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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Roosmalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Stefan Roosmalen enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Roosmalen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosmalen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Roosmalen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Roosmalen lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roosmalen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roosmalen controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Roosmalen's attempts to control the action.
Roosmalen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roosmalen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Roosmalen's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roosmalen is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen landing some decent shots from guard.
Roosmalen looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roosmalen looking for a sweep. Not yet Roosmalen, not yet.
Roosmalen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roosmalen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roosmalen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Roosmalen controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roosmalen throwing strikes here but Johnson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Roosmalen's attempts to control the action.
Roosmalen scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Roosmalen controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen misses with a head shot.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roosmalen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roosmalen tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Roosmalen controlling the position easily from mount.
Roosmalen tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roosmalen content just to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stefan Roosmalen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roosmalen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roosmalen trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Roosmalen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roosmalen passes to side control.
Roosmalen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Roosmalen 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.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Roosmalen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roosmalen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roosmalen.
Roosmalen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roosmalen is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roosmalen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roosmalen is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roosmalen to get the leverage.
Roosmalen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roosmalen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roosmalen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roosmalen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen lands a heavy elbow.
Roosmalen breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roosmalen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
Roosmalen trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Roosmalen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Roosmalen dominates the positioning.
Roosmalen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Roosmalen trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roosmalen controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stefan Roosmalen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Roosmalen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Roosmalen counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Roosmalen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roosmalen controlling the position easily from mount.
Roosmalen landing shots from mount.
Roosmalen looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to hold on but Roosmalen postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roosmalen trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Roosmalen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Roosmalen counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roosmalen counters with a leg kick.
Roosmalen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Roosmalen content to stall in guard here.
Roosmalen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roosmalen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Roosmalen controls the position.
Roosmalen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Roosmalen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Roosmalen grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Roosmalen trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Roosmalen controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Roosmalen control the position.
Roosmalen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Roosmalen controls from the top position.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Roosmalen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roosmalen wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Roosmalen controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Roosmalen advances nicely into full mount.
Roosmalen trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Roosmalen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roosmalen landing strikes from the mount.
Roosmalen controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Roosmalen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roosmalen.
Roosmalen looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Roosmalen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roosmalen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Stefan Roosmalen!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Stefan Roosmalen!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Stefan Roosmalen!
Stefan Roosmalen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Abdul Karim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Zaid Abdul Karim is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zaid Abdul Karim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alonzo Martinez !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez looks gassed!
Abdul Karim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abdul Karim landing strikes.
Abdul Karim in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abdul Karim scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martinez to see if he's OK.
Abdul Karim lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abdul Karim cracks Martinez with a big elbow.
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!
Abdul Karim scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martinez to see if he's OK.
A big shot lands for Abdul Karim! That's hurt Martinez ! Will he recover? Abdul Karim fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Abdul Karim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandora has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. 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 Arthur Pandora 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pandora!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pandora.
Pandora stuffs the takedown.
Pandora throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandora.
Lesnar fails with the takedown
and Pandora counters with a thumping low kick.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pandora pinned against the cage. Pandora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandora throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Pandora connects with a solid leg kick.
Lesnar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandora. Pandora obviously looking to wear him down.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandora thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
Pandora lands a head kick. Lesnar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pandora clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pandora.
Pandora lands a knee to the body.
Pandora landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pandora lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Pandora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandora scores with a nice body kick.
Pandora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lesnar's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Pandora lands but Lesnar takes it in his stride.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Pandora throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandora.
Pandora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pandora tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandora.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pandora.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pandora.
Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pandora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandora thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandora.
Pandora doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Pandora thows a body kick. Lesnar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pandora tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Arthur Pandora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lesnar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pandora.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pandora.
Good leg kick by Pandora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pandora throws a nice head kick!
Pandora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pandora cracks the inside of Lesnar's front leg.
Lesnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandora.
Lesnar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pandora scores with a push kick.
Pandora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandora tries to clinch up.
Pandora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandora.
Pandora darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the ropes.
Pandora landing knees to the body.
Pandora with a knee to the head.
Pandora with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pandora putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lesnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pandora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Pandora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pandora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Pandora.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Pandora.
