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V.O.G 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Guldoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Valuyskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Guldoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksandr Valuyskiy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guldoe closes the distance but Valuyskiy moves to the side
and Valuyskiy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valuyskiy.
Guldoe wants to stand up but Valuyskiy is controlling him.
Valuyskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Guldoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guldoe is looking to stand up but Valuyskiy isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valuyskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guldoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valuyskiy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valuyskiy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guldoe's guard.
Valuyskiy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Guldoe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valuyskiy has cracked it and Guldoe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valuyskiy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Valuyskiy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Der Fisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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173 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Der Fisch!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisch moves to clinch but Fitch breaks away
and Fitch counters with a shoot takedown. Fisch fights it but they end up in guard.
Fitch chips away with some ground and pound.
Fisch keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fisch wants to stand up but Fitch is controlling him.
Fitch passes Fisch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fitch wants to pass the guard but Fisch is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch is trying to work for a kimura but Fisch is defending well.
Fitch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fisch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fitch is working for a kimura but Fisch is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitch stops Fisch from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitch wants to work for an arm triangle but Fisch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fisch is trying to stand up here but Fitch is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch trying to control the pace.
Fisch tries to kick Fitch off but Fitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fitch wants to stand but Fisch has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fitch thows a huge punch but Fisch dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fitch is trying to work for a kimura but Fisch is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitch is working for a kimura but Fisch is defending it quite comfortably.
Fitch is working for a kimura but Fisch is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fitch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fitch.
Fitch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like John Fitch has been cut.
Der Fisch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisch tries to clinch
and Fitch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fisch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch wants to stand and escape but instead Fisch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fisch wanted to stand there but Fitch had control of the position.
Fitch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fisch wanted to stand there but Fitch had control of the position.
Fisch being controlled here momentarily.
Fitch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fisch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisch connects with a high kick.
Fitch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fisch won't be happy with that.
Fitch stands up and beckons Fisch to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisch tries to clinch but Fitch moves away
and Fitch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch looking to pass the guard.
Fitch thows a big elbow that misses.
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisch is keeping the position for now.
Fitch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fitch stands and steps away. Fisch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fisch wants to clinch but Fitch slips to the side
and Fitch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fisch's guard.
Fitch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fisch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fitch has Fisch in his guard.
Fitch has a closed guard, preventing Fisch from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch trying to control the position here.
Fitch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fisch is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fitch's cut.
That's time! Fitch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fisch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fisch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Fisch keeps moving.
Fitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitch prevents Fisch from getting back to his feet.
Fitch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch wants to stand but Fisch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fitch won't allow Fisch to get back to his feet.
Fisch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitch manages to get himself to full guard.
Fitch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fisch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fitch is proving hard to escape from.
John Fitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fisch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fitch wants to sweep here but Fisch controlling him for the moment.
John Fitch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fitch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
John Fitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is controlling the pace.
Fitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fisch is looking for a sweep. Fitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fitch trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitch, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fitch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Lexin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eumenes Generale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lexin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eumenes Generale!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Generale's waist but Generale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lexin off to one side.
Generale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Generale pushes Lexin up against the cage in a clinch.
Generale pulls guard.
Lexin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lexin throwing strikes from guard but Generale blocks nicely.
Generale wants to stand but Lexin is controlling the position.
Lexin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Generale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Generale has momentary wrist control but Lexin slips an elbow through the middle.
Lexin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Generale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lexin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexin won't allow Generale to sweep him here.
Lexin throws and elbow that misses. Generale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lexin's guard. Nice move by Generale!
Generale looking to sit in guard and control but Lexin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lexin throws a big right hand that misses.
Lexin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lexin throws and elbow that misses. Generale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lexin's guard. Nice move by Generale!
Lexin keeping full guard, as Generale tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lexin keeping moving, preventing Generale from controlling successfully.
Lexin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Generale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Generale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Generale wants to get up but he can't break Lexin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lexin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lexin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Generale wants to hold on but Lexin pushes him away.
Lexin with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lexin lands with some strikes.
Generale looks gassed!
Generale is looking to get to half guard.
Lexin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lexin looking to control but Generale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lexin landing strikes from the mount.
Lexin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Generale is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lexin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Generale bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lexin and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Lexin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Graungaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graungaard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wretches & Kings. Overeem has chosen Lights as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Graungaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graungaard clinches up against the cage.
Graungaard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overeem throws a head punch that misses.
