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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zunder Smythe (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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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zunder Smythe!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gotch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smythe keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smythe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smythe's guard.
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gotch could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Smythe won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Smythe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smythe defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Smythe defends the submission attempt.
Smythe pushes Gotch off looking to stand but Gotch dives back in and keeps control.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but Smythe defending well.
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.
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Smythe defends the submission attempt.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Smythe is defending well.
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Gotch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smythe!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch wants to control but Smythe has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Smythe is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smythe won't allow Gotch to pass to mount.
Gotch trying to control from half guard but Smythe is working away.
Smythe looks like he's trying to stand up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gotch is pressing down on Smythe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smythe is holding on for now.
Gotch passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smythe is squirming around, avoiding Gotch's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Gotch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gotch shoots in and bounces Smythe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smythe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gotch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gotch is pushing down on Smythe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smythe is fighting to maintain full guard but Gotch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gotch tries to control but Smythe wriggling away.
Gotch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smythe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch is looking to work his way around to Smythe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gotch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smythe because Gotch loaded up on that one.
Smythe is squirming around, avoiding Gotch's attempts to control the action.
Gotch wants to finish this one by submission but Smythe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gotch.
Gotch content just to control the position here.
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.
Gotch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gotch is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Smythe is in real trouble.
Smythe is trapped and Gotch is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gotch looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smythe prevents Gotch from getting a body triangle.
Gotch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smythe doesn't escape.
Gotch has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Smythe is in real trouble here. Gotch gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Smythe is tapping out! Gotch wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Gotch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Chapmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dp Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum has chosen Jay-Z - Run this Town as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Chapmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dp Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chapmen's half guard.
Tatum is pressing down on Chapmen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chapmen is holding on for now.
Chapmen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatum pulls his head out easily.
Tatum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chapmen is refusing to be controlled, as Tatum sits in half guard.
Tatum is looking for a kimura here.
Chapmen is refusing to be controlled, as Tatum sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum is trying to work for a kimura but Chapmen is defending well.
Chapmen actively working from the bottom here.
Tatum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chapmen working to try and regain half guard.
Tatum working for a submission but Chapmen is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatum wants to control the pace but Chapmen is squirming around nicely.
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.
Tatum is looking to work his way around to Chapmen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tatum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chapmen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tatum tries to control but Chapmen wriggling away.
Tatum swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chapmen is now in Tatum's guard. A big mistake from Tatum there, giving up the dominant position!
Tatum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chapmen's guard.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chapmen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatum has managed to get both his arms back between Chapmen's legs - danger averted.
Chapmen is breathing heavily.
Chapmen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatum passes Chapmen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tatum passes to full mount!
Chapmen is squirming around, avoiding Tatum's attempts to control the action.
Tatum lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum dominating with strikes here.
Chapmen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Chapmen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tatum.
Tatum is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Chapmen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tatum.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dp Tatum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glad Rosebush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glad Rosebush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glad Rosebush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Nack!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosebush swings widly with a right hand
and Nack counters with a stiff right hand.
Nack shoots for a takedown but Rosebush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosebush scores with a nice body kick.
Rosebush tries to close the distance and clinch but Nack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nack blocks a jab.
Rosebush tries a low kick but Nack avoids it.
Rosebush pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nack back to the cage. Rosebush follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Nick Nack has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosebush throws a push kick but Nack slaps the foot to one side.
Nack shoots for a takedown but Rosebush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosebush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosebush throws a low kick but Nack moves out of range easily.
Rosebush wants to clinch up but Nack keeps it at a distance.
Rosebush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosebush closes the distance but Nack moves to the side
and Nack counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rosebush's guard now.
Nack throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosebush wants to stand but Nack is controlling the position.
Nack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rosebush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nack pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nack throwing shots but Rosebush is blocking nicely.
Nack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rosebush sees it coming and defends easily.
Rosebush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nack's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rosebush. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nack is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nack prevents Rosebush from getting a body triangle.
