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QFC Tournament 1051 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connar Mackay (ranked 4795 p4p, 5433 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 415 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connar Mackay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mackay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
Mackay misses with the body kick
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mackay has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Mackay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from James does no damage.
Mackay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Mackay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mackay avoids it really well and circles away.
James misses the shot to the body.
James clinches up with Mackay and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch.
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mackay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mackay uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mackay tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James gets a double leg takedown into Mackay's guard.
Mackay has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay shoots and misses
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
Mackay wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mackay uses from the top position.
James wants to sweep here but Mackay controlling him for the moment.
James wants to stand up but Mackay is controlling him.
Mackay trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackay moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
As Mackay backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Mackay manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mackay jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mackay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James is pulling down on Mackay's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackay won't allow James to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mackay is controlling him.
Mackay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mackay is breathing heavily.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mackay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James is working an open guard so Mackay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mackay tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James misses with the combination.
Mackay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mackay fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mackay on his heels. He'll look to pass Mackay's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James wants to control from the top but Mackay keeps moving.
Mackay 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.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to pass the guard.
Mackay is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Mackay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackay dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Mackay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Mackay, which made it look bad.
James shoots in but Mackay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Mackay won't allow it.
Mackay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mackay walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James is looking for the big counter here.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mackay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James pushes Mackay up against the cage in a clinch.
James is looking for a takedown.
James gets underhooks to prevent Mackay's takedown attempt.
James pulls guard successfully.
Connar Mackay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mackay stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Mackay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James pushes Mackay up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to pull guard but Mackay holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James fails with the takedown.
No luck for Mackay with that takedown attempt.
Mackay shoots and misses
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Mackay with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackay wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James gets a clinch.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackay tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mackay is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Mackay circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Mackay, looking for a takedown. James pushes Mackay against the cage but Mackay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackay.
Mackay fails with the takedown.
James rushes Mackay and presses him up against the cage.
Mackay is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mackay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mackay avoids it.
Mackay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is trying to pull guard but Mackay has him pressed against the cage.
James jumps guard but Mackay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mackay wants to break free but James has control.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Mackay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackay is defended easily by James.
Mackay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay fails with an attempt to clinch.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Mackay misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackay tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James rushes Mackay and presses him up against the cage.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Mackay slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As James looks to move away, Mackay throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackay. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Jesse James!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Strong (ranked 3301 p4p, 5287 weight class) and Mike Ivanov (ranked 189 p4p, 277 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 Brown Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clinton Strong !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong tries to clinch but Ivanov moves away
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Strong throws Ivanov to one side and escapes!
Strong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Strong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanov as he jumps to the side.
Strong forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Strong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strong wants to take the fight to the mat but Ivanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong 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. Strong seems to have locked his on tight now - Ivanov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Strong , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Clinton Strong !
In defeat, Mike Ivanov stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Phantom (ranked 4680 p4p, 4967 weight class) and Gisu Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen CJ-Whoopty as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Phantom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gisu Lee!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phantom tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Phantom.
A head kick by Phantom misses
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Phantom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phantom scores with a push kick.
Danny Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phantom tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Phantom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Phantom scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phantom dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phantom has him pressed against the cage.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phantom is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phantom down to the mat. Phantom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phantom keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Phantom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Phantom ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee has clasped his hands together around Phantom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Phantom can't do much from the bottom here.
Phantom is looking for a sweep.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phantom, who protects the arm well.
Phantom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phantom defending against the ground and pound.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phantom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee stands up and beckons Phantom to his feet.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Phantom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots and misses
and Phantom counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee looks winded!
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Phantom moves into the clinch.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phantom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phantom gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phantom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phantom wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Phantom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phantom is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phantom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is concentrating on defense, preventing Phantom from advancing position.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phantom uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Phantom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Phantom is looking to clinch.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Phantom improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phantom to keep the fight standing.
Phantom can't get the takedown.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Phantom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to stall.
Phantom leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Phantom to work.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phantom smiles and moves away.
Danny Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gisu Lee.
Phantom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.
Phantom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee jumps guard but Phantom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phantom manages to break the clinch.
