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FFG 1: Road to Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Mendonza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fa Sho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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, Raul Mendonza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fa Sho!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendonza doesn't seem bothered though.
Sho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sho leaves Mendonza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendonza misses with an uppercut.
Sho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sho moves away.
Mendonza is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Sho.
Sho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendonza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendonza misses with a straight right.
Mendonza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendonza throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonza misses with a few strikes there.
Sho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendonza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendonza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendonza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendonza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sho to score with a decent uppercut.
Sho connects with a body shot.
Sho thows a body shot but no joy.
Sho lands a jab.
Sho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fa Sho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sho leaves Mendonza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendonza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendonza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Sho swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendonza.
Mendonza looks to land a left hand but Sho moved out of range nicely.
Mendonza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mendonza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sho lands an overhand right.
Sho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendonza manages to avoid it.
Sho scores with a body shot.
Sho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendonza moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonza fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendonza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendonza rather than just go for the knockout.
Sho ducks under a wild hook from Mendonza.
Mendonza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendonza walks into a jab.
Mendonza tests Sho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sho.
Mendonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendonza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sho scores with a jab to the body.
Mendonza lands a with a good body shot.
Sho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Mendonza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sho scores with the left hand. Mendonza knows he should have avoided that one.
Sho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sho keeps the fight on the outside.
Sho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendonza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendonza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sho as he jumps to the side.
Mendonza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendonza is breathing heavily.
Sho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Sho.
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 Raul Mendonza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sho throws out a powerful jab.
Mendonza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sho counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendonza shoots in looking for a takedown. Sho tries to sprawl out of it but Mendonza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendonza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendonza throwing strikes from guard but Sho blocks nicely.
Mendonza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendonza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonza wants to control from the top but Sho keeps moving.
Mendonza prevents Sho from getting back to his feet.
Sho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sho keeping moving, preventing Mendonza from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mendonza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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.
Sho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sho swings for the body but Mendonza moves out of range.
Mendonza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendonza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendonza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendonza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendonza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sho lands a jab to Mendonza's midsection.
No luck for Mendonza with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Sho.
Sho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendonza at a distance.
Raul Mendonza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendonza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sho is rocked!
A big right from Mendonza misses.
Mendonza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendonza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sho digs a good hook to Mendonza's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sho lands a right hook to the body.
Mendonza takes one on the button.
Mendonza loads up on a big right hand but Sho slips the punch.
Mendonza throws a body kick that misses.
Mendonza dives in and grabs Sho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sho pushes down on Mendonza's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendonza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sho scores with a body shot.
Sho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendonza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendonza moves away.
Sho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sho slips a straight right by Mendonza.
Nice shot lands for Sho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Mendonza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sho lands a really nice looking cross but Mendonza seems unphased.
Sho scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendonza should have avoided that one.
Mendonza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sho is fending him off so far but Mendonza persists. Nope, Sho circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendonza looks for a takedown but Sho sprawls well.
Mendonza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sho counters with a left to the body.
Sho stalks Mendonza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mendonza's face. Mendonza staggers backwards, shaken.
Mendonza misses with a combination
and Sho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendonza closes the distance but Sho moves to the side
and Sho counters with a three punch combo that has Mendonza backing up. Mendonza nods at Sho to acknowledge the strikes.
Sho stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendonza. Mendonza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendonza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendonza has time to react.
Sho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sho lands a slapping body shot.
Mendonza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sho as he connects with a hook.
Sho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mendonza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sho cracks Mendonza with an open hand slap.
Mendonza closes the distance but Sho moves to the side
and Sho counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sho jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sho works Mendonza's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Sho.
Sho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendonza at a distance.
Mendonza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sho counters with a stiff right hand.
Sho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sho scores with a jab to the body.
Mendonza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sho scores with a one two! Mendonza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mendonza wants to clinch but Sho slips to the side
and Mendonza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendonza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sho misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sho misses with the combination.
Sho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendonza doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendonza misses with a combination
enabling Sho to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendonza tries to clinch up.
Sho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendonza manages to avoid it.
