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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Cortisso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mer Quiroz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortisso comes to the cage accompanied by Pidzama Porno - Zabilem go. Quiroz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Cortisso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mer Quiroz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quiroz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortisso.
A shot to the liver by Cortisso. Beautiful body shot.
Quiroz lands a jab to the nose.
Quiroz misses the shot to the body.
Quiroz misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Quiroz.
A shot to the liver by Quiroz. Beautiful body shot.
Quiroz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quiroz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Quiroz. That snapped Cortisso's head back.
Quiroz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quiroz.
Cortisso blocks a head kick by Quiroz.
Quiroz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quiroz misses with a looping left.
Quiroz scores with the left hand. Cortisso knows he should have avoided that one.
Cortisso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quiroz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortisso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quiroz tries to avoid it but Cortisso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quiroz to the ground. Quiroz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortisso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Cortisso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Quiroz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortisso looks for a takedown but Quiroz sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Quiroz. That snapped Cortisso's head back.
Cortisso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortisso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quiroz swivels and escapes.
Quiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Quiroz lands with a cross.
Quiroz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cortisso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cortisso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiroz.
Danga de danga de dang - Quiroz scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quiroz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cortisso staying out of range there.
Cortisso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quiroz tries to avoid it but Cortisso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quiroz to the ground. Quiroz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quiroz throws a front kick aimed at Cortisso's knee but Cortisso avoids it well.
Cortisso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Quiroz.
Cortisso has Quiroz up against the cage in a clinch.
Cortisso can't get the takedown.
Quiroz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cortisso.
Cortisso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quiroz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quiroz stops a takedown attempt from Cortisso.
Cortisso looking for a takedown.
Cortisso is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortisso wants a takedown but no success here.
Cortisso blocks a body shot from Quiroz.
Cortisso has Quiroz pressed against the cage, preventing Quiroz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quiroz tries to break free but Cortisso pushes him back against the cage.
Quiroz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quiroz breaks from the clinch.
Quiroz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Quiroz lands with a hook. Cortisso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quiroz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cortisso momentarily.
Cortisso is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Quiroz engages and cracks Cortisso with a massive lead left hook - Cortisso tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Quiroz is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mer Quiroz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitruvius Pyrrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bad has chosen Rusty Cage by Johnny Cash as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitruvius Pyrrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Bad!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bad misses with a low kick as Pyrrus jumps back.
Bad avoids the head kick by Pyrrus.
A low kick from Pyrrus is predictable there
and Bad counters with a nice body kick.
Bad avoids a kick to the body.
Pyrrus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bad misses with a takedown attempt - Pyrrus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pyrrus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bad avoids a kick to the body.
Pyrrus throws a head kick but Bad moves out of range.
Bad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Pyrrus.
Pyrrus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pyrrus throws a head kick but Bad moves out of range.
Jab by Bad.
Pyrrus throws a leg kick which misses Bad's front leg but catches the back leg as Bad tries to avoid it.
Bad moves out of range of the leg kick from Pyrrus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pyrrus is fending him off so far but Bad persists. Nope, Pyrrus circles away and we're back to standing.
Pyrrus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyrrus thuds his shin into the meat of Bad's side.
Pyrrus throws a sloppy head kick
and Bad counters with an outside leg kick.
Bad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pyrrus as he jumps to the side.
Vitruvius Pyrrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bad.
Bad looks gassed!
Pyrrus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bad throws an overhand right that lands on Pyrrus's shoulder, as Pyrrus tries to avoid the shot.
Pyrrus takes one to the side of the head.
Bad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pyrrus manages to avoid it.
Bad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bad throws the left hand but Pyrrus avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by Pyrrus misses
and Bad counters with a good, hard body kick but Pyrrus shrugs it off.
Bad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pyrrus throws a sloppy head kick
and Bad counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pyrrus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pyrrus keeps the fight on the outside.
Pyrrus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pyrrus throws a head kick that Bad semi-blocks.
Bad moves out of range as Pyrrus throws a body kick.
Bad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pyrrus defends it nicely.
Pyrrus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bad.
Bad doesn't manage to clinch there - Pyrrus circles away.
Pyrrus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pyrrus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pyrrus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bad darts in and clinches Pyrrus up against the cage.
A short right from Bad on the inside.