Phantom tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phantom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Phantom shoots in.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phantom.
Lee tries to clinch but Phantom moves out of range.
Danny Phantom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phantom blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Phantom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phantom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Phantom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phantom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phantom.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Phantom won't allow it.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phantom smiles and moves away.
Phantom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phantom misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phantom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phantom doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Phantom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phantom swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Phantom shoots in.
Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Phantom pushes him away.
Phantom shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Phantom dominated that second round.
That's time! Phantom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck for Phantom with that takedown attempt.
Phantom throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Phantom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phantom circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Phantom on that attempt.
Phantom has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phantom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gisu Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phantom moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Phantom leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phantom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phantom somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Phantom sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Phantom in a clinch.
Phantom is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee is trying to push Phantom away but Phantom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phantom prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Phantom is struggling to control the position.
Lee tries to circle away but Phantom has him pinned against the cage.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phantom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has Phantom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phantom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phantom prevents the takedown attempt.
Phantom tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Phantom drops back down to his feet.
Phantom goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phantom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phantom has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Phantom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Nice elbow from Phantom.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Phantom is controlling the position.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phantom after a bit of a struggle.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phantom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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 Danny Phantom.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phantom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Danny Phantom wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Fleet (ranked 4806 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Anton Tobias (ranked 258 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Fleet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Tobias!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleet shoots for a takedown but Tobias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fleet throws a sloppy body shot
and Tobias counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Tobias finds it's target.
Fleet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tobias on his heels. He'll look to pass Tobias's guard now, I'm sure.
Fleet cracks Tobias with a solid left hand.
Fleet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tobias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tobias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tobias keeping moving, preventing Fleet from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleet tries to free his leg and advance position but Tobias is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleet 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.
Fleet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleet forces his way into half guard.
Tobias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fleet passes to full mount!
Fleet looking to finish Tobias with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tobias!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tobias is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tobias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fleet connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fleet looking for a guillotine from mount but Tobias is having none of it.
Fleet fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tobias is bucking up trying to escape but Fleet cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fleet is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobias tries to reverse the position but Fleet maintains control.
Fleet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fleet controlling his opponent.
Fleet wants to get back to his feet but Tobias is holding on tight.
Fleet controlling from mount.
Tobias looks winded!
Fleet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleet is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tobias can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Fleet.
Fleet dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fleet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Fleet with that takedown attempt.
Tobias looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleet fails to land the takedown.
Tobias throws a counter combo.
Fleet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fleet controlling the action here for a moment.
Fleet decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias throws a strike but Fleet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleet stands and throws Tobias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fleet wants to stand but Tobias is controlling his arm.
Tobias wants to control but Fleet postures up.
Carlos Fleet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleet is staying tight to Tobias's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fleet tries to stand but Tobias is controlling his head.
Fleet staying calm.
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.
Tobias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tobias is looking for a sweep.
Fleet works to advance to full mount. Tobias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fleet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tobias is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleet scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fleet blocks Tobias's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fleet content just to control the position here.
That's four 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.
Fleet raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fleet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleet content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fleet dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fleet has closed the distance and engaged Tobias in a clinch.
The referee calls for Fleet to work.
Fleet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleet shoots in looking for a takedown. Tobias tries to sprawl out of it but Fleet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tobias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fleets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleet fails with a takedown attempt.
Anton Tobias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carlos Fleet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleet fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tobias wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Fleet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobias looks to land a combination. Fleet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fleet walks into a jab.
Fleet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tobias sprawls well. Tobias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fleet gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fleet tries to clinch but Tobias moves away
and Tobias counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleet fails with a takedown attempt.
Fleet shoots in and drives through. Tobias sprawls well.
Fleet moves forwards but Tobias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleet has Tobias up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tobias.
Fleet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tobias prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleet breaks the clinch.
Anton Tobias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tobias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fleet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tobias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleet somewhat.
Tobias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobias jabs Fleet right on the nose. Fleet blinks but takes it well.
Tobias lands with a nice combination. Fleet backs away looking to recover.
Fleet misses with a head kick.
Tobias is looking for the big counter here.