Sho tries to bum rush Mendonza with a series of wild strikes but Mendonza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendonza misses with a hook to the body
letting Sho counter with a right hand.
Mendonza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sho pinned against the cage. Sho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Mendonza misses with a combination
and Sho counters with a nice body shot.
Sho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendonza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mendonza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendonza is trying to control. Sho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raul Mendonza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sho wants to get back to his feet.
Sho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendonza is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fa Sho.
I think Mendonza 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Mendonza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Dunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Dunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvin Martin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunga tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunga fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin wants to clinch.
Martin takes one to the side of the head.
Dunga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Remy Dunga has been cut.
Remy Dunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunga dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Dunga looks to land a combination. Martin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Alvin Martin has been cut.
Dunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunga misses with a two punch combination.
Dunga misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunga wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin counters with a body kick.
Dunga is breathing heavily.
Dunga scores with a one two! Martin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dunga doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunga's sensitive parts.
Dunga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Dunga does no damage.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Dunga.
Dunga checks the leg kick.
Dunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Dunga throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Dunga looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Dunga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin misses with a low kick as Dunga jumps back.
Dunga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martin tries to score with some ground and pound. Dunga controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Martin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Martin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Martin throws an elbow but Dunga slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dunga is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin working the ground and pound but Dunga is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin has knee on belly momentarily but Dunga bucks him off and regains half guard.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dunga tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martin throws and elbow that misses. Dunga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Dunga!
Martin is controlling Dunga's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunga wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Martin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin misses with a body shot.
Dunga checks a low kick from Martin.
Dunga throws out a powerful jab.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunga.
Dunga misses with a double jab.
Dunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Dunga avoids the head kick by Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunga misses with a wild combination.
Martin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dunga is out of range and Martin settles back down.
Dunga works over Martin's head and body with a nice combination.
A leg kick checked by Dunga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Dunga checks it.
Dunga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Martin throws a front kick aimed at Dunga's knee but Dunga avoids it well.
Dunga stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunga tries to clinch up.
Dunga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin tries to score with a low kick but Dunga moves his leg out of the way.
Dunga drops Martin with a beautiful combination! Martin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dunga is looking for the KO!
Martin is rocked!
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunga finish him?
Martin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunga moves away.
Dunga darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Martin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dunga!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Martin misses with some ground and pound and Dunga recovers position to half guard.
Dunga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dunga lands with an overhand left.
Dunga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A lazy left from Dunga finds it's target.
A combination from Dunga does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunga as he connects with a hook.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Dunga moves out of range easily.
Remy Dunga is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dunga checks it well.
Dunga throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Dunga cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunga misses with the combination.
Martin slips under a jab from Dunga.
Martin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dunga will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Dunga does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a leg kick but Dunga checks it.
A combination from Dunga does no damage.
A big right from Dunga misses.
Dunga tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dunga checks a leg kick nicely.
Dunga missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dunga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunga checks a low kick from Martin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martin counters with a thumping low kick.
Dunga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Dunga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunga throws out the jab.
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Martin lands a big elbow.
Martin with shots to the head and body - Dunga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dunga wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Martin punching from mount but Dunga doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Martin lands a big elbow.
Martin lands a big shot there that rocks Dunga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dunga is rocked!
Remy Dunga's cut is getting worse.
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!
Martin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dunga is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dunga and Martin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Martin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dunga is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dunga dodges the ground and pound from Martin.
Martin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dunga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martin but great work by Dunga.
Dunga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunga misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dunga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dunga.
Some bone on bone action there as Dunga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dunga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Dunga fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Remy Dunga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Dunga misses.
Martin lands a head kick. Dunga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Dunga misses.
Dunga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunga checks the leg kick.
Dunga throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Dunga.
Dunga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dunga tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Dunga throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martin lands a left and a right that send Dunga crashing to the mat, dazed. Martin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Dunga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Remy Dunga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Remy Dunga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alvin Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venture has chosen "Fast Shadow" by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Darren Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Venture!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost throws a leg kick but Venture sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frost.
Venture keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venture tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Venture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost scores with a nice body kick.
