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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Natty Glace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Salamanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natty Glace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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267 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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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, Natty Glace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glace scores with a takedown into Salamanca's guard.
Glace looking to pass the guard.
Salamanca trying to control the position.
Glace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Glace wants to pass the guard but Salamanca is keeping the position.
Glace's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glace seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salamanca for as long as he can get away with.
Glace stops Salamanca from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Glace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glace swinging wildly here.
Glace gets a takedown into half guard.
Glace is taking a breather. Salamanca 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salamanca is looking to control Glace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salamanca avoid being mounted?
Salamanca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glace 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Glace looking to pass the guard.
Salamanca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glace is controlling him.
Glace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salamanca wants to stand and escape but Glace is having none of it.
Salamanca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glace defends it easily.
Glace is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glace trying to control the position from guard on top but Salamanca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Natty Glace wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Glace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salamanca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salamanca tries to clinch but Glace moves away
and Glace counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Salamanca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salamanca wants to control but Glace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salamanca tries to roll over but Glace keeps him under control.
Salamanca trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Glace feints and as Salamanca raises his hands in defense, Glace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca wants to sweep but no luck.
Glace trying to control but Salamanca is working from the bottom.
Salamanca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glace wants to control from the top but Salamanca keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natty Glace dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glace shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Glace trying to control the pace.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Glace here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Salamanca is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Glace jumps into side control!
Salamanca is trying to buck Glace off.
Glace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salamanca keeps working.
Glace is trying to get an arm triangle but Salamanca is defending well.
Salamanca sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca trying to hold on to Glace's head to control him but Glace postures up.
Glace prevents Salamanca from standing back up.
Salamanca is looking to improve his position.
Salamanca is trying to stand up here but Glace is controlling him well.
Salamanca is pressing down on Glace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Glace won't allow Salamanca to get back to his feet.
Glace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salamanca wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salamanca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glace manages to get himself to full guard.
Salamanca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Glace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Natty Glace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salamanca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salamanca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salamanca wants to control from the top but Glace keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Glace kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Salamanca looking to improve position, pressing down on Glace's thigh with his hand. Glace seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Salamanca paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Salamanca's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Glace picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Natty Glace!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Gonad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franjo Tahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franjo Tahi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Gonad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franjo Tahi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonad with a poor takedown
and Tahi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Tahi.
Gonad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tahi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tahi lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonad's head.
Gonad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tahi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Gonad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tahi avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonad misses with a takedown attempt
and Tahi counters with a left and a right that stings Gonad.
Tahi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tahi stalks Gonad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonad's face. Gonad staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gonad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahi wants to stand and escape but Gonad is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonad advances position into side control!
Tahi is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Tahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tahi, who protects the arm well.
Gonad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tahi seems a little lost for a moment, as Gonad dominates the positioning.
Gonad is working to tighten is grip on Tahi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tahi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gonad is really squeezing tight and eventually Tahi passes out! Gonad breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buster Gonad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thade Mcreay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bengt Andre Eikaas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eikaas has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - On The Eve Of War as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thade Mcreay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bengt Andre Eikaas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikaas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcreay.
Eikaas tests Mcreay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Thade Mcreay has been cut.
Eikaas falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mcreay counter with a right hand.
Mcreay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eikaas lands a right hook to the body.
Mcreay misses with a takedown
and Eikaas counters with a left to the body.
Mcreay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eikaas counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thade Mcreay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eikaas throws a combination. Mcreay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mcreay is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcreay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcreay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eikaas drops Mcreay with a beautiful combination! Mcreay stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Eikaas is looking for the KO!
Mcreay is rocked!
Eikaas lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mcreay off his feet! Mcreay tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bengt Andre Eikaas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Serr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Behnke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Serr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Behnke!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serr lands a glancing blow to the side of Behnke's head.
Serr 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.
Serr stalling.
Behnke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serr.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Serr lands a nice short elbow.
Serr stops Behnke from getting back to his feet.
Serr wants to free his trapped foot but Behnke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serr wants to stand up but Behnke manages to regain full guard.
Serr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edmund Behnke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Behnke moves in looking to clinch but Serr pushes him off.
Serr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Behnke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Behnke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Behnke closes the distance but Serr moves to the side
and Serr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Serr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Behnke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Serr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Behnke's guard.
Behnke looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serr 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Serr throwing strikes but missing.
Serr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dan Serr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Serr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Behnke trying to control from the bottom.
Serr controlling the action here.
Serr wants to pass to mount but Behnke is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Serr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Serr is looking to clinch.
Behnke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Serr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Behnke won't be happy with that.
Behnke is trying to escape the position but Serr is controlling the position.
Behnke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Serr off and has taken his back!