Anton Tobias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleet tries to land a front kick but Tobias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tobias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tobias stuns Fleet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tobias lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tobias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fleet closes the distance and pushes Tobias back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Tobias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleet 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Carlos Fleet!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Carlos Fleet!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Anton Tobias!
Carlos Fleet wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Contreras (ranked 4858 p4p, 4786 weight class) and Smiles Miles (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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135
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orlando Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smiles Miles!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contreras. Miles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contreras misses with a looping right.
Miles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Contreras napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Contreras sneaks out the side door and pushes Miles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Contreras moves into the clinch.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miles's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles tries to pull guard but Contreras holds him up against the cage and eventually Miles drops back down to his feet.
Miles tries to break free but Contreras pushes him back against the cage.
Contreras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Contreras as Miles tries to tie him up.
Miles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Contreras walks away with a smile on his face. Miles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Contreras gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Contreras manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
Miles keeping full guard, as Contreras tries to pass.
Miles being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miles has momentary wrist control but Contreras slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles is trying to control the position but Contreras postures up.
Contreras is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Contreras not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras continues to stall.
Contreras's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miles is looking to stand back up but Contreras counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Miles.
Contreras perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Contreras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Contreras perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miles looks winded!
Contreras clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles manages to break the clinch.
Miles moves out of range of the body kick.
Miles moves in looking to clinch but Contreras pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Contreras tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contreras has closed the distance and engaged Miles in a clinch.
Contreras lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miles prevents a body shot from Contreras.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miles's defenses.
Contreras lands an elbow inside.
Contreras lands an elbow inside.
Miles blocks a body shot from Contreras.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Contreras dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Contreras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miles.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Contreras is looking to counter the offense by Miles and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Miles.
Contreras slaps away a takedown attempt from Miles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orlando Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smiles Miles.
Contreras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles is working for takedown but Contreras is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miles is trying to pull guard but Contreras has him pressed against the cage.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Contreras lands a hook that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miles's defenses.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miles's defenses.
Contreras tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
Miles blocks a body shot from Contreras.
Contreras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contreras.
Contreras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?
Contreras lands a damaging elbow.
 Miles is rocked!
 It looks like Smiles Miles has been cut.
Orlando Contreras has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Contreras pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Miles! Contreras unloads with more strikes and Miles sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Contreras!
Orlando Contreras managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers 160q Rec&Str, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greek Salad (ranked 3154 p4p, 4690 weight class) and Alex Mikan (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greek Salad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mikan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikan somewhat.
Mikan instigates a clinch.
Salad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mikan as Salad tries to tie him up.
Salad tries to pull guard but Mikan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikan landing knees to the head.
Salad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mikan can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikan manages to pull guard.
Mikan looking for a guillotine here but Salad defends easily.
Mikan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salad 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.
Mikan 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.
Salad trying to control but Mikan is working from the bottom.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Salad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mikan's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikan has closed the distance and engaged Salad in a clinch.
Mikan jumps guard but Salad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greek Salad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Mikan.
Salad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salad trying to stall but Mikan improves his position.
Mikan works on Salad's body with a couple of short punches.
Mikan pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salad wants to stand but Mikan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Salad stopping the sweep attempt from Mikan.
Mikan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salad wants to control from the top but Mikan keeps moving.
Salad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salad throws a jab when Mikan was well out of range.
Salad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mikan!
Mikan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Salad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salad is trying to pull guard but Mikan has him pressed against the cage.
Salad jumps guard but Mikan stands there with Salad around his waist. Salad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mikan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mikan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salad is fending him off so far but Mikan persists. Nope, Salad circles away and we're back to standing.
Salad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikan counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mikan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mikan defending well as Salad loads up on a big left hand.
Salad has a takedown stuffed.
Mikan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salad leaves Mikan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salad forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mikan is looking for a sweep. Salad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikan is staying active underneath Salad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salad is thwarting Mikan's attempts to control the position.
Salad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mikan!
Salad controlling his opponent.
Mikan is looking to get to half guard.
Mikan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikan tries to hold on but Salad pushes him away.
Salad controlling his opponent.
Salad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salad wants to control the pace but Mikan is squirming around nicely.
Mikan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mikan blocking the ground and pound.
