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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grant Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Last resort. Grant Gordon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon has his takedown stuffed
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels throws an elbow but it misses.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Michaels tightens his grip and picks Gordon up, before dumping him to the ground. Gordon manages to land in guard.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gordon pulls Michaels in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Michaels isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Michaels off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon gets the takedown into side control.
Michaels is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Gordon prevents Michaels from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaels defending against the ground and pound.
Gordon tries for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gordon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon wants to control for a moment but Michaels uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Well, if Gordon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gordon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon is keen to just control but Michaels is a slippery customer.
Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michaels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.
Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Gordon trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Michaels's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Michaels.
Gordon controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gordon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Michaels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Michaels wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Gordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily.
Gordon prevents Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Grant Gordon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to stand.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon prevents Michaels from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Michaels makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grant Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt
and Michaels counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gordon's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels won't allow Gordon to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Michaels slips an elbow through the middle.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Michaels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michaels trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Melvin Michaels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels gets a takedown into half guard.
Gordon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gordon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gordon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gordon trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Gordon pushing down on Michaels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to stand.
Gordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gordon stops Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Gordon moves into full mount! Michaels won't be happy about that!
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michaels is looking to escape.
Michaels is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gordon has taken his back.
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.
Michaels is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Michaels seems content to control.
Michaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michaels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Michaels slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Michaels sits in half guard.
Gordon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Michaels pushes Gordon off looking to stand but Gordon dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grant Gordon.
I think Gordon 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grant Gordon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jay Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Jay Hartman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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181 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Jay Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman has his takedown stuffed
and Webb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartman fails with the takedown
and Hartman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartman throws a wild body kick that Webb sees coming a mile off.
Webb closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hartman quickly recovers to half guard.
Hartman wants to get back to his feet.
Webb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Webb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Webb wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman wants to get back to full guard but Webb has passed into side control.
Hartman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee asks Webb politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Webb prefers to stall for the moment though.
Webb stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from Hartman does no damage.
Webb shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Webb showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Webb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hartman has closed the distance and engaged Webb in a clinch.
Hartman prevents the takedown attempt.
Hartman tries to break the clinch but Webb is controlling the position.
Hartman has Webb pressed against the cage.
Hartman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Hartman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charles Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jay Hartman.
Webb shoots in and bounces Hartman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hartman looks gassed!
Webb seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Webb has passed into side control.
Webb works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Webb just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Webb is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hartman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hartman taking punishment in the form of punches.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Webb decides to stand back up.
Hartman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hartman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Webb manages to avoid it.
Hartman wants to clinch
so Webb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hartman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Webb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hartman won't be happy with that.
Hartman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Webb seems content to control.
Webb works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hartman is breathing heavily.
Webb controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Webb controlling the pace for now.
Webb lands a big elbow.
Webb is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hartman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hartman is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb with a couple of short strikes.
Webb is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hartman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Charles Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webb is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hartman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Webb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Webb here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hartman wants to hold on but Webb pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb controlling from mount.
Webb punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Webb dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Webb feints and as Hartman raises his hands in defense, Webb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hartman is trying to control the position but Webb postures up.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Hartman is keeping the position.
Webb pushes down on Hartman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hartman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Webb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartman throws a strike from the bottom but Webb holds onto the arm and goes for an armbar! He's got it! Fantastic submission from Webb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Webb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Chapmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyuzo Mifune has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Chapmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyuzo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapmen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mifune.
Mifune tries to keep at a distance but Chapmen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mifune is trying to trip Chapmen. He has hold of a leg but Chapmen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mifune persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mifune trying to control but Chapmen is working from the bottom.
Chapmen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chapmen keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.
Mifune passes Chapmen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mifune trying to mount his opponent but Chapmen defends it.
Chapmen wants to improve his position but Mifune is controlling well.
Mifune passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapmen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mifune.
Mifune looking for a guillotine from mount but Chapmen is having none of it.
Mifune takes Chapmen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chapmen is in trouble.
Mifune tightening his grip on Chapmen, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapmen covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapmen tries to roll but Mifune sticks to his back.
Mifune working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mifune is looking for the choke from the back position but Chapmen is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mifune looking for the choke from the back.
Mifune looking for the choke from the back.