Serr has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Behnke.
Serr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Behnke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Serr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Serr and Behnke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Serr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Behnke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Behnke is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serr is trying to control Behnke's posture but Behnke avoids it.
Serr tries to improve position but can't.
Serr manages to get back to half guard.
Serr tries to get to full guard but Behnke has control of the leg.
Behnke is looking to advance position but Serr won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Behnke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Behnke is trying to work for a kimura but Serr is defending well.
Serr tries to roll over but Behnke keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnke uses his free foot to push down on Serr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Serr.
Behnke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Serr is surviving well by controlling Behnke's body position as best he can.
Serr tries to reverse the position but Behnke maintains 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.
Serr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Behnke looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Serr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Serr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Behnke.
Behnke punishing his opponent with strikes.
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 Dan Serr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Behnke fails with the takedown
and Serr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Serr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Serr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Behnke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Serr.
Behnke wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serr decides to stand and escape the position.
Behnke wants to clinch up but Serr keeps it at a distance.
Serr throws a right and a left that Behnke avoids nicely.
Serr gets a takedown into half guard.
Behnke works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Behnke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Behnke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Behnke stands and throws Serr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Serr is trying to control Behnke's posture but Behnke avoids it.
Behnke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Serr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Serr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Behnke on the ground.
Behnke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Serr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Serr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Serr tries to get out of the position.
Serr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Behnke is working away from the top position though.
Behnke works his way into side control.
Behnke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Serr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serr 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Serr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Futcar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Laraque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Futcar comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - No Remorse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Futcar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laraque misses with a takedown
and Futcar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laraque tries for a takedown but Futcar circles away easily
and Laraque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Futcar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Futcar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Futcar controlling the position easily from mount.
Futcar wants to control the pace but Laraque is squirming around nicely.
Laraque wants to hold on but Futcar pushes him away.
Futcar has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Laraque is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Futcar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rasta Fary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fary might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to El toro guapo. On his way into the cage it seems that Rasta Fary has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rasta Fary seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rasta Fary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fary scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fary tries to get out of the position.
Walker cracks Fary with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Fary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fary is looking to reverse the position.
Walker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fary tries to improve position but can't.
Fary has one of Walker's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fary is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Walker tries for a kimura but Fary is defending well.
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.
Fary is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Walker working the ground and pound but Fary is defending the strikes.
Walker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fary rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walker's guard! Nice work there by Fary!
Fary is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fary tries to stand but Walker is controlling from the bottom.
Fary 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.
Rasta Fary has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fary is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Fary circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasta Fary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Walker.
Fary works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fary misses with a few strikes there.
Walker with a poor takedown
and Fary counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fary scores with a nice strike.
Fary throws a shot to the body.
Fary misses the shot to the body.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fary as he jumps to the side.
A lazy left from Fary finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fary swinging wildly here.
Walker tries to clinch there but Fary circles away.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fary swivels and escapes.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker looks gassed!
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Fary counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fary jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Fary finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fary punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Fary lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasta Fary dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fary throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fary counter with a right hand.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fary is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Walker like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Walker from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasta Fary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakatsu Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gullit comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You!. Suzuki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Breaking Point - One of a Kind. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Masakatsu Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki tries to clinch but Gullit moves away
and Gullit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Masakatsu Suzuki has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Suzuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Gullit connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Suzuki to the floor! Gullit dives in looking for the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That has opened up Masakatsu Suzuki's cut even more.
Suzuki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suzuki.
Gullit wants to stand but Suzuki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gullit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suzuki's head.
The cut above Masakatsu Suzuki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Suzuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gullit manages to get himself to full guard.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gullit is keeping the position for now.
Suzuki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suzuki slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura here.
Suzuki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Suzuki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suzuki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gullit has worked his arm free - good work by Gullit!
Suzuki tries to advance to mount but Gullit denies him.
Gullit seems a little lost for a moment, as Suzuki dominates the positioning.
Suzuki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki advances to mount.
Suzuki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gullit turns into him and now he's in Suzuki's guard.
Gullit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gullit postures up.
Gullit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suzuki is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Gullit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masakatsu Suzuki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suzuki scores with a jab to the body.
Gullit throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gullit throws a head kick that misses.
Gullit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gullit tries to avoid it but Suzuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gullit to the ground. Gullit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suzuki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gullit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Suzuki trying to control but Gullit is working from the bottom.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gullit is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Suzuki passes Gullit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gullit is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Gullit is defending well.
Suzuki is looking to take a break and control but Gullit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but Gullit defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suzuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gullit is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Gullit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suzuki pushes down on Gullit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Suzuki controlling the action here.
