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VFC:E 14: Freedom's Fortune PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fibelas Alameda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fibelas Alameda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman misses with a straight left.
Alameda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foreman throws a hook but Alameda avoids it easily.
Foreman throws the left hand but Alameda avoids the punch easily.
Foreman misses with a straight right.
Foreman scores with a sloppy right hand. Alameda should have avoided that one.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alameda blocks a jab.
Alameda doesn't manage to clinch there - Foreman circles away.
Alameda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alameda tries to clinch but Foreman is having none of it.
Alameda looks for a takedown but Foreman sprawls well.
Alameda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alameda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foreman but Foreman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fibelas Alameda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alameda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman.
Alameda tries to clinch up but Foreman circles away and keeps his distance.
Alameda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alameda lands with a kick to the temple. Foreman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alameda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Foreman's head.
Foreman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foreman!
Fibelas Alameda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman lands a jab to the nose.
Foreman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alameda.
Foreman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alameda is breathing heavily.
Foreman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alameda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alameda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foreman's waist but Foreman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alameda off to one side.
Foreman lunges at Alameda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alameda's hand.
Foreman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alameda is rocked!
Foreman ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Alameda out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Foreman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Wigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runfor Cover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Wigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Runfor Cover!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Cover. No joy for Wigger on that attempt.
A slow jab from Wigger misses its intended target.
Cover tests Wigger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wigger just misses with a punch to the body.
Wigger lands with a right hand.
Cover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Cover.
Cover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cover scores with a nice right hand.
Wigger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cover finds it's way round the side to connect with Wigger's head.
Wigger misses with a double jab
and Cover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wigger shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Cover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Cover.
Cover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wigger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wigger.
Wigger throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Cover to counter with a crisp jab.
Wigger is rocked!
Cover connects with the punch.
Oh Wigger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cover drops Wigger with a naaaaasty hook - Wigger is in real trouble here! Cover dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Runfor Cover!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tota Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cristiano Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tota Silva!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Teixeira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teixeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Teixeira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Teixeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teixeira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Teixeira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Teixeira extends an breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Teixeira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cristiano Teixeira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Grape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stepping Razor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Peter Tosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Grape!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Tosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grape manages to avoid it.
Tosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grape manages to avoid it.
Tosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grape manages to avoid it.
Tosh has closed the distance and engaged Grape in a clinch.
Grape is trying to break the clinch but Tosh has him pressed against the cage.
Grape is trying to maintain a safe position but Tosh gets an underhook and turns Grape into the cage.
Tosh jumps guard.
Tosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grape accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosh wants to sweep here but Grape controlling him for the moment.
Grape is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grape trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grape really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tosh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grape wants to get up but he can't break Tosh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grape throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tosh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grape.
Grape tries for a takedown but Tosh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake Grape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grape shoots in but Tosh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter Tosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Grape.
Grape throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tosh's waist but Tosh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grape off to one side.
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.
Tosh fails to land the takedown.
Grape fails with the takedown
so Tosh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tosh is pushing down on Grape's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grape is fighting to maintain full guard but Tosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tosh is pressing down on Grape's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grape is holding on for now.
Grape blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosh.
Tosh controlling the pace.
Grape is not content to let Tosh control the position.
Grape keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grape blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosh.
Grape is trying to maintain the position but Tosh is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grape has his takedown stuffed
and Tosh counters with a takedown into side control.
Tosh 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.
Tosh wants to control but Grape is keeping him busy.
Grape wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Tosh seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Grape is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Peter Tosh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rap Reiplinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Bandana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandana has chosen Los del Rio - La Macarena as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rap Reiplinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Bandana!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reiplinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reiplinger thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Reiplinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reiplinger digs a good body shot into Bandana's ribs.
Bandana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bandana throws an elbow but Reiplinger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reiplinger is trying to improve his position.
Bandana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bandana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandana is looking to take a break and control but Reiplinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiplinger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reiplinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reiplinger won't allow Bandana to pass to mount.
Bandana seems to be looking for submissions.
Reiplinger is looking to improve his position.