Bad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bad has Pyrrus pressed against the cage, preventing Pyrrus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bad prevents Pyrrus from breaking the clinch.
Bad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyrrus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bad.
Vitruvius Pyrrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyrrus slips a jab from Bad.
A leg kick checked by Pyrrus.
Pyrrus gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bad to counter with a crisp jab.
Bad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pyrrus thows a leg kick but Bad checks it
and Bad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyrrus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyrrus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pyrrus. Pyrrus obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Pyrrus.
Pyrrus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pyrrus stuffs the takedown attempt from Bad. Bad gets slowly back to his feet.
Bad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pyrrus is fending him off so far but Bad persists. Nope, Pyrrus circles away and we're back to standing.
Bad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pyrrus misses with a body kick.
Pyrrus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bad avoids the head kick by Pyrrus.
Pyrrus throws a sloppy head kick
so Bad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyrrus keeping moving, preventing Bad from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Bad will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pyrrus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pyrrus as he jumps to the side.
Bad just misses with a punch to the body.
Bad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pyrrus sprawls well. Pyrrus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bad gets slowly back to his feet.
Pyrrus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pyrrus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bad moves out of range of the body kick from Pyrrus.
Pyrrus throws a head kick that misses.
Bad is breathing heavily.
Bad shoots in but Pyrrus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vitruvius Pyrrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bad.
A low kick from Pyrrus misses
and Bad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pyrrus's knee momentarily.
Bad moves out of range of the body kick from Pyrrus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bad has Pyrrus up against the cage in a clinch.
Pyrrus is trying to force a seperation but Bad has the dominant position.
Bad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pyrrus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bad tries to clinch up but Pyrrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Bad misses with a leg kick
and Pyrrus counters with a low kick, right behind Bad 's knee.
Bad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vitruvius Pyrrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Bad as he checks the leg kick.
Bad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pyrrus throws a push kick but Bad slaps the foot to one side.
Vitruvius Pyrrus is winning the standup battle so far.
Pyrrus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pyrrus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bad. That did some damage!
Pyrrus lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bad tries to close the distance and clinch but Pyrrus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyrrus tried to score with a low kick but Bad checks it.
Pyrrus lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pyrrus.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pyrrus. Bad shrugs it off though.
Pyrrus throws a head kick but Bad moves out of range.
Pyrrus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bad if he has to take too many more of those.
Pyrrus throws a sloppy head kick
and Bad counters with a shoot takedown. Pyrrus fights it but they end up in guard.
Bad trying to move into half guard but instead Pyrrus has managed to sweep!
Bad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pyrrus wants to stand but Bad is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyrrus wants to control from the top but Bad keeps moving.
Bad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bad looking for a sweep. Not yet Bad, not yet.
Bad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pyrrus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bad is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bad is desperately trying to improve his position but Pyrrus has a good base and remains in mount.
Bad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pyrrus tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyrrus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bad to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitruvius Pyrrus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pyrrus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pyrrus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pyrrus throws a head kick but Bad moves out of range.
Pyrrus throws a front kick aimed at Bad's knee but Bad avoids it well.
Bad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pyrrus sprawls well initially but Bad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pyrrus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pyrrus keeps working.
Pyrrus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bad.
Bad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad working Pyrrus over with strikes.
Bad misses with a head shot. Pyrrus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bad is looking to work some ground and pound but Pyrrus has wrist control.
Bad postures up in Pyrrus's guard and throws a big left but Pyrrus blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bad wants to control from the top but Pyrrus keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyrrus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bad on the ground.
Bad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bad passes Pyrrus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pyrrus is trying to stand up here but Bad is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bad trying to control from half guard but Pyrrus is working away.
Pyrrus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bad.
Bad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pyrrus is not content to let Bad control the position.
Bad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bad trying to pass the guard but Pyrrus defending well.
Pyrrus wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marin Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus comes to the cage accompanied by Step Up by Drowning Pool. Marin Zeus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marin Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zeus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodrigues is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zeus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeus keeping full guard, as Rodrigues tries to pass.
Zeus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigues defends it easily.
Zeus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
Zeus controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself.
Rodrigues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Zeus wants to stand and escape but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zeus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigues pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeus is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Zeus.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodrigues shoots in and gets a takedown into Zeus's guard.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeus is trying to control the position but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zeus working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Zeus misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeus.
