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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badr Hari told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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234 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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231 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentin Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari lands a jab-cross combination.
Hari throws a lazy head kick
and Overeem counters with a leg kick.
Overeem throws a head kick but Hari moves out of range.
Overeem misses with a takedown
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Overeem has his takedown stuffed
and Hari counters with a series of strikes. Overeem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Hari circles away easily
and Hari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hari's sensitive parts.
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!
Hari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overeem back to the cage. Hari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt
and Hari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Hari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hari counters with a three punch combo that has Overeem backing up. Overeem nods at Hari to acknowledge the strikes.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari digs a good body shot into Overeem's ribs.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Hari.
Hari throws a series of strikes that have Overeem backpedaling.
Hari lands with a nice combination. Overeem backs away looking to recover.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Overeem. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hari tries to land a leg kick but Overeem saw it coming and moves away.
Overeem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hari counters with a stiff right hand.
Hari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hari.
Hari scores with a punch to the head.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Hari.
Hari looks to land a combination. Overeem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Hari.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Overeem moves out of range easily.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem tries to clinch but Hari moves away
and Hari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hari is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overeem's head.
Overeem checks a leg kick.
Hari stalks Overeem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Overeem's face. Overeem staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hari.
Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Hari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hari misses with a head kick.
Overeem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hari misses with a head kick.
Hari drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
Overeem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overeem.
Hari lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hari.
A nice left hand lands by Hari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hari wants a takedown but no success here.
Hari is trying to push Overeem away but Overeem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Overeem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Overeem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hari's efforts to push away.
Hari has clasped his hands together around Overeem's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hari in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Hari seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hari lands a nice forearm strike.
Hari is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Overeem's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Overeem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Hari counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hari.
Hari throws a head kick that misses.
Hari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick.
Overeem misses with a takedown
and Hari counters with a three punch combo that has Overeem backing up. Overeem nods at Hari to acknowledge the strikes.
Hari throws a one two combo.
Hari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Overeem is out of range and Hari settles back down.
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badr Hari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari has managed to clinch.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hari.
Overeem trying to control the position but instead, Hari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overeem into the cage.
Hari goes for a takedown attempt but Overeem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hari stops Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Hari is looking for a kimura here.
Overeem taking some punishment here, with Hari in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hari tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Overeem.
Hari scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hari prevents Overeem from standing back up.
Overeem wants to improve his position but Hari is controlling well.
Hari is looking to advance position but Overeem won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Overeem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hari tries to stand and escape but Overeem is controlling the position.
Overeem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hari.
Hari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hari wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hari is taking a breather. Overeem 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hari is taking a breather. Overeem 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 ref stands the fighters back up. Badr Hari was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentin Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Hari.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Hari.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hari!
Hari keeps Overeem at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hari looking to score a takedown here. Overeem is defending well but Hari drives through and ends up in Overeem's guard.
Overeem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hari defends well.
Hari postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Hari tries to free his leg and advance position but Overeem is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hari stands and steps away. Overeem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hari.
Hari scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hari.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hari.
Overeem is pressed up against the cage. Hari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overeem down to the mat. Overeem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hari lands with a right hand.
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Hari.
Danga de danga de dang - Hari scores with a four punch combination!
Hari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overeem pinned against the cage. Overeem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hari lands with a nice combination. Overeem backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Hari is predictable there
and Overeem counters with a good low kick that Hari was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari lands with an overhand left.
Hari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left and a right from Hari both land. Nice combination.
Hari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Overeem has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hari counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hari scores with a four punch combination!
Overeem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Overeem moves out of range easily.
Hari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Hari misses.
Overeem tries to clinch but Hari moves away
and Hari counters with a left and a right that stings Overeem.
Hari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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.
Hari misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Hari.
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Overeem to the mat! Overeem manages to get full guard.
Hari looking to pass the guard.
Overeem is trying to control the position but Hari postures up.
Hari won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
Hari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Hari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hari 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Hari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabu has chosen SIC as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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231 lbs
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269 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Sabu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gleiser.
Sabu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sabu tries to clinch up
and Gleiser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michael Gleiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gleiser throws a right and a left that Sabu avoids nicely.
Gleiser connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sabu covering up! Gleiser comes in with a big uppercut and Sabu goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Gleiser!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Schofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schofield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Linkin Park : The Catalyst kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aaron Witt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Witt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Schofield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schofield gets caught flat footed, as Witt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Witt 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.
Schofield looking for a sweep. Not yet Schofield, not yet.
Witt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schofield's guard.
Schofield wants to improve his position but Witt is controlling well.
Schofield trying to control but Witt postures up.
Witt wants to work for an arm triangle but Schofield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schofield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schofield is in trouble now - Witt has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schofield working to try and regain half guard.