Rosebush doesn't have the hooks in and Nack manages to turn into his guard.
Nack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nack lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosebush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosebush keeping moving, preventing Nack from controlling successfully.
Rosebush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rosebush wants to sweep here but Nack controlling him for the moment.
Rosebush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosebush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nack scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nack landing with the ground and pound.
Nack looking to pass the guard.
Rosebush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nack wants to control from the top but Rosebush keeps moving.
Nack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosebush manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rosebush unloads with some shots from mount but Nack bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Rosebush trying to control but Nack is having none of it.
Nack gets back to half guard.
Rosebush throwing shots but Nack is blocking nicely.
Nack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nack gets full guard.
Nack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nack working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosebush trying to control the position from guard on top but Nack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glad Rosebush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Nack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rosebush backs up against the cage.
Rosebush with a nice cross.
Rosebush motions for Nack to come forward. Rosebush throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rosebush can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Rosebush.
Nack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosebush lands with a nice combination. Nack backs away looking to recover.
Rosebush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nack.
A head kick misses from Rosebush.
Rosebush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nack has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rosebush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosebush misses with a few strikes there.
Rosebush misses with a two punch combination.
Rosebush is looking to clinch but Nack is avoiding it.
Rosebush moves into the clinch successfully.
Nack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosebush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosebush.
Nack breaks the clinch.
Rosebush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nack moves out of range of the strikes.
Glad Rosebush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nack shoots in looking for a takedown but Rosebush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nack is breathing heavily.
Rosebush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rosebush feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nack's calf.
Rosebush tries to clinch up but Nack circles away and keeps his distance.
Rosebush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rosebush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nack.
Nack keeps the fight on the outside.
Rosebush throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nack blocks the body kick.
Rosebush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nack shoots in looking for a takedown but Rosebush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glad Rosebush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Nack.
Rosebush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Rosebush moves into the clinch.
Rosebush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosebush looks for the body kick but Nack saw that one coming.
Rosebush throws a right hand that Nack ducks under and follows up with a left that Nack also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Rosebush scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosebush stuffs the takedown.
Rosebush moves into range and clinches up with Nack.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosebush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosebush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosebush is looking to clinch.
Nack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosebush, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosebush lands with a right to the head.
Nack prevents a body shot from Rosebush.
Rosebush stops a takedown attempt from Nack.
Nack takes a shot to the head.
Rosebush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rosebush presses Nack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosebush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosebush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosebush swivels and escapes.
Rosebush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rosebush feints and then cracks Nack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nack down.
Rosebush tries to clinch up but Nack circles away and keeps his distance.
Rosebush clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosebush lands a takedown into guard.
Nack has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rosebush should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nack has tightened it up now! Rosebush should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Nack!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleaver comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Randall Cleaver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donnie Yen's chin.
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275 lbs
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295 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Yen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver feints and as Yen raises his hands in defense, Cleaver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cleaver won't allow Yen to get back to his feet.
Cleaver slips nicely into half guard.
Cleaver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yen's head.
Cleaver is trying to work for a kimura but Yen is defending well.
Cleaver works his way into full mount!
Cleaver throwing strikes here but Yen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cleaver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cleaver with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cleaver cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Donnie Yen has been cut.
Yen looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleaver has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Yen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randall Cleaver!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nuevo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by "Get It On The Floor" DMX Feat. Swizz Beatz. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuevo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Larsson checks it.
Larsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larsson wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larsson tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larsson to the ground. Larsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Larsson settles back down.
Larsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Larsson.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Larsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez with a jab.
Larsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Larsson, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Larsson against the cage but Larsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
Sven Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larsson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Larsson avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsson misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
A thudding body kick lands there by Larsson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larsson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuevo Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez moves out of range as Larsson strikes.
Larsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Larsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good leg kick by Larsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larsson slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Larsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Larsson lands a left and a right that send Sanchez crashing to the mat, dazed. Larsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sanchez is rocked!