Zeus tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zeus sprawls well initially but Rodrigues persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Zeus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zeus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rodrigues jumps into side control!
Rodrigues tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Zeus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodrigues stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zeus misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodrigues counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigues.
Zeus tries to strike from the bottom.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Zeus is keeping the position.
Rodrigues pushing down on Zeus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to mount his opponent but Zeus defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues uses his free foot to push down on Zeus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zeus.
Zeus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rodrigues goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zeus is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues looks gassed!
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Zeus distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zeus wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Rodrigues has momentary wrist control but Zeus slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Rodrigues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab
and Zeus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues is working to get back to half guard.
Zeus working the ground and pound effectively.
Rodrigues can't escape the position.
Zeus lands a big shot there that rocks Rodrigues but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Justin Rodrigues has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rodrigues is surviving well by controlling Zeus's body position as best he can.
Zeus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodrigues is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus unloading with bombs!
Zeus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rodrigues has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodrigues working to try and regain half guard.
Rodrigues regains half guard.
Zeus lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodrigues trying to control but Zeus postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodrigues trying to control from the bottom.
Rodrigues manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues has closed the distance and engaged Zeus in a clinch.
Zeus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeus misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigues prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodrigues successfully pulls guard.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeus.
Zeus 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.
Zeus stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zeus looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigues's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zeus trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeus is one step ahead there.
Zeus trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Marin Zeus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zeus is not content to let Rodrigues control the position.
Justin Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zeus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rodrigues throws a wild body kick that Zeus sees coming a mile off.
Rodrigues closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zeus to the mat! Zeus manages to get full guard.
Zeus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zeus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues looks for the body kick but Zeus saw that one coming.
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeus can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigues controls the action.
Rodrigues wants to stall.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Zeus throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Zeus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Rodrigues's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rodrigues pushes Zeus up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.
Zeus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeus misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Zeus.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zeus trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marin Zeus just wasn't active enough.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeus wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment.
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard.
Zeus keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Zeus is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zeus keeping full guard, as Rodrigues tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zeus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Zeus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a shoot takedown. Zeus fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Zeus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Zeus.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeus trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus keeping full guard, as Rodrigues tries to pass.
Rodrigues is pushing down on Zeus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zeus is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodrigues has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodrigues is thwarting Zeus's attempts to control the position.
Rodrigues prevents Zeus from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodrigues in particular looking to stall.
Zeus won't allow Rodrigues to pass to mount.
Zeus is not content to let Rodrigues control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Zeus is having none of it.
Zeus tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily
and Rodrigues counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zeus's knee momentarily.
Rodrigues looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zeus!
Rodrigues is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zeus is in real trouble.
Rodrigues sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Zeus taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
270 lbs
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26
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gomer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan gets a takedown into half guard.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Ryan trying to control from Simpson's half guard. Simpson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Simpson landing a few strikes.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Simpson tries to move to mount but Ryan blocks the move with his legs.
Ryan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simpson on the ground.
Simpson working the body and head with strikes.
Simpson tries to move to mount but Ryan blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan dodges the ground and pound from Simpson.
Simpson wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simpson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ryan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Simpson trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control.
Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Simpson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ryan tries to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Ryan is trying to escape the mount.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simpson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Simpson lands a big shot there that rocks Ryan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Simpson controlling his opponent.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson landing strikes from the mount.
Ryan wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Simpson maintains control.
Simpson tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Simpson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ryan showed some decent athleticism there.
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simpson gets back to full guard.
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ryan drops an elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simpson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Simpson trying 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.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Ryan trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is really struggling to control Simpson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Ryan is taking a breather. Simpson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Julian Ryan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stands up and beckons Simpson to join him on the feet.
Simpson tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simpson wants to control but Ryan passes into side.
Ryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Simpson's head but Simpson avoids it well.
Ryan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Simpson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Simpson trying to control here.
Simpson tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Julian Ryan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ryan shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan stands up from Simpson's guard - Ryan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Ryan 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!
Simpson fails with the takedown
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simpson's guard.
Julian Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Simpson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ryan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Simpson isn't that keen on the idea.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working to get back to half guard.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan working to try and regain half guard.
Simpson landing shots from mount.
Simpson blocks Ryan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simpson blocks Ryan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Simpson tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
Ryan is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryan tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson is trying to control here but Ryan has managed to regain half guard.
Ryan is not content to let Simpson control the position.
Simpson prevents Ryan from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gomer Simpson.
I think Simpson 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 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gomer Simpson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Hauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiki Hauss had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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19
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiki Hauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hauss seems to be looking for submissions.
Hauss seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McCarthy is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tiki Hauss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
268 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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20
288 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brick House!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom clinches up against the cage.
De Noteboom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Noteboom wants to break free but House has control.
De Noteboom is stalling here.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but House pulls him back up using the underhooks.
House's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
House keeps the fight on the outside.
House throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
House defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. 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.
De Noteboom shoots in and bounces House off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom pushing down on House's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Noteboom 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.
De Noteboom is looking to pass House's guard but actually House recovers to full guard.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but House is retaining full guard.
De Noteboom prevents House from getting back to his feet.
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.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
House avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
House seems keen to control De Noteboom's posture.
De Noteboom passes House's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Noteboom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
House wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Noteboom scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
House avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
House is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
House keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but House dodges it nicely.
House avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
House keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
House is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Noteboom scores with a couple of nice shots.
House regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Noteboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
House throws an overhand right that lands on De Noteboom's shoulder, as De Noteboom tries to avoid the shot.
De Noteboom scores a takedown into full mount!
De Noteboom working the ground and pound effectively.
De Noteboom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can House hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom throws some wild stikes that House manages to avoid easily.
House holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as De Noteboom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
House is in a horrible position here. De Noteboom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
House wants to hold on but De Noteboom pushes him away.
House is looking to improve his position but De Noteboom isn't that keen on the idea.
De Noteboom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom landing shots from mount.
De Noteboom lands a big shot there that rocks House but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
House is breathing heavily.
De Noteboom lands a big elbow.
You get the feeling that House really doesn't like being in this position too much.
De Noteboom scoring with strikes but House is staying in there.
De Noteboom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom looking to ground and pound but House is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Noteboom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. House looks a forlorn figure.
De Noteboom scoring with strikes but House is staying in there.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Noteboom with shots to the head and body - House looks very uncomfortable down there.
De Noteboom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that House can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands a heavy elbow.
De Noteboom working House over with strikes here.
House tries to lock up and control but De Noteboom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Noteboom unloading with bombs!
De Noteboom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
House is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
House is still in real trouble! Can De Noteboom finish him?
De Noteboom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center.
House seems to have recovered his senses.
House tries to keep at a distance but De Noteboom has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Noteboom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning House up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Noteboom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by De Noteboom or perhaps it was just good defense by House which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
De Noteboom slips a jab from House.
De Noteboom tries to clinch up but House circles away and keeps his distance.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
A big left from House misses.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Noteboom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from House as De Noteboom shoots in.
De Noteboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
De Noteboom moves in looking to clinch but House pushes him off.
House keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
De Noteboom shoots for a takedown but House saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Noteboom doesn't manage to clinch there - House circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is looking to clinch.
Royston De Noteboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Noteboom slips under a jab from House.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but House paws at him with a jab and circles away.
House loads up on a big right hand but De Noteboom slips the punch.
House throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Royston De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
House might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
House looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Noteboom.
Brick House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Noteboom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Noteboom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. House gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
House breaks the clinch.
House throws a shot from downtown. De Noteboom moves away and avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Noteboom moves out of range as House strikes.
De Noteboom doesn't manage to clinch there - House circles away.
House avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brick House.
I think De Noteboom 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 29:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston De Noteboom!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingvar Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramoan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ingvar Svensson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingvar Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramoan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svensson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Svensson lands a jab.
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svensson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Svensson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Svensson lands with a right hand.
Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Svensson.
Svensson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Svensson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Svensson throws a one two combo.
Svensson lands with a good body shot.
Svensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svensson lands a body shot.
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!
Svensson connects with a single shot there.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Svensson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svensson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Svensson connects with a looping right hand.
Svensson thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Horrible takedown by Svensson or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Svensson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva looks gassed!
Svensson is trying to keep Silva in close.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Svensson trying to control the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Svensson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Svensson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Svensson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Svensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Svensson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Svensson!
Danga de danga de dang - Svensson scores with a four punch combination!
Svensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Svensson throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Svensson stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from Svensson.
Svensson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svensson off to one side.
Svensson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Svensson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svensson, as that shot connected.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Svensson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Svensson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva is rocked!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Svensson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ingvar Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramoan Silva.
A right-left combo lands from Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Svensson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Svensson.
Svensson lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Svensson.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped Silva's head back.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svensson lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Svensson finds it's target.
Svensson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Svensson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Svensson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Svensson scores with a four punch combination!
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Svensson catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Svensson scores with a three punch combo!
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Svensson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svensson throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svensson lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svensson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Svensson lands a two punch combo.
Svensson jabs at Silva's body.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Svensson.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Svensson scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Svensson scores with a four punch combination!
Ingvar Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svensson scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Svensson lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svensson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingvar Svensson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice combination there by Svensson.
Svensson has a takedown stuffed.
Svensson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Svensson lands with a good body shot.
Svensson scores with a shot to the body.
Svensson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Svensson.
Svensson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Svensson shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Svensson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Svensson tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svensson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson scores with a nice head shot.
Svensson connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Svensson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donk. Svensson catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svensson, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Svensson which made him look bad.
Ingvar Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramoan Silva.
Svensson throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Svensson scores with a four punch combination!
Svensson throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svensson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensson finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ingvar Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svensson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Svensson on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Svensson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svensson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Svensson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Svensson catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Svensson lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Svensson lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Svensson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Svensson.
Svensson lands a lovely overhand right.
Svensson lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Svensson lands a lovely overhand right.
Svensson lands with a nice body punch.
A left and a right from Svensson both land. Nice combination.
Svensson looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Svensson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Svensson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Svensson.
Svensson lands with a nice body punch.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Svensson cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws out a powerful jab.
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Svensson!
A right-left combo lands from Svensson.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
Svensson scores with a nice strike.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensson finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Ingvar Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svensson cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Svensson scores with a hook.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svensson connects with a body shot.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svensson can pounce on him.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson throws a one two combo.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svensson connects with a single shot there.
Svensson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Svensson duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Svensson scores with a jab to the body.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson connects with a jab.
Svensson sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Svensson - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Svensson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svensson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Svensson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svensson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Svensson.
Svensson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Svensson.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingvar Svensson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svensson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Nice shot lands for Svensson.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Svensson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Svensson leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Svensson.
Svensson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Svensson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Svensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svensson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Svensson.
Svensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Svensson connects with a jab.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svensson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Svensson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Svensson.
Svensson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Svensson looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svensson cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Svensson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svensson.
Svensson throws a one two combo.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svensson catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svensson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Svensson as he connects with a hook.
Svensson lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Svensson.
Svensson scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Svensson.
Svensson works the jab nicely.
Svensson jabs at Silva's body.
Svensson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Svensson jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Svensson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Svensson connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Svensson punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Svensson lands a head shot.
Svensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Svensson throws a good cross that connects.
Svensson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson scores with a nice strike.
Svensson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Svensson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Svensson fails to land with a series of punches.
Svensson scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Svensson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Svensson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ingvar Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramoan Silva.
Svensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svensson connects with the punch.
Ingvar Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svensson lands with a shot to the body.
Svensson scores with a three punch combo!
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svensson lands a jab-cross combination.
Svensson clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Svensson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Svensson throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Svensson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramoan Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Svensson.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Svensson which made him look bad.
Svensson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Svensson throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Svensson lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svensson dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Svensson throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingvar Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Svensson, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingvar Svensson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Louis Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Cheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilhelm Louis Stern!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern's corner calls for a 1-2. Stern obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Cheng moves away and avoids it.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Cheng moves away and avoids it.
Cheng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cheng misses with a low kick.
Cheng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cheng darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cheng looks to land a body kick but Stern moved away.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Stern lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stern sizes up Cheng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cheng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern scores with a nice right hand.
Cheng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Cheng misses the target.
Stern lands a head shot.
Stern looks to land a combination but Cheng avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng thows a leg kick but Stern checks it
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheng tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Cheng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Cheng blocks the leg kick.
Cheng moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
Cheng misses with a leg kick
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern misses with a hook. Cheng ducked under it nicely.
Cheng swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Cheng lands with a shot to the body.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheng manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Cheng misses
and Stern counters with a nice body shot.
Cheng misses with a jab to the body
and Stern counters with a left to the body.
Stern lands with a good body shot.
Charles Cheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheng misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stern counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cheng's knee momentarily.
Cheng misses with a low kick.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stern tries to clinch up but Cheng circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheng misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
Stern stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cheng.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheng throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cheng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilhelm Louis Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Cheng misses with a body punch
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cheng misses the body punch
and Stern counters with a thumping low kick.
Cheng misses with a kick to the body.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheng misses with a takedown attempt
and Stern counters with a leg kick.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cheng is breathing heavily.
Cheng throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cheng had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stern with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stern digs a good body shot into Cheng's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cheng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stern clobbers Cheng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice combination there by Stern.
Stern keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Stern. Beautiful body shot.
Stern scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheng should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cheng throws a sloppy body shot
and Stern counters with a left to the body.
Cheng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stern scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stern digs a good hook to Cheng's body.
Nice body kick from Stern.
Stern tests Cheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheng on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Cheng throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a good low kick that Cheng was not able to check.
Stern lands with a right hand.
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cheng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stern takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheng pushes off an throws an elbow but Stern leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stern lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Stern.
Stern lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stern lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stern throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chengs head.
Stern managing to block the knees to the body from Cheng.
Stern lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheng.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheng backwards.
Stern is stalling here.
Cheng misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Louis Stern dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stern closes the distance and pushes Cheng back into the cage.
Stern is working Cheng over against the cage.
Cheng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
Stern blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheng gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stern counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stern lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Cheng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cheng throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stern connects with a right hand. Cheng shakes it off.
Cheng gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stern is holding on to half guard well.
Cheng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stern wants to improve his position but Cheng is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stern manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cheng preventing the sweep.
Cheng trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cheng tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Cheng trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Cheng won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
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.
Stern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cheng looking to pass the guard.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
Cheng throws a big right hand that misses.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Cheng from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cheng.
Cheng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheng throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern rushes Cheng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Cheng misses with a few strikes there.
Cheng throws a lazy body kick
and Stern counters with an outside leg kick.
Cheng misses with a body kick.
Cheng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stern lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cheng's sensitive parts.
Stern rushes Cheng and presses him up against the cage.
Cheng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stern counters with a right hand to the body.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Cheng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Cheng misses
and Stern counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheng blocks a jab.
Stern has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stern blocks the elbow strike.
Cheng blocks an uppercut.
Stern lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stern lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stern - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cheng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.
Stern avoiding damage as Cheng throws knees to the body.
Cheng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stern lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheng backwards.
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cheng.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheng throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Stern throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Louis Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cheng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cheng misses with a leg kick
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cheng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stern takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stern rushes Cheng and presses him up against the cage.
Stern is struggling to control the position.
Cheng jumps guard but Stern stands there with Cheng around his waist. Cheng gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cheng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheng backwards.
Cheng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheng tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Cheng lands with a nice body kick.
Stern throws a low kick but Cheng moves out of range easily.
Cheng connects with a solid leg kick.
Cheng thows a body shot but no joy.
Cheng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cheng misses with a body punch
and Cheng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheng throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Cheng.
Cheng plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cheng misses the shot to the body.
Cheng takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Cheng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Cheng with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stern makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Stern has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheng jumps guard but Stern stands there with Cheng around his waist. Cheng gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Cheng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Stern.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Stern.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern managing to block the knees to the body from Cheng.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stern.
Cheng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Cheng is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Stern as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
Stern lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cheng tries to land knees in the clinch but Stern avoids the damage to the body.
Stern blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stern displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cheng up against the cage.
Cheng prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.
Stern lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheng backwards.
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheng wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stern lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheng.
A right handed body shot lands from Stern.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stern.
Wilhelm Louis Stern seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cheng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.
Stern's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stern lands with a short shot to the head.
Stern digs a right hand underneath Cheng's ribcage. Cheng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stern throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stern blocks the elbow strike.
Stern is stalling here.
Stern lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheng.
Wilhelm Louis Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern blocks the elbow strike.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cheng manages to break the clinch.
Stern scores with a leg kick.
Cheng throws a leg kick
letting Stern counter with a right hand.
Cheng thows a leg kick but Stern checks it
and Stern counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stern scores with a jab to the body.
Cheng thows a leg kick but Stern checks it
and Stern counters with a solid body kick.
