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Thrown to the Wolves 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Management (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Management comes to the cage accompanied by Walk by Pantera. Clyde Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Management!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clyde Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Management as Smith shoots in.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Management's waist but Management gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Management lands with a thumping leg kick.
Management throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body punch from Management.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Ray Management has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Smith.
Management gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Management tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Management is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Management prevents it.
Management is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Management tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Management throws knees to the body.
Management trying to land knees to the body.
Management keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Management is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Management lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Management lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Management.
Smith letting Management take a breather here.
Management landing knees to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Management tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Management comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Management shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Management trying to land knees to the body.
Management missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Management scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Management lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Management is stalling here.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Management gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Management.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Management.
Management misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Management is stalling here.
Management missing with knees to the body.
Management misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Management tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Management is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith gets control of Management's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Management throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Management is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Management keeps moving.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Management kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Management is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Management doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Management tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Management dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Management.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Management is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is working for takedown but Management is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith is trying to drag Management to the mat but Management just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ray Management has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Management tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith is working for takedown but Management is calmly controlling the position for now.
Management tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Management taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Management obliges.
Management tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Management taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Management lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Management missing with knees to the body.
Management gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Ray Management has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Management is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith tries to pull guard but Management holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Management slows down the pace here.
Management trying to land knees to the body.
Management trying to land knees to the body.
Smith letting Management take a breather here.
Management unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Management stalls.
Management pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Management prevents it.
Management trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Management obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Management throws a knee to the head but misses.
Management missing with knees to the body.
Management lands a knee to the body.
Management lands a nice knee to the body.
Management misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Management is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Management using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Management lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Management gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith avoiding damage as Management throws knees to the body.
Management unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Management prevents it.
Management lands a nice elbow.
Management missing with knees to the body.
Management missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Management prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Management fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Management throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Management counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Management lands a high kick!
Management throws a quick inside leg kick.
Management lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Management rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Management.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Management avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Management connects with a knee to the head.
Management stalling the fight.
Management lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Management dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Management scores with a punch to the head.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Management avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Management tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Management stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Management avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Management lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Management effectively controlling the action here.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Management.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Management tries to tie him up.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Management tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Management working Smith over with knees to the body.
Management is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Management.
Smith has Management pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Management manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ray Management has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Smith.
Management tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Management is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Management gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Management just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Management misses with an elbow strike.
Management lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Management gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Management is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Management is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Management misses with a knee to the head.
Management dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Management misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Management misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Management tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Management avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Come on Management - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to circle away but Management has him pinned against the cage.
Management is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Management has his back to the cage.
Management misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Management shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Management misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Management is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Management tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Management is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Management seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Smith is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Management tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Management has Smith pressed against the cage.
Management prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Management throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Management throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Management missing with knees to the body.
Clyde Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Management is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Management tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Management trying to land knees to the body.
Management is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Management pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Management showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Management, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Management!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Keyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Keyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Parker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keyes's guard.
Parker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keyes's head.
Keyes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker trying to control but Keyes is working from the bottom.
Parker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parker wants to control from the top but Keyes keeps moving.
Keyes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker slips nicely into half guard.
Keyes has a hand on Parker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Parker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyes is in a horrible position here. Parker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Parker with shots to the head and body - Keyes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker cracks Keyes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keyes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Parker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Keyes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Parker around the waist but Parker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Parker is the winner by TKO! Parker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Parker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bono Estente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mudrc Bukviconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bono Estente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mudrc Bukviconte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukviconte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Estente counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukviconte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Estente counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukviconte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Estente counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bono Estente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mudrc Bukviconte.
Estente throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bukviconte's head.
Mudrc Bukviconte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukviconte tries for a takedown but Estente circles away easily
and Estente counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukviconte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Estente counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukviconte thinking.
Bukviconte looks gassed!
Nice shot lands for Estente.
Estente connects with the punch.
Estente throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bukviconte is trying desperately to land a takedown but Estente is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bukviconte.
Estente lands a brutal head kick. Bukviconte looks out on his feet and Estente throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bono Estente!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smith (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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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Bonney seems unphased.
It looks like William Bonney has been cut.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bonney tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Bonney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Bonney's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonney is rocked!
Bonney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Bonney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bonney finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bonney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonney is breathing heavily.
Smith fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bonney out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). David Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Marcolini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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228 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Marcolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Knight!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight forces Marcolini back against the cage and clinches.
Marcolini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight taking a breather.
Marcolini manages to pull guard.
Knight wants to stand but Marcolini is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcolini is on top in guard.
Marcolini wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Marcolini is working hard here to advance position.
Marcolini trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marco Marcolini.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Marcolini moves out of range easily.
Andrei Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Knight moves to clinch but Marcolini breaks away
and Marcolini counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Knight tries to work over Marcolini's front leg with a kick but Marcolini checks it.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Marcolini fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcolini cracks Knight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marcolini fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Marcolini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcolini.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight jabs Marcolini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini blocks a head kick by Knight.
Knight avoids the body shot from Marcolini.
Knight wants to clinch
and Marcolini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marcolini is breathing heavily.
Marcolini moves into full mount! Knight won't be happy about that!
Marcolini sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marcolini wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Marcolini throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knight because Marcolini loaded up on that one.
Marcolini trying to control but Knight is having none of it.
Knight bucks up and throws Marcolini to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that 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.
Knight tries to clinch
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight jumps guard but Marcolini stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knight drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marcolini prevents it.
Marco Marcolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Knight.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marcolini is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marcolini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marcolini's efforts to push away.
Marcolini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight presses Marcolini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcolini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knight misses with an elbow strike.
Marcolini looking to stall.
Marcolini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight drives through and clinches with Marcolini against the cage.
Marcolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight has hold of one of Marcolini's legs. Marcolini is fighting the takedown attempt but Knight gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Knight wanted to stand there but Marcolini had control of the position.
Marcolini looking to control.
Knight wants to stand but Marcolini has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knight stands up from Marcolini's guard - Knight perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knight!
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marcolini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marcolini misses with a few strikes there.
Knight closes the distance but Marcolini moves to the side
and Marcolini counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marcolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marco Marcolini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knight quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Marcolini trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Marcolini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marcolini working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Knight's thigh. Knight counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marcolini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marcolini fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcolini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrei Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Marcolini misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcolini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Marcolini moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcolini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Marcolini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcolini gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to clinch
and Marcolini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
Marcolini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marcolini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight stops Marcolini from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marcolini working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Knight prevents Marcolini from improving position.
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.
Knight sneaks out the side door and pushes Marcolini away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marcolini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcolini throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
A head kick from Knight lands but Marcolini takes it in his stride.
Marcolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.
Knight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knight wants to clinch but Marcolini slips to the side
and Marcolini moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Marcolini is stalling here.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marcolini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Knight.
Knight pulls guard.
Marcolini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Marcolini from controlling successfully.
Marcolini throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcolini looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marcolini wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Marcolini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcolini wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Knight.
I think Knight 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrei Knight!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hardwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwick comes to the cage accompanied by Elephant Man - Pon Di River. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fred Liddel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Hardwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardwick counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardwick circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardwick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liddel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardwick is in Liddel's guard.
Hardwick pushing down on Liddel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardwick moves nicely into side control.
Hardwick in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Liddel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Hardwick!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karol Barorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Revis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barorf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wena - Salutuj. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karol Barorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Revis!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revis scores a takedown into full mount!
Revis working Barorf over with strikes here.
Revis controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barorf is wriggling around trying to escape.
Revis looking to control but Barorf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barorf gets back to half guard.
Barorf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barorf actively working from the bottom here.
Revis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barorf is trying to maintain the position but Revis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf is looking for a sweep. Revis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barorf is looking to control Revis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barorf avoid being mounted?
Barorf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Revis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Revis is looking to take a break and control but Barorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Revis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barorf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Revis is working away from the top position though.
Revis is looking to advance position but Barorf won't allow it.
Barorf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Revis pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barorf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Revis slows the pace down in half guard.
Revis is nestled in close to Barorf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barorf won't allow Revis to pass to mount.
Barorf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barorf misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Revis throwing shots but Barorf is blocking nicely.
Barorf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Revis pulls his head out easily.
Revis wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barorf moves into full guard.
Revis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barorf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Revis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barorf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barorf has his foot on Revis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Revis works his way back into a safe position though.
Barorf keeping moving, preventing Revis from controlling successfully.
Barorf wants to sweep but no luck.
Barorf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Revis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Revis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barorf is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf pushing down on Revis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Revis is refusing to be controlled, as Barorf sits in half guard.
Barorf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Revis trying to hold on to Barorf's head to control him but Barorf postures up.
Revis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Revis keeping control of the position.
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 Karol Barorf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Revis misses with a double jab.
Revis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Revis throws a lazy body kick
and Barorf counters by clinching up.
Revis pulls Barorf into guard.
Revis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barorf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Revis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barorf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Revis's guard.
Barorf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barorf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Revis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf wants to finish this one by submission but Revis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barorf.
Barorf working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Revis turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Barorf off and cradles Revis's limp body as Barorf celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Karol Barorf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Edgar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edgar has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
Edgar prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edgar is one step ahead there.
Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edgar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edgar looking to pass the guard.
Edgar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edgar defends well.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pettis on the ground.
Pettis is looking for a triangle but Edgar pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edgar has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
Edgar controlling from the top position.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pettis being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frankie Edgar just wasn't active enough.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
Pettis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Edgar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edgar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edgar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pettis being controlled here, momentarily.
Edgar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control the position.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Edgar slips nicely into half guard.
Pettis tries to get to full guard but Edgar has control of the leg.
Edgar moves into full mount! Pettis won't be happy about that!
Edgar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edgar controlling from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Edgar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pettis tries to clinch
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Edgar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar 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.
Pettis looks to clinch
and Edgar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edgar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis working a defensive guard here.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edgar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
Pettis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Edgar'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Edgar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pettis closes the distance but Edgar moves to the side
and Edgar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pettis's guard.
Edgar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edgar preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edgar postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Edgar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Edgar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edgar lands in his opponent's guard.
Edgar 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.
Pettis working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edgar defends well.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edgar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Frankie Edgar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pettis swinging wildly here.
Edgar shoots in and bounces Pettis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants to sweep here but Edgar controlling him for the moment.
Edgar is stalling in the full guard.
Pettis pulls Edgar in close to his closed guard and prevents Edgar from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frankie Edgar.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pettis closes the distance but Edgar moves to the side
and Edgar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edgar.
Edgar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pettis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edgar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pettis trying to keep a closed guard but Edgar is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frankie Edgar just wasn't active enough.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to reverse the position.
Edgar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pettis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
Edgar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
Pettis trying to remain calm as Edgar controls from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edgar advances to mount.
Edgar controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frankie Edgar.
Pettis moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis stalling in the clinch but Edgar improves position.
Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edgar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pettis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pettis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edgar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edgar tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pettis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pettis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edgar prevents it.
Edgar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pettis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edgar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Edgar manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar controlling the position.
Edgar gets to mount! Pettis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Edgar controlling the pace for now.
Edgar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pettis for as long as he can get away with.
Edgar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo comes to the cage accompanied by Godzilla's theme . Gray is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Liquid Tension Experiment - Acid Rain. Victor Hugo 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Gray!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugo wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Hugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hugo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
Gray is staying active underneath Hugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray trying to control from the bottom.
Gray is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hugo is staying active.
Gray controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brett Gray hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hugo gets the takedown into side control.
Gray struggling a bit here.
Gray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hugo is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Hugo decides to stand back up. Hugo steps back and let's Gray get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hugo.
Gray keeping his opponent close.
Hugo tries to stand but Gray is controlling his head.
Gray is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hugo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gray tries to roll over but Hugo keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is looking to control Hugo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
Hugo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gray.
Hugo prevents Gray from improving his position.
Hugo wants to take a breather but Gray is having none of it.
Gray trying to control but Hugo postures up.
Hugo wants to take a breather but Gray is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Hugo has control of the leg.
Gray is doing well to control the position and prevent Hugo from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Victor Hugo just wasn't active enough.
Gray wants to clinch.
Hugo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gray!
Hugo is breathing heavily.
Hugo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hugo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gray can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gray wants to control but Hugo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hugo has momentary wrist control but Gray slips an elbow through the middle.
Gray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gray looks up at the clock and then as Hugo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Gray is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray cracks Hugo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gray is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hugo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brett Gray will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hugo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray with a nice head shot there.
Gray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brett Gray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hugo's head.
Gray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hugo is rocked!
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!
Gray loads up on a big left hand. Hugo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gray looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hugo can't hide his disappointment, as Gray celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Gray!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charon Hawkins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darko tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Hawkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Hawkins.
Darko throws a hook but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darko is looking to clinch.
Darko moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darko as Hawkins tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
Hawkins jumps guard but Darko stands there with Hawkins around his waist. Hawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins cracks Darko with a good jab.
Darko shoots in and bounces Hawkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard.
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Darko postures up.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darko defends it easily.
Hawkins looking to control.
Hawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darko defends well.
Darko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Darko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darko landing with the ground and pound.
Hawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darko defends well.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darko works over Hawkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Darko!
Darko is in a horrible position here. Hawkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hawkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hawkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Darko moves into full guard.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Darko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hawkins controls the pace.
Darko pulls Hawkins in close to prevent any damage.
Hawkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darko!
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 Donnie Darko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darko.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Darko moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darko throws an elbow but misses.
Hawkins wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hawkins.
Hawkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Darko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hawkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawkins jumps guard and drags Darko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Darko wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Darko lands a couple of digs.
Hawkins has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko cracks Hawkins with a solid left hand.
Hawkins looking to control.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Darko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Darko is thwarting Hawkins's attempts to control the position.
Darko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darko wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins working for a triangle but Darko defends it easily.
Darko thows a big elbow that misses.
Hawkins looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
Hawkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko slips nicely into half guard.
Darko wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Hawkins connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Darko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hawkins has hold of Darko's hands but Darko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Darko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins has momentary wrist control but Darko slips an elbow through the middle.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
Darko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Darko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darko preventing the sweep.
Darko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donnie Darko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Hawkins jabs Darko right on the nose. Darko blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Darko rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Darko stalling the fight.
Darko misses with a knee strike.
Hawkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkins gets control of Darko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hawkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hawkins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darko uses it to pass to side control.
Darko lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko wants to free his trapped foot but Hawkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
Darko wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Darko lands a nice short elbow.
Darko working over Hawkins with some ground and pound. Hawkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Darko lands strikes from half guard.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Darko is taking a breather. Hawkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawkins is pressing down on Darko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darko stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins working for submissions but it's allowed Darko to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Darko there.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawkins.
Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darko defends it easily.
Darko chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darko won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here.
Darko throws a big right hand that misses.
Charon Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands a couple of digs.
Donnie Darko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Darko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donnie Darko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Darko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Darko wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darko is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darko controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charon Hawkins.
I think Darko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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