Mifune is looking to control Chapmen but Chapmen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mifune has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Chapmen is in real trouble here. Mifune gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Chapmen is tapping out! Mifune wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyuzo Mifune!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zenon Styper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn Sammens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenon Styper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zenon Styper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Sammens!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sammens tries for a takedown but Styper circles away easily
and Styper counters with a nice right hand that sends Sammens toppling to the canvas! Sammens scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Styper finish him?!
Sammens is rocked!
It looks like Valentijn Sammens has been cut.
Styper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sammens counters with a shoot takedown. Styper fights it but they end up in guard.
Sammens is still in real trouble! Can Styper finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammens won't allow Styper to get back to his feet.
Sammens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sammens seems to have recovered his senses.
Styper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sammens on the ground.
Sammens prevents Styper from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammens wants to pass the guard but Styper is keeping the position.
Sammens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Sammens trying to control but Styper is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sammens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Zenon Styper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentijn Sammens.
Sammens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sammens is working for takedown but Styper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Styper is pressed up against the cage. Sammens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Styper down to the mat. Styper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Styper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sammens counters with a single leg into guard. Styper didn't expect that.
Sammens looking to pass the guard.
Sammens looks gassed!
Sammens pushing down on Styper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sammens is just content to waste time from the top position. Styper takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sammens passes Styper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Styper's thigh. Styper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sammens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styper is keeping the position for now.
Sammens trying to control but Styper is working from the bottom.
Styper keeping full guard, as Sammens tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Styper wants to get back to his feet but Sammens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sammens looking to pass the guard.
Sammens advances position into side control!
Styper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sammens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sammens is trying to get an arm triangle but Styper is defending well.
Styper is not content to let Sammens control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentijn Sammens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentijn Sammens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Styper throws a nice looking combination but Sammens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sammens misses with a takedown attempt
and Styper counters by clinching up.
Styper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sammens.
Styper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Styper throws a big shot that misses.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper counters with a one-two to the body.
Zenon Styper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentijn Sammens.
Styper throws a right hand that Sammens ducks under and follows up with a left that Sammens also avoids with ease.
Sammens misses with a takedown
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Styper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sammens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sammens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Styper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Styper has escaped and now he's on top!
Sammens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sammens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styper is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sammens is trying to keep Styper in close.
Styper wants to stand but Sammens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Styper stopping the sweep attempt from Sammens.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sammens trying to control the position.
Styper preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens controls Styper momentarily but Styper frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valentijn Sammens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Styper misses with a wild body shot.
Sammens misses with a takedown attempt
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Styper.
Sammens wants a takedown but no success here.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styper counters by clinching up.
Sammens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sammens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Styper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Styper throws a jab but it's blocked by Sammens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styper scores with a jab to the body.
Styper swinging wildly here.
Styper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Styper manages to break the clinch.
Styper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Styper.
Valentijn Sammens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Styper forces Sammens back against the cage and clinches.
Styper wants the takedown. Sammens is fighting it off but Styper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sammens's guard against the cage.
Sammens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zenon Styper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valentijn Sammens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sammens checks a low kick from Styper.
Sammens has his takedown stuffed
and Styper counters with a three punch combo that has Sammens backing up. Sammens nods at Styper to acknowledge the strikes.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Styper.
Styper breaks the clinch.
Sammens shoots and misses
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Zenon Styper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentijn Sammens.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styper moves into the clinch.
Styper breaks from the clinch.
Sammens has his takedown stuffed
and Styper counters with a series of strikes. Sammens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Styper throws a series of punches but Sammens avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper moves into the clinch.
Styper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styper connects with the punch.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Styper manages to break the clinch.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Styper is pressed up against the cage. Sammens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Styper down to the mat. Styper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Styper misses with a wild combination.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper counters with a right hand to the body.
Sammens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styper counters by clinching up.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sammens tries to score a body lock takedown but Styper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sammens goes for a takedown attempt but Styper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sammens tries to keep at a distance but Styper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sammens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Styper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Styper prevents the takedown attempt.
Styper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sammens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styper moves into the clinch.
Styper breaks from the clinch.
Zenon Styper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sammens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Styper throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens tries for a takedown but Styper circles away easily
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Sammens is working for takedown but Styper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sammens misses with a takedown
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Sammens looking for a takedown.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Styper gets underhooks to prevent Sammens's takedown attempt.
Styper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sammens looking for a takedown.
