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PCLA 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Helmsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Ignashov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmsley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is hhh. Alexey Ignashov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Hearst Helmsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexey Ignashov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignashov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignashov wants it to stay on the feet.
Crunch! Ignashov slams his shin into Helmsley's torso.
Ignashov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignashov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Helmsley to see if he's OK.
Ignashov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helmsley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ignashov but great work by Helmsley.
Ignashov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Helmsley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Helmsley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ignashov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Helmsley's guard! Nice work there by Ignashov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignashov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ignashov is in close to Helmsley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ignashov has gone for a leg lock! Helmsley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ignashov's guard.
Ignashov has his feet on Helmsley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov wants to clinch but Helmsley slips to the side
and Helmsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ignashov wants to stand up but Helmsley is controlling him.
Ignashov looks gassed!
Helmsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignashov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helmsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Helmsley works over Ignashov with some ground and pound from guard.
Helmsley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignashov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Helmsley is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley throws a strike but Ignashov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helmsley working for a triangle but Ignashov defends it easily.
Ignashov looking to pass the guard.
Helmsley is looking for a triangle but Ignashov pushes his legs off easily.
Helmsley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Helmsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignashov is one step ahead there.
Ignashov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ignashov tries to stand but Helmsley is controlling from the bottom.
Helmsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignashov is one step ahead there.
Helmsley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ignashov postures up in Helmsley's guard and throws a big left but Helmsley blocks it.
Helmsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignashov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Ignashov wants to get up but he can't break Helmsley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Helmsley with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ignashov can't handle though.
Ignashov tries to free his leg and advance position but Helmsley is retaining full guard.
Ignashov throws a big right hand that misses.
Helmsley controlling the position.
Helmsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helmsley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignashov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Helmsley has his foot on Ignashov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignashov works his way back into a safe position though.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hunter Hearst Helmsley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Helmsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Helmsley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Helmsley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ignashov is trying to defend but Helmsley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Helmsley prevents Ignashov from improving his position.
Helmsley is looking to take a break and control but Ignashov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helmsley prevents Ignashov from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helmsley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helmsley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignashov defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmsley slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Helmsley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignashov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helmsley prevents Ignashov from standing back up.
Helmsley moves nicely into side control.
Helmsley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Helmsley forces Ignashov back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley missing with knees to the body.
Helmsley scores with a shoulder strike.
Helmsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helmsley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Helmsley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignashov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ignashov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ignashov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helmsley controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hunter Hearst Helmsley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Helmsley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Helmsley controlling the action here.
Helmsley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignashov is just riding it out for now. Helmsley eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignashov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignashov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hearst Helmsley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ignashov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Helmsley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ignashov!
Helmsley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignashov is trying to stand.
Helmsley content just to control the position here.
Helmsley gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Alexey Ignashov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helmsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ignashov did well to prevent Helmsley getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helmsley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignashov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helmsley is pressing down on Ignashov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignashov is holding on for now.
Hunter Hearst Helmsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov tries to get to full guard but Helmsley has control of the leg.
Helmsley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignashov wants to get back to his feet.
Helmsley seems to be looking for submissions.
Helmsley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Helmsley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignashov for as long as he can get away with.
Helmsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Helmsley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Helmsley is keen to just control but Ignashov is a slippery customer.
Helmsley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignashov is just riding it out for now. Helmsley eventually gives up the hold.
Ignashov wants to stand back up but Helmsley manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Helmsley is controlling him well.
Ignashov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helmsley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helmsley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Helmsley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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.
Ignashov wants to get back to his feet but Helmsley is dominant here and he's now got Ignashov's back!
Ignashov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Helmsley is persistently looking for the submission but Ignashov is defending it well.
Helmsley connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ignashov to escape the position.
Alexey Ignashov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Hearst Helmsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Helmsley has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Hearst Helmsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helmsley 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 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Hearst Helmsley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NO Kia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NO Kia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heath Brogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, NO Kia!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brogan throws an off balance right hand
and Kia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brogan!
Kia goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Brogan turns into him and now he's in Kia's guard.
Brogan trying to control but Kia is working from the bottom.
Brogan postures up and lands a big shot to Kia's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brogan has picked Kia up and slammed him! Kia can't keep hold of the triangle and Brogan manages to pass to side control!
Brogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kia is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kia dodges the ground and pound from Brogan.
Kia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kia looking for a sweep but Brogan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brogan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kia hang on?
Kia working to try and regain half guard.
Brogan tries to control but Kia wriggling away.
Kia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brogan looking to control but Kia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brogan with good strikes from the mount here!
Kia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kia taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Brogan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brogan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brogan looking to finish Kia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kia!
Kia looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogan breaks from Kia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brogan with the ground and pound from mount.
Brogan controlling from the full mount.
Brogan tries to control but Kia wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brogan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kia is trying to escape the mount.
Brogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan landing strikes from the mount and Kia is in trouble!
Brogan lands a big shot there that rocks Kia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brogan with good strikes from the mount here!
Kia taking shots to the head.
Brogan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kia hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brogan looking to control but Kia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brogan is landing with some decent strikes but Kia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brogan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brogan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kia looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Brogan! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Heath Brogan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Ali is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Ali!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali looks to land a combination. Grygiel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Artur Grygiel has been cut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Ali! Grygiel is backing up but he can't get away as Ali lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Grygiel and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Ali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Lake's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Lake!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lake on the ground.
Lake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lake throwing strikes but missing.
Lake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lake passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lake thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lake thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lake works his way into full mount!
Lake looking to isolate an arm here. Lee doesn't see it coming and as Lake extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Lake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chiappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Kasteel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasteel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Celtic Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Semmy Kasteel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Chiappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Semmy Kasteel!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiappe swings widly with a right hand
and Kasteel counters with a straight right hand.
Chiappe has his takedown stuffed
and Kasteel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiappe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasteel counters with a two punch combo.
Donk. Kasteel catches Chiappe right on the button with a cross.
Chiappe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chiappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Chiappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiappe misses with a takedown
and Kasteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiappe tries for a takedown but Kasteel circles away easily
and Kasteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chiappe has his takedown stuffed
and Kasteel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiappe is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiappe takes one to the side of the head.
Kasteel lands a nice shot that snaps Chiappe's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiappe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiappe is rocked!
Kasteel circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chiappe to the canvas! Chiappe doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kasteel keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Kasteel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Grygera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Petr Grygera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petr Grygera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grygera counters with an outside leg kick.
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grygera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grygera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Petr Grygera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Aldo.
Grygera tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grygera has Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grygera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grygera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grygera forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Grygera stalling against the cage.
Aldo goes for a takedown attempt but Grygera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grygera counters with a head kick. That will keep Aldo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Left hook, right uppercut from Grygera.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grygera counters with a head kick.
Aldo with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aldo looks gassed!
Grygera lands a head kick. Aldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grygera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aldo is rocked!
Whack! Grygera lands a heavy head kick that drops Aldo. The ref tackles Grygera to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Aldo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Petr Grygera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Calamote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiggum Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calamote comes to the cage accompanied by I'm not a Superstar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Calamote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiggum Ralph!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralph leaves Calamote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Calamote wants to slow Ralph down by chopping away at his legs.
Calamote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ralph throws out the jab.
Ralph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph swings for the body but Calamote moves out of range.
Ralph with a hook.
Ralph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ralph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calamote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ralph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ralph is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calamote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ralph manages to avoid it.
Calamote checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calamote.
Calamote is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ralph.
Calamote avoids the body shot from Ralph.
Wiggum Ralph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ralph misses with the body kick
and Calamote counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ralph keeping moving, preventing Calamote from controlling successfully.
Calamote throwing strikes but missing.
Ralph keeping full guard, as Calamote tries to pass.
Ralph keeping moving, preventing Calamote from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamote throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calamote missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calamote throws a big right hand that misses.
Calamote throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamote slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ralph keeping moving, preventing Calamote from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamote thows a big elbow that misses.
Calamote with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calamote preventing the sweep.
Calamote has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Calamote content to stall in guard here.
Calamote is in close to Ralph's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamote looking to pass the guard.
Calamote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calamote stays in close to Ralph's body and controls the position.
Calamote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ralph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamote wants to control from the top but Ralph keeps moving.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Calamote dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Ralph.
Calamote chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ralph can pounce on him.
Ralph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calamote on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ralph. Ralph obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy body kick from Ralph
so Calamote counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ralph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calamote distracts Ralph with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calamote working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ralph's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamote scoring with some ground and pound.
Ralph keeping moving, preventing Calamote from controlling successfully.
Calamote controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Calamote trying to control the position from guard on top but Ralph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamote working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ralph's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ralph is keeping the position for now.
Calamote is working Ralph over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calamote passes into half guard.
Calamote thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ralph's head.
Calamote is controlling the pace.
Calamote working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ralph regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Calamote.
Calamote wants to control from the top but Ralph keeps moving.
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.
Calamote thows a big elbow that misses.
Calamote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ralph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calamote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ralph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calamote's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calamote throwing strikes from guard but Ralph blocks nicely.
Ralph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Calamote dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ralph delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Ralph.
Ralph tries a head kick but it misses.
Calamote on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Calamote.
Ralph lands a nice looking body kick.
Ralph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Calamote is out of range.
Ralph misses with a straight right.
Calamote checks a leg kick.
Ralph throws a head kick but Calamote moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Ralph
and Calamote decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ralph's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamote trying to control but Ralph is working from the bottom.
Calamote missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calamote makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calamote looking to pass the guard.
Calamote throws a big right hand that misses.
Ralph is trying to control the position but Calamote postures up.
Wiggum Ralph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calamote controlling from the top position.
Calamote thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ralph misses the target.
Ralph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ralph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ralph.
Calamote throws a series of punches but Ralph avoids them all with ease.
Calamote bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ralph is not content to let Calamote control the position.
Calamote remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamote is looking to take a break and control but Ralph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calamote lands some shots froms side control.
Ralph tries to improve position but can't.
Paulo Calamote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ralph taking a bit of punishment here - Calamote scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Calamote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calamote, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Calamote!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Ewerlof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Superhulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewerlof comes to the cage accompanied by Sponsored By Destiny. Erik Ewerlof has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Ewerlof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Superhulk!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewerlof shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Superhulk has his takedown stuffed
and Ewerlof counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Superhulk misses with a takedown
and Ewerlof counters with a head kick that drops Superhulk to the mat! Superhulk scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Superhulk is rocked!
Superhulk has his takedown stuffed
and Ewerlof counters with a nice body shot.
Erik Ewerlof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Superhulk.
Superhulk looks gassed!
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!
Superhulk misses with a takedown
letting Ewerlof counter with a right hand.
Superhulk is still on wobbly legs! Can Ewerlof finish him?
A head kick by Ewerlof - that's a beauty! Superhulk is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Ewerlof can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Erik Ewerlof!
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