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APFC 24: Hendricks Vs Silva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kirkorvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes into the arena with Hell Yeah-Rev Theory blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kirkorvich's choice of entrance music: Russian Anthem. 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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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vlad Kirkorvich!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkorvich gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirkorvich is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kirkorvich seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Kirkorvich is looking for a kimura here.
Kirkorvich is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kirkorvich is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkorvich is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirkorvich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirkorvich defends well.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirkorvich manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramirez stands and throws Kirkorvich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirkorvich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kirkorvich's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kirkorvich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ramirez tries to roll over but Kirkorvich keeps him under control.
Kirkorvich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirkorvich trying to work for an americana but Ramirez has managed to regain full guard.
Kirkorvich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirkorvich is looking to escape.
Ramirez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kirkorvich can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ramirez fails to move to back control.
Ramirez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kirkorvich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kirkorvich!
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirkorvich wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to control.
Kirkorvich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kirkorvich trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez wants to control but Kirkorvich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Kirkorvich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kirkorvich is controlling well.
Kirkorvich wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kirkorvich is controlling well.
Kirkorvich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six 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.
Kirkorvich is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirkorvich prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Kirkorvich is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Kirkorvich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kirkorvich is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirkorvich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kirkorvich prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Kirkorvich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Kirkorvich is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight 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.
Ramirez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kirkorvich!
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirkorvich is looking to escape.
Kirkorvich is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kirkorvich wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kirkorvich can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kirkorvich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez fails to move to back control.
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkorvich trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ramirez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kirkorvich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirkorvich lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez is pulling down on Kirkorvich's head. It's preventing any offense from Kirkorvich, at least for the moment.
Kirkorvich trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep!
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Kirkorvich is keeping the position.
Kirkorvich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kirkorvich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kirkorvich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ramirez, into his guard.
Kirkorvich stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Kirkorvich has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kirkorvich's guard.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kirkorvich is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kirkorvich has escaped and now he's on top!
Kirkorvich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramirez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kirkorvich, into his guard.
Ramirez passes Kirkorvich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkorvich moves into full guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirkorvich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirkorvich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirkorvich!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kirkorvich slows the pace down.
Kirkorvich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kirkorvich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirkorvich is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez is trying to control Kirkorvich's posture but Kirkorvich avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kirkorvich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kirkorvich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramirez manages to get back to half guard.
Kirkorvich is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirkorvich is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ramirez reverses the position - he's now on top in Kirkorvich's guard.
That's six 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.
Kirkorvich being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kirkorvich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ramirez has his hands on Kirkorvich's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Kirkorvich postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kirkorvich defends it easily.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirkorvich preventing the sweep.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kirkorvich passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirkorvich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kirkorvich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kirkorvich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kirkorvich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kirkorvich is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirkorvich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirkorvich moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ramirez has worked his arm free - good work by Ramirez!
Ramirez is trying to control Kirkorvich's posture but Kirkorvich avoids it.
Kirkorvich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kirkorvich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkorvich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Kirkorvich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Carlos Ramirez!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Carlos Ramirez!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight as a draw!
Carlos Ramirez wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Walk With Me as his entrance music. Khalid Abdullah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khalid Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Harris misses
letting Abdullah counter with a right hand.
Abdullah moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Abdullah gets an underhook and turns Harris into the ropes.
Abdullah looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
Abdullah connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Abdullah is stalling here.
Harris decides to pull guard.
Abdullah tries to stand but Harris is controlling from the bottom.
Abdullah stands up and waves to Harris to follow him.
Abdullah keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdullah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdullah darts in trying to clinch
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Khalid Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abdullah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to break free but Abdullah pushes him back against the ropes.
Abdullah tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Abdullah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Abdullah has the dominant position.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abdullah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris pulls guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Abdullah wants to stand but Harris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Abdullah defends easily.
Abdullah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abdullah!
Harris looking to finish Abdullah with some ground and pound. This is bad for Abdullah!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Come Around" by Collie Buddz. Aldo Rose is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Rose!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Rose looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Evans lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rose takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rose is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans cracks Rose with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Evans immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rose is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mashburn has chosen Darkest Hour-Convalescence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Royce Gracie is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Mashburn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Mashburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Mashburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mashburn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mashburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mashburn counter with a right hand.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mashburn shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Mashburn off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mashburn keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mashburn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Mashburn pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Mashburn working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mashburn is on top in guard.