Witt controlling from the full mount.
Schofield wants to control but Witt is having none of it.
Schofield is controlling an arm, preventing Witt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schofield is trying to escape the mount.
Witt controlling the position easily from mount.
Witt landing strikes from the mount and Schofield is in trouble!
Witt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Witt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schofield hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schofield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Witt looking for subs off his back but Schofield has passed one foot through into half guard.
Witt moves into full guard.
Schofield trying to control but Witt is working from the bottom.
Witt controlling Schofield's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schofield trying to control the position from guard on top but Witt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witt is adopting a defensive guard.
Schofield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Witt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Witt has escaped and now he's on top!
Witt content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schofield fails with the takedown
so Witt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schofield keeping full guard, as Witt tries to pass.
Witt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Witt is stalling in the full guard.
Witt has gone for a leg lock! Schofield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Witt's guard.
Schofield preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schofield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Witt is pulling down on Schofield's head. It's preventing any offense from Schofield, at least for the moment.
Schofield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Witt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schofield has Witt in his guard.
Witt tries to free his leg and advance position but Schofield is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schofield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Witt is one step ahead there.
Witt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schofield controls Witt momentarily but Witt frees himself.
Witt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schofield's guard.
Schofield is trying to control but can't.
Witt wants to work for an arm triangle but Schofield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schofield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Witt stands up from Schofield's guard - Witt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schofield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Witt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schofield's guard now.
Schofield is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schofield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Witt is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schofield looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Witt has picked Schofield up and slammed him! Schofield can't keep hold of the triangle and Witt manages to pass to side control!
Check out the look on Witt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Witt controls the position.
Witt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Witt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Witt decides to stand back up. Witt steps back and let's Schofield get back to his feet.
Witt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Witt slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Witt connects with a nice short shot to Schofield's temple.
Witt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schofield trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schofield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Witt counters with a single leg into guard. Schofield didn't expect that.
Witt distracts Schofield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Witt stays in close to Schofield's body and controls the position.
Witt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Witt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schofield wants to sweep but no luck.
Schofield looking for a guillotine here but Witt defends easily.
Witt forces his way into half guard.
Schofield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt trying to control the pace.
Aaron Witt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schofield trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Witt manages to pass to mount!
Schofield is trying to reverse the position but instead Witt has taken his back - oops!
Witt is persistently looking for the submission but Schofield is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt has good solid back control here.
Witt lands punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Witt controlling the positon.
Witt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schofield for as long as he can get away with.
Witt controlling well, preventing Schofield from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Witt tightening his grip on Schofield, looking for the choke.
Witt controlling the position well here. Schofield rolled but Witt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Witt connects with a big shot to the side of Schofield's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schofield trying to control but not successfully.
Witt scores with punches to the body.
Schofield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Witt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schofield.
Shane Schofield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Witt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Witt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Witt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingolfur Arnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gudleifur Bjarnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gudleifur Bjarnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingolfur Arnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gudleifur Bjarnson !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjarnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arnarson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bjarnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arnarson counters by clinching up.
Arnarson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Arnarson as the two fighters clinch.
Bjarnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arnarson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arnarson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bjarnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnarson smiles and moves away.
Bjarnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bjarnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arnarson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bjarnson wants to clinch
letting Arnarson counter with a right hand.
Bjarnson takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnarson connects with a body shot.
Bjarnson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjarnson misses with a combination
and Arnarson counters by moving into the clinch.
Arnarson has Bjarnson pressed against the cage, preventing Bjarnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bjarnson takes a shot to the head.
Arnarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnarson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bjarnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnson throws a lazy head kick
and Arnarson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjarnson looks to clinch
and Arnarson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Bjarnson
and Arnarson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjarnson tries to clinch up
and Arnarson counters with a three punch combo that has Bjarnson backing up. Bjarnson nods at Arnarson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjarnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bjarnson closes the distance but Arnarson moves to the side
and Arnarson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arnarson lands with a hook. Bjarnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bjarnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bjarnson avoids the body shot from Arnarson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingolfur Arnarson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arnarson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arnarson thumps Bjarnson with a low kick.
Bjarnson wants to clinch but Arnarson slips to the side
and Arnarson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Bjarnson ducks under a wild hook from Arnarson.
Bjarnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arnarson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bjarnson . That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnson tests Arnarson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ingolfur Arnarson has been cut.
Arnarson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arnarson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjarnson backwards.
Come on Arnarson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bjarnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjarnson tries to clinch up
and Arnarson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnarson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnarson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arnarson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Arnarson.
Arnarson lands a left hand.
Bjarnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnarson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bjarnson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnarson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bjarnson up against the cage.
Arnarson lands with a light punch inside.
Arnarson lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnarson breaks the clinch.
Bjarnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bjarnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arnarson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjarnson 's head.