Venture looks gassed!
Frost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands a front kick.
Frost throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frost scores with a leg kick.
Venture blocks a head kick by Frost.
Frost lands a big head kick that sends Venture tumbling to the mat! Frost takes a step backwards and waves Venture back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Venture is rocked!
It looks like Dean Venture has been cut.
Frost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Frost.
Venture blocks a head kick by Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Frost scores with a nice body kick.
Frost lands a big head kick that sends Venture to the canvas! Frost follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Frost!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between leo van kik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manres has chosen Aqualung - Jethro Tull as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, leo van kik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van kik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Manres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Manres works his way into side control.
van kik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manres on the ground.
Manres misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Manres has an Americana. van kik didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Manres is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Manres hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ludwig Manres!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajamu Mokoena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesc Murasame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ajamu Mokoena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ajamu Mokoena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesc Murasame!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murasame looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mokoena is fending him off so far but Murasame persists. Nope, Mokoena circles away and we're back to standing.
Murasame misses the shot to the body.
Mokoena misses with a takedown
enabling Murasame to counter with a crisp jab.
Murasame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mokoena lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mokoena takes a swing at Murasame's ribcage but misses.
Mokoena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mokoena, as that shot connected.
Mokoena throws a nice looking combination but Murasame bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mokoena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murasame manages to avoid it.
Murasame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mokoena as he avoids it easily.
Murasame drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murasame tries to stand but Mokoena is controlling from the bottom.
Mokoena pushes a forearm under Murasame's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Murasame is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ajamu Mokoena!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caribbean Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Painmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Painmaker has chosen X gonna give it to ya. as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caribbean Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Painmaker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Painmaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Painmaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Painmaker eventually gives up the hold.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Painmaker.
Painmaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knight trying to control here.
Painmaker is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Painmaker with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Painmaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Painmaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Painmaker.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Painmaker avoids the head kick by Knight.
Painmaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Painmaker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Painmaker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Painmaker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Painmaker landing punches.
Painmaker throws some wild stikes that Knight manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is in a horrible position here. Painmaker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knight is trying desperately to improve position.
Knight tries to hold on but Painmaker pushes him away.
Painmaker tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Knight tries to reverse the position but Painmaker maintains control.
Painmaker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Painmaker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knight wants to control but Painmaker is having none of it.
Knight tries to reverse the position but Painmaker maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painmaker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Painmaker dominating with strikes here.
Painmaker tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.
Painmaker punching from mount but Knight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Painmaker unloads with some shots from mount but Knight bucks and avoids them well.
Knight holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Painmaker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Painmaker looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Painmaker prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
Painmaker dominating with strikes here.
Knight wants to hold on but Painmaker pushes him away.
Knight suckers Painmaker into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Knight is now in Painmaker's guard!
Painmaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Painmaker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Painmaker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Painmaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Painmaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Painmaker clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Painmaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Painmaker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Painmaker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Knight is in trouble now - Painmaker has advanced to mount!
Painmaker breaks from Knight's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Painmaker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Knight's face.
Knight working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Painmaker punching from mount but Knight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Painmaker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Knight tries to reverse the position but Painmaker maintains control.
Knight avoids a series of strikes thrown by Painmaker.
Painmaker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Painmaker raining down shots from the mount!
Painmaker looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Painmaker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Painmaker with good strikes from the mount here!
Painmaker dominating with strikes here.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knight blocking the ground and pound.
Knight tries to lock up and control but Painmaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Painmaker misses with a head shot.
Painmaker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Knight looks a forlorn figure.
Knight is looking to improve his position but Painmaker isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painmaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Painmaker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Painmaker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Painmaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Painmaker is landing with some decent strikes but Knight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knight tries to hold on but Painmaker pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painmaker looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Painmaker looking to ground and pound but Knight is blocking nicely.
Painmaker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Knight is looking to improve his position but Painmaker isn't that keen on the idea.
Painmaker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Painmaker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Painmaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Painmaker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knight?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Painmaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Knight fails with the takedown
and Painmaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Painmaker throws an elbow but it misses.