Mashburn content to stall in guard here.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mashburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mashburn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mashburn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mashburn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mashburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mashburn is proving a slippery customer.
Mashburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Mashburn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Mashburn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mashburn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Douglas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rocky's Theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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191 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a series of punches but Douglas moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Douglas throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Douglas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thompson connects with a decent elbow.
Douglas is trying to buck Thompson off.
Sloppy strikes there by Thompson.
Douglas seems a little lost for a moment, as Thompson dominates the positioning.
Thompson wants to control but Douglas is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Douglas to his feet.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Thompson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thompson stops Douglas from standing up.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mickey Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with an outside leg kick.
Brian Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side.
Brian Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Thompson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Douglas as he avoids it easily.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Douglas backs away looking to recover.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Mickey Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson looks gassed!
Douglas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Douglas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Douglas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Douglas tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Douglas tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to push Douglas away but Douglas has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Douglas obliges.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Douglas.
Douglas tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Douglas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Douglas tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Douglas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglas is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Douglas circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Douglas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Douglas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Douglas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Douglas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
Douglas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Douglas checks it.
Thompson scores with a one two! Douglas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Douglas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglas is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Douglas circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Thompson.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Douglas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Douglas counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Thompson is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Douglas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stan's choice of entrance music: Citizen Solider. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Stan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stan misses with a straight left.
Stan misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Stan misses the target.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stan misses with the combination.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone lands a jab.
A nice combination there by Stan.
Some wild striking there from Stan.
Stan throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stan misses with an uppercut.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone lands a high kick!
It looks like Brian Stan has been cut.
Stan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone lands a jab.
Stone cracks Stan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Stan falls to his knees and Stone doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Stone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Kane (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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Kane!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a series of strikes that have Kane backpedaling.
Kane looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rua tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kane.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Rua fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane which made him look bad.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rua is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kane is trying to escape and Rua transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kane is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rua! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederik Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pep Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Heart Vacnacy- the wanted as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederik Kraus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pep Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kraus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kraus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Kraus wanted to stand there but Hernandez had control of the position.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kraus throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Kraus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kraus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hernandez down.
Kraus working away.
Kraus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kraus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Kraus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hernandez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kraus trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to escape but Kraus is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez regains half guard.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Kraus has control of the leg.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraus is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kraus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Kraus winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Kraus sits in half guard.
Kraus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraus prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing Kraus from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kraus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraus lands a couple of digs.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Kraus stands up and waves to Hernandez to follow him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kraus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kraus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hernandez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kraus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kraus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraus moves into the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Kraus is controlling him.
Kraus lands with a light punch inside.
Kraus has Hernandez pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kraus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernandez tumbling to the mat - Kraus dives into Hernandez's guard.
Kraus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraus tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez is working an open guard so Kraus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kraus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Kraus keeps him under control.
Hernandez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kraus in particular looking to stall.
Kraus is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Kraus keeps him under control.
Hernandez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kraus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kraus is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kraus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez wants to control but Kraus is keeping busy.
Kraus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Kraus in his half guard.
Kraus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kraus trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Kraus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Kraus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Kraus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hernandez really felt that one!
Kraus looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Pep Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraus counters with a right hand to the body.
Kraus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kraus lands with a punch from half guard.
Kraus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kraus thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Hernandez is not content to let Kraus control the position.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Kraus sits in half guard.
Kraus gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hernandez misses with a combination
so Kraus 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.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kraus wants to get up but he can't break Hernandez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kraus throws a strike but Hernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kraus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kraus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Kraus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraus is retaining full guard.
Kraus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Kraus thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederik Kraus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kraus, right into the meat.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Kraus counters with a takedown into side control.
Kraus cracks Hernandez with a big right hand but Hernandez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kraus decides to stand back up. Kraus steps back and let's Hernandez get back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and Kraus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraus has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Kraus trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Kraus slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraus cracks Hernandez with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus thows a big elbow that misses.
Kraus trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Kraus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraus tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Kraus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Hernandez looking to control.
Kraus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraus connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraus tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Kraus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hernandez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kraus stands and steps away. Hernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraus counters with a single leg into guard. Hernandez didn't expect that.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Kraus slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez is working an open guard so Kraus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kraus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kraus.
