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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Kowalski or perhaps it was just good defense by High which made him look bad.
High looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski looking for a guillotine here but High defends easily.
Kowalski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. High gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing High from controlling successfully.
Kowalski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. High doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. High manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
High is posturing up here but Kowalski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! High tries to roll out but it's too tight and High has to tap! Slick submission there by Kowalski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Misza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadeusz Piorun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tomasz Misza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tomasz Misza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Brawler
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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, Tomasz Misza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tadeusz Piorun!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Piorun was covering up waiting for the punch and Misza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Misza throws a strike but Piorun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Piorun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Misza's head.
Piorun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Misza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Misza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Misza works his foot free and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Piorun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Piorun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Piorun is wriggling around trying to escape.
Piorun looks gassed!
Piorun wants to hold on but Misza pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misza unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Misza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Tadeusz Piorun has been cut.
Misza controlling his opponent.
Piorun wants to get back to his feet.
Misza controlling his opponent.
Misza manages to capitalize on a mistake by Piorun to take his back!
Piorun covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piorun is covering up but some of the strikes from Misza are getting through and doing damage.
Misza controlling the position well here. Piorun rolled but Misza kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Piorun is keeping busy.
Piorun wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misza has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Piorun.
Misza could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A lull in the action here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tomasz Misza just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Misza.
Piorun with a poor takedown
and Misza counters with a takedown into side control.
Misza wants to control but Piorun is keeping him busy.
Misza working away.
Misza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Piorun some visible discomfort.
Misza has an Americana. Piorun didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Misza is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Misza hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tomasz Misza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Jameson. No joy for Timmermans on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jameson.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans shoots in and drives through. Jameson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson throws a nice looking combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timmermans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jameson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timmermans somewhat.
Jameson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Timmermans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Jeffrey Timmermans has been cut.
Jameson scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans takes one to the chin there.
Jameson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Timmermans goes down! Can Jameson finish him!?
Timmermans wants to sweep but no luck.
Jameson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans is trying to keep Jameson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jameson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Oscar Jameson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jameson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmermans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jameson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans needs to keep his hands up - Jameson had a free shot at his head there.
Jameson lands a slapping body shot.
Jameson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jeffrey Timmermans's cut is getting worse.
Jameson lands a jab to the nose.
Jameson drops Timmermans with a right and a left! Jameson comes rushing in but Timmermans regains his composure and manages to keep Jameson in guard.
Timmermans is rocked!
Jameson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timmermans being controlled here, momentarily.
Jameson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jameson 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Oscar Jameson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Jameson.
Jeffrey Timmermans's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jab from Jameson.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown but Jameson shows good takedown defense.
Jameson lands a jab-cross combination.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Jameson catches Timmermans right on the button with a cross.
Jeez, Jeffrey Timmermans's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jameson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jameson.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeffrey Timmermans's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oscar Jameson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cypher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kunhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cypher comes to the cage accompanied by Dragonland - Contact. Richard Cypher has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Cypher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Kunhart!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunhart misses with a head kick.
Cypher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cypher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cypher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kunhart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kunhart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cypher.
Kunhart looks gassed!
Cypher is looking to slow Kunhart down with leg kicks.
Kunhart should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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!
Cypher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kunhart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kunhart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cypher works over Kunhart's head and body with a nice combination.
Cypher lands with a nice combination. Kunhart backs away looking to recover.
Cypher throws a front kick that sends Kunhart stumbling back into the cage.
Cypher throws a front kick that sends Kunhart stumbling back into the cage.
Cypher lands a left and a right that send Kunhart crashing to the mat, dazed. Cypher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kunhart is rocked!
Cypher scores with a kick to the body.
Kunhart is still on wobbly legs! Can Cypher finish him?
Nice body kick from Cypher.
Kunhart seems to have recovered his senses.
Cypher scores with a spinning back kick!
Cypher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kunhart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cypher lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cypher is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Cypher slams his shin into Kunhart's torso.
Cypher scores with a nice body kick.
Kunhart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cypher.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cypher.
Kunhart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cypher. That one must have hurt.
Richard Cypher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cypher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cypher scoring well with a low kick there.
Kunhart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cypher. That one must have hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cypher.
Cypher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cypher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cypher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cypher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cypher stands up out of the half guard.
Kunhart shoots in and drives through. Cypher sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cypher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cypher showed some decent athleticism there.
Cypher decides to stand and escape the position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cypher.
Cypher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cypher lands with a slapping head kick.
Kunhart throws a series of punches but Cypher moves out of range.
Kunhart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cypher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kunhart somewhat.
Richard Cypher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kunhart.
Kunhart fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cypher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cypher throws a head kick that half lands.
Kunhart shoots in but no luck this time.
Cypher pushes Kunhart away with a front kick.
Cypher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kunhart was covering up waiting for the punch and Cypher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kunhart has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cypher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kunhart.
Kunhart struggling a bit here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kunhart has eaten all the pies!
Kunhart is not content to let Cypher control the position.
Cypher wants to stand but Kunhart has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cypher is looking to take a break and control but Kunhart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kunhart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kunhart manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cypher lands a nice short elbow.
Cypher 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.
Cypher tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kunhart.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kunhart shoots in looking for a takedown. Cypher tries to sprawl out of it but Kunhart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cypher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cypher dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A solid body kick from Cypher.
Cypher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kunhart can do to turn this around?
Cypher tries to bum rush Kunhart with a series of wild strikes but Kunhart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kunhart tries to clinch up.
Kunhart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cypher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kunhart.
Kunhart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cypher staying out of range there.
Cypher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cypher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kunhart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cypher wants to get back to his feet.
Cypher tries to roll over but Kunhart keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cypher is trying to stand up here but Kunhart is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunhart wants to pass the guard but Cypher is defending well.
Kunhart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cypher!
Cypher trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunhart controlling from the full mount.
Cypher has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cypher trying to get back to his feet but Kunhart is in full control for now.
Cypher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kunhart trying to control momentarily.
Kunhart is looking for the choke from the back position but Cypher is controlling his hands well.
Cypher tries to escape the position.
Cypher is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunhart struggling to land strikes to the head as Cypher covers up.
Cypher trying to control but not successfully.
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.
Cypher fending off the submission attempt from Kunhart.
Cypher tries to break free.
Kunhart misses with punches from the back.
Kunhart keeps control of the position as Cypher tries to break free.
Cypher is trying to get back to his feet but Kunhart has full control of the position and if anything, Cypher has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kunhart tries to get the hooks in deep but Cypher pushed the leg off.
Cypher is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cypher trying to control the hands but Kunhart won't let him.
Cypher trying to get back to his feet but Kunhart is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kunhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kunhart shoots in but no luck this time.
Kunhart misses with a takedown attempt
and Cypher counters with a nice body kick.
Cypher scores with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cypher - that will leave a mark!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cypher.
Kunhart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cypher connects with a high kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cypher.
Cypher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kunhart regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cypher slows the pace down in half guard.
Cypher'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunhart trying to control here.
Cypher wants to get back to his feet.
Cypher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kunhart tries to roll over but Cypher keeps him under control.
Kunhart wants to control but Cypher is keeping busy.
Cypher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kunhart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richard Cypher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cypher shoots in for a double leg but Kunhart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cypher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kunhart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cypher looking to control.
Cypher wants to get back to his feet but Kunhart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cypher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kunhart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cypher wants to stand up but Kunhart is controlling him.
Kunhart preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunhart is pushing down on Cypher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cypher is fighting to maintain full guard but Kunhart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cypher pushes Kunhart off looking to stand but Kunhart dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kunhart shoots in for a takedown but Cypher shows good takedown defense.
Richard Cypher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kunhart.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cypher.
Kunhart looks for a takedown but Cypher sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Kunhart. No joy for Cypher on that attempt.
Kunhart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cypher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kunhart!
Cypher avoids the attempt from Kunhart to control.
Cypher wants to control the pace but Kunhart is squirming around nicely.
Kunhart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cypher wants to control the pace but Kunhart is squirming around nicely.
Kunhart is looking to improve his position but Cypher isn't that keen on the idea.
Cypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kunhart is squirming around, avoiding Cypher's attempts to control the action.
Kunhart is working to get back to half guard.
Cypher looking to control but Kunhart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cypher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cypher 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cypher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Grand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Egg-Walking Away . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Grand!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grand doesn't seem bothered though.
Rush throws a body punch but Grand moves out of range.
Grand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grand's back!
Rush is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rush controlling well, preventing Grand from escaping the position.
Rush lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rush.
Rush controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grand is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grand rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rush prevents Grand from improving his position.
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. Rush connects with a nice short shot to Grand's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is thwarting Grand's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Rush 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.
Grand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joe Rush just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Grand scores with a three punch combo!
Rush missing with a left hand there. Grand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rush misses with a double jab.
Grand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Grand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grand tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Grand tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grand misses with a combination
and Rush counters with a left to the body.
Rush looks to land a combination but Grand avoids it well.
Rush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grand falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rush counter with a right hand.
Grand walks into a straight right hand from Rush.
Grand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Rush misses
and Grand counters with a shoot takedown. Rush fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grand wants to stand but Rush has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush is trying to control the position but Grand postures up.
Grand stops Rush from standing up.
Grand is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Rush will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grand fails with the takedown
and Rush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grand has a takedown stuffed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rush.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rush loads up on a big right hand but Grand slips the punch.
Rush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mike Grand has been cut.
Rush goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rush lands a jab.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grand moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush looks to land a combination but Grand avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand misses with a combination
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Rush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grand misses with a body shot.
Grand throws a series of punches but Rush avoids them all with ease.
Rush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grand was well out of range. Poor timing from Rush.
Rush lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grand is rocked!
Rush lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Grand is looking to close the distance but Rush sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Grand crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Grand is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joe Rush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kris Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shook ones. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Schoots!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schoots is trying to stand back up but Killa is controlling him
Killa trying to control the action but Schoots is working from the bottom.
Killa trying to control the pace.
Killa wants to control but Schoots is keeping him busy.
Schoots trying to hold on to Killa's head to control him but Killa postures up.
Killa is working for a kimura but Schoots is defending it quite comfortably.
Killa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoots keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schoots lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Schoots coming out on top.
Schoots scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schoots showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killa.
Killa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schoots misses with a double jab
and Killa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Killa trying to control the position from guard on top but Schoots 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.
Schoots trying to keep a closed guard but Killa is proving a slippery customer.
Killa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schoots is trying to keep Killa in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schoots can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schoots has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Killa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schoots.
Schoots dodges the punch combination from Killa.
Killa moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Schoots misses the target.
Schoots throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Killa blocks a jab.
Schoots swinging wilding here.
Schoots throws a jab but it's blocked by Killa.
Killa tries for a takedown but Schoots sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schoots sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schoots stuffs the takedown attempt from Killa. Killa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Schoots misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa defending well as Schoots loads up on a big left hand.
Schoots blocks a jab.
Schoots takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schoots to the mat! Schoots manages to get full guard.
Schoots wants to get back to his feet but Killa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killa trying to control but Schoots is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killa has gone for a leg lock! Schoots slips out almost immediately though and dives into Killa's guard.
Killa is breathing heavily.
Killa wants to stand up but Schoots is controlling him.
Schoots in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schoots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schoots throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killa looking to control.
Killa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Killa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schoots's waist but Schoots gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killa off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Schoots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schoots throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killa misses with a double jab
letting Schoots counter with a right hand.
Killa fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kris Killa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schoots throws out a powerful jab.
Schoots throws an overhand right that lands on Killa's shoulder, as Killa tries to avoid the shot.
Killa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Killa lands in his opponent's guard.
Killa trying to control the position from guard on top but Schoots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killa stops Schoots from standing up.
Schoots tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schoots wants to stand but Killa is controlling the position.
Killa trying to control but Schoots is working from the bottom.
Schoots wants to stand and escape but Killa is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schoots lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killa circles away quickly and effectively.
Killa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schoots on the side of the head.
Schoots throws out a loose jab but Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killa throws the left hand but Schoots avoids the punch easily.
Schoots throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Schoots misses.
Killa misses with a combination
and Schoots counters with a nice uppercut.
Schoots throws a lazy right hand but Killa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schoots has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Romano Schoots has been cut.
Schoots loads up on a big right hand but Killa slips the punch.
Killa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Killa showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Killa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa lands strikes from half guard.
Killa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schoots doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killa.
Killa controlling the action here.
Killa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schoots's head.
Killa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schoots is not content to let Killa control the position.
Schoots wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots is trying to control but can't.
Killa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schoots's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Killa.
Killa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schoots jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schoots keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killa.
Schoots takes a swing at Killa's ribcage but misses.
Schoots pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romano Schoots is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schoots fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
Schoots fails to land with a series of punches.
Killa throws a series of punches but Schoots avoids them all with ease.
Romano Schoots seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schoots lunges at Killa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killa's hand.
Schoots looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa moves away from the strike by Schoots.
Killa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schoots tries to avoid it but Killa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schoots to the ground. Schoots escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schoots misses the shot to the body.
Schoots takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schoots throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Schoots. No joy for Killa on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schoots throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killa slips a jab from Schoots.
Schoots connects with a body shot.
Schoots misses with a series of wild punches.
Killa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schoots counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Killa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schoots looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Killa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kris Killa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
That's time! Killa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Killa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schoots.
Schoots fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Killa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schoots wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killa looks for a takedown but Schoots sprawls well.
Jab by Schoots.
Killa is rocked!
Kris Killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schoots connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Killa tumbling to the canvas! Schoots pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Killa was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Romano Schoots!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack McMatthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stratovarius - Dreamweaver. Jose Costa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack McMatthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Costa!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costa is defended easily by McMatthew.
Costa tries to clinch up but McMatthew circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
McMatthew taking some punishment here, with Costa in his half guard.
Costa prevents McMatthew from standing back up.
Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McMatthew looks like he's trying to stand up.
Costa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McMatthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
McMatthew avoids the body shot from Costa.
Costa instigates a clinch.
Costa stalling against the cage.
Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costa is leaning against McMatthew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMatthew tries to circle away but Costa has him pinned against the cage.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
Costa lands a left hand.
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McMatthew tries to break free but Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McMatthew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
McMatthew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Costa to work.
McMatthew working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMatthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
McMatthew throws a right hand that Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Costa also avoids with ease.
Jack McMatthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces McMatthew off the cage and back into rage.
McMatthew misses with a combination
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McMatthew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa wants to clinch.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMatthew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMatthew moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa pushes McMatthew back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Costa.
McMatthew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Costa lands an uppercut.
McMatthew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Costa has McMatthew pressed against the cage, preventing McMatthew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costa lands with a left to the head.
McMatthew tries to break the clinch but Costa is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costa.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Costa.
McMatthew is breathing heavily.
Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
Costa lands a body shot.
McMatthew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McMatthew.
Costa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMatthew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa keeps control of McMatthew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa cracks McMatthew with a nice body shot.
Costa works on McMatthew's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Costa avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Costa tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costa scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMatthew tries to break the clinch but Costa is controlling the position.
Costa stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMatthew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack McMatthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMatthew backwards.
McMatthew can't break the clinch.
Costa keeps control of McMatthew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Costa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McMatthew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McMatthew misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown. McMatthew fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is in close to McMatthew's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McMatthew wants to stand up but Costa is controlling him.
Costa trying to control but McMatthew is working from the bottom.
Costa pushing down on McMatthew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMatthew wants to get back to his feet.
McMatthew wants to stand back up but Costa manages to pass into side control.
McMatthew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMatthew avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Costa.
Costa wants to control but McMatthew is keeping him busy.
Costa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Costa wants to control but McMatthew is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McMatthew is trying to get back to his feet.
Costa scoring with punches and elbows.
McMatthew is pushing Costa's head away, looking to escape. Costa manages to hold on to the position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMatthew moves out of range as Costa strikes.
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMatthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMatthew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McMatthew avoids the body shot from Costa.
Costa clobbers McMatthew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McMatthew misses with a double jab.
McMatthew misses the body punch
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
McMatthew misses with a series of wild punches.
McMatthew misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew swinging wilding here.
McMatthew fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa shoots in but McMatthew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McMatthew throws a combination that misses
and Costa counters by clinching up.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Costa tightens his grip and picks McMatthew up, before dumping him to the ground. McMatthew manages to land in guard.
Costa won't allow McMatthew to get back to his feet.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Costa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McMatthew wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control the position but McMatthew is working away.
Costa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McMatthew kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Costa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McMatthew dodges the ground and pound from Costa.
Costa tries to move to mount but McMatthew blocks the move with his legs.
Costa landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McMatthew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McMatthew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMatthew misses with a double jab
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew throws a combination. Costa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMatthew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costa counters with a single leg into guard. McMatthew didn't expect that.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa won't allow McMatthew to get back to his feet.
Costa wants to control from the top but McMatthew keeps moving.
Costa thows a big elbow that misses.
McMatthew is looking to stand back up but Costa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McMatthew.
McMatthew on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMatthew tries to get out of the position.
McMatthew wants to get back to his feet.
McMatthew is trying to escape back to his feet but Costa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Costa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Costa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McMatthew prevents Costa from moving into mount.
Costa grinds an elbow into McMatthew's temple.
McMatthew is working to avoid the ground and pound but Costa connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMatthew is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Costa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McMatthew is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Costa wants to control but McMatthew is keeping him busy.
Jack McMatthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Costa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Costa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Costa tries to move to full mount but McMatthew actually manages to regain half guard.
McMatthew wants to get back to his feet.
McMatthew knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costa on the ground.
Costa slips a nice elbow through McMatthew's hands, connecting with McMatthew's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa throwing shots but McMatthew is blocking nicely.
McMatthew is trying to stand back up but Costa is controlling him
Jose Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Costa 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.
Costa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Costa controlling the pace.
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.
McMatthew has hold of Costa's hands but Costa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Costa is trying to control. McMatthew wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Costa trying to mount his opponent but McMatthew defends it.
McMatthew is trying to stand back up but Costa is controlling him
Costa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McMatthew is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Costa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ahbar Chicouh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chicouh comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Good has chosen The Boxer 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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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahbar Chicouh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Good!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good drives through and clinches with Chicouh against the cage.
Good breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Chicouh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chicouh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good has closed the distance and engaged Chicouh in a clinch.
Chicouh tries to break free but Good pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Good on the inside.
Chicouh wants to get back to striking at distance but Good won't allow it.
Good lands a good knee to the midsection. Chicouh won't want to take too many of those.
Good stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Good scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Good.
Good throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good jumps guard.
Good wants to sweep here but Chicouh controlling him for the moment.
Good is looking for a triangle but Chicouh pushes his legs off easily.
Chicouh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Good has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chicouh has managed to get both his arms back between Good's legs - danger averted.
Chicouh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Good on the ground.
Chicouh tries to free his leg and advance position but Good is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Good working a defensive guard but Chicouh passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chicouh trying to pass the guard but Good defending well.
Good is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chicouh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chicouh's back!
Good looking for the choke but no joy.
Good gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Chicouh can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chicouh trying to control the hands but Good breaks the grip.
Good has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Chicouh! Can he survive? No! He's out! Good gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonny Good!
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