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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiao Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fredriksson's choice of entrance music: Shurik'n - Samourai . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiao Hu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiao Hu tries to clinch up.
Xiao Hu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xiao Hu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiao Hu.
Xiao Hu is looking to clinch but Fredriksson is avoiding it.
Fredriksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xiao Hu is trying to control Fredriksson's posture but Fredriksson avoids it.
Xiao Hu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Xiao Hu tries to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
Xiao Hu is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson controlling from the full mount.
Fredriksson 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 Fredriksson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Fredriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamo MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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161 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dynamo MacKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for MacKenzie on that attempt.
MacKenzie shoots in but no luck this time.
Edgar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edgar prevents MacKenzie from standing back up.
Edgar postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for MacKenzie to stand up.
MacKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edgar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacKenzie's guard.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dynamo MacKenzie.
Edgar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacKenzie wants to stand but Edgar is controlling the position.
Edgar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacKenzie on the ground.
MacKenzie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edgar is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Edgar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacKenzie misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacKenzie's guard.
MacKenzie looks gassed!
Edgar wants to pass the guard but MacKenzie is keeping the position.
Edgar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacKenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacKenzie wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie fails with the takedown
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edgar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Edgar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacKenzie for as long as he can get away with.
Edgar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frankie Edgar just wasn't active enough.
MacKenzie misses with a takedown
and Edgar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacKenzie's guard.
Edgar controlling from the top position.
Edgar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacKenzie is keeping the position for now.
MacKenzie has his feet on Edgar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
MacKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edgar tries to pass to full mount but MacKenzie defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacKenzie wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edgar trying to pass the guard but MacKenzie defending well.
Edgar is trying to control. MacKenzie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frankie Edgar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but MacKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacKenzie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edgar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacKenzie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacKenzie tries to kick Edgar off but Edgar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edgar controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankie Edgar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
MacKenzie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edgar.
MacKenzie is breathing heavily.
Edgar wants to control from the top but MacKenzie keeps moving.
MacKenzie wants to get back to his feet but Edgar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edgar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacKenzie wants to get back to his feet but Edgar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacKenzie keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frankie Edgar just wasn't active enough.
Edgar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacKenzie moves into the clinch.
Edgar fails to pull guard.
MacKenzie manages to break the clinch.
Edgar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Edgar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but MacKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar stops MacKenzie from standing up.
MacKenzie keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar prevents MacKenzie from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie has a closed guard, preventing Edgar from standing up.
We're going to have a standup here because Frankie Edgar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Edgar shoots and misses
and MacKenzie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edgar won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar tries to improve position but can't.
MacKenzie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Edgar works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Edgar manages to get to full guard.
Edgar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacKenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar looking for a sweep. Not yet Edgar, not yet.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edgar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacKenzie misses with a takedown
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown. MacKenzie fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar 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. This is the final round!
MacKenzie tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. MacKenzie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edgar wants to clinch.
Edgar is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacKenzie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacKenzie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown. MacKenzie fights it but they end up in guard.
Edgar is stalling in the full guard.
MacKenzie wants to stand up but Edgar is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacKenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacKenzie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edgar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Edgar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacKenzie reverses the position - he's now on top in Edgar's guard.
MacKenzie trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacKenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar wants to sweep but no luck.
MacKenzie looking to sit in guard and control but Edgar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacKenzie keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
MacKenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dynamo MacKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar stays in close to MacKenzie's body and controls the position.
Edgar wants to pass the guard but MacKenzie is keeping the position.
MacKenzie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edgar defends well.
Edgar trying to control but MacKenzie is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frankie Edgar just wasn't active enough.
MacKenzie shoots and misses
and Edgar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacKenzie's guard.
MacKenzie tries to strike from the bottom.
MacKenzie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Edgar controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie wants to get back to his feet but Edgar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edgar wants to control from the top but MacKenzie keeps moving.
