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MGFL 3: Clash of the Titans PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel has chosen A Day to Remember - "The Downfall of Us All" as his entrance music. Mac Day has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tota Liddel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel lands with a nice combination. Day backs away looking to recover.
Liddel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Day or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddel which made him look bad.
Liddel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddel lands with a right that hurts Day. Day looks to clinch but Liddel throws a short knee that drops Day. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tota Liddel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Del Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakeem the beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Santos's entrance music is Duality by Slipknot. A fine choice. Felipe Del Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Del Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakeem the beast!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by the beast.
the beast stuffs the takedown attempt from Del Santos. Del Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Del Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by the beast which made him look bad.
the beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Del Santos wants to control but the beast is keeping busy.
the beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Santos's head.
the beast looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
the beast moves into full mount! Del Santos won't be happy about that!
the beast with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the beast lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
the beast pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Del Santos flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
the beast stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
the beast throws a nice looking combination but Del Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Del Santos wants to clinch
and the beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Santos clinches with his opponent.
Del Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but the beast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Del Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Santos keeps control of the beast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Del Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the beast.
Del Santos leaning against his opponent.
Del Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but the beast avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the beast manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Del Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Del Santos missing with knees to the body.
the beast has Del Santos pressed against the cage.
the beast managing to block the knees to the body from Del Santos.
the beast tries to pull guard but Del Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually the beast drops back down to his feet.
the beast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Santos breaks the clinch.
Del Santos wants to clinch.
the beast moves into the clinch.
the beast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Del Santos is keeping busy.
Del Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Del Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through the beast's defenses.
It looks like Rakeem the beast has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the beast just stands there and leans against the cage.
Del Santos with a knee to the head.
the beast has had enough of the clinch but Del Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Del Santos.
Del Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
the beast is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
the beast manages to get to full guard.
the beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Santos won't allow the beast to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Santos wanted to stand there but the beast had control of the position.
the beast pulls Del Santos in to control the position.
the beast throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
the beast wants to sweep here but Del Santos controlling him for the moment.
the beast keeping moving, preventing Del Santos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the beast working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakeem the beast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rakeem the beast's cut.
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.
Del Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Santos fails with the takedown
and the beast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Del Santos's guard.
the beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. the beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. the beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
the beast showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the beast gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Del Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Santos wants to clinch but the beast slips to the side
and the beast counters with a one-two to the body.
the beast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Del Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Santos keeps control of the beast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Del Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Del Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. the beast lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Del Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
the beast wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Santos won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Santos lands an elbow just above the beast 's eye.
the beast tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
the beast wants to break free but Del Santos has control.
Del Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Santos managing to block the knees to the body from the beast.
Del Santos has a couple of punches blocked by the beast.
Del Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Del Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the beast pulls guard successfully.
the beast pulls Del Santos in to control the position.
Del Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but the beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the beast is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
the beast is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
the beast is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Del Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Del Santos blocks a body shot from the beast.
Del Santos looking to stall.
the beast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Del Santos lands a nice elbow.
Del Santos wants to stall.
Del Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but the beast avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
the beast can't break the clinch.
the beast can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
the beast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Del Santos smiles and moves away.
the beast lands a slapping body shot.
the beast misses with a wild body shot.
Del Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and the beast counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the beast stalling.
Del Santos won't allow the beast to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakeem the beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rakeem the beast's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
the beast has a takedown stuffed.
Del Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - the beast circles away.
the beast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Del Santos.
Del Santos has closed the distance and engaged the beast in a clinch.
the beast jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Del Santos walks away with a smile on his face. the beast gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Del Santos shoots and misses
and the beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
the beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Del Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but the beast is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Santos keeping moving, preventing the beast from controlling successfully.
the beast forces his way into half guard.
the beast performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
the beast is just content to waste time from the top position. Del Santos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
the beast looking to pass the guard.
Del Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
the beastis looking to pass into half guard but Del Santos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Del Santos is in guard.
the beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Santos trying to control but the beast is working from the bottom.
Del Santos postures up and lands a big shot to the beast's brow.
Del Santos prevents the beast from getting back to his feet.
Del Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Santos stopping the sweep attempt from the beast.
Del Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but the beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
the beast throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Del Santos shoots and misses
and the beast holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
the beast is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Santos gets an underhook and turns the beast into the cage.
the beast jumps guard but Del Santos stands there with the beast around his waist. the beast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Felipe Del Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakeem the beast.
the beast is working for takedown but Del Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Del Santos lands an elbow that stopped the beast in his tracks for a moment.