Bjarnson misses with a hook to the body
and Arnarson counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Arnarson finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Arnarson misses.
Bjarnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arnarson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjarnson walks into a jab.
Gudleifur Bjarnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bjarnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arnarson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bjarnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arnarson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingolfur Arnarson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ingolfur Arnarson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arnarson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bjarnson on the side of the head.
Bjarnson misses with a leg kick
enabling Arnarson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gudleifur Bjarnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjarnson tries to keep at a distance but Arnarson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnarson lands a shoulder strike.
Arnarson scores with a shoulder strike.
Arnarson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjarnson backwards.
Arnarson gets through Bjarnson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bjarnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnarson lands an uppercut.
Bjarnson is rocked!
Arnarson floors Bjarnson with a big punch on the inside! Bjarnson is trying to recover but Arnarson dives into side control.
Bjarnson is still in real trouble! Can Arnarson finish him?
Arnarson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gudleifur Bjarnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We're going to have a standup here because Ingolfur Arnarson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Arnarson digs a good body shot into Bjarnson 's ribs.
Bjarnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice combo by Arnarson! Oh, that's hurt him - Bjarnson falls to the canvas and Arnarson follows him into side control.
Arnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjarnson can do to turn this around?
Arnarson controlling the position from side mount.
Arnarson moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnarson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjarnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingolfur Arnarson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnarson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingolfur Arnarson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Jayme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Jayme!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo tries to clinch but Jayme is having none of it.
Keith Jayme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jayme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Jayme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azevedo doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Jose Azevedo has been cut.
Azevedo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azevedo looks to clinch
and Jayme counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jayme misses with the combination.
Jayme thuds his right hand into Azevedo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo tries to clinch but Jayme moves out of range.
Azevedo closes the distance but Jayme moves to the side
and Jayme counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayme misses with a double jab
and Azevedo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jayme controlling the position for now.
Jayme wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Azevedo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jayme moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo won't allow Jayme to get back to his feet.
Jayme has a closed guard, preventing Azevedo from standing up.
Azevedo being controlled here momentarily.
Jayme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Azevedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jayme misses with a combination
and Azevedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Azevedo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jayme blocks an uppercut.
Jayme is trying to force a seperation but Azevedo has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azevedo.
Azevedo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jayme or not.
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.
Nice body punch from Azevedo - that landed with a thud.
Azevedo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jayme can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Azevedo.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jayme taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Jayme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Azevedo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jayme misses with a combination
and Azevedo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jayme wants to get back to striking at distance but Azevedo won't allow it.
Azevedo lands with a short shot to the head.
Jayme is trying to break the clinch but Azevedo is controlling him.
Azevedo stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Azevedo.
Azevedo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo is struggling to control the position.
Azevedo misses with the head strike.
Azevedo lands with a short shot to the head.
Azevedo lands an uppercut.
Azevedo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jayme is trying to break the clinch but Azevedo is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo misses with some punches.
Azevedo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jayme's efforts to push away.
Azevedo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Keith Jayme has been cut.
Jayme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azevedo tries to clinch
and Jayme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jayme throws a right hand that misses
so Azevedo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azevedo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jayme misses with a hook to the body
and Azevedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo lands with a light punch inside.
Jayme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jayme blocking some punches.
Azevedo misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo is pushing Jayme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Azevedo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jayme uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Azevedo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four 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.
Azevedo lands an uppercut.
Azevedo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jayme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Azevedo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jayme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jayme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jayme looking to slow down the pace here.
Azevedo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Azevedo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Azevedo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jayme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo manages to avoid it.
Azevedo clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Azevedo.
The referee calls for Jayme to work.
Azevedo is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Azevedo scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo is trying to trip Jayme. He has hold of a leg but Jayme is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Azevedo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jayme is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to stand but Jayme is controlling from the bottom.
Jayme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jayme is looking to stand up but Azevedo isn't so interested in that idea.
Jayme is adopting a defensive guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Azevedo is looking to stand up but Jayme won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jayme wants to stand but Azevedo is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jayme misses with the combination.
Azevedo tries to clinch up but Jayme circles away and keeps his distance.
Jayme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jayme circles away.
Jayme scores with a hook to the body. Azevedo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Jayme.
Jayme connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azevedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jayme misses with a body shot.
Keith Jayme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jayme. Azevedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to clinch but Jayme is having none of it.
Azevedo tries to clinch up but Jayme circles away and keeps his distance.
Azevedo closes the distance but Jayme moves to the side
and Jayme counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jayme misses with an uppercut.
Jose Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jayme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jayme misses with a series of wild punches.
Azevedo darts in trying to clinch
and Jayme counters with a series of strikes. Azevedo will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Jayme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jayme 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Jayme!
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FIGHT
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