Larsson darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sanchez's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Larsson before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Larsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Galdikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tulirinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tulirinta's choice of entrance music: Aphrodite - Ganja Man. Jonas Galdikas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Galdikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Tulirinta!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulirinta shoots and misses
enabling Galdikas to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Marcus Tulirinta has been cut.
A lazy left from Galdikas finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galdikas throws a hook to the side of Tulirinta's head but Tulirinta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonas Galdikas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galdikas steps into range and cracks Tulirinta with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tulirinta flops backwards and Galdikas dives into his guard looking to finish!
That has opened up Marcus Tulirinta's cut even more.
Tulirinta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tulirinta keeping moving, preventing Galdikas from controlling successfully.
Galdikas scoring with some ground and pound.
Galdikas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galdikas tries to free his leg and advance position but Tulirinta is retaining full guard.
Tulirinta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Galdikas thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas throwing strikes from guard but Tulirinta blocks nicely.
Galdikas cracks Tulirinta with a solid left hand.
Galdikas wants to pass the guard but Tulirinta is keeping the position.
Galdikas won't allow Tulirinta to sweep him here.
Galdikas tries to free his leg and advance position but Tulirinta is retaining full guard.
Galdikas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulirinta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galdikas looking to pass the guard.
Tulirinta working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galdikas preventing the sweep.
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.
Galdikas looking to pass the guard.
Tulirinta 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Galdikas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Galdikas throws a looping overhand right but Tulirinta ducks down to avoid it.
Tulirinta has his takedown stuffed
and Galdikas counters with a nice body shot.
Tulirinta looks gassed!
Galdikas with a nice cross.
The cut above Marcus Tulirinta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Galdikas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galdikas scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galdikas finds it's way round the side to connect with Tulirinta's head.
Galdikas misses with a wild body shot.
Galdikas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulirinta moves away.
Galdikas lands a right hook to the body.
Tulirinta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galdikas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulirinta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galdikas jabs at Tulirinta's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas lands with an uppercut that bounces Tulirinta off the cage and back into rage.
Marcus Tulirinta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Galdikas throws a jab when Tulirinta was well out of range.
Tulirinta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galdikas.
Galdikas swings for the body but Tulirinta moves out of range.
Galdikas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tulirinta in his tracks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Tulirinta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonas Galdikas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Groomph Baenre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Webb (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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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Groomph Baenre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Webb!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb looks for a takedown but Baenre sprawls well.
Baenre scores with a jab.
Baenre lands a head shot.
Webb shoots in and gets a takedown into Baenre's guard.
Baenre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Webb is trying to get back to full guard.
Baenre tries to stand but can't do so whilst Webb controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Baenre is going to stand back up.
Baenre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre is stalling here. Webb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baenre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Webb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Baenre wants to control but Webb postures up.
Baenre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Webb's best efforts.
Baenre wants to get back to his feet.
Baenre wants to improve his position but Webb is controlling well.
Baenre is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb prevents Baenre from improving his position.
Baenre won't allow Webb to pass to mount.
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.
Baenre manages to get to full guard.
Webb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Webb preventing the sweep.
Webb controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baenre wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Webb.
Baenre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baenre misses with a body kick.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baenre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Webb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Webb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baenre stuffs the takedown.
Groomph Baenre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Webb.
Webb tries to clinch but Baenre is having none of it.
Baenre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Webb looks gassed!
Baenre throws a series of punches but Webb avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baenre.
Baenre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Webb's calf.
Baenre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baenre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Webb backs up against the cage.
Baenre lands a nice shot to the body.
Webb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baenre.
Baenre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Webb. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Baenre. Beautiful body shot.
Baenre sizes up Webb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baenre. That's going to slow Webb down.
Baenre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Webb momentarily.
Webb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baenre can pounce on him.
Baenre fakes the leg kick and cracks Webb in the body.
