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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Srinivas Tandoori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Srinivas Tandoori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Murdock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandoori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Murdock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murdock throws a right and a left that Tandoori avoids nicely.
Tandoori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tandoori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tandoori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murdock prevents Tandoori from breaking the clinch.
Tandoori using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murdock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tandoori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tandoori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tandoori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Tandoori avoids a wild elbow strike from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
Tandoori using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murdock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tandoori prevents Murdock from breaking the clinch.
Tandoori looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Tandoori keeps control of Murdock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tandoori looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tandoori with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Murdock has been cut.
Tandoori is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murdock is keeping busy.
Murdock jumps guard.
Tandoori won't allow Murdock to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murdock wants to stand but Tandoori is controlling the position.
Tandoori trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Tandoori with that takedown attempt.
Murdock rushes Tandoori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock lands with a left to the head.
Murdock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tandoori prevents it.
Murdock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock jumps guard but Tandoori stands there with Murdock around his waist. Murdock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tandoori keeps control of Murdock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tandoori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tandoori wants to clinch
and Murdock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tandoori throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock shoots in looking for a takedown. Tandoori tries to sprawl out of it but Murdock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tandoori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Srinivas Tandoori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Murdock.
Murdock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murdock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tandoori blocks the elbow strike.
Tandoori tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Tandoori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but Tandoori has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murdock looks gassed!
Tandoori is looking to control Murdock's arms but Murdock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tandoori has his back to the cage.
Tandoori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murdock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tandoori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tandoori stalling in the clinch but Murdock improves position.
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Murdock.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tandoori manages to avoid it.
Tandoori circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tandoori counters with a head kick. That will keep Murdock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock swinging wilding here.
Murdock stuffs the takedown.
Murdock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murdock wants to stand but Tandoori is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murdock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tandoori, up you get!
Tandoori darts in trying to clinch
and Murdock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murdock lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Murdock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tandoori clinches with his opponent.
Tandoori tries a knee to the head but Murdock blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandoori.
Murdock has Tandoori pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murdock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tandoori tumbling to the mat - Murdock dives into Tandoori's guard.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tandoori is keeping the position for now.
Murdock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murdock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tandoori, up you get!
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tandoori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tandoori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandoori controls Murdock momentarily but Murdock frees himself.
Murdock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murdock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murdock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tandoori is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tandoori has escaped and now he's on top!
Murdock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tandoori is now in Murdock's guard. A big mistake from Murdock there, giving up the dominant position!
Murdock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tandoori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tandoori wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to stand and escape but Tandoori is having none of it.
Murdock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tandoori puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murdock pushes Tandoori off looking to stand but Tandoori dives back in and keeps control.
Murdock is staying active underneath Tandoori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murdock wants to control but Tandoori is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tandoori is trying to control the action in half guard but Murdock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tandoori tries to clinch up.
Murdock rushes Tandoori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock gets through Tandoori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdock keeps control of Tandoori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murdock has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tandoori is trying to keep an underhook but Murdock manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tandoori is trying to maintain the position but Murdock is very close to passing his half guard.
Murdock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Murdock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tandoori fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murdock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tandoori counters with a big head kick but Murdock shrugs it off.
Murdock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tandoori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdock.
Tandoori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Tandoori tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Tandoori wants to clinch but Murdock slips to the side
and Murdock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murdock.
Murdock has clasped his hands together around Tandoori's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Murdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tandoori keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murdock working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock stands up and beckons Tandoori to his feet.
Murdock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murdock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murdock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murdock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tandoori lands a knee to the body.
Tandoori prevents Murdock from breaking the clinch.
Tandoori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murdock lands a takedown into guard.
Tandoori working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tandoori, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a nice looking combination but Tandoori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock tries to bum rush Tandoori with a series of wild strikes but Tandoori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Murdock misses.
Tandoori darts in trying to clinch
and Murdock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tandoori's guard.
Murdock looking to sit in guard and control but Tandoori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mike Murdock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tandoori trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tandoori.
Tandoori trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tandoori is really struggling to control Murdock but he's trying to hold on to 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.
Murdock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murdock wants to stand but Tandoori is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murdock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tandoori tries to escape but Murdock is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tandoori is trying to control Murdock's posture but Murdock avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murdock 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Murdock!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lessnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebald Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Lessnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebald Mak!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mak cracks Lessnar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lessnar gets back to half guard.
Lessnar punching from the bottom.
Lessnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lessnar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lessnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lessnar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mak wants to get up but he can't break Lessnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lessnar is looking for a triangle but Mak pushes his legs off easily.
Lessnar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lessnar has an active guard here but Mak has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lessnar controls his leg.
Lessnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lessnar actively working from the bottom here.
Mak stalling.
Mak wants to stand up but Lessnar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lessnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Lessnar is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mak tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lessnar.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice sprawl there from Lessnar as Mak shoots in.
Mak misses with a two punch combination.
Mak tries a head kick but it misses.
Lessnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mak fails with the takedown
and Lessnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lessnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lessnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Mak trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lessnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mak wants to sweep here but Lessnar controlling him for the moment.
Mak wants to stand and escape but Lessnar is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mak is on top in guard.
Lessnar is looking for a triangle but Mak pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mak stacks Lessnar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mak!
You can see the frustration on Lessnar's face as Mak controls the position.
Lessnar tries to buck Mak off but Mak is having none of it.
Mak just content to control the position.
Mak stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mak clinches with his opponent.
Mak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebald Mak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mak works over Lessnar's head and body with a nice combination.
Mak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lessnar counters with a single leg into guard. Mak didn't expect that.
Lessnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Mak has wrist control.
Mak has his feet on Lessnar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mak throws a head kick but Lessnar moves out of range.
Mak tries for a takedown but Lessnar circles away easily
and Lessnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lessnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lessnar, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lessnar, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak shoots in and drives through. Lessnar sprawls well.
Frank Lessnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebald Mak.
Lessnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mak throws a combination that misses
and Lessnar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mak's guard now.
Mak keeping moving, preventing Lessnar from controlling successfully.
Mak wants to stand up but Lessnar is controlling him.
Lessnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lessnar, into his guard.
Lessnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lessnar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar is looking for a triangle but Mak pushes his legs off easily.
Mak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mak scores with a hook to the body. Lessnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lessnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Mak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mak tries for a takedown but Lessnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mak throws a body kick that misses.
Mak closes the distance and pushes Lessnar back into the cage.
Mak wants to break free but Lessnar has control.
Lessnar goes for a takedown attempt but Mak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mak throws a combination. Lessnar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mak scores with a jab. Lessnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mak throws a head kick but Lessnar moves out of range.
Mak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lessnar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lessnar tries to keep at a distance but Mak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lessnar prevents Mak from breaking the clinch.
Mak can't break the clinch.
Lessnar tries for a takedown but Mak manages to get underhooks.
Mak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lessnar keeps control of Mak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mak wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mak has Lessnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lessnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lessnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mak's elbow.
Lessnar keeps control of Mak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lessnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mak clinches up with Lessnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Mak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lessnar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lessnar has him pressed against the cage.
Lessnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lessnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mak won't be happy with that.
Lessnar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mak is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mak is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lessnar connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lessnar dominated that second 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!
Mak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lessnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Mak sprawls well. He's pushed Lessnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mak throws a head kick that misses.
Lessnar tries to clinch there but Mak circles away.
Mak throws a series of strikes that have Lessnar backpedaling.
Mak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lessnar checks it well.
Lessnar tries to keep at a distance but Mak has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lessnar looking for a takedown.
Lessnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lessnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mak breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mak moves into range and clinches up with Lessnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessnar can't get the takedown.
Mak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mak lands a body shot.
Mak lands a jab to Lessnar's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Mak. That snapped Lessnar's head back.
Mak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mak showed some decent athleticism there.
Mak working the head and body with strikes.
Mak is taking a breather. Lessnar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frank Lessnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mak tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lessnar controls his leg.
Lessnar is looking for a sweep. Mak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lessnar tries to get to full guard but Mak has control of the leg.
Mak controlling the pace.
Lessnar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mak pulls his head out easily.
Mak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lessnar rather than just go for the knockout.
Mak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sebald Mak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mak avoids the head kick by Lessnar.
Mak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mak drives through and clinches with Lessnar against the cage.
Mak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mak tries to break the clinch but Lessnar is controlling the position.
Mak wants a takedown but no success here.
Lessnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mak wants to break free but Lessnar has control.
Lessnar is working for takedown but Mak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lessnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lessnar keeps control of Mak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mak is pressed up against the cage. Lessnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mak down to the mat. Mak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mak lands with a right hand.
Mak scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mak tries to clinch up.
Mak rushes Lessnar and presses him up against the cage.
Mak lands a left hand.
Mak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lessnar can't get the takedown.
Mak stalling the fight.
Mak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mak lands an uppercut.
Mak is trying to break free.
Mak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lessnar.
Mak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lessnar shoots for a takedown but Mak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lessnar checks a leg kick.
Mak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Mak both land. Nice combination.
Mak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebald Mak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sebald Mak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Carnage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Neville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnage comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - WALK. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Carnage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Neville!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neville keeps the fight on the outside.
Carnage wants to clinch up but Neville keeps it at a distance.
Carnage is looking to clinch.
Neville fails to land the takedown.
Neville shoots in and drives through. Carnage sprawls well.
Carnage pushes Neville up against the cage in a clinch.
Neville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carnage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neville, pushing him back against the cage.
Carnage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neville blocks it with crossed arms.
Carnage stalling.
Carnage is looking to control Neville's arms but Neville gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carnage has his back to the cage.
Neville lands a takedown into guard.
Carnage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carnage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carnage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carnage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Neville wants to stand but Carnage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neville trying to control but Carnage is working from the bottom.
Carnage is looking for a triangle but Neville pushes his legs off easily.
Neville drops back looking for a leg! Carnage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carnage manages to kick Neville off! Neville jumps back into Carnage's guard.
Carnage is trying to keep Neville in close.
Carnage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carnage tries to clinch up.
Neville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carnage tries to avoid it but Neville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carnage to the ground. Carnage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Max Carnage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Neville.
Carnage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Max Carnage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carnage throws a head kick that misses.
Neville tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carnage swivels and escapes.
Carnage lands a nice looking body shot.
Neville looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Carnage.
Carnage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carnage throws a jab when Neville was well out of range.
A left and a right from Carnage both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jason Neville has been cut.
Carnage lands with a nice body punch.
Carnage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnage fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neville looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carnage forces Neville back against the cage and clinches.
Carnage lands an uppercut.
Carnage lands a shoulder strike.
Neville has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carnage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carnage has picked Neville up - he's going for a ride! Carnage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carnage wants to free his trapped foot but Neville is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carnage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Carnage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neville is looking to escape.
Carnage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neville is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carnage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carnage unloading with bombs!
Carnage landing strikes from the mount and Neville is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carnage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carnage with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Carnage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Neville's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carnage lands with an overhand left.
Carnage fails with the takedown
and Neville counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carnage!
Carnage is desperately trying to improve his position but Neville has a good base and remains in mount.
Neville takes Carnage's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Neville tightening his grip on Carnage, looking for the choke.
Carnage has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carnage is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neville is trying to stick to Carnage's back but Carnage is turning into Neville. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Neville's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carnage.
Carnage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Neville's head.
Neville wants to stand and escape but Carnage is having none of it.
Carnage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carnage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Neville wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carnage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carnage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Carnage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carnage postures up in Neville's guard and throws a big left but Neville blocks it.
Neville wants to control the position but Carnage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neville is not content to let Carnage control the position.
Neville is looking for a sweep. Carnage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carnage throws a low kick but Neville avoids it.
Carnage closes the distance but Neville moves to the side
and Neville decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carnage's guard.
Carnage trying to keep a closed guard but Neville is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neville wants to control from the top but Carnage keeps moving.
Carnage is trying to control the position but Neville postures up.
Carnage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neville tries to stand but Carnage is controlling from the bottom.
Neville postures up in Carnage's guard and throws a big left but Carnage blocks it.
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.
Carnage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Carnage wants to sweep here but Neville controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carnage misses with the combination.
Carnage gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Neville counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Carnage.
Neville is working for takedown but Carnage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carnage is trying to break the clinch but Neville has him pressed against the cage.
Neville tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Carnage fails to land.
Neville drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carnage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Max Carnage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Neville.
Carnage has a couple of punches blocked by Neville.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Neville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Neville's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carnage misses with the combination.
Neville looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carnage closes the distance but Neville moves to the side
and Neville counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Neville wants to control from the top but Carnage keeps moving.
Carnage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neville trying to control but Carnage is working from the bottom.
Carnage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnage working a defensive guard here.
Neville connects with a couple of short punches.
Carnage trying to strike off his back.
Neville wants to control from the top but Carnage keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Neville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carnage.
Carnage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Neville counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carnage won't be happy with that.
Neville tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carnage tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jason Neville has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carnage is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neville is looking for a kimura but Carnage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neville to get the leverage.
Carnage is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Neville pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carnage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neville counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carnage working for a triangle but Neville defends it easily.
Neville decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carnage, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neville gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carnage counters with a stiff right hand.
Carnage misses with a takedown
and Neville counters with a shoot takedown. Carnage fights it but they end up in guard.
Neville won't allow Carnage to sweep him here.
Carnage trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Neville has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carnage is proving hard to escape from.
Carnage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neville drops back looking for a leg! Carnage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carnage manages to kick Neville off! Neville jumps back into Carnage's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Neville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Neville has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Neville!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vern Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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258 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vern Stuart!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stuart digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs.
Stuart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kahn.
A combination from Kahn does no damage.
Stuart throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Stuart should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stuart tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stuart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.
Stuart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tyson Kahn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Kahn misses.
Stuart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kahn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stuart to the mat! Stuart manages to get full guard.
Stuart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Stuart keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahn prevents Stuart from getting back to his feet.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Stuart keeps moving.
Stuart wants to stand up but Kahn is controlling him.
Kahn wants to pass the guard but Stuart is keeping the position.
Kahn wants to stand but Stuart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kahn throws a left that rocks Stuart and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kahn dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Stuart regain composure!
Stuart is rocked!
It looks like Vern Stuart has been cut.
Stuart looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn works to advance to full mount. Stuart defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stuart tries to buck Kahn off but Kahn takes his back!
Stuart is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kahn controlling the position well here. Stuart rolled but Kahn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stuart grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kahn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stuart doesn't escape.
Kahn is punishing Stuart with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kahn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stuart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuart defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stuart covers up after that shot from Kahn.
Kahn has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Stuart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kahn tries to keep control of the position but Stuart is staying busy.
Kahn keeps control of the position easily here as Stuart tries to buck him off.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tyson Kahn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuart doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahn circles away.
Kahn fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kahn throws a series of punches but Stuart moves out of range.
Stuart misses with a looping left.
Kahn shoots in and drives through. Stuart sprawls well.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stuart throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn drops Stuart with a left and a right! Oh, Stuart is hurt - Kahn dives into side control looking to finish!
Stuart is still in real trouble! Can Kahn finish him?
The cut above Vern Stuart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stuart looks to move to half guard but instead Kahn has passed into mount! Damn!
Stuart seems to have recovered his senses.
Stuart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stuart can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vern Stuart's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vern Stuart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Kahn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berend Botje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berend Botje struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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217 lbs
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18
218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced |
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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, Blaze Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Berend Botje!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas drops Botje with a left and a right! Oh, Botje is hurt - Thomas dives into side control looking to finish!
Botje is rocked!
It looks like Berend Botje has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botje is trying to improve his position.
Botje is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas advances nicely into full mount.
Botje is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Botje seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee warns Botje that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Botje tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control.
Botje looks gassed!
Thomas with good strikes from the mount here!
Thomas working Botje over with strikes here.
Thomas postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Botje in real trouble here! The ref calls for Botje to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaze Thomas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Begeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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295 lbs
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18
290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Christian Benavidez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Begeman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez misses with a body shot.
Begeman clinches up with Benavidez and pushes him back against the cage.
Benavidez wants a takedown but no success here.
Begeman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benavidez regains guard.
Begeman pushing down on Benavidez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Begeman is trying to work for a kimura but Benavidez is defending well.
Begeman thows a huge punch but Benavidez dodges it nicely.
Begeman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benavidez defends it well.
Begeman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Begeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benavidez is just riding it out for now. Begeman eventually gives up the hold.
Benavidez wants to control but Begeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benavidez is just riding it out for now. Begeman eventually gives up the hold.
Begeman looks gassed!
Begeman seems to be looking for submissions.
Benavidez trying to hold on to Begeman's head to control him but Begeman postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benavidez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benavidez wants to clinch
and Begeman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Benavidez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begeman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benavidez is trying to escape the mount.
Begeman looking to finish with strikes here!
Benavidez wants to hold on but Begeman pushes him away.
Benavidez can't escape the position.
Benavidez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Begeman.
Benavidez tries to lock up and control but Begeman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Begeman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Benavidez is on top in guard.
Benavidez stands and throws Begeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Begeman has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Begeman wants to get back to his feet.
Benavidez is putting a hurting on Begeman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Begeman is trying to control Benavidez's posture but Benavidez avoids it.
Benavidez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Begeman!
Benavidez working for a submission but Begeman is keeping him at bay.
Begeman is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Begeman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benavidez has hold of Begeman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Begeman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Begeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benavidez lands a heavy elbow.
Benavidez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Benavidez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Begeman tries to reverse the position but Benavidez maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Begeman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benavidez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benavidez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Begeman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benavidez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Begeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Begeman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benavidez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christian Benavidez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Begeman.
Begeman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benavidez jumps guard.
Begeman preventing the sweep.
Begeman wants to pass the guard but Benavidez is keeping the position.
Begeman throws and elbow that misses. Benavidez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Begeman's guard. Nice move by Benavidez!
Benavidez lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Begeman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benavidez is working Begeman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begeman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Begeman has his foot on Benavidez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benavidez works his way back into a safe position though.
Benavidez trying to control but Begeman is working from the bottom.
Begeman is looking for a triangle here but Benavidez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Begeman looks to move to half guard but instead Benavidez has passed into mount! Damn!
Begeman wants to control but Benavidez is having none of it.
Begeman is looking to get to half guard.
Benavidez controlling from the full mount.
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.
Benavidez lands with some strikes.
Benavidez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Begeman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Benavidez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Begeman actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Begeman actively working from the bottom here.
Begeman tries to roll over but Benavidez keeps him under control.
Benavidez 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Begeman.
Begeman is looking to escape.
Benavidez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Begeman shoots in and drives through. Benavidez sprawls well.
Benavidez tries to clinch but Begeman moves away
and Begeman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Begeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Benavidez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Begeman is looking for a kimura but Benavidez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Begeman to get the leverage.
Begeman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Benavidez gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Begeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Benavidez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benavidez looking for a sweep. Not yet Benavidez, not yet.
James Begeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Begeman throws a strike but Benavidez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Benavidez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Begeman.
Begeman is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Benavidez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benavidez has his takedown stuffed
and Begeman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Benavidez's guard now.
Begeman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Begeman stands and steps away. Benavidez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Benavidez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Benavidez looking for a guillotine from mount but Begeman is having none of it.
Begeman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benavidez looking to finish Begeman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Begeman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez blocks Begeman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Benavidez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Begeman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Begeman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Begeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Begeman looking for submissions off his back.
Begeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Begeman is looking to improve his position.
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.
Begeman punching from the bottom.
Begeman looking for submissions off his back.
Begeman looking for subs from the bottom but Benavidez mounts him!
Begeman is looking to improve his position but Benavidez isn't that keen on the idea.
Benavidez avoids the attempt from Begeman to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begeman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benavidez controlling the position easily from mount.
Begeman tries to reverse the position but Benavidez maintains control.
Begeman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Benavidez is working for a guillotine from mount but Begeman frees his head quite easily.
Begeman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Benavidez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Begeman actively working from the bottom here.
Begeman actively working from the bottom here.
Begeman is looking for a sweep. Benavidez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Begeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benavidez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Begeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Begeman trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Begeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Begeman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Begeman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choco Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Earthquake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jake Earthquake enters the cage!
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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, Choco Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Earthquake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earthquake shoots for a takedown but Lobo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lobo tries to clinch up.
Earthquake lands with an uppercut that bounces Lobo off the cage and back into rage.
Lobo throws a series of punches but Earthquake moves out of range.
Earthquake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Earthquake is trying to break the clinch but Lobo has him pressed against the cage.
Lobo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Earthquake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Earthquake breaks the clinch.
Choco Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Earthquake scores with a jab to the head.
Lobo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Earthquake moves into the clinch.
Lobo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Earthquake stalls.