Hernandez is pressed up against the ropes. Kraus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hernandez down to the mat. Hernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pep Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Kraus backing up. Kraus nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederik Kraus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraus shoots in and bounces Hernandez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kraus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Kraus postures up.
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraus drops back looking for a leg! Hernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hernandez manages to kick Kraus off! Kraus jumps back into Hernandez's guard.
Kraus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez working for a triangle but Kraus defends it easily.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Kraus controlling from the top position.
Kraus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hernandez, up you get!
Kraus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kraus clinches up against the ropes.
Hernandez tries to circle away but Kraus has him pinned against the ropes.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Kraus has the dominant position.
Kraus lands an elbow inside.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kraus manages to break the clinch.
Kraus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraus off to one side.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Kraus moves into the clinch.
Kraus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.
Kraus has Hernandez pressed against the ropes, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kraus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kraus has clasped his hands together around Hernandez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hernandez tries to bench press Kraus off him but Kraus keeps the position.
Kraus landing a few strikes.
Kraus working away.
Kraus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hernandez to see if he's OK.
Hernandez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kraus wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Kraus working the body and head with strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kraus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hernandez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kraus stands up from half guard.
Kraus misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kraus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hernandez won't be happy with that.
Kraus cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Kraus decides to stand back up.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kraus moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kraus.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Kraus has double underhooks.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Kraus is controlling him.
Kraus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kraus counters with a single leg into guard. Hernandez didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez has his foot on Kraus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraus works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraus prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Kraus lands a couple of elbows.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kraus lands a couple of digs.
Kraus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kraus postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Kraus is proving a slippery customer.
Kraus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hernandez's guard.
Frederik Kraus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kraus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraus is working Hernandez over against the ropes.
Pep Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kraus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hernandez regains guard immediately.
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederik Kraus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kraus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!
Frederik Kraus wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm A Souljah. Marlon Chambers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kris Savage's chin.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Savage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Marlon Chambers has been cut.
Chambers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savage is looking to reverse the position.
Chambers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is trying to improve his position.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chambers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savage tries to roll over but Chambers keeps him under control.
Chambers is looking for a kimura here.
Chambers is trying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage trying to control here.
Savage is pressing down on Chambers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chambers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savage looking for a guillotine from mount but Chambers is having none of it.
Chambers is trying desperately to improve position.
Savage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chambers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chambers and Savage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Savage trying to control the position but Chambers is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers can't do much from the bottom here.
Chambers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Chambers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chambers has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chambers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chambers keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage drops back looking for a leg! Chambers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chambers manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Chambers's guard.
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.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Chambers.
Savage wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chambers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Chambers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Chambers working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chambers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chambers has escaped and now he's on top!
Chambers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage working for a triangle but Chambers defends it easily.
That's six 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.
Chambers advances position into side control!
Chambers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Savage isn't going anywhere.
Chambers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
Chambers working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to control for a moment but Savage uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage trying to control from the bottom.
Chambers is looking for a kimura here.
Savage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to control the position but Savage postures up.
Chambers keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Chambers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Chambers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage drops back looking for a leg! Chambers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chambers manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Chambers's guard.
Savage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chambers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savage has Chambers in his guard.
Savage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chambers defends well.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chambers has passed into side control.
Chambers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Savage tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kris Savage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Chambers'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!
Nice jab there from Savage.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Savage throws a series of punches but Chambers avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Chambers.
Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from Chambers. Chambers gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Chambers.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Savage throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Savage.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Savage duly obliges.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chambers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kris Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Savage gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Chambers defends easily.
Savage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chambers has picked Savage up and slammed him! Savage can't keep hold of the triangle and Chambers manages to pass to side control!
Chambers tries to advance to mount but Savage denies him.
Chambers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savage sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Chambers. Oh but Savage has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chambers goes limp - he's gone! Savage jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kris Savage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Hendricks shoots in.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hendricks's knee momentarily.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendricks. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva stalks Hendricks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hendricks's face. Hendricks staggers backwards, shaken.
Horrible takedown by Hendricks or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Josh Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva tests Hendricks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hendricks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Hendricks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendricks tries to avoid it.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hendricks is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendricks seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hendricks can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Silva and Hendricks drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Silva!
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