Styper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammens shoots and misses
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zenon Styper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styper moves into range and clinches up with Sammens.
Styper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sammens walks away with a smile on his face. Styper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sammens has his takedown stuffed
and Styper counters with a series of strikes. Sammens will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sammens shoots and misses
and Styper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Styper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sammens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Styper prevents it.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sammens misses with a takedown
and Styper counters by clinching up.
Sammens has Styper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Styper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Styper manages to break the clinch.
Sammens shoots and misses
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Styper.
Sammens can't get the takedown.
Styper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sammens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zenon Styper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Styper 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zenon Styper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Tulirinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tulirinta comes to the cage accompanied by Aphrodite - Ganja Man. 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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198 lbs
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24
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Tulirinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Philip Hais!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hais, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hais throws a sloppy body shot
and Tulirinta counters with a stiff right hand.
Hais connects with a body shot.
Hais throws a leg kick but Tulirinta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hais shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A left lands for Hais.
Hais tries to land a leg kick but Tulirinta saw it coming and moves away.
Tulirinta slips a jab and a cross from Hais.
Hais wants to slow Tulirinta down by chopping away at his legs.
Tulirinta feints and as Hais raises his hands in defense, Tulirinta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hais keeping moving, preventing Tulirinta from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulirinta looking to pass the guard.
Tulirinta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hais is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tulirinta, into his 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.
Tulirinta looking to 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.
Tulirinta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tulirinta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tulirinta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hais trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tulirinta's guard.
Tulirinta wants to control the position but Hais says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta has a hand on Hais's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hais takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tulirinta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hais controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tulirinta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tulirinta is working hard here to advance position.
Hais avoids the attempt from Tulirinta to control.
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.
Tulirinta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tulirinta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hais prevents Tulirinta from getting the reversal.
Hais controlling from the full mount.
Tulirinta working to try and regain half guard.
Hais looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Hais 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.
Hais lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tulirinta circles away quickly and effectively.
Hais misses with a double jab
so Tulirinta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hais keeping full guard, as Tulirinta tries to pass.
Tulirinta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulirinta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hais is keeping the position for now.
Tulirinta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tulirinta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hais is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hais has escaped and now he's on top!
Tulirinta controls Hais momentarily but Hais frees himself.
Hais preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tulirinta controls Hais momentarily but Hais frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tulirinta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hais gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tulirinta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tulirinta, not yet.
Hais wanted to stand there but Tulirinta had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hais stopping the sweep attempt from Tulirinta.
Tulirinta controls Hais momentarily but Hais frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tulirinta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tulirinta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hais stopping the sweep attempt from Tulirinta.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hais falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tulirinta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hais's guard now.
Tulirinta prevents Hais from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Tulirinta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hais swinging wildly here.
Hais leaves Tulirinta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tulirinta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hais misses with a straight left.
Hais misses with a two punch combination.
Tulirinta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hais counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Tulirinta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hais.
Tulirinta blocks a head kick by Hais.
Hais attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hais throws a nice looking combination but Tulirinta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais misses the shot to the body.
Hais throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tulirinta wants to clinch.
Tulirinta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hais fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tulirinta shoots for a takedown but Hais saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hais walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tulirinta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hais gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hais working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tulirinta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants to stand and escape but Tulirinta is having none of it.
Tulirinta wants to control from the top but Hais keeps moving.
Tulirinta wants to pass the guard but Hais is keeping the position.
Tulirinta trying to control but Hais is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus Tulirinta.
Tulirinta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulirinta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hais.
It looks like Marcus Tulirinta has been cut.
Philip Hais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tulirinta shoots and misses
and Hais connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hais throws a combination that misses
and Tulirinta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tulirinta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hais is retaining full guard.
Tulirinta trying to move into half guard but instead Hais has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais stands up and waves to Tulirinta to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Hais misses.
Tulirinta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tulirinta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hais.
Hais looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tulirinta slips a jab and a cross from Hais.
Hais throws a right hand that Tulirinta ducks under and follows up with a left that Tulirinta also avoids with ease.
Tulirinta has his takedown stuffed
letting Hais counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Hais comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hais has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Hais!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Brama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Andruszkiewicz (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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180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Brama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Andruszkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brama misses with a combination
enabling Andruszkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Brama takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Billy Brama has been cut.