Earthquake looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lobo.
Earthquake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Earthquake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Earthquake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Earthquake is trying to control the action in half guard but Lobo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lobo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobo wants to stand back up but Earthquake manages to pass into side control.
Lobo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Earthquake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earthquake is looking to take a break and control but Lobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lobo can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Earthquake tests Lobo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Earthquake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Earthquake forces Lobo back against the cage and clinches.
Earthquake breaks from the clinch.
Lobo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Earthquake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earthquake trying to control from half guard but Lobo is working away.
Lobo trying to hold on to Earthquake's head to control him but Earthquake postures up.
Lobo looking for submissions off his back.
Lobo has hold of Earthquake's hands but Earthquake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Earthquake lands with a punch from half guard.
Lobo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Earthquake.
Lobo actively working from the bottom here.
Lobo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Earthquake wants to control but Lobo is keeping him busy.
Earthquake is looking to stall here but Lobo recovers full guard.
Lobo keeping moving, preventing Earthquake from controlling successfully.
Earthquake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lobo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Earthquake advances position into side control!
Lobo is trying to control Earthquake's posture but Earthquake avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Earthquake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lobo shoots for a double leg takedown but Earthquake sprawls well. He's pushed Lobo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Earthquake shoots in but no luck this time.
Earthquake moves into the clinch successfully.
Lobo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Earthquake prevents it.
Earthquake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lobo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lobo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Choco Lobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Earthquake.
Earthquake prevents the takedown attempt.
Lobo tries to score a body lock takedown but Earthquake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lobo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Earthquake.
Earthquake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobo keeps control of Earthquake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Earthquake wants a takedown.
Earthquake goes for a takedown attempt but Lobo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Earthquake.
Lobo wants to clinch but Earthquake slips to the side
and Earthquake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Earthquake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lobo punching from the bottom.
Earthquake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo is trying to get back to full guard.
Earthquake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Earthquake working over Lobo with some ground and pound. Lobo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lobo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Earthquake is working away from the top position though.
Earthquake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Earthquake.
Earthquake working Lobo over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earthquake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Earthquake wants to take a breather but Lobo is having none of it.
Lobo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lobo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Earthquake.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lobo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lobo lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earthquake can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earthquake tries to buck Lobo off but Lobo is having none of it.
Earthquake tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Earthquake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lobo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Earthquake circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Earthquake counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Earthquake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Earthquake swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Earthquake lands a head shot.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch but Earthquake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lobo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Earthquake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lobo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobo, not yet.
Lobo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Earthquake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Earthquake wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earthquake tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobo is retaining full guard.
Lobo wants to stand but Earthquake is controlling the position.
Lobo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Earthquake lands a slapping body shot.
Earthquake takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
Lobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Earthquake circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Earthquake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Earthquake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lobo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lobo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lobo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Earthquake will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Earthquake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lobo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Earthquake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earthquake throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Earthquake tries to strike from the bottom.
Earthquake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lobo manages to get himself to full guard.
Lobo working for a triangle but Earthquake defends it easily.
Earthquake cracks Lobo with a solid left hand.
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.
Lobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Earthquake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Earthquake wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving.
Lobo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choco Lobo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Earthquake stands up over Lobo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Earthquake thows a big elbow that misses.
Jake Earthquake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left lands for Earthquake.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Choco Lobo.
Well Earthquake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Earthquake!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herr Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herr Mann has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eugene Albright's chin.
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165 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugene Albright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herr Mann!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Albright with that takedown attempt.
Albright tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann shoots and misses
and Albright moves into the clinch.
Albright successfully pulls guard.
Mann drops back looking for a leg! Albright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Albright manages to kick Mann off! Mann jumps back into Albright's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albright is on top in guard.
Albright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Albright drops back looking for a leg! Mann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mann manages to kick Albright off! Albright jumps back into Mann's guard.
Mann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mann wants to sweep here but Albright controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Albright is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard.
Albright is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Albright tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Albright advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Albright working Mann over with strikes here.
Albright working for a submission but Mann is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Albright's attempts to control the action.
Mann is looking to improve his position but Albright isn't that keen on the idea.
Albright fails to take his opponent's back.
Mann can't escape the position.
Mann is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Albright locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mann is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Albright!
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