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QFC Tournament 537 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Osterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Osterman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Wates!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osterman lands a jab.
Osterman misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osterman throwing a counter right hand but Wates manages to avoid it.
Osterman just misses with a punch to the body.
Wates counters with a body kick.
Wates swings for the body but Osterman moves out of range.
Wates tries for a takedown but Osterman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Osterman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wates swinging wildly here.
Wates dives in and grabs Osterman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osterman pushes down on Wates's head and hops out.
Osterman misses with a body shot.
Osterman moves into range and clinches up with Wates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Osterman.
Wates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osterman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wates tries to score a body lock takedown but Osterman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kevin Osterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Wates.
Osterman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Osterman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Osterman to keep the fight standing.
Wates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wates tries to pull guard but Osterman won't allow it.
Osterman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osterman leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osterman.
Osterman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osterman has Wates pressed against the cage, preventing Wates from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osterman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wates or not.
Osterman controlling the action here for a moment.
Osterman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wates.
Osterman lands a shot to the body.
Osterman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterman lands a shoulder strike.
Wates wants to take the fight to the mat but Osterman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osterman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Osterman scores with a shot to the side of Wates's head.
Osterman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wates backwards.
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!
Osterman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wates has Osterman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Osterman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Osterman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wates backwards.
A shot in the inside from Osterman.
Nice body punch from Osterman.
Wates looks winded!
Osterman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Osterman.
Osterman lands an uppercut.
Osterman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wates wants to stall.
Wates is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterman gets through Wates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Osterman lands with a right to the head.
Wates jumps guard but Osterman stands there with Wates around his waist. Wates gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Osterman - that landed with a thud.
Wates taking a breather.
Osterman lands a shot to the body.
Osterman scores with a shoulder strike.
Osterman presses Wates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wates jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osterman walks away with a smile on his face. Wates gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Osterman as he connects with a hook.
Osterman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Osterman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osterman lands with a nice combination. Wates backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Phil Wates has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kevin Osterman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wates tries to clinch up.
Osterman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wates is rocked!
Osterman throws an overhand right that drops Wates like a sack of potatoes! Osterman dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Osterman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Koj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dariusz Koj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Koj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atkins closes the distance and pushes Koj back into the cage.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koj up against the cage.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins stalling the fight.
Atkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Koj manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koj's efforts to push away.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koj backwards.
Koj is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Atkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Koj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koj.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koj has had enough of the clinch but Atkins keeps him there for the moment.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koj being controlled against the cage.
Koj takes a shot to the head.
Atkins dips a shoulder and cracks Koj with a mighty uppercut! Koj falls back against the cage and Atkins unloads with a barrage of strikes! Koj 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 - Atkins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Atkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Tevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Tevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Dragic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragic instigates a clinch.
Dragic pulls guard successfully.
Dragic controlling Tevez's posture.
Dragic looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragic, not yet.
Dragic being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragic has control of Tevez's left arm, preventing Tevez from doing any damage.
Dragic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dragic wants to get back to his feet but Tevez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tevez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tevez wanted to stand there but Dragic had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tevez trying to control but Dragic is working from the bottom.
Tevez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tevez trying to move into half guard but instead Dragic has managed to sweep!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragic stands up over Tevez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tevez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tevez tries to get out of the position.
Tevez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tevez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dragic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tevez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragic chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dragic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dragic distracts Tevez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dragic throws a big elbow that misses.
Dragic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dragic moves out of range of the body kick from Tevez.
Dragic wants to counter with a clinch but Tevez pushes him away.
Tevez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tevez wants to control but Dragic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tevez in side control, throwing shots but Dragic defends.
Dragic is not content to let Tevez control the position.
Dragic is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tevez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragic keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dragic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tevez is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Tevez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dragic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tevez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dragic cracks Tevez with a big right hand but Tevez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dragic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tevez is looking for a sweep.
Dragic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tevez taking a bit of punishment here - Dragic scoring with strikes.
Dragic working the ground and pound from side control.
Tevez taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dragic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tevez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dragic is controlling him well.
Tevez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dragic lands a few punches from side control.
Tevez is rocked!
Dragic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragic working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Tevez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dragic scores with punches from side control.
Dragic in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tevez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dragic turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Dragic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Babaretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Babaretti!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Babaretti.
Babaretti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Babaretti.
Riordan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babaretti keeps Riordan at a distance using the push kick.
Babaretti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babaretti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riordan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Babaretti scores with a knee to the head.
Babaretti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babaretti lands a knee to the body.
Riordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babaretti lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babaretti with a knee to the head.
Riordan is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Riordan has been cut.
Riordan tries for a takedown but Babaretti manages to get underhooks.
Oh Riordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riordan is breathing heavily.
Babaretti lands a knee to the head.
Babaretti working Riordan over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babaretti.
Riordan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babaretti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babaretti jerks Riordan's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Riordan drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Babaretti goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Babaretti because Riordan was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Erik Babaretti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geevarghese Haider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geevarghese Haider!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haider clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo jumps guard but Haider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Haider changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Haider shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aldo trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aldo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haider tries to stand but can't do so whilst Aldo controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Haider, which made it look bad.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haider sprawls well. Haider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Haider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haider fails with the takedown.
Haider decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haider wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haider decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haider drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aldo defends it well.
Haider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Haider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haider gets a takedown into half guard.
Haider decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haider misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Aldo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haider decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haider looks winded!
Haider tries to stand and escape but Aldo is controlling the position.
Aldo trying to control here.
Haider stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Haider as Aldo shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geevarghese Haider dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldo forces Haider back against the cage and clinches.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo pushes Haider up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo gets control of Haider's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Haider gets to his feet. Aldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldo is defended easily by Haider.