A bone on bone clash there as Lesnar blocks the leg kick.
Lesnar checks a low kick from Pandora.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Pandora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pandora tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots and misses
and Pandora counters with a good low kick that Lesnar was not able to check.
Pandora scores with a leg kick.
Pandora throws a head kick that Lesnar semi-blocks.
Pandora throws a front kick that sends Lesnar stumbling back into the ropes.
Pandora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandora.
Lesnar shoots and misses
and Pandora counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lesnar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pandora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pandora lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pandora.
Pandora stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pandora connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pandora throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Pandora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandora thows a body kick. Lesnar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pandora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails with the takedown
and Pandora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from Pandora tenderised Lesnar's leg. Lesnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pandora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnar's calf.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Pandora.
Pandora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandora connects with a high kick.
Pandora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandora connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pandora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pandora is hanging on to Lesnar's back as he tries to escape.
Pandora is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lesnar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lesnar trying to control the hands but Pandora won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pandora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pandora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pandora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Pandora's legs - danger averted.
Lesnar is working Pandora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pandora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pandora's head.
Pandora is breathing heavily.
Pandora is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pandora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Pandora's legs - danger averted.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pandora keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
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.
Pandora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Pandora keeps moving.
Pandora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pandora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandora trying to control the position.
Pandora has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pandora trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandora working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lesnar cracks Pandora with a solid left hand.
Pandora trying to control the position.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Pandora is keeping the position.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
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. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Pandora.
Lesnar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Pandora blocks nicely.
Lesnar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pandora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pandora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lesnar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pandora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pandora.
Lesnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pandora is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pandora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lesnar working away.
Pandora is being controlled here.
Pandora is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lesnar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pandora manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pandora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Pandora's legs - danger averted.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Pandora trying to control the position.
Lesnar is working Pandora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pandora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well.
Pandora looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandora keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lesnar passes Pandora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lesnar working over Pandora with some ground and pound. Pandora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pandora wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Pandora is having none of it.
Arthur Pandora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pandora is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Pandora is working from the bottom.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Pandora trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Pandora is having none of it.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar throws a strike but Pandora avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!
Arthur Pandora wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodgers is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Rodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rodgers's head, knocking him out cold! Santos is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Paul Daley 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Daley.
Daley throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Daley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Daley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daley misses with a right hand
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Daley misses its intended target.
Daley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Daley's head.
Daley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daley is rocked!
Daley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Daley looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daley throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Daley's side.
Daley looks gassed!
Daley misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Daley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva drops Daley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Daley looks back up at him and smiles so Silva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Daley is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Daley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Daley right on the button. Daley goes down! Silva follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Silva gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Galuszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Galuszka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Melendez !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Melendez .
Melendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galuszka counters with a head kick.
Melendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Galuszka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Melendez throws a hook but Galuszka blocks it.
Galuszka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Melendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Galuszka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Melendez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
Galuszka thuds his shin into the meat of Melendez 's side.
Galuszka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Melendez is predictable there
and Galuszka counters with a flying knee that drops Melendez !
Melendez is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
Galuszka stands up and waves to Melendez to follow him.
Galuszka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galuszka blocks a jab.
Galuszka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez swings widly with a right hand
and Galuszka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galuszka.
Galuszka just leaning against Melendez , taking a breather.
Galuszka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Melendez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Galuszka avoiding damage.
Galuszka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Galuszka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Melendez tries to stall but Galuszka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Galuszka connects with a knee to the head.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
Galuszka scores with a knee to the head.
Galuszka scores with a knee to the head.
Galuszka has Melendez pressed against the ropes.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
Galuszka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melendez 's face.
Galuszka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Melendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galuszka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melendez looks gassed!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Melendez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galuszka just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Galuszka pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Galuszka.
Galuszka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Galuszka manages to get underhooks.
Roman Galuszka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez .
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melendez jumps guard but Galuszka stands there with Melendez around his waist. Melendez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galuszka looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Galuszka keeps control of Melendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melendez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galuszka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Melendez tries to pull guard but Galuszka holds him up against the ropes and eventually Melendez drops back down to his feet.