Graungaard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Graungaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Overeem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Graungaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Overeem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graungaard has hold of one of Overeem's legs. Overeem is fighting the takedown attempt but Graungaard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Graungaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graungaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Graungaard isn't so interested in that idea.
Overeem is trying to keep Graungaard in close.
Graungaard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graungaard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graungaard is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem being controlled here, momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graungaard clinches up with Overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graungaard.
Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Graungaard.
Graungaard stalling the fight.
Graungaard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Overeem is trying to keep an underhook but Graungaard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graungaard in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem kicks Graungaard off and gets back to his feet.
Graungaard has a takedown stuffed.
Graungaard looking to score a takedown here. Overeem is defending well but Graungaard drives through and ends up in Overeem's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graungaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem 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.
Overeem looking to control.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Graungaard from controlling successfully.
Graungaard prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overeem trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Overeem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Graungaard thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graungaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graungaard postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Graungaard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graungaard wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gunnar Graungaard just wasn't active enough.
Graungaard drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
Graungaard jumps guard.
Graungaard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Overeem manages to pass to side control.
Graungaard is looking to improve his position.
Graungaard is working hard here to advance position.
Overeem is looking to advance position but Graungaard won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Graungaard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graungaard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graungaard.
Overeem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graungaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Graungaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Overeem keeping full guard, as Graungaard tries to pass.
Overeem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graungaard defends it easily.
Graungaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Overeem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graungaard controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Graungaard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graungaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Overeem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Graungaard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graungaard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graungaard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graungaard.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Graungaard jumps guard and drags Overeem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Graungaard has Overeem pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Graungaard is controlling Overeem's posture.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Graungaard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Graungaard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Graungaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graungaard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overeem uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard is pulling down on Overeem's head. It's preventing any offense from Overeem, at least for the moment.
Overeem gets to his feet - Graungaard follows without any prompting.
Graungaard clinches with his opponent.
Graungaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graungaard decides to pull guard.
Overeem prevents Graungaard from getting back to his feet.
Graungaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graungaard is controlling Overeem's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Graungaard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Graungaard takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Graungaard.
Overeem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graungaard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Graungaard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graungaard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Overeem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graungaard lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Graungaard tries to pull guard but Overeem holds him up against the cage and eventually Graungaard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Graungaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graungaard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graungaard blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Graungaard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overeem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Graungaard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graungaard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.
Overeem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graungaard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graungaard working Overeem over with knees to the body.
Overeem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graungaard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.
Overeem is trying to drag Graungaard to the mat but Graungaard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graungaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Graungaard controls his hands.
Graungaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunnar Graungaard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graungaard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graungaard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graungaard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graungaard wants to pass to mount but Overeem is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graungaard.
Graungaard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Graungaard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Overeem looks to throw a body kick
and Graungaard moves into the clinch.
Graungaard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Graungaard passes into half guard.
Graungaard trying to pass the guard but Overeem defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graungaard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graungaard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Overeem wants to improve his position but Graungaard is controlling well.
Graungaard not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gunnar Graungaard.
Graungaard clinches up against the cage.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Graungaard is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
Graungaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Overeem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graungaard rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
Graungaard stalling the fight.
Graungaard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graungaard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overeem uses from the top position.
Graungaard looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem stopping the sweep attempt from Graungaard.
Graungaard wants to improve his position but instead Overeem has moved into half guard.
Graungaard is trying to maintain the position but Overeem is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Graungaard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Overeem misses with a double jab
and Graungaard counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Graungaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graungaard, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Graungaard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario M Buto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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222 lbs
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario M Buto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Quick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick clinches up with M Buto and pushes him back against the cage.
M Buto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quick has M Buto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. M Buto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
M Buto jumps guard but Quick stands there with M Buto around his waist. M Buto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
M Buto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
M Buto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Quick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
M Buto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
M Buto tries for a kimura but Quick is defending well.
Quick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
M Buto circles away from the clinch attempt
and M Buto counters with a good, hard body kick but Quick shrugs it off.
Quick looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
M Buto tries to clinch but Quick moves away
and Quick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - M Buto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
M Buto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and M Buto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario M Buto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Quick.
Quick tries to clinch but M Buto is having none of it.
Quick with a nice cross.
M Buto keeps the fight on the outside.
M Buto drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
M Buto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst M Buto is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
M Buto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quick is proving hard to escape from.
M Buto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
M Buto trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
M Buto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
M Buto tries to clinch but Quick moves away
enabling Quick to counter with a crisp jab.