Del Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
the beast has had enough of the clinch but Del Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Felipe Del Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakeem the beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Del Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. the beast lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rakeem the beast.
I've got the beast 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... Rakeem the beast!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laslo Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Home Grown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Laslo Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Home Grown!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Grown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muller misses with a takedown attempt - Grown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muller walks into a left hand.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Grown feints and then cracks Muller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muller down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Grown scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Grown and Muller goes tumbling to the canvas! Grown follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Muller is rocked!
Grown stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Muller to get to his feet.
Grown throws an uppercut from hell that sends Muller clean off his feet! He's out cold! Grown stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Home Grown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandros Nicolaou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koks Fajter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koks Fajter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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163 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandros Nicolaou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koks Fajter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fajter shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicolaou tries to sprawl out of it but Fajter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicolaou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fajter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nicolaou is fending him off so far but Fajter persists. Nope, Nicolaou circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicolaou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fajter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nicolaou is trying to control Fajter's posture but Fajter avoids it.
Nicolaou is letting Fajter control him for a moment.
Nicolaou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fajter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nicolaou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicolaou controlling the position for now.
Nicolaou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nicolaou.
Nicolaou is looking to stand up but Fajter isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajter wants to control from the top but Nicolaou keeps moving.
Fajter won't allow Nicolaou to sweep him here.
Nicolaou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fajter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nicolaou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nicolaou wants to stand up but Fajter is controlling him.
Nicolaou is breathing heavily.
Nicolaou is controlling Fajter's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajter content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fajter closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicolaou has picked Fajter up - he's going for a ride! Nicolaou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nicolaou is keen to just control but Fajter is a slippery customer.
Fajter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nicolaou is working away from the top position though.
Fajter wants to get back to full guard.
Fajter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fajter wants to control but Nicolaou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nicolaou prevents Fajter from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolaou throwing shots but Fajter is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nicolaou scores with a body shot.
Fajter misses with a double jab
and Nicolaou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fajter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicolaou counters with a series of strikes. Fajter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexandros Nicolaou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koks Fajter.
Nicolaou misses with a double jab
and Fajter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nicolaou won't be happy with that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicolaou tries to escape but Fajter is in control.
Fajter controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolaou tries to bench press Fajter off him but Fajter keeps the position.
Fajter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicolaou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fajter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicolaou keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nicolaou wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nicolaou is letting Fajter control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koks Fajter 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.
Fajter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicolaou to score with a decent uppercut.
Fajter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fajter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fajter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicolaou counters with a takedown into side control.
Nicolaou is looking to take a break and control but Fajter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fajter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fajter is pressing down on Nicolaou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nicolaou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fajter is trying to control the position but Nicolaou postures up.
Fajter is trying to hold Nicolaou in close to prevent damage but Nicolaou has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Nicolaou seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajter trying to control but Nicolaou postures up.
Nicolaou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nicolaou wants to take a breather but Fajter is having none of it.
Nicolaou controlling the pace.
Fajter is controlling Nicolaou's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nicolaou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fajter keeps working.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Alexandros Nicolaou just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fajter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicolaou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fajter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexandros Nicolaou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fajter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Nicolaou slams his shin into Fajter's torso.
Fajter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicolaou counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexandros Nicolaou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koks Fajter.
Nicolaou lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fajter!
Fajter with a poor takedown
and Nicolaou counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fajter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicolaou counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fajter being controlled here, momentarily.
Fajter wants to stand up but Nicolaou is controlling him.
Fajter wants to sweep here but Nicolaou controlling him for the moment.
Fajter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicolaou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolaou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nicolaou stops Fajter from standing up.
Fajter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nicolaou darts in trying to clinch
and Fajter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolaou is controlling Fajter's trapped leg to prevent Fajter from advancing to side control.
Fajter controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandros Nicolaou 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!
The crowd cheers as Nicolaou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fajter doesn't seem phased though.
Nicolaou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Nicolaou lands.
Fajter has his takedown stuffed
and Nicolaou counters with a big head kick but Fajter shrugs it off.
Fajter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolaou doesn't manage to clinch there - Fajter circles away.
Fajter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicolaou swivels and escapes.
Nicolaou moves in looking to clinch but Fajter pushes him off.