Galuszka throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Melendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galuszka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Melendez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Galuszka.
Melendez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galuszka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Melendez digs a right hand underneath Galuszka's ribcage. Galuszka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Melendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galuszka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galuszka slowing the pace effectively.
Galuszka connects with a knee to the head.
Melendez stalling in the clinch but Galuszka improves position.
Galuszka prevents Melendez from breaking the clinch.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
Melendez can't get the takedown.
Galuszka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melendez up against the ropes.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
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.
Melendez fails to pull guard.
Melendez wants to break free but Galuszka has control.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galuszka walks away with a smile on his face. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick from Melendez is predictable there
and Galuszka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Galuszka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galuszka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Melendez 's efforts to push away.
Galuszka lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galuszka.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Galuszka.
Melendez looking to stall.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
Galuszka slows down the pace here.
Galuszka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Melendez jumps guard but Galuszka stands there with Melendez around his waist. Melendez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galuszka slowing the pace effectively.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galuszka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Melendez is trying to stall.
Galuszka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galuszka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galuszka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Melendez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galuszka is defending well for now.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but Melendez blocks it.
Melendez fails to pull guard.
Melendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Galuszka landing knees to the head.
Melendez working hard to break the clinch.
Galuszka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Galuszka won't allow it.
Galuszka looking to slow down the pace here.
Melendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Galuszka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Galuszka manages to get underhooks.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Galuszka won't allow it.
That's six 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.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Melendez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Galuszka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galuszka scores with a knee to the head.
Galuszka leaning against his opponent.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
Galuszka taking a breather.
Galuszka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Melendez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Galuszka keeps control of Melendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galuszka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melendez 's face.
Melendez looking to slow down the pace here.
Galuszka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galuszka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Melendez letting Galuszka take a breather here.
Melendez wants to break free but Galuszka has control.
Galuszka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Melendez tries to break free but Galuszka pushes him back against the ropes.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Melendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galuszka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melendez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galuszka just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Galuszka leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Galuszka lands a knee to the head.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
Melendez working hard to break the clinch.
Galuszka stalls.
Melendez wants a takedown.
Galuszka landing knees to the head.
That's eight 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.
Galuszka with a knee to the head.
Melendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galuszka smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Melendez is predictable there
and Galuszka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Melendez throws an overhand right that lands on Galuszka's shoulder, as Galuszka tries to avoid the shot.
Galuszka lands a front kick.
Melendez swings for the body but Galuszka moves out of range.
Melendez swinging wildly here.
Galuszka throws a nice head kick!
Melendez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Melendez misses with the combination.
Melendez dodges the punch combination from Galuszka.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka misses with a looping right.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
Galuszka moves out of range as Melendez strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Galuszka. Melendez shrugs it off though.
Galuszka lands a high kick!
Melendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galuszka.
Melendez misses with a leg kick
and Galuszka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Melendez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Melendez is predictable there
and Galuszka counters by clinching up.
Galuszka has Melendez pushed against the ropes.
Galuszka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galuszka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Galuszka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Galuszka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Galuszka lands a head kick. Melendez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Melendez blocks a head kick by Galuszka.
Melendez misses with an uppercut
and Galuszka counters with a big head kick but Melendez shrugs it off.
Melendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Melendez misses.
Galuszka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roman Galuszka is winning the standup battle so far.
Melendez throws a jab when Galuszka was well out of range.
Galuszka lands with a kick to the temple. Melendez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Galuszka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melendez .
Melendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Melendez misses with a hook. Galuszka ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez swings widly with a right hand
and Galuszka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galuszka.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Galuszka.
Galuszka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galuszka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galuszka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
Melendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galuszka walks away with a smile on his face. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galuszka ducks under a wild hook from Melendez .
Roman Galuszka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez misses with a few strikes there.
Galuszka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Galuszka lands a head kick. Melendez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Melendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Galuszka clinches.
Galuszka lands a knee to the head.
Galuszka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galuszka is struggling to control the position.
Melendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galuszka smiles and moves away.
Galuszka lands a high kick!
Galuszka staying out of range there.
Galuszka defending well as Melendez loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Galuszka - that will leave a mark!