Bandana trying to control the action but Reiplinger is working from the bottom.
Reiplinger tries to roll over but Bandana keeps him under control.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, jab by Reiplinger - just one landing.
Reiplinger misses with a hook.
Reiplinger with a jab.
Bandana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandana tries for a takedown but Reiplinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bandana gets a takedown into half guard.
Bandana wants to work for an arm triangle but Reiplinger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandana trying to control the action but Reiplinger is working from the bottom.
Reiplinger is concentrating on defense, preventing Bandana from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandana throwing shots but Reiplinger is blocking nicely.
Reiplinger is looking for a sweep. Bandana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandana is working for a kimura here but Reiplinger manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bandana's guard.
Bandana working a defensive guard here.
Reiplinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bandana trying to control the position.
Reiplinger throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reiplinger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bandana sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reiplinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bandana pulls Reiplinger in close to prevent any damage.
Reiplinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reiplinger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bandana is proving hard to escape from.
Reiplinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandana is keeping the position for 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 Rap Reiplinger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bandana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandana in particular looking to stall.
Reiplinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reiplinger trying to hold on to Bandana's head to control him but Bandana postures up.
Bandana wants to pass the guard but Reiplinger is defending well.
Bandana is looking for a kimura but Reiplinger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandana to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandana thows a huge punch but Reiplinger dodges it nicely.
Bandana is trying to control the action in half guard but Reiplinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reiplinger trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bandana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reiplinger sprawls well. Reiplinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandana gets slowly back to his feet.
Reiplinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reiplinger throws a series of punches but Bandana avoids them all with ease.
Reiplinger misses with the combination.
Bandana ducks under a wild hook from Reiplinger.
Reiplinger cracks Bandana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bandana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bandana stands and throws Reiplinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reiplinger struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger is looking to regain half guard here but Bandana keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reiplinger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandana is trying to ground and pound but Reiplinger uses the momentary lack of control by Bandana to regain half guard.
Bandana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandana wants to take a breather but Reiplinger is having none of it.
Reiplinger tries to get to full guard but Bandana has control of the leg.
Bandana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reiplinger wants to control but Bandana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Bandana wants to control but Reiplinger is keeping him busy.
Reiplinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandana.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bandana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bandana moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reiplinger has worked his arm free - good work by Reiplinger!
Reiplinger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bandana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reiplinger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandana but great work by Reiplinger.
Reiplinger working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Bandana 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!
Bandana feints and as Reiplinger raises his hands in defense, Bandana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bandana wants to control from the top but Reiplinger keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reiplinger holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandana throws and elbow that misses. Reiplinger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandana's guard. Nice move by Reiplinger!
Reiplinger throwing strikes from guard but Bandana blocks nicely.
Bandana controls Reiplinger momentarily but Reiplinger frees himself.
Bandana keeping moving, preventing Reiplinger from controlling successfully.
Bandana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reiplinger!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiplinger is trying to escape the mount.
Bandana thowing shots but they're missing.
Bandana moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reiplinger has worked his arm free - good work by Reiplinger!
Dirk Bandana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandana trying to control the position but Reiplinger is working 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.
Reiplinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reiplinger is trying to control Bandana's posture but Bandana avoids it.
Bandana throws an elbow but Reiplinger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bandana taking a break here but Reiplinger is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bandana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reiplinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reiplinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reiplinger.
Rap Reiplinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reiplinger jabs at Bandana's body.
Bandana walks into a stiff left hand from Reiplinger.
Reiplinger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Dirk Bandana has been cut.
Bandana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reiplinger pinned against the cage. Reiplinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reiplinger defends it nicely.
Reiplinger thuds his right hand into Bandana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reiplinger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reiplinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Rap Reiplinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandana shoots for a takedown but Reiplinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rap Reiplinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Bandana.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bandana.
Reiplinger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reiplinger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bandana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reiplinger.
Reiplinger is looking to take a break and control but Bandana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reiplinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rap Reiplinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reiplinger 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rap Reiplinger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alf Histon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Ignashov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Ignashov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alf Histon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexey Ignashov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignashov throws a head kick that half lands.