Cheng is looking to chop away at Stern's legs.
Stern throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stern lunges at Cheng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cheng's hand.
Stern lands the left hand.
Cheng thows a leg kick but Stern checks it
letting Stern counter with a right hand.
Charles Cheng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Cheng off the cage and back into rage.
Stern turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stern scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheng should have avoided that one.
Cheng swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheng throws a solid leg kick but Stern takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cheng.
Stern connects with a jab.
Cheng swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Louis Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stern 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Louis Stern!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Torquemada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trace Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torquemada comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax - 1000 Points of Hate. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bradley's choice of entrance music: Beautiful Music For You to Die Too. Trace Bradley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Torquemada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trace Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley lands a nice looking body shot.
Bradley misses with a hook. Torquemada ducked under it nicely.
Torquemada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradley.
Donk. Bradley catches Torquemada right on the button with a cross.
Torquemada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torquemada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Torquemada needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
Bradley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bradley lands with a nice combination. Torquemada backs away looking to recover.
Bradley looks to land a right hand but Torquemada moved out of range.
No luck for Torquemada with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Torquemada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquemada slips a straight right by Bradley.
Bradley throws a hook but Torquemada blocks it.
Torquemada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bradley to score with a decent uppercut.
Bradley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torquemada.
Bradley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torquemada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Torquemada shoots in for a takedown but Bradley shows good takedown defense.
Bradley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torquemada.
Trace Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada slips under a jab.
Torquemada lands a head shot.
A left and a right from Bradley both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley scores with a nice head shot.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Torquemada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torquemada fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Torquemada. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Torquemada has a takedown stuffed.
Torquemada shoots in but Bradley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torquemada fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bradley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torquemada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torquemada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradley.
A head kick misses from Bradley.
Torquemada doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Torquemada fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Torquemada or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradley which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada shoots in and drives through. Bradley sprawls well.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torquemada manages to avoid it.
Bradley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torquemada is out of range.
Bradley throws an overhand right that lands on Torquemada's shoulder, as Torquemada tries to avoid the shot.
Torquemada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torquemada is looking to take a break and control but Bradley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torquemada tries to score with some ground and pound. Bradley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trace Bradley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bradley tried to score with a low kick but Torquemada checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torquemada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Torquemada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torquemada slips a jab from Bradley.
Torquemada has a takedown stuffed.
Torquemada avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquemada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradley throws out the jab.
Torquemada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torquemada lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquemada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torquemada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradley is keeping the position for now.
Torquemada forces his way into half guard.
Torquemada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradley is looking to control Torquemada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bradley avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torquemada wants to free his trapped foot but Bradley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torquemada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Torquemada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradley defending well though.
Torquemada seems to be working for a kimura but Bradley defends the submission attempt.
Torquemada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradley defending well though.
Torquemada is trying to control. Bradley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bradley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Torquemada 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.
Bradley gets back to full guard.
Bradley 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.
Bradley is controlling Torquemada's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torquemada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torquemada trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Bradley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torquemada controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Trace Bradley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Torquemada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Torquemada dominated that second 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.
Torquemada dives in and grabs Bradley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes down on Torquemada's head and hops out.
Bradley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torquemada staying out of range there.
Torquemada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Torquemada doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Torquemada tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Torquemada is out of range.
Torquemada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Torquemada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torquemada sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquemada wants to finish this one by submission but Bradley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Torquemada.
Bradley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Torquemada.
Torquemada tries to control but Bradley wriggling away.
Bradley is trying desperately to improve position.
Bradley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torquemada throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Torquemada wants to control the pace but Bradley is squirming around nicely.
Torquemada controlling the pace for now.
Torquemada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bradley is desperately trying to improve his position but Torquemada has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada tries to control but Bradley wriggling away.
Torquemada sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torquemada prevents Bradley from getting the reversal.
Torquemada scoring with strikes but Bradley is staying in there.
Bradley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torquemada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torquemada trying to control but Bradley is having none of it.
Torquemada thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Torquemada raining down shots from the mount!
Bradley is desperately trying to improve his position but Torquemada has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torquemada looking for a guillotine from mount but Bradley is having none of it.
Torquemada throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bradley has his hands clasped together but Torquemada breaks the hold and Bradley is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Torquemada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Torquemada!
Xavier Torquemada retains his heavyweight title!
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