Galuszka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Galuszka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Galuszka lands with a kick to the temple. Melendez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Melendez throws a leg kick
and Galuszka counters with a big head kick but Melendez shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Melendez misses
and Galuszka counters with a body kick.
Melendez misses with a straight left.
Melendez throws a leg kick
and Galuszka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Galuszka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Galuszka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but Melendez blocks it.
Galuszka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galuszka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Melendez has Galuszka pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Galuszka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roman Galuszka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez .
Galuszka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Melendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galuszka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Galuszka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Galuszka scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Melendez is trying to maintain a safe position but Galuszka gets an underhook and turns Melendez into the ropes.
Galuszka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Galuszka taking a breather.
Melendez has Galuszka pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Galuszka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galuszka slows down the pace here.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Galuszka trying to stall but Melendez improves his position.
Melendez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galuszka avoids it.
Melendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galuszka walks away with a smile on his face. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Melendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galuszka manages to avoid it.
Melendez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Galuszka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melendez .
Galuszka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Roman Galuszka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Melendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galuszka walks away with a smile on his face. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galuszka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melendez throws out the jab.
Galuszka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melendez 's head.
Galuszka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melendez lands with a nice combination. Galuszka backs away looking to recover.
Galuszka scores with a head kick. Melendez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Melendez thows a leg kick but Galuszka checks it
and Galuszka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Galuszka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Melendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Galuszka pulls his leg out and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Galuszka!
Galuszka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Galuszka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galuszka.
Galuszka looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Galuszka looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Melendez is trying to break the clinch but Galuszka has him pressed against the ropes.
Galuszka looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Galuszka tries to stall but Melendez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Galuszka looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Melendez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Melendez wants a takedown.
Galuszka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melendez 's face.
Galuszka controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Galuszka for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Galuszka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Melendez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Galuszka.
Melendez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Galuszka avoiding damage as Melendez throws knees to the body.
Galuszka landing knees to the head.
Melendez is trying to force a seperation but Galuszka has the dominant position.
Melendez is trying to break free.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Melendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Melendez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Galuszka looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Galuszka is trying to maintain a safe position but Melendez gets an underhook and turns Galuszka into the ropes.
Galuszka misses with a knee to the head.
Galuszka is pushing Melendez up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Galuszka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Galuszka won't allow it.
Galuszka stalling against the ropes.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's eight 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.
Melendez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melendez is trying to break free.
Melendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galuszka walks away with a smile on his face. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galuszka darts in and clinches Melendez up against the ropes.
Galuszka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Melendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galuszka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Galuszka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galuszka.
Melendez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galuszka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Galuszka landing knees to the head.
Galuszka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Melendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Galuszka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Galuszka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka lands a high kick!
Galuszka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilbert Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galuszka slips a straight right by Melendez .
Galuszka throws a head kick that Melendez semi-blocks.
Galuszka pushes Melendez away with a front kick.
Galuszka tries a head kick but it misses.
Galuszka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melendez misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melendez .
Roman Galuszka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galuszka closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Galuszka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galuszka 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Roman Galuszka!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Roman Galuszka!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Roman Galuszka!
Roman Galuszka wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Overeem.
Lawler misses with a double jab
and Overeem counters with a left and a right that stings Lawler.
Overeem moves out of range of the strikes.
Robbie Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler throws a right hand that Overeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overeem also avoids with ease.
Lawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Lawler.
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawler!
Overeem 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!
Lawler finds Overeem's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Overeem flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Lawler lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Overeem will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Lawler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joachim Hansen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes avoids the head kick by Hansen .
Hansen throws a leg kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
A low kick from Hansen misses
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Hansen throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hansen doesn't seem bothered though.
Hansen misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hansen really felt that one!
Barnes feints a jab promting Hansen to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hansen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hansen .
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hansen fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hansen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnes works on Hansen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hansen .
Barnes cracks Hansen with a nice body shot.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Hansen 's ribcage. Hansen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Barnes.
Barnes is leaning against Hansen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes digs a right hand into Hansen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hansen 's gas tank.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Hansen 's head back.
Barnes cracks the inside of Hansen 's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hansen takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Barnes cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Barnes!
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