Fajter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicolaou swivels and escapes.
Alexandros Nicolaou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koks Fajter.
Nicolaou clinches up with Fajter and pushes him back against the cage.
Nicolaou breaks from the clinch.
Fajter tries to bum rush Nicolaou with a series of wild strikes but Nicolaou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicolaou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fajter gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajter taking a breather here.
Fajter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nicolaou is trying to control Fajter's posture but Fajter avoids it.
Fajter slows the pace down.
Fajter is looking to take a break and control but Nicolaou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nicolaou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fajter controlling the pace.
Nicolaou is staying active underneath Fajter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nicolaou trying to control from the bottom.
Fajter tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nicolaou.
Nicolaou is looking to control Fajter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicolaou avoid being mounted?
Nicolaou tries to get to full guard but Fajter has control of the leg.
Fajter wants to free his trapped foot but Nicolaou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolaou has his hands clasped together around Fajter's back. He's all about the action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fajter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fajter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fajter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nicolaou regains half guard.
Nicolaou tries to roll over but Fajter keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fajter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Good leg kick by Nicolaou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Nicolaou.
Nicolaou throws a hook to the side of Fajter's head but Fajter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolaou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fajter misses with a takedown
and Nicolaou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolaou with a nice head shot there.
Nicolaou wants to control from the top but Fajter keeps moving.
Nicolaou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fajter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandros Nicolaou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicolaou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandros Nicolaou!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Laurent's front leg but catches the back leg as Laurent tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a series of punches but Laurent avoids them all with ease.
Laurent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurent lands a body shot.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laurent counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurent tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laurent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laurent tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laurent is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Laurent stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Jones follows into mount!
Laurent is rocked!
It looks like Julius Laurent has been cut.
Jones stands up from mount. Strange move.
Laurent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Laurent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Laurent blocks a head kick by Jones.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Laurent's front leg but catches the back leg as Laurent tries to avoid it.
Jones looks for the body kick but Laurent saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurent thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laurent.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Laurent shoots in.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laurent looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Laurent.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones thuds a left hand into Laurent's body.
Laurent throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to slow Laurent down with leg kicks.
Laurent throws a big shot that misses.
Laurent takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laurent looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Laurent counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laurent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laurent is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laurent tries to clinch up.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Laurent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Laurent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws and low kick but Laurent moves out of range easily.
Laurent misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laurent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a front kick that sends Laurent stumbling back into the cage.
Laurent moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Laurent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Laurent looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones defending well as Laurent loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Laurent moves out of range easily.
Laurent misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laurent.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laurent misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laurent rather than just go for the knockout.
Laurent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laurent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Laurent counters with a two punch combo.
Laurent looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Laurent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Laurent is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Laurent.
Laurent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Laurent moved away.
Laurent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laurent drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Laurent tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Laurent counters with an outside leg kick.
Laurent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laurent misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones slips under a jab from Laurent.
Laurent has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Laurent's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones avoids the body shot from Laurent.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Laurent moves out of range.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurent clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Laurent blocks a head kick by Jones.
Laurent will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laurent takes a step back to recover.
Laurent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Laurent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laurent has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laurent finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laurent throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Laurent lands a high kick!
Laurent misses with a straight right.
Julius Laurent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jab by Laurent.
Laurent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laurent looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Laurent blocks the leg kick.
Laurent throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Laurent is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Laurent. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laurent misses with a body shot.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laurent throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laurent swinging wilding here.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laurent tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Laurent misses.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laurent thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Laurent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Laurent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones looks to land a combination but Laurent avoids it well.
Laurent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Laurent tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Laurent doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laurent if he has to take too many more of those.
A shot to de liver by Laurent. Beautiful body shot.
Laurent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Laurent tries a head kick but it misses.
Laurent avoids a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Laurent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laurent blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Laurent makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laurent throws out the jab.
Laurent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Laurent with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julius Laurent's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Laurent misses with a double jab.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Laurent lands a slapping body shot.
Laurent misses with a hook.
Laurent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones punishes Laurent's body with a nice straight punch.
Laurent misses with a looping right.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laurent momentarily.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laurent misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones avoids the head kick by Laurent.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but Laurent moved away.
Laurent misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laurent moves out of range of the body kick.