Quick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
M Buto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick avoids the head kick by M Buto.
M Buto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quick.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but M Buto won't allow it.
Quick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. M Buto smiles and moves away.
M Buto shoots and misses
and Quick counters with a takedown into side control.
M Buto tries to buck Quick off but Quick is having none of it.
Quick stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
M Buto takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Quick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Quick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
M Buto is looking to break free of the clinch but Quick has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
M Buto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
M Buto can't get the takedown.
Quick decides to pull guard.
Quick wants to get back to his feet but M Buto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Quick is wriggling around but M Buto manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
M Buto drops an elbow to the side of Quick's head.
Quick has one foot on M Buto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
M Buto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quick counters with a three punch combo that has M Buto backing up. M Buto nods at Quick to acknowledge the strikes.
Quick throws a right and a left that M Buto avoids nicely.
Quick avoids the head kick by M Buto.
Quick misses with a series of wild punches.
M Buto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario M Buto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
M Buto with a poor takedown
and M Buto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mario M Buto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick rushes M Buto and presses him up against the cage.
Quick works on M Buto's body with a couple of short punches.
Quick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Quick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
M Buto has hold of Quick's hands but Quick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Quick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Quick decides to stand and escape the position.
M Buto misses with a takedown
and M Buto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
M Buto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quick.
M Buto lands with a kick to the temple. Quick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
M Buto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quick.
M Buto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
M Buto wants to clinch
and Quick counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Quick. No joy for M Buto on that attempt.
Quick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quick moves to clinch but M Buto breaks away
and M Buto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quick won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
M Buto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
M Buto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quick keeps the fight on the outside.
M Buto swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Quick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from M Buto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Quick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Quick circles away from the clinch attempt.
M Buto swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
M Buto cracks Quick with an open hand slap.
M Buto just misses with a punch to the body.
M Buto misses with a takedown
and Quick counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
M Buto taking a breather.
Quick is stalling here.
M Buto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quick walks away with a smile on his face. M Buto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quick moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
M Buto is trying to break free.
M Buto scores with a shot to the side of Quick's head.
M Buto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quick smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario M Buto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick shoots in but M Buto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
M Buto closes the distance but Quick moves to the side
and Quick counters with a three punch combo that has M Buto backing up. M Buto nods at Quick to acknowledge the strikes.
M Buto misses with a takedown
and Quick counters by clinching up.
Quick wants the takedown. M Buto is fighting it off but Quick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in M Buto's guard against the cage.
Quick slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
M Buto actively working from the bottom here.
Quick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
M Buto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
M Buto is trying to control but Quick manages to pass to mount!
Quick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Quick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Quick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Quick avoids the attempt from M Buto to control.
Quick looking to finish M Buto with some ground and pound. This is bad for M Buto!
M Buto is bucking up trying to escape but Quick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
M Buto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that M Buto really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
M Buto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish M Buto?
M Buto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Quick tries to pass to full mount but M Buto defends it.
M Buto wants to sweep but Quick has passed to side control!
Quick stands up and beckons M Buto to his feet.
Mario M Buto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bert Quick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Quick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quick 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 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Quick!
Bert Quick is the new heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Semenyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gouli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gouli has chosen Lalalala as his entrance music. Dmitriy Semenyuk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
205 lbs
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25
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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, Dmitriy Semenyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Gouli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gouli misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Mike Gouli has been cut.
Gouli slips a jab and a cross from Semenyuk.
Gouli feints and as Semenyuk raises his hands in defense, Gouli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Semenyuk wants to stand and escape but Gouli is having none of it.
Gouli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Semenyuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gouli.
Gouli throwing strikes but missing.
Semenyuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semenyuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Semenyuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouli throws a big right hand that misses.
Gouli throwing strikes from guard but Semenyuk blocks nicely.
Gouli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Semenyuk's head.
Gouli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Semenyuk's head.
Gouli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Semenyuk is breathing heavily.
Semenyuk is not content to let Gouli control the position.
Gouli is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Dmitriy Semenyuk has been cut.
Semenyuk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Semenyuk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gouli misses with the ground and pound.
Semenyuk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gouli throws a strike aimed at the side of Semenyuk's head but Semenyuk avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gouli wants to control but Semenyuk is keeping him busy.
Gouli cracks Semenyuk with a big elbow.
Semenyuk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gouli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Semenyuk to see if he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Gouli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gouli trying to control the position but Semenyuk is working away.