Brama misses with a hook
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Andruszkiewicz looks at the referee who does nothing so Andruszkiewicz lands a crushing right that sends Brama to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Andruszkiewicz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pep is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Spandau Ballet - Gold. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pep darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bell connects with a leg kick. Pep looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Pep misses.
Pep throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Pep.
Bell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pep.
Pep works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Bell
and Pep counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bell throws a wild body kick that Pep sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Pep misses.
Willie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell moves out of range as Pep strikes.
Bell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pep. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Pep thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pep cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Pep misses.
Pep throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bell throws a push kick but Pep slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep throws a head kick that misses
and Bell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Bell throws a body kick that misses.
Pep throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Pep.
Pep is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bell looks to land a body kick but Pep moved away.
Pep throws a one two combo.
Pep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Pep lands a lovely overhand right.
Bell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pep checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bell tries to land a body kick
and Pep counters with a nice leg kick.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pep misses with a hook.
Bell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pep misses with a wild body shot.
Pep wants to land a leg kick but Bell is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to land a front kick but Pep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bell throws a push kick but Pep slaps the foot to one side.
Pep digs a good hook to Bell's body.
Bell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pep connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bell scrambles back to his feet.
Pep fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pep looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Pep throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Pep shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bell's guard.
Pep tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
Pep trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell keeping full guard, as Pep tries to pass.
Pep postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pep, into his guard.
Pep wants to hit a switch here but Bell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pep there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep regains half guard.
Pep is trying to get back to full guard.
Pep tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pep can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell prevents Pep from getting the reversal.
Pep is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pep wants to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Bell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pep is surviving well by controlling Bell's body position as best he can.
Pep is squirming around, avoiding Bell's attempts to control the action.
Pep is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Billy Bell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pep's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bell.
Bell looks to land a body kick but Pep moved away.
Pep scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bell doesn't seem bothered though.
Pep misses with the combination.
Pep throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Bell throws a nice head kick!
Pep loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick
and Pep counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.
Pep lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Pep.
Bell tries to land a leg kick but Pep saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Bell is predictable there
and Pep counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bell thinking.
Bell thuds his shin into the meat of Pep's side.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Bell feints and then cracks Pep's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pep down.
Pep misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell takes one on the button.
A big left from Pep misses.
Pep avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pep has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pep and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pep looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
Pep drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bell wants to control but Pep postures up.
Pep wants to take a breather but Bell manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pep.
Bell keeping full guard, as Pep tries to pass.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell working a defensive guard but Pep passes into half guard.
Pep stalling away here and it's allowed Bell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pep looking to pass the guard.
Pepis looking to pass into half guard but Bell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bell is in guard.
Pep is breathing heavily.
Pep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pep wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bell is now in half guard.
Bell wants to take a breather but Pep is having none of it.
Pep is trying to get back to full guard.
Pep is looking to get back to full guard here but Bell has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pep is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Bell wants to control but Pep is keeping him busy.
Pep gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pep is working to get back to half guard.
Pep prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pep is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bell dominated that second round.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pep has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bell.
Bell tries to work over Pep's front leg with a kick but Pep checks it.
Pep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pep throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pep throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Pep lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Pep blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Pep misses.
Pep throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
Bell scores with a spinning back kick!
Bell scoring well with a low kick there.
Bell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pep on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bell. Bell obviously looking to wear him down.
Bell staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pep misses with a wild body shot.
Bell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bell scores with a leg kick.
Bell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bell throws a push kick but Pep slaps the foot to one side.
Bell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pep misses with a body shot.
A jab from Pep misses.
Bell fakes the leg kick and cracks Pep in the body.
Bell lands a head kick!
Pep checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Bell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bell lands a front kick.
Bell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pep throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pep. That did some damage!
Bell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pep's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Pep throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bell.
Pep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bell.
Bell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bell throws a leg kick but Pep checks it.
Billy Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pep has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bell.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bell. Pep shrugs it off though.
Bell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pep.
Pep takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pep has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bell.
Bell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pep takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bell throws a leg kick which misses Pep's front leg but catches the back leg as Pep tries to avoid it.
Bell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pep misses with a body shot.
Pep swings widly with a right hand
and Bell counters with a low kick, right behind Pep 's knee.