MacKenzie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edgar is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Edgar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from MacKenzie misses.
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Van Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Van Claus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chael Swanson's chin.
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Van Claus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chael Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Van Claus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Claus closes the distance and clinches.
Van Claus looking for a takedown.
Swanson tries to circle away but Van Claus has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson letting Van Claus take a breather here.
Van Claus tries to score a body lock takedown but Swanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Van Claus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Claus has double underhooks.
Van Claus tries to pull guard but Swanson won't allow it.
Van Claus tries to pull guard but Swanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Claus drops back down to his feet.
Swanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Claus.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Van Claus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Van Claus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Claus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson is looking to stand up but Van Claus won't let him.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Claus is trying to keep Swanson in close.
Swanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Claus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swanson wants to stand but Van Claus is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Claus has Swanson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Van Claus fails with the takedown.
Swanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Claus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Claus shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Van Claus shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Claus. Van Claus gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Claus is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Claus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Swanson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left and a right from Swanson both land. Nice combination.
Swanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Claus is defended easily by Swanson.
Stefan Van Claus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Claus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Claus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Claus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Claus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Claus.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Van Claus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Claus shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Van Claus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Claus misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Van Claus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Claus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Claus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Van Claus was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Claus doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Van Claus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson jabs at Van Claus's body.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Claus wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Van Claus shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Van Claus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Claus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Claus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Claus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Claus is trying to move to mount but Swanson reverses beautifully and ends up in Van Claus's guard.
Swanson tries to stand but Van Claus is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Claus wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson tries to stand but Van Claus is controlling from the bottom.
Van Claus trying to keep a closed guard but Swanson is proving a slippery customer.
Swanson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Claus striking off his back but it's not causing Swanson any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Claus has a closed guard, preventing Swanson from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Van Claus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Claus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Swanson throws a head kick but Van Claus moves out of range.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Claus avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Van Claus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Van Claus shoots in.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Van Claus moves out of range.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Van Claus moves out of range easily.
Van Claus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Claus doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Van Claus has a takedown stuffed.
Van Claus avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Claus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Claus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swanson smiles and moves away.
Van Claus shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Van Claus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Claus closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Van Claus pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Claus is defended easily by Swanson.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Claus. Van Claus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Van Claus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Claus blocks a head kick by Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Claus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Van Claus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Claus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Claus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Van Claus off balance momentarily.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Claus misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson lands a head kick. Van Claus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Swanson lands but Van Claus takes it in his stride.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Claus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Swanson duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a head kick but Van Claus moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Claus's head.
Van Claus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Swanson scores with a four punch combination!
Van Claus shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Claus. Van Claus gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Claus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Claus. That did some damage!
Chael Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Claus fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Claus takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Claus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Claus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stefan Van Claus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson scores with a head kick.
Swanson stalks Van Claus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Claus's face. Van Claus staggers backwards, shaken.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Swanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Claus. Van Claus gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Van Claus down.
Chael Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Van Claus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands with a slapping head kick.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Claus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Claus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swanson counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Claus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Claus misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stefan Van Claus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson feints a jab promting Van Claus to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Claus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. Van Claus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson works over Van Claus's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swanson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Swanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shoot Outt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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145 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shoot Outt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dana Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outt punishes Hodges's body with a nice straight punch.
Outt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Outt throws a hook to the side of Hodges's head but Hodges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Outt enables Hodges to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Outt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Outt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Outt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Outt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hodges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hodges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hodges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Outt has his foot on Hodges's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hodges works his way back into a safe position though.
Hodges is sitting in close to Outt's body. Outt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hodges is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hodges is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Outt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoot Outt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wro Tump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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, Wro Tump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin feints and as Tump raises his hands in defense, Wiggin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wiggin passes into side control.
Tump regains half guard.
Tump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tump looking for submissions off his back.
Wiggin is controlling the pace.
Wiggin wants to stand up but Tump is controlling the position.