Haider misses with a takedown
and Aldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo successfully pulls guard.
Haider wanted to stand there but Aldo had control of the position.
Haider stands up and waves to Aldo to follow him.
Haider tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Haider gets a double leg takedown into Aldo's guard.
Haider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haider defends well.
Haider wants to stand but Aldo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haider decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aldo, up you get!
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haider tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geevarghese Haider.
Haider shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Haider takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haider is defended easily by Aldo.
Haider leaves Aldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Haider avoids nicely.
Haider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haider gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haider gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
Aldo drags the fight down to the ground.
Aldo controlling Haider's posture.
Haider is looking to stand up but Aldo won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haider tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haider to the ground. Haider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haider thinking.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geevarghese Haider.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haider circles away.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldo gets caught napping as Haider dives in and scores a takedown. Aldo manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haider wants to stand but Aldo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo is looking for a triangle but Haider pushes his legs off easily.
Aldo controls Haider momentarily but Haider frees himself.
Geevarghese Haider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Haider stands up and waves to Aldo to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haider swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Haider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Haider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haider defends it nicely.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Haider circles away.
Aldo shoots in but Haider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haider misses with a body kick.
Haider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Haider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aldo looks for a takedown but Haider sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aldo duly obliges.
Aldo stuffs the takedown.
Aldo connects with a high kick.
Aldo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haider shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haider wants to stand up but Aldo is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geevarghese Haider.
I think Haider 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Jose Aldo!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Geevarghese Haider!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Geevarghese Haider!
Geevarghese Haider wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hay Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hay Maker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cabral is working Maker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabral postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabral stands up over Maker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabral.
Cabral postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cabral throwing strikes but missing.
Cabral working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maker's head.
Cabral lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cabral with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maker is trying to control the position but Cabral postures up.
Maker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cabral throwing strikes from guard but Maker blocks nicely.
Cabral makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cabral has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cabral drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cabral seems to have locked his on tight now - Maker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cabral, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricardo Cabral!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joko Memang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Guilermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joko Memang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Guilermo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Memang lands a jab to Guilermo's midsection.
Good leg kick by Memang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Memang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guilermo's hands.
It looks like Saul Guilermo has been cut.
Memang throws a leg kick which misses Guilermo's front leg but catches the back leg as Guilermo tries to avoid it.
Memang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guilermo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guilermo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guilermo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guilermo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guilermo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Memang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guilermo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guilermo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Memang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guilermo under the eye.
Joko Memang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Memang thuds his right hand into Guilermo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Memang.
Memang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Memang slips a jab from Guilermo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilermo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joko Memang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Memang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guilermo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guilermo working the head and body with strikes.
Guilermo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guilermo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Memang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Memang prevents Guilermo from moving into mount.
Guilermo working the ground and pound but Memang is defending the strikes.
Guilermo cracks Memang with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilermo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Memang has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guilermo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Guilermo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Memang is avoiding damage well.
Guilermo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Memang is not content to let Guilermo control the position.
Memang is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Guilermo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guilermo cracks Memang with a big right hand but Memang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Guilermo working the ground and pound from side control.
Memang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Memang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guilermo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guilermo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guilermo looks up at the clock and then as Memang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Guilermo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Guilermo tries to advance to mount but Memang denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Memang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Memang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guilermo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Guilermo lands a nice forearm strike.
Memang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guilermo.
Guilermo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Memang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guilermo tries to score with some ground and pound. Memang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Memang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guilermo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saul Guilermo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saul Guilermo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guilermo scores with a takedown into Memang's guard.
Guilermo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guilermo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guilermo throws a big elbow that misses.
Guilermo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Memang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guilermo cracks Memang with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guilermo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Memang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guilermo, into his guard.
Guilermo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Memang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guilermo is on top in guard.
Guilermo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guilermo wants to pass the guard but Memang is keeping the position.
Memang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guilermo is controlling him.
Memang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guilermo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Memang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Memang is trying to keep Guilermo in close.
Guilermo is looking to work some ground and pound but Memang has wrist control.
Guilermo is looking to work some ground and pound but Memang has wrist control.
Guilermo trying to control but Memang is working from the bottom.
Guilermo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Memang's head.
Guilermo trying to control the position from guard on top but Memang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guilermo is looking to work some ground and pound but Memang has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Memang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Memang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Memang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guilermo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Memang to the ground. Guilermo is now in Memang's guard.
Memang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guilermo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Memang.
Guilermo is trying to get back to full guard.
Memang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Memang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guilermo tries to roll over but Memang keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Memang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guilermo looking for submissions off his back.
Guilermo wants to get back to full guard.
Memang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guilermo is just riding it out for now. Memang eventually gives up the hold.
Saul Guilermo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guilermo wants to improve his position but Memang is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guilermo has his hands clasped together around Memang's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Guilermo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saul Guilermo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Memang stuffs the takedown.
Memang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joko Memang is winning the standup battle so far.
Memang gets caught napping as Guilermo dives in and scores a takedown. Memang manages to retain guard.
Guilermo throws an elbow that misses. Memang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guilermo's guard. Nice move by Memang!
Guilermo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Memang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guilermo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Memang defends it easily.
Guilermo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Memang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guilermo is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Memang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guilermo.
Guilermo trying to control but Memang is working from the bottom.
Guilermo is in close to Memang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guilermo trying to control the position from guard on top but Memang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guilermo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Memang dives on top into guard.
Guilermo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Memang is sitting in close to Guilermo's body. Guilermo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Memang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Memang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Guilermo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Saul Guilermo!
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