood throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hollywood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James looks for the body kick but Hollywood saw that one coming.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tried to score with a low kick but Hollywood checks it.
James motions for Hollywood to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
James misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
James misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
James tried to score with a low kick but Hollywood checks it.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
James misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a leg kick.
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
Hollywood backing away here, and James unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by James misses
and Hollywood counters with a nice leg kick.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollywood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hollywood blocks a head kick by James.
James throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Hollywood counters with a left and a right that stings James.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
James digs a good body shot into Hollywood's ribs.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Hollywood moves out of range easily.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from James.
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hollywood throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
James blocks a head kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that both miss.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hollywood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James throws a push kick but Hollywood slaps the foot to one side.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollywood misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Hollywood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Hollywood moves out of range easily.
Hollywood moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood dominated that second round.
That's time! Hollywood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hollywood checks a low kick from James.
A head kick by James misses
and Hollywood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollywood swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollywood misses with a wild combination.
James blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - James finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hollywood misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
James is looking to chop away at Hollywood's legs.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hollywood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hollywood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hollywood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James throws a body kick that misses.
Hollywood misses with a body kick.
James tries to land a leg kick but Hollywood saw it coming and moves away.
Hollywood scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hollywood looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James tries to work over Hollywood's front leg with a kick but Hollywood checks it.
Hollywood scores with a shot to the body.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Hollywood shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Hollywood moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hollywood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James blocks a body shot from Hollywood.
Hollywood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hollywood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James avoiding damage as Hollywood throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hollywood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hollywood lands a nice uppercut.
Hollywood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollywood misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James dodges an elbow strike from Hollywood.
Hollywood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James wants to stall.
James stalling in the clinch but Hollywood improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hollywood.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Hollywood has double underhooks.
Hollywood pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hollywood.
Hollywood tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Hollywood back against the cage.
Hollywood has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James is trying to push Hollywood away but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James taking a breather.
Hollywood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
David Hollywood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Hollywood.
Hollywood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James is trying to push Hollywood away but Hollywood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hollywood is working James over against the cage.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollywood lands with a right to the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alex James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollywood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hollywood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hollywood 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 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hollywood!
David Hollywood looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm an old man and I just fucked you up!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Thump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Thump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ping Lin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thump to the mat! Thump manages to get full guard.
Lin stopping the sweep attempt from Thump.
Lin wants to pass the guard but Thump is keeping the position.
Lin is still trying to improve position.
Lin won't allow Thump to sweep him here.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thump keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lin throws a sloppy body shot
and Thump counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thump scores with a kick to the body.
Big Thump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thump cracks Lin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thump misses with a lunging right hand
and Lin counters with a nice body kick.
Thump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lin.
Lin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thump fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lin is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lin misses the target.
Thump goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thump throws a wild body kick that Lin sees coming a mile off.
Lin misses with a head kick.
Thump was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thump.
Thump looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lin throws a lazy head kick
and Thump counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lin thinking.
Thump feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lin's calf.
Lin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thump to the mat! Thump manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thump is pulling down on Lin's head. It's preventing any offense from Lin, at least for the moment.
Lin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin working away.
Thump tries to buck Lin off but Lin is having none of it.
Lin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lin swings around for an armbar but Thump sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lin's guard.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thump wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thump preventing the sweep.
Lin is looking for a triangle but Thump pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lin has control of Thump's left arm, preventing Thump from doing any damage.
Thump won't allow Lin to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thump stays in close to Lin's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ping Lin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Thump.
Lin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thump is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thump is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thump struggling a bit here.
Lin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ping Lin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin taking a breather here.
Thump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Lin in side control, throwing shots but Thump defends.
Lin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thump has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lin but great work by Thump.
Thump wants to control but Lin is keeping him busy.
Lin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thump wants to stand but Lin is controlling his arm.
Lin tries to bench press Thump off him but Thump keeps the position.
Lin wants to control but Thump postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lin tries to improve position but can't.
Lin keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thump lands with a slapping head kick.
Lin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thump checks a low kick from Lin.
An inside leg kick from Thump misses.
Thump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lin has time to react.
Thump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lin throws a lazy head kick
and Thump makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thump lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thump quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin trying to pass the guard but Thump defending well.
Lin is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thump defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ping Lin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thump connects with a body shot that sends Lin's belly button to the back.
Thump moves out of range of the leg kick from Lin.
Lin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thump blocks a low kick nicely.
Thump is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thump throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Thump tenderised Lin's leg. Lin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thump attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thump throws a nice head kick!
Lin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thump on his heels. He'll look to pass Thump's guard now, I'm sure.
Thump looking for a sweep. Not yet Thump, not yet.
Thump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lin manages to get himself to full guard.
Lin controls Thump momentarily but Thump frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thump trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lin is pulling down on Thump's head to control his posture.
Lin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thump pushing down on Lin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Big Thump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lin is staying active underneath Thump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lin trying to control but Thump postures up.
Lin actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thump blocks a head kick by Lin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin throws a low kick, looking for Thump's leg but Thump calmly moves out of range.
Lin misses with a head kick.
Lin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Thump as he connects with a hook.
Thump looks to land a right hand but Lin moved out of range.
Thump checks a low kick from Lin.
Lin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thump takes a swing at Lin's ribcage but misses.
Lin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lin is looking to advance position but Thump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thump throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lin tries to reverse the position but Thump maintains control.
Thump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ping Lin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lin is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Thump.
I think Lin 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Big Thump!
Big Thump is the new heavyweight champion!
Big Thump decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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