Tump actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tump tries to get to full guard but Wiggin has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin slows the pace down in half guard.
Wiggin is trying to work for a kimura but Tump is defending well.
Tump is trying to get back to full guard.
Wiggin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wiggin decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick misses from Tump.
Tump looks to land a body kick but Wiggin moved away.
Wiggin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wiggin is looking to stand up but Tump won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggin wanted to stand there but Tump had control of the position.
Wiggin wants to control from the top but Tump keeps moving.
Wiggin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wiggin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tump working for a triangle but Wiggin defends it easily.
Wiggin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wiggin defends well.
Wiggin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wiggin defends well.
Wiggin trying to control but Tump is working from the bottom.
Tump avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiggin trying to control but Tump is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wiggin passes into side control.
Wiggin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wiggin advances to mount.
Wiggin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wiggin looking for a guillotine from mount but Tump is having none of it.
Tump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wiggin is looking for a kimura but Tump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wiggin to get the leverage.
Wiggin wants to stand up but Tump has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Wiggin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wiggin blocks the body kick.
Wiggin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiggin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tump is fending him off so far but Wiggin persists. Nope, Tump circles away and we're back to standing.
Wiggin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tump throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tump misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tump thuds his shin into the meat of Wiggin's side.
Tump throws a leg kick but Wiggin moved away.
Tump is looking to land body kicks.
Tump thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wiggin if he has to take too many more of those.
Wiggin tries a head kick but it misses.
Tump lands a head kick. Wiggin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tump goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tump tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wiggin is able to avoid easily.
Wro Tump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggin pushes Tump away with a front kick.
Wiggin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tump as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wro Tump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Wiggin.
Tump displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiggin.
Wiggin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Wiggin is going to stand back up.
Tump wants to control but Wiggin is keeping busy.
Tump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wiggin pulls his head out easily.
Wiggin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wiggin controlling the pace.
Wiggin decides to stand and escape the position.
Tump throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tump as Wiggin shoots in.
Wiggin fails with a takedown attempt.
Tump throws a push kick but Wiggin slaps the foot to one side.
Wiggin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tump misses with a kick to the body
and Wiggin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tump is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tump tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wiggin is able to avoid easily.
Tump tries to land a front kick but Wiggin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wiggin misses with a head kick.
Tump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wro Tump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggin drives through and clinches with Tump against the cage.
Wiggin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tump tries to pull guard but Wiggin won't allow it.
Wiggin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tump is trying to keep an underhook but Wiggin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggin is looking for a kimura but Tump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wiggin to get the leverage.
Tump actively working from the bottom here.
Wiggin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin avoids the head kick by Tump.
Wiggin has closed the distance and engaged Tump in a clinch.
Tump tries to pull guard but Wiggin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tump drops back down to his feet.
Wiggin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tump uses from the top position.
Tump is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wiggin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wiggin has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wiggin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wiggin trying to control but Tump is working from the bottom.
Tump has an active guard here but Wiggin has managed to pass into half guard.
Tump avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wiggin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wiggin is looking for a kimura but Tump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wiggin to get the leverage.
Wiggin is looking to take a break and control but Tump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiggin is controlling the pace.
Tump tries to roll over but Wiggin keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggin working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Wiggin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tump throws a lazy head kick
and Wiggin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wiggin pushes down on Tump's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wiggin lands strikes from half guard.
Tump is not content to let Wiggin control the position.
Tump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wiggin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tump is looking to control Wiggin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tump avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin is looking to take a break and control but Tump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tump is looking to improve his position.
Tump taking some punishment here, with Wiggin in his half guard.
Wiggin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wiggin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wiggin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Wiggin.
Tump lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wiggin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tump, pushing him back against the cage.
Tump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiggin walks away with a smile on his face. Tump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tump thuds his shin into the meat of Wiggin's side.
Wiggin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wro Tump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin blocks a head kick by Tump.