Laurent moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Laurent can't get the takedown.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laurent throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a body punch but Laurent moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laurent moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laurent tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Laurent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laurent.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laurent counters with an inside leg kick.
Laurent avoids the head kick by Jones.
Laurent misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Laurent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Laurent throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurent manages to avoid it.
Laurent on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laurent throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Laurent is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Laurent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laurent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laurent doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Laurent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
A solid body kick from Jones.
Laurent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laurent.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laurent fails to land the takedown.
Laurent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laurent's head.
Laurent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Julius Laurent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent moves away from the strike by Jones.
Laurent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Laurent moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Laurent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Laurent tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a push kick but Laurent slaps the foot to one side.
Laurent lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laurent works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jack Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck for Laurent with that takedown attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Laurent takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick from Jones lands but Laurent takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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... Jack Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Fern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Hooidjonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucius Fern!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Hooidjonk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fern shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooidjonk sprawls well. He's pushed Fern's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooidjonk moves away.
Hooidjonk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hooidjonk working Fern over with strikes here.
Hooidjonk landing strikes from the mount and Fern is in trouble!
Hooidjonk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooidjonk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooidjonk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hooidjonk goes for an armbar but Fern turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fern.
Hooidjonk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fern can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooidjonk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fern wants to pass the guard but Hooidjonk is keeping the position.
Hooidjonk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooidjonk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fern is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hooidjonk.
Fern avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hooidjonk.
Fern wants to stand but Hooidjonk has his arm trapped.
Hooidjonk is looking to reverse the position.
Fern throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hooidjonk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fern's guard.
Fern wants to control but Hooidjonk passes easily into half guard.
Fern is defending against the submission attempts here by Hooidjonk.
Fern is breathing heavily.
Hooidjonk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fern wants to improve his position but Hooidjonk is controlling well.
Hooidjonk working Fern over with strikes.
Hooidjonk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fern keeps working.
Fern is looking for a sweep. Hooidjonk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hooidjonk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hooidjonk trying to mount his opponent but Fern defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fern is trying to get back to full guard.
Fern is pressing down on Hooidjonk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hooidjonk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hooidjonk 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.
Hooidjonk lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooidjonk connects with a nice short shot to Fern's temple.
Hooidjonk throwing shots but Fern is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooidjonk seems to be working for a kimura but Fern defends the submission attempt.
Hooidjonk drops an elbow to the side of Fern's head.
Hooidjonk is trying to work for a kimura but Fern is defending well.
Hooidjonk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fern tries to roll over but Hooidjonk keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooidjonk connects with a nice short shot to Fern's temple.
Hooidjonk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fern!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Hooidjonk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hooidjonk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hooidjonk showed some decent athleticism there.
Bob Hooidjonk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooidjonk wants to work for an arm triangle but Fern is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fern has hold of Hooidjonk's hands but Hooidjonk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fern punching from the bottom.
Fern is trying to stand back up but Hooidjonk is controlling him
Hooidjonk 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.
Fern keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hooidjonk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hooidjonk winds up and cracks Fern with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hooidjonk wants to work for an arm triangle but Fern is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fern is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fern is trying to maintain the position but Hooidjonk is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooidjonk slips a nice elbow through Fern's hands, connecting with Fern's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooidjonk seems to be looking for submissions.
Fern wants to control but Hooidjonk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hooidjonk is trying to work for a kimura but Fern is defending well.
Hooidjonk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fern!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fern in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fern is bucking up trying to escape but Hooidjonk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fern wants to hold on but Hooidjonk pushes him away.
Hooidjonk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fern hang on?
Fern is squirming around, avoiding Hooidjonk's attempts to control the action.
Hooidjonk unloading with bombs!
Hooidjonk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fern can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hooidjonk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooidjonk is working for a guillotine from mount but Fern frees his head quite easily.
Hooidjonk looking to finish Fern with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fern!
Fern is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hooidjonk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fern wants to control but Hooidjonk is having none of it.
Hooidjonk with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Hooidjonk.
Fern bucks Hooidjonk off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooidjonk shoots and misses
and Fern counters with a body kick that stops Hooidjonk in his tracks momentarily.
Hooidjonk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hooidjonk.
Fern is trying to buck Hooidjonk off.
Hooidjonk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fern, who protects the arm well.
Hooidjonk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hooidjonk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fern down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Hooidjonk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hooidjonk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hooidjonk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooidjonk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooidjonk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fern manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hooidjonk working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooidjonk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hooidjonk tries to get to full guard but Fern has control of the leg.
Fern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hooidjonk wants to control but Fern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hooidjonk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fern.
Hooidjonk is not content to let Fern control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fern is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fern is looking to clinch but Hooidjonk is avoiding it.
Hooidjonk scores with a takedown into Fern's guard.
Hooidjonk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hooidjonk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hooidjonk passes Fern's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooidjonk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hooidjonk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Hooidjonk.
Fern on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fern is trying to maintain the position but Hooidjonk is very close to passing his half guard.
Fern is looking for a sweep. Hooidjonk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hooidjonk is trying for a kimura here. Fern looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hooidjonk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Hooidjonk!
Bob Hooidjonk is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Van Bastad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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, Ben Schaefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Van Bastad!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Bastad lands a body shot.
Van Bastad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Bastad wants to clinch.
Van Bastad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ben Schaefer has been cut.
Van Bastad clinches up with Schaefer and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Van Bastad.
Van Bastad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schaefer jumps guard but Van Bastad stands there with Schaefer around his waist. Schaefer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Bastad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schaefer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Bastad is looking to clinch but Schaefer is avoiding it.
Van Bastad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Bastad rushes Schaefer and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Bastad is pressed up against the cage. Schaefer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Bastad down to the mat. Van Bastad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Bastad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Bastad blocks a jab.
Van Bastad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Bastad is looking to clinch.
Schaefer looks for a takedown but Van Bastad sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Schaefer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Bastad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaefer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schaefer keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Bastad wants to clinch.
Van Bastad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaefer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schaefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schaefer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Bastad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Bastad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaefer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Bastad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Bastad misses with a straight left.
Van Bastad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schaefer counters with a single leg into guard. Van Bastad didn't expect that.
Schaefer trying to control but Van Bastad is working from the bottom.
Schaefer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaefer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schaefer is trying to work for a kimura but Van Bastad is defending well.
Schaefer is breathing heavily.
Van Bastad controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Bastad is trying to stand up here but Schaefer is controlling him well.
Schaefer trying to mount his opponent but Van Bastad defends it.
Schaefer is working for a kimura but Van Bastad is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Bastad tries to roll over but Schaefer keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Bastad controlling the position for now.
Schaefer is looking to advance position but Van Bastad won't allow it.
Schaefer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Bastad defends it well.
Schaefer seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Bastad shoots in but Schaefer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Bastad darts in trying to clinch
and Schaefer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Bastad's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Schaefer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Bastad misses with a double jab
and Schaefer counters with a series of strikes. Van Bastad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Bastad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Bastad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Bastad fails with the takedown.
Schaefer swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Bastad.
Vinny Van Bastad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Bastad walks into a jab.
It looks like Vinny Van Bastad has been cut.
Van Bastad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schaefer swivels and escapes.
Schaefer fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Bastad tries to clinch up but Schaefer circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer avoids the head kick by Van Bastad.
Schaefer has closed the distance and engaged Van Bastad in a clinch.
Van Bastad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schaefer wants a takedown.
Schaefer tries to stall but Van Bastad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schaefer avoiding damage as Van Bastad throws knees to the body.
Van Bastad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schaefer jumps guard but Van Bastad stands there with Schaefer around his waist. Schaefer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Schaefer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Bastad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schaefer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schaefer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Bastad tries to land a knee to the head but Schaefer blocks with his arms.
Van Bastad is working for takedown but Schaefer is calmly controlling the position for now.
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.
Schaefer fails to pull guard.
Van Bastad looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Bastad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schaefer smiles and moves away.
Schaefer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Bastad as he jumps to the side.
Van Bastad tries to clinch but Schaefer moves away
and Schaefer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Bastad tries to clinch up
and Schaefer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Bastad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Bastad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schaefer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schaefer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Bastad pulls Schaefer in close to his closed guard and prevents Schaefer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Bastad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaefer is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Bastad has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schaefer has passed into side control.
Schaefer trying to control the position but Van Bastad is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Bastad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Bastad clinches but Schaefer breaks the clinch
and Schaefer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schaefer 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.
Ben Schaefer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Bastad wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Schaefer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Van Bastad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schaefer's head.
Schaefer tries to keep at a distance but Van Bastad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schaefer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Bastad tries to land a knee to the head but Schaefer blocks with his arms.
Van Bastad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schaefer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schaefer jumps guard but Van Bastad stands there with Schaefer around his waist. Schaefer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schaefer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Bastad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaefer goes for a takedown attempt but Van Bastad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Schaefer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Bastad wants to clinch up but Schaefer keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Bastad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Bastad tries to clinch there but Schaefer circles away.
Van Bastad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Bastad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schaefer as he jumps to the side.
Van Bastad is looking to clinch.
Vinny Van Bastad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Bastad misses with a straight right.
Schaefer misses with an uppercut.
Schaefer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Bastad pinned against the cage. Van Bastad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Bastad throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schaefer swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Bastad.
Schaefer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Bastad as he avoids it easily.
Van Bastad tries to clinch up.
Van Bastad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaefer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Bastad looking to throw knees to the head but Schaefer is blocking nicely.
Schaefer tries to pull guard but Van Bastad holds him up against the cage and eventually Schaefer drops back down to his feet.
Van Bastad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Bastad is looking to clinch but Schaefer is avoiding it.
Schaefer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schaefer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer moves into the clinch.
Schaefer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Bastad smiles and moves away.
Van Bastad darts in trying to clinch
and Schaefer counters with an inside leg kick.
Schaefer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schaefer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Bastad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaefer is chipping away with strikes.
Vinny Van Bastad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schaefer tries to move to mount but Van Bastad blocks the move with his legs.
Schaefer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Schaefer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Bastad, who protects the arm well.
Ben Schaefer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schaefer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Schaefer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schaefer, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Schaefer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Barbedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbedo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can Your Pussy Do The Dog. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Barbedo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbedo throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbedo checks it well.
Barbedo is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbedo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbedo misses with a looping right.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Barbedo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbedo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Barbedo lands a jab.
Barbedo tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Barbedo shows good takedown defense.
Barbedo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barbedo.
Barbedo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbedo is defending well.
Gracie prevents Barbedo from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barbedo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbedo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barbedo's legs.
Barbedo is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbedo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbedo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbedo wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie avoids the strikes from the bottom by Barbedo.
Barbedo pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barbedo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barbedo instigates a clinch.
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.
Barbedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barbedo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbedo wants to clinch
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barbedo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Barbedo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barbedo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbedo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbedo closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbedo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barbedo darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Barbedo didn't expect that.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbedo dives on top into guard.
Barbedo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbedo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbedo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Barbedo from controlling successfully.
Barbedo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbedo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbedo wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Barbedo pushes his legs off easily.
Barbedo scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbedo tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbedo is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Barbedo wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barbedo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barbedo has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbedo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barbedo works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbedo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbedo wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Barbedo darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbedo dives on top into guard.
Barbedo gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Fernando Barbedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbedo feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Barbedo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Barbedo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Barbedo is keeping the position.
Barbedo wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbedo wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie stands and throws Barbedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barbedo pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbedo tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barbedo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbedo pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbedo misses with the head strike.
Barbedo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbedo moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbedo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie rushes Barbedo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Barbedo.
Barbedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbedo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barbedo manages to end up in side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barbedo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbedo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Barbedo is defending well.
Barbedo punching from the bottom.
Barbedo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbedo reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
Barbedo stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbedo stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barbedo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbedo lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbedo closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barbedo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie trying to control but Barbedo is working from the bottom.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Barbedo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Barbedo from getting back to his feet.
Gracie pushing down on Barbedo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbedo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Barbedo is defending well.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbedo is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Barbedo dodges it nicely.
Gracie is pressing down on Barbedo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barbedo is holding on for now.
Barbedo is trying to stand.
Barbedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barbedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando Barbedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fernando Barbedo.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nik Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Hasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nik Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Hasselhoff is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hasselhoff down to the mat. Hasselhoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hasselhoff misses with an uppercut.
Miller throws a series of punches but Hasselhoff avoids them all with ease.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Hasselhoff didn't expect that.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasselhoff on the ground.
Hasselhoff throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hasselhoff trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hasselhoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hasselhoff controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller has left one of his arms exposed and Hasselhoff doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Miller screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melvin Hasselhoff! Melvin Hasselhoff retains his middleweight title!
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