Baenre tries to bum rush Webb with a series of wild strikes but Webb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baenre lands with a nice combination. Webb backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baenre lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baenre. That's going to slow Webb down.
Baenre throws a head kick that Webb semi-blocks.
Baenre misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Groomph Baenre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baenre lands a head kick!
Baenre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Webb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Webb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baenre.
Webb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baenre.
Baenre pushes Webb up against the cage in a clinch.
Baenre breaks from the clinch.
Webb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Baenre scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baenre lands a glancing blow to the side of Webb's head.
Baenre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Webb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baenre lands a jab to the nose.
Webb is looking to clinch.
Baenre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Groomph Baenre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baenre tries to clinch but Webb is having none of it.
Baenre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Webb if he has to take too many more of those.
Baenre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baenre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Webb. That did some damage!
Baenre feints and then cracks Webb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Webb down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baenre cracks the inside of Webb's front leg.
Baenre is looking to clinch but Webb is avoiding it.
Webb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baenre lands a nice hook to Webb's body. Webb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baenre!
Baenre cracks Webb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baenre fakes the leg kick and cracks Webb in the body.
Baenre is looking to slow Webb down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Baenre.
Baenre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baenre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baenre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
Baenre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baenre feints a jab promting Webb to slip. Baenre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Webb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baenre throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.
Webb slips a jab and a cross from Baenre.
Baenre circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baenre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baenre lands with a cross.
Baenre connects with a body shot.
Baenre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baenre stuns Webb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Webb has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baenre.
Webb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baenre lands a jab to the head.
Groomph Baenre is winning the standup battle so far.
Baenre jabs at Webb's body.
Baenre tries to clinch there but Webb circles away.
Baenre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baenre moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.
Baenre scores with a body shot.
Baenre pushes Webb away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baenre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baenre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A good leg kick by Baenre.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baenre.
Baenre lands a jab to the nose.
Webb gets tackled into the cage by Baenre. Baenre maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Baenre.
Baenre manages to break the clinch.
Groomph Baenre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baenre cracks the inside of Webb's front leg.
Webb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baenre can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Baenre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Groomph Baenre dominated that second round.
That's time! Baenre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baenre scores with a hook to the body. Webb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baenre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baenre.
Baenre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Webb's sensitive parts.
Groomph Baenre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Webb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baenre.
Webb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baenre lands a jab to Webb's midsection.
Baenre tries to clinch but Webb is having none of it.
Baenre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baenre throws out a powerful jab.
Baenre is looking to wear down Webb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Baenre coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good leg kick by Baenre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Webb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baenre moves into the clinch.
Baenre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baenre scores with a one two! Webb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baenre throws a series of punches but Webb moves out of range.
Baenre lands with a hook. Webb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baenre scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Baenre.
Baenre lands a two punch combo.
Baenre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baenre.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baenre.
Webb gets tackled into the cage by Baenre. Baenre maintains the clinch.
Webb takes a shot to the head.
Webb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baenre smiles and moves away.
Webb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baenre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baenre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baenre tries to clinch but Webb is having none of it.
Webb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Baenre.
Baenre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baenre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baenre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Webb gets tackled into the cage by Baenre. Baenre maintains the clinch.
Baenre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webb is looking to clinch but Baenre is avoiding it.
Baenre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Webb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baenre.
Webb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baenre.
Baenre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Webb's head.
Webb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baenre tries to avoid it but Webb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baenre to the ground. Baenre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baenre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baenre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Webb. That did some damage!
Webb takes one on the button.
Baenre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Groomph Baenre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Webb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baenre.
Baenre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baenre works over Webb's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Baenre.
Baenre lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baenre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Webb doesn't seem bothered though.
Baenre scores with a leg kick.
Charles Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch but Baenre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Groomph Baenre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baenre, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Groomph Baenre!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Groomph Baenre!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Groomph Baenre!
Groomph Baenre wins by unanimous decision!
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