Salad goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mikan turns into him and now he's in Salad's guard.
Salad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salad wants to stand up but Mikan is controlling him.
Salad striking off his back but it's not causing Mikan any problems.
Salad looking for a sweep. Not yet Salad, not yet.
Mikan trying to control but Salad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikan stands and throws Salad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad is looking for a sweep.
Mikan cracks Salad with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greek Salad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mikan has Salad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salad is trying to drag Mikan to the mat but Mikan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mikan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salad stuffs the takedown.
Mikan looks for a takedown but Salad sprawls well.
Greek Salad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Mikan.
Mikan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salad throws a hook but Mikan avoids it easily.
Salad tries to clinch but Mikan is having none of it.
Mikan shoots in but no luck this time.
Salad moves in looking to clinch but Mikan pushes him off.
Salad slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salad throws a series of punches but Mikan avoids them all with ease.
Mikan closes the distance and clinches up with Salad, looking for a takedown. Mikan pushes Salad against the cage but Salad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salad is looking to clinch but Mikan is avoiding it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mikan enables Salad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mikan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salad throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salad is looking to stand up but Mikan won't let him.
Salad wants to pass the guard but Mikan is keeping the position.
Salad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mikan won't allow Salad to pass to mount.
Salad seems to be working for a kimura but Mikan defends the submission attempt.
Salad is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salad seems to be looking for submissions.
Salad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greek Salad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Alex Mikan!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Alex Mikan!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Greek Salad!
Alex Mikan wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Palovic (ranked 5450 p4p, 3246 weight class) and Cole Blackburn (ranked 283 p4p, 316 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 MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Palovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palovic looks for the body kick but Blackburn saw that one coming.
Palovic throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Palovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Palovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
Palovic takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Palovic swinging wildly here.
Palovic darts in and clinches Blackburn up against the cage.
Blackburn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Palovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Palovic.
Palovic lands an elbow inside that Blackburn shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn is trying to force a seperation but Palovic has the dominant position.
Palovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palovic misses with a double jab.
Blackburn throws the kick towards the body but Palovic avoids it.
Blackburn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackburn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palovic's guard.
Palovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Palovic, not yet.
Palovic wants to stand and escape but Blackburn is having none of it.
Blackburn passes Palovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blackburn controlling the action here.
Palovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palovic tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is nestled in close to Palovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Palovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blackburn on the ground.
Blackburn prevents Palovic from improving his position.
Blackburn stands up out of the half guard.
Palovic misses with the combination.
Palovic throws a leg kick but Blackburn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palovic misses with a kick to the body.
Blackburn is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blackburn back to the cage. Palovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Palovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Palovic gets underhooks to prevent Blackburn's takedown attempt.
Palovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
Palovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Palovic lands an elbow just above Blackburn 's eye.
Palovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn drives through and clinches with Palovic against the cage.
Palovic lands an elbow inside.
Palovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackburn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Palovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Good body shot from Palovic.
Palovic digs a right hand underneath Blackburn's ribcage. Blackburn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Palovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palovic with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palovic lands the left hand.
Blackburn darts in and clinches Palovic up against the cage.
Blackburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palovic is defending well.
Lars Palovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Blackburn.
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Palovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palovic moves into the clinch.
Palovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palovic misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Palovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palovic throws a push kick but Blackburn slaps the foot to one side.
Palovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Palovic dominated that round.
That's time! Palovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palovic throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Palovic throws a right and a left that Blackburn avoids nicely.
Palovic connects with a body shot.
Palovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Palovic.
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Palovic trying to control from the bottom.
Blackburn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Palovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Blackburn is trying for a kimura here. Palovic looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Blackburn wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Gershenovsky (ranked 4896 p4p, 5226 weight class) and Roth Kanh (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquin Gershenovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roth Kanh!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gershenovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kanh gets caught napping as Gershenovsky dives in and scores a takedown. Kanh manages to retain guard.
Gershenovsky wants to stand but Kanh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gershenovsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kanh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gershenovsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gershenovsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kanh is tightening it up a little... Gershenovsky has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gershenovsky reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gershenovsky taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kanh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roth Kanh!
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