Suzuki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Suzuki looking for a guillotine from mount but Gullit is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gullit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakatsu Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masakatsu Suzuki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Gullit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suzuki.
Suzuki is trying to move to mount but Gullit reverses beautifully and ends up in Suzuki's guard.
Gullit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gullit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suzuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gullit.
Gullit wants to get up but he can't break Suzuki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki trying to keep a closed guard but Gullit is proving a slippery customer.
Gullit preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suzuki is on top in guard.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suzuki stands and throws Gullit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suzuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gullit is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Suzuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suzuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suzuki is looking to take a break and control but Gullit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suzuki prevents Gullit from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki advances to mount.
Suzuki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suzuki trying to control but Gullit is having none of it.
Suzuki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gullit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Suzuki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gullit keeps working.
Suzuki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gullit's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakatsu Suzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suzuki 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakatsu Suzuki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Krooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krooker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kasparov - Keep Going. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klaus Krooker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddown!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddown slips a jab from Krooker.
Liddown moves out of range of the body kick from Krooker.
Liddown throws a series of punches but Krooker moves out of range.
Krooker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddown.
Liddown leaves Krooker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddown misses with a hook. Krooker ducked under it nicely.
Liddown throws a right hand that Krooker ducks under and follows up with a left that Krooker also avoids with ease.
No luck for Krooker with that takedown attempt.
Krooker has his takedown stuffed
and Liddown counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Krooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krooker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddown tries to avoid it but Krooker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddown to the ground. Liddown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krooker misses with a head kick.
Krooker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddown is fending him off so far but Krooker persists. Nope, Liddown circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddown lands a big uppercut and Krooker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krooker looks OK. Liddown waves Krooker back to his feet!
Krooker is rocked!
Krooker tries for a takedown but Liddown circles away easily
and Liddown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Krooker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krooker is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krooker drops his hands for a split second and Liddown immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Krooker face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Liddown follows up with a right hand that knocks Krooker into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Liddown!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kubla Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Teigen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into the arena with Xanadu blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kubla Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eirik Teigen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan lands with a cross.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teigen.
Horrible takedown by Teigen or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan which made him look bad.
Khan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teigen is controlling him.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teigen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Teigen is having none of it.
Teigen passes Khan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan is trying to stand.
Teigen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Teigen eventually gives up the hold.
Khan pushes Teigen off looking to stand but Teigen dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teigen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Teigen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Teigen is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teigen lands strikes from half guard.
Teigen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
Teigen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teigen.
Teigen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teigen trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teigen throwing shots but Khan is blocking nicely.
Teigen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khan is looking to escape.
Teigen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Teigen eventually gives up the hold.
Teigen prevents Khan from standing back up.
Khan is in trouble now - Teigen has advanced to mount!
Teigen tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Teigen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Teigen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Teigen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Teigen tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Khan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Teigen.
Teigen trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teigen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Teigen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Khan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Teigen tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Khan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Teigen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khan's face.
Khan is rocked!
Teigen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Khan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Teigen and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eirik Teigen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Gerous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerous tries to clinch
enabling Pitsenbarger to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerous closes the distance and pushes Pitsenbarger back into the cage.
Gerous tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitsenbarger avoids the damage to the body.
Gerous lands a knee to the body.
Gerous missing with knees to the body.
Pitsenbarger tries to pull guard but Gerous won't allow it.
Pitsenbarger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gerous fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gerous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitsenbarger can pounce on him.
Gerous avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Gerous throws a head kick that misses
and Pitsenbarger counters with a right hand to the body.
Gerous moves out of range as Pitsenbarger strikes.
Pitsenbarger keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerous fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitsenbarger, pushing him back against the cage.
Pitsenbarger tightens his grip and picks Gerous up, before dumping him to the ground. Gerous manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pitsenbarger 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger wanted to stand there but Gerous had control of the position.
Pitsenbarger tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerous is retaining full guard.
Gerous is looking for a triangle but Pitsenbarger pushes his legs off easily.
Gerous looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerous, not yet.
Pitsenbarger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitsenbarger wants to get up but he can't break Gerous's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Pitsenbarger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gerous takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gerous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Pitsenbarger as Gerous shoots in.
Pitsenbarger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerous looks gassed!
Pitsenbarger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Gerous moves out of range easily.
Gerous drops his hands momentarily and Pitsenbarger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Pitsenbarger as he checks the leg kick.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
Gerous moves to clinch but Pitsenbarger breaks away
and Pitsenbarger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gerous thinking.
Gerous gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gerous takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger lands a big head kick that sends Gerous tumbling to the mat! Pitsenbarger takes a step backwards and waves Gerous back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gerous is rocked!