Pep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bell. Bell obviously looking to wear him down.
Pep on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pep. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Bell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pep takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pep crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bell - the referee stops the clock and Pep gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bell. Pep manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bell.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell lands a head kick!
Bell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Bell.
Bell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bell scores with a nice body kick.
Pep takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell cracks the inside of Pep's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bell!
Pep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bell can pounce on him.
Willie Pep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pep takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Befor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Galdikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes into the arena with Finch - Letters To You blaring out of the sound system. Jonas Galdikas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Befor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Galdikas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galdikas throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belfort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galdikas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Belfort.
Galdikas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Galdikas counters with a shoot takedown. Belfort fights it but they end up in guard.
Belfort is looking to sweep but instead, Galdikas has passed into half guard.
Galdikas throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Belfort is refusing to be controlled, as Galdikas sits in half guard.
Galdikas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belfort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galdikas on the ground.
Galdikas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort is refusing to be controlled, as Galdikas sits in half guard.
Galdikas is pressing down on Belfort's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belfort is holding on for now.
Galdikas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galdikas.
Galdikas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galdikas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
Galdikas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is staying active underneath Galdikas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galdikas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galdikas in particular looking to stall.
Belfort wants to control but Galdikas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
Galdikas wants to free his trapped foot but Belfort is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galdikas throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Galdikas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
Belfort is looking for a sweep. Galdikas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galdikas moves into full mount! Belfort won't be happy about that!
Galdikas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Belfort's face.
Galdikas landing strikes from the mount and Belfort is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Galdikas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Belfort has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Galdikas controlling his opponent.
Belfort bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Galdikas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Galdikas keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
Galdikas is trying to keep Belfort in close.
Galdikas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belfort's guard.
Galdikas passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Galdikas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galdikas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Galdikas is working for a kimura but Belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Galdikas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Galdikas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belfort swings widly with a right hand
and Galdikas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belfort won't be happy with that.
Belfort looks to move to half guard but instead Galdikas has passed into mount! Damn!
Galdikas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Galdikas trying to control but Belfort is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Belfort?
Belfort gets back to half guard.
Galdikas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belfort moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galdikas with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas chips away with some ground and pound.
Galdikas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Galdikas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galdikas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Galdikas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Galdikas from controlling successfully.
Galdikas scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Galdikas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belfort is looking to improve his position.
Galdikas wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Galdikas working the head and body with strikes.
Galdikas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belfort wants to get back to full guard.
Belfort on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Galdikas throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Belfort trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is bucking up trying to escape but Galdikas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galdikas wants to control the pace but Belfort is squirming around nicely.
Galdikas controlling the pace for now.
Galdikas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galdikas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Galdikas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Galdikas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Galdikas throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Galdikas misses its intended target.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Galdikas circles away.
Belfort gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galdikas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Galdikas postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Galdikas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belfort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galdikas postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Galdikas advances position into side control!
Galdikas just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas gets to mount! Belfort was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Galdikas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belfort looks a forlorn figure.
Galdikas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Galdikas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galdikas tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
The referee warns Belfort that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jonas Galdikas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Galdikas maintains control.
Galdikas tries to control but Belfort wriggling away.
Belfort is looking to improve his position but Galdikas isn't that keen on the idea.
Belfort taking shots to the head.
Galdikas prevents Belfort from getting the reversal.
Galdikas with a couple of short strikes.
Galdikas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Belfort hang on?
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!
Galdikas trying to control but Belfort is having none of it.
Belfort in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Galdikas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Belfort is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galdikas lands a big elbow - Belfort is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Belfort is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jonas Galdikas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damtea Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Groomph Baenre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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, Damtea Sailo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Groomph Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baenre looks to land a combination but Sailo avoids it well.
Sailo misses with a takedown attempt
and Baenre counters with an outside leg kick.
Baenre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sailo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baenre scores with a leg kick.
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!
Sailo misses with a takedown attempt
and Baenre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sailo is breathing heavily.
Baenre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baenre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sailo. That did some damage!
Baenre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baenre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Baenre has knocked Sailo down with a huge combo! Baenre steps away and waves a wobbly Sailo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Baenre throws a series of punches but Sailo avoids them all with ease.
Baenre connects with a nice cross there... Sailo is looking wobbly and Baenre recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sailo to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Baenre jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Groomph Baenre!
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