Histon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Histon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Histon is stalling in the full guard.
Ignashov wants to get back to his feet but Histon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Histon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Histon is working for a kimura but Ignashov is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Histon seems content to control.
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.
Histon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Histon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov tries to roll over but Histon keeps him under control.
Histon not doing much here.
Histon escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ignashov wants to clinch.
Histon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ignashov tries to roll over but Histon keeps him under control.
Ignashov has a hand on Histon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Histon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Histon stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alf Histon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Histon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ignashov sprawls well. Ignashov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Histon gets slowly back to his feet.
Histon misses with a straight right.
Ignashov tries to clinch up but Histon circles away and keeps his distance.
Alf Histon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ignashov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Histon wants to pass the guard but Ignashov is keeping the position.
Histon wants to control from the top but Ignashov keeps moving.
Histon content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Histon is pushing down on Ignashov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignashov is fighting to maintain full guard but Histon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Histon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ignashov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Histon has cracked it and Ignashov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Histon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alf Histon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford's entrance music is Drop the World. A fine choice. Powell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chop 'Em Down. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Ford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Powell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ford.
Ford slips a straight right by Powell.
Nice body kick from Ford.
Ford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Powell's hands.
Ford tries to bum rush Powell with a series of wild strikes but Powell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ford throws a head kick that Powell semi-blocks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ford!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
Ford scores with a head kick.
Ford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Ford coming out on top.
Powell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ford jabs at Powell's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford lands with a cross.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Ford scores with a three punch combo!
Ford lands with a kick to the temple. Powell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powell thows a body shot but no joy.
Ford throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Powell blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab by Ford.
Ford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powell at a distance.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Ford throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford digs a good hook to Powell's body.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Ford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick.
Ford is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Powell looks gassed!
Powell throws a leg kick that misses.
Powell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford scores with a three punch combo!
Ford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powell avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford is looking to wear down Powell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powell takes a step back to recover.
Powell tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford swinging wilding here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ford.
Ford throws a head kick that Powell semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ford lands a jab-cross combination.
Ford lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Ford misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford throws a series of punches but Powell avoids them all with ease.
Ford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ford scores with a nice body kick.
Powell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ford.
Ford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ryan Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford swinging wilding here.
Ford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ford throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Powell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell instigates a clinch.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ford avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the cage.
Ford wants to break free but Powell has control.
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Powell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Powell blocks a low kick nicely.
Ryan Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford tries to land a body kick
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell misses with a looping left.
Powell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Powell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ford counters with a nice body kick.
Powell is looking to clinch.
A jab from Ford finds it's way through Powell's defenses.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Ford looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ford. That one must have hurt.
Ford with a jab.
Ford keeps Powell at a distance using the push kick.
Powell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Powell's head.
Ford catches Powell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
A head kick misses from Ford.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ford tries to bum rush Powell with a series of wild strikes but Powell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Powell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Powell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Powell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ford fakes the leg kick and cracks Powell in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford scores with a kick to the body.
Ford swinging wilding here.
Good leg kick by Ford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ford dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Powell looks to clinch
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford cracks Powell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Ford sizes up Powell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powell counters with a good low kick that Ford was not able to check.
Ford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ford.
Ford lands a jab-cross combination.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Powell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ford.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford throws a one two combo.
Ford thuds his shin into the meat of Powell's side.
Ford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ford lands a front kick.
Ford lands a front kick.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ford lands with a nice body kick.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Ford's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ford duly obliges.
Ford throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Powell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford works over Powell's head and body with a nice combination.
Ford delivers a nice body kick.
Ford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Powell's hands.
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Powell stuns Ford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ford lands a head kick. Powell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Powell takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ford delivers a nice body kick.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ford lands a head kick. Powell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Powell is rocked!
Powell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Ford lands with a big left! Powell is wobbled badly! Ford comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Powell to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Ford!
Ryan Ford retains his middleweight title!
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