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerous was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Gerous moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger digs a good body shot into Gerous's ribs.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Gerous moves out of range.
Gerous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerous was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger lands a big head kick that sends Gerous tumbling to the mat! Pitsenbarger takes a step backwards and waves Gerous back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitsenbarger misses the shot to the body.
Gerous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitsenbarger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Pitsenbarger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gerous.
Pitsenbarger lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger punishes Gerous's body with a nice straight punch.
Gerous takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dan Gerous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitsenbarger lands the left hand.
Pitsenbarger works Gerous's body with a nice hook.
Gerous with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitsenbarger to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitsenbarger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gerous's head.
Pitsenbarger thuds a left hand into Gerous's body.
Pitsenbarger lands a body shot.
Pitsenbarger is looking to wear down Gerous with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gerous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitsenbarger. Pitsenbarger obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitsenbarger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gerous misses with a hook to the body
and Pitsenbarger counters with a head kick. That will keep Gerous thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pitsenbarger lands a leg kick that knocks Gerous off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger 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.
Gerous avoids a kick to the body.
Gerous getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pitsenbarger lands with a kick to the temple. Gerous shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gerous fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerous was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerous can do to turn this around?
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
Horrible takedown by Gerous or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitsenbarger which made him look bad.
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitsenbarger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gerous is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Gerous moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger lands with a slapping head kick.
Pitsenbarger scores with a hook to the body. Gerous takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pitsenbarger jabs at Gerous's body.
Pitsenbarger scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitsenbarger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitsenbarger lands a head kick. Gerous smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A shot to the liver by Pitsenbarger. Beautiful body shot.
Pitsenbarger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pitsenbarger connects with an inside leg kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pitsenbarger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pitsenbarger counters with a body kick.
Gerous closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pitsenbarger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerous manages to avoid it.
Pitsenbarger thuds a left hand into Gerous's body.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that Gerous semi-blocks.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerous was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Gerous darts in trying to clinch
and Pitsenbarger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gerous thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a lazy right hand but Gerous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitsenbarger. Gerous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pitsenbarger swings for the body but Gerous moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dan Gerous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerous tries to clinch up.
Gerous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pitsenbarger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerous lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pitsenbarger backs up against the cage.
Gerous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
Gerous tries to move into range but Pitsenbarger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous throws a combination that misses
and Pitsenbarger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gerous scores with a nice strike.
Gerous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerous throws a combination that misses
and Pitsenbarger counters with a right hand to the body.
Gerous misses with a double jab
and Pitsenbarger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Gerous moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitsenbarger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pitsenbarger scores with a shot to the body.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gerous closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pitsenbarger counters with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Gerous moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pitsenbarger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pitsenbarger throws a shot to the body.
Gerous on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitsenbarger scores with a head kick. Gerous tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gerous blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger lands a jab to Gerous's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Gerous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Gerous moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger lands a head kick. Gerous smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pitsenbarger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitsenbarger sizes up Gerous with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerous was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger works Gerous's body with a nice hook.
Gerous drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gerous misses with a few strikes there.
Bill Pitsenbarger is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerous throws a low kick but Pitsenbarger moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger thuds a left hand into Gerous's body.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerous moves away.
Pitsenbarger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gerouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger throws a shot from downtown. Gerous moves away and avoids it.
Gerous blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Gerous has his takedown stuffed
and Pitsenbarger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitsenbarger swings for the body but Gerous moves out of range.
Bill Pitsenbarger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerous avoids the body shot from Pitsenbarger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitsenbarger. Gerous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerous closes the distance and clinches up with Pitsenbarger, looking for a takedown. Gerous pushes Pitsenbarger against the cage but Pitsenbarger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gerous avoids the body shot from Pitsenbarger.
Gerous misses with a right hand
and Pitsenbarger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger cracks Gerous with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gerous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pitsenbarger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pitsenbarger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
Gerous tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gerous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitsenbarger.
Gerous scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitsenbarger controlling the position well.
Pitsenbarger kicks off Gerous and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Horrible takedown by Gerous or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitsenbarger which made him look bad.
Bill Pitsenbarger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gerous.
Gerous throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pitsenbarger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerous looks to clinch
and Pitsenbarger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gerous's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Pitsenbarger. Beautiful body shot.
Gerous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerous has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitsenbarger throws a front kick that sends Gerous stumbling back into the cage.
Pitsenbarger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gerous.
Pitsenbarger jabs Gerous to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dan Gerous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick but Gerous moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bill Pitsenbarger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gerous has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pitsenbarger finds it's way round the side to connect with Gerous's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Pitsenbarger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pitsenbarger, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Pitsenbarger!
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