Semenyuk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gouli.
Gouli landing a few strikes.
Gouli working the ground and pound.
Gouli is putting a hurting on Semenyuk here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouli landing strikes.
Gouli landing a few strikes.
Gouli advances nicely into full mount.
Gouli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Semenyuk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gouli on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gouli with a couple of short strikes.
Gouli scoring with strikes but Semenyuk is staying in there.
Gouli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gouli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Semenyuk hang on?
Dmitriy Semenyuk's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gouli landing strikes from the mount.
Dmitriy Semenyuk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Semenyuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Semenyuk tries to get out of the position.
Gouli working for a submission but Semenyuk is keeping him at bay.
Gouli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gouli landing strikes from the mount and Semenyuk is in trouble!
Jeez, Dmitriy Semenyuk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dmitriy Semenyuk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Gouli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triya Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Dover will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Triya Again!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover scores with a one two! Again had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Triya Again has been cut.
Dover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Again throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Dover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Again lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Again tries to land a front kick but Dover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dover blocks a head kick by Again.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dover misses with a two punch combination.
Again cracks the inside of Dover's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Again swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Again.
Dover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Again. Again obviously looking to wear him down.
Dover looks gassed!
Dover tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Again tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Again. Dover shrugs it off though.
Again moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Again throws a sloppy head kick and Dover moves out of range easily.
Again tries to land a front kick but Dover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dover avoids the head kick by Again.
Dover throws a nice looking combination but Again bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Again.
Again looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Again throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Again thuds his shin into the meat of Dover's side.
Again throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ben Dover has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Again, right into the meat.
Again throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Dover on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dover throws a series of punches but Again avoids them all with ease.
Dover takes a kick to the side of the head.
Again throws a body kick the misses
and Dover counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Again throws a head kick that misses.
Dover avoids the head kick by Again.
Dover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Again pinned against the cage. Again gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Again.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Again takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Again avoids a punch combination nicely.
Again lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Again.
Triya Again is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Again pushes Dover away with a front kick.
Dover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Again.
Dover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Again can pounce on him.
Again looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Again misses with a body kick.
Again turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dover throws a front kick aimed at Again's knee but Again avoids it well.
Again throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Again.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Triya Again has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Again explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Dover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Again!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Again fakes the leg kick and cracks Dover in the body.
Again fakes the leg kick and cracks Dover in the body.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid body kick from Again.
Again avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dover takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dover moves out of range of the body kick from Again.
Dover moves out of range of the body kick.
Dover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dover moves out of range of the body kick.
Dover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Again.
Again tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover shoots in for a double leg but Again sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Again 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dover has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Again.
Again lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Again goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Again misses with a kick to the body.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt.
Again thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dover if he has to take too many more of those.
Again looks to land a body kick but Dover moved away.
Triya Again seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Again misses with a head kick.
Dover tries to clinch but Again is having none of it.
Dover throws a leg kick but Again checks it.
Again pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dover wants a takedown.
Again fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dover stops a takedown attempt from Again.
Dover is trying desperately to land a takedown but Again is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dover.
Again tries to break free but Dover pushes him back against the cage.
Dover prevents the takedown attempt.
Dover breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triya Again dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Again fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Again.
Again keeps the fight on the outside.
Again throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dover counters by clinching up.
Again's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but Again shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Dover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Again.
Again lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dover takes a kick to the side of the head.
Again misses with a head kick.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt.
Again misses with a body kick.
Dover moves out of range as Again throws a body kick.
Dover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Again as he jumps to the side.
Triya Again has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Again tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Dover blocks the low kick.
Dover shoots for a double leg takedown but Again sprawls well. He's pushed Dover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dover on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Again looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Again there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Again is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dover can do to turn this around?
Dover misses with the combination.
Again throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Again.
Again fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Again connects with a solid leg kick.
Again is looking to land body kicks.
Dover darts in and clinches Again up against the cage.
Dover pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Again 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover pushes Again off and gets back to his feet.
Dover moves out of range of the body kick.
Dover tries to clinch there but Again circles away.
Dover shoots in for a double leg but Again sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Again.
Dover takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Again tries to land a front kick but Dover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Again goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dover blocks a head kick by Again.
Dover dives in and grabs Again's left leg, looking for a takedown. Again pushes down on Dover's head and hops out.
Again fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Again lands with a nice body kick.
Dover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dover moves out of range as Again throws a body kick.
Again leaves Dover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Triya Again is winning the standup battle so far.