Wiggin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wiggin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wiggin closes the distance and clinches.
Wiggin jumps guard.
Wiggin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tump stands and throws Wiggin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tump tries for a kimura but Wiggin is defending well.
Tump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wiggin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tump missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tump seems to be looking for submissions.
Tump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wiggin sees it coming and defends easily.
Wiggin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wiggin is pulling down on Tump's head to control his posture.
Andrew Wiggin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four 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.
Wiggin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tump is one step ahead there.
Tump postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wiggin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tump, into his guard.
Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrew Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wiggin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wiggin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tump's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Wiggin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wiggin 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Wiggin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chi Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Moritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chi Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chi Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Moritz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moritz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moritz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Li moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moritz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Li tries to advance to mount but Moritz denies him.
Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moritz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Li is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moritz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li has hold of Moritz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moritz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Li cranks the arm and Moritz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moritz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chi Li!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crazy Train. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joe Crazy enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crazy's half guard.
Crazy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Crazy is looking to escape.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crazy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crazy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Crazy pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Crazy wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Crazy pushes Jackson off but Jackson dives into side control.
Crazy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crazy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crazy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Crazy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the action but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crazy wants to control but Jackson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Crazy pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Crazy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Crazy connects with a big shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trapped and Crazy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crazy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crazy lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Crazy tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Crazy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Crazy is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson blocks the strikes from Crazy.
Jackson stops Crazy from getting back to his feet.
Crazy looks gassed!
Crazy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crazy is trying to stand.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crazy!
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crazy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Crazy is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson 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 Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Jackson!
Lance Jackson retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Megga Torque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Woljecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawel Woljecki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Megga Torque's chin.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Megga Torque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Woljecki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torque throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Torque throws the kick towards the body but Woljecki avoids it.
Woljecki thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Torque.
Torque misses with a body kick.
Megga Torque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torque - that will leave a mark!
Woljecki looks gassed!
Torque throws the kick towards the body but Woljecki avoids it.
Torque tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Torque tenderised Woljecki's leg. Woljecki is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torque lets loose with a powerful body kick. Woljecki will feel that in the morning.
Torque throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torque fakes the leg kick and cracks Woljecki in the body.
Woljecki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torque.
Torque lets loose with a powerful body kick. Woljecki will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle, before Torque throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Woljecki's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Torque lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Megga Torque!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mork Hemsko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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25
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mork Hemsko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemsko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cooper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hemsko thows a big elbow that misses.
Cooper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hemsko is working Cooper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hemsko wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Hemsko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Hemsko is proving a slippery customer.
Cooper pulls Hemsko in close to prevent any damage.
Hemsko trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hemsko gets the takedown into side control.
Cooper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hemsko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cooper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Hemsko tries to pass.
Hemsko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooper trying to control the position.
Hemsko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hemsko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cooper to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hemsko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cooper pulls down on the head and he's put Hemsko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sephiroth Cooper!
Sephiroth Cooper is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawkins.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Darko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick there by Hawkins.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawkins.
Nice defenses there by Hawkins.
Darko is looking to clinch.
Hawkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darko. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins lands a leg kick that knocks Darko off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Darko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darko did well to prevent Hawkins getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darko's head.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Hawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darko defending well though.
Hawkins trying to advance position but Darko counters by regaining guard.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darko's guard.
Darko is staying active underneath Hawkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Darko is defending well.
Hawkins stalling away here and it's allowed Darko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Darko has wrist control.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.
Hawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawkins is in close to Darko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawkins has gone for a leg lock! Darko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawkins's guard.
Hawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Darko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko grinds an elbow into Hawkins's temple.
Hawkins regains half guard.
Hawkins is staying active underneath Darko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawkins gets full guard.
Darko preventing the sweep.
Darko is in close to Hawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hawkins to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Darko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hawkins pulls down on the head and he's put Darko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charon Hawkins!
Charon Hawkins is the new welterweight champion!
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