Knight blocks an elbow strike.
Painmaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Painmaker throws an elbow but it misses.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Painmaker, against the cage.
Painmaker trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Painmaker throws an elbow but misses.
Knight tries to pull guard but Painmaker won't allow it.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Painmaker walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caribbean Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Painmaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Painmaker, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Painmaker against the cage but Painmaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Painmaker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Painmaker throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painmaker wants to stand and escape but instead Knight has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Painmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Painmaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Painmaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Painmaker strikes from his own guard.
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.
Painmaker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight 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 Painmaker.
Jacob Painmaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knight trying to control the action but Painmaker is working from the bottom.
Knight moves into full mount!
Painmaker is squirming around, avoiding Knight's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painmaker tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Painmaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jacob Painmaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Painmaker is looking to escape.
Painmaker tries to improve his position but Knight has taken his back! Knight has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Painmaker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Knight pushes Painmaker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caribbean Knight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davo Kettle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Learmont might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Swag Surfin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Learmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davo Kettle!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettle shoots in but Learmont avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Learmont throws a sloppy head kick and Kettle moves out of range easily.
Kettle avoids the head kick by Learmont.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Learmont!
Kettle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Learmont clinches with his opponent.
Learmont cracks Kettle with a nice body shot.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettle controls his hands.
Kettle blocking some punches.
Learmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Learmont works on Kettle's body with a couple of short punches.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Learmont.
Learmont working aggressively here.
Learmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Kettle.
Learmont tries a body shot but Kettle blocks it.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettle's elbow.
Learmont tries to throw a body punch but Kettle avoids it by throwing Learmont back against the cage.
Learmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Learmont gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve Learmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davo Kettle.
Kettle blocks a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Learmont prevents it.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont looking to throw knees to the head but Kettle is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Learmont digs a right hand underneath Kettle's ribcage. Kettle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Learmont scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kettle has Learmont pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Learmont manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Learmont. Kettle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Learmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Learmont paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Learmont misses.
Learmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Learmont moves in looking to clinch but Kettle pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Learmont as Kettle shoots in.
Kettle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Learmont throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Learmont misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettle shoots in for a takedown but Learmont shows good takedown defense.
Kettle looks gassed!
Kettle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kettle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Learmont manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont wants to sweep but no luck.
Learmont not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Learmont tries to strike from the bottom.
Kettle won't allow Learmont to sweep him here.
Kettle stops Learmont from standing up.
Kettle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Learmont is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kettle, into his guard.
Kettle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Learmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Kettle is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kettle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kettle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Learmont passes into side control.
Learmont trying to control the position but Kettle is working away.
Kettle is looking for a sweep.
Learmont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Learmont wants to control but Kettle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kettle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve Learmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Learmont lands a nice shot that snaps Kettle's head back.
Kettle is looking to clinch but Learmont is avoiding it.
Learmont clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Learmont as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Learmont dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kettle avoids the head kick by Learmont.
Learmont closes the distance and clinches.
Learmont misses with a body punch.
Kettle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Learmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Learmont pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kettle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Learmont sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Learmont gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kettle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettle controls his hands.
Learmont lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kettle is breathing heavily.
Kettle prevents a body shot from Learmont.
Kettle blocks a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Learmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Learmont tries a body shot but Kettle blocks it.
Learmont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettle backwards.
Learmont digs a right hand underneath Kettle's ribcage. Kettle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Learmont.
Learmont misses with the head strike.
Learmont digs a right hand underneath Kettle's ribcage. Kettle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Learmont gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve Learmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davo Kettle.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Learmont looking to throw knees to the head but Kettle is blocking nicely.
Learmont lands a shot to the body.
Kettle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Learmont fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kettle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kettle thows a body shot but no joy.
Kettle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kettle tries to keep at a distance but Learmont has taken the fight into the clinch.
Learmont cracks Kettle with a nice body shot.
Learmont prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Learmont.
Learmont throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettle.
Learmont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Learmont lands a nice uppercut.
Kettle takes a shot to the head.
Learmont is working Kettle over against the cage.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettle prevents a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont scores with a hook to the body.
Learmont tries to throw a body punch but Kettle avoids it by throwing Learmont back against the cage.
Learmont lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Learmont gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kettle.
Learmont gets underhooks to prevent Kettle's takedown attempt.
Learmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Learmont tries a body shot but Kettle blocks it.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
Learmont throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettle.
Learmont lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettle backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont lands an elbow that stopped Kettle in his tracks for a moment.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Learmont dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Learmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Learmont clinches up against the cage.
Kettle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Learmont missing with knees to the body.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Learmont.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Kettle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettle.
Kettle takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learmont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont is leaning against Kettle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont pushes off an throws an elbow but Kettle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Learmont tries to work over Kettle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Learmont.
Learmont misses with a punch on the inside.
Learmont is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kettle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettle blocks an uppercut.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Learmont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Learmont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettle controls his hands.
Learmont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
Learmont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Learmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Learmont scores with a nice short uppercut.
Learmont misses with some punches.
Kettle blocks an elbow strike from Learmont.
Learmont tries to throw a body punch but Kettle avoids it by throwing Learmont back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Learmont.
A frustrated look appears on Kettle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
Kettle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Learmont gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kettle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Learmont misses with the head strike.
Kettle blocking some punches.
Kettle prevents a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Learmont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
Kettle prevents a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont scores with a hook to the body.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettle controls his hands.
Learmont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Learmont misses with a punch on the inside.
Learmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettle's elbow.
Kettle tries to break the clinch but Learmont is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Learmont misses with some punches.
Kettle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Learmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davo Kettle.
Learmont throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Learmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Learmont, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Learmont!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Snuggle Wuggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diq Herenveen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Snuggle Wuggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diq Herenveen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herenveen moves in looking to clinch but Wuggle pushes him off.
Wuggle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wuggle.
Wuggle working the head and body with strikes.
Herenveen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Herenveen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wuggle is staying tight to Herenveen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Herenveen tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Herenveen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wuggle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wuggle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Wuggle stalls from top position.
Herenveen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Herenveen is pushing Wuggle's head away, looking to escape. Wuggle manages to hold on to the position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herenveen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Herenveen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wuggle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wuggle keeps the fight on the outside.
Wuggle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Herenveen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Herenveen is trying to control Wuggle's posture but Wuggle avoids it.
Herenveen is trying to get back to half guard.
Herenveen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuggle scores with punches from side control.
Wuggle slows the pace down.
Herenveen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Herenveen is trying to improve his position.
Herenveen looks gassed!
A lull in the action here.
Herenveen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wuggle is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Herenveen is desperately trying to improve his position but Wuggle has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuggle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wuggle lands a nice shot to the head.
Wuggle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Herenveen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wuggle with good strikes from the mount here!
Wuggle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herenveen is trying to reverse the position but instead Wuggle has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herenveen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wuggle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wuggle is not going to allow Herenveen to sit and survive in this position.
Wuggle is trying to stick to Herenveen's back but Herenveen is turning into Wuggle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wuggle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Herenveen.
Herenveen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wuggle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herenveen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wuggle is controlling Herenveen's posture.
Wuggle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snuggle Wuggle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Herenveen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Herenveen tries a head kick but it misses.
Herenveen wants to clinch up but Wuggle keeps it at a distance.
Snuggle Wuggle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herenveen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wuggle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Herenveen's guard now.
Wuggle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herenveen is trying to keep Wuggle in close.
Wuggle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Herenveen is breathing heavily.
Herenveen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herenveen looks to clinch
and Wuggle counters with a shoot takedown. Herenveen fights it but they end up in 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!
Wuggle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wuggle decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuggle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herenveen is trying to defend but Wuggle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Herenveen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wuggle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wuggle stops Herenveen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herenveen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wuggle manages to move to mount!
Wuggle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Herenveen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuggle controlling his opponent.
Wuggle throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Herenveen has his hands clasped together but Wuggle breaks the hold and Herenveen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wuggle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snuggle Wuggle!
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