Dover misses with a looping left.
That kick from Again tenderised Dover's leg. Dover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Again throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Again looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch but Again swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dover moves out of range of the body kick from Again.
Dover tries to clinch up but Again circles away and keeps his distance.
Dover clinches up against the cage.
Again escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Again tries a head kick but it misses.
Again misses with a head kick.
Dover shoots for a takedown but Again saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Again misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover moves out of range of the body kick from Again.
Again is looking to land body kicks.
Dover moves into the clinch.
Dover breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Dover. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Dover misses.
Again throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Triya Again is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Again thuds his shin into the meat of Dover's side.
Again misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dover avoids a kick to the body.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch but Again swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Again looks for the body kick but Dover saw that one coming.
Dover tries to bum rush Again with a series of wild strikes but Again uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Again keeps the fight on the outside.
Again throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A left and a right from Dover both land. Nice combination.
Dover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Again.
Again throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triya Again dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Again's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dover takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dover doesn't manage to clinch there - Again circles away.
Dover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Again. Again obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Again.
Dover moves out of range as Again throws a body kick.
Again pushes Dover away with a front kick.
Again tries to land a body kick
and Dover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Again.
Again throws a sloppy head kick and Dover moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Again there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Again gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Again.
A solid leg kick lands there for Again.
Again lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover avoids the head kick by Again.
Dover moves out of range of the body kick from Again.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover throws a series of punches but Again avoids them all with ease.
Again misses with a kick to the body.
Again throws a head kick that misses.
Dover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dover punishes Again's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Again as he checks the leg kick.
Dover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Again backs up against the cage.
Again swats away the attempt to clinch by Dover.
Again throws a body kick that misses.
Dover blocks a head kick by Again.
Again looks for the body kick but Dover saw that one coming.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Again paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Again as Dover shoots in.
Again tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Again misses with an attempted mid kick.
Again misses with a head kick.
Dover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Triya Again is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dover is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Again throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Again connects with a leg kick. Dover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Again connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Again!
Dover on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Again throws a head kick that half lands.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Again counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Again keeps Dover at a distance using the push kick.
Again throws a head kick that half lands.
Again misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Again bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Again scores with a head kick.
Again lands a head kick!
Again fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Again dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dover. That did some damage!
Dover steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Again. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Again.
Dover sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Again.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Again.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Again.
Again lands a front kick.
Again lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dover will feel that in the morning.
Again throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Again connects with a solid leg kick.
Again lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dover tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Again can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Again.
Again throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Again moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Again lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Again lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dover takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Again throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Again. Again obviously looking to wear him down.
Again lands with a kick to the temple. Dover shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Again bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Again lands with a kick to the temple. Dover shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Again lands a head kick. Dover smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Again throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Again fakes the leg kick and cracks Dover in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Again. That's going to slow Dover down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Again.
Again throws a front kick that sends Dover stumbling back into the cage.
Again throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dover's head.
Again throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Again misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Again fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Again pushes Dover away with a front kick.
Again scores with a push kick.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Again pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triya Again showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Again, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triya Again!
Triya Again is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keller Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keller Rock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Strong!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong gets caught napping as Rock dives in and scores a takedown. Strong manages to retain guard.
Strong wants to stand up but Rock is controlling him.
Strong being controlled here, momentarily.
Rock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strong tries to kick Rock off but Rock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rock lands strikes from half guard.
Rock 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.
Strong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rock showed some decent athleticism there.
Strong pushes Rock off looking to stand but Rock dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rock lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock trying to pass the guard but Strong defending well.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
Strong is looking to get back to is feet but Rock passes into side control.
Strong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Strong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rock prevents Strong from escaping the position.
Strong looks gassed!
Strong is looking to get back to his feet here but Rock is keeping cool and he's managed to take Strong's back.
Rock lands strikes to the head.
Rock lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock lands shots from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Strong is covering up but some of the strikes from Rock are getting through and doing damage.
Rock is riding his opponent, not letting Strong buck him off.
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!
Rock is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Strong. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rock scores with punches from the back.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Strong is trying to get back to his feet but Rock has full control of the position and if anything, Strong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rock is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock cracks Strong with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Strong from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rock'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Strong.
Strong controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Strong is trapped and Rock is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock punches Strong on the ear.
Rock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Strong looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Rock is looking for the choke from the back position but Strong is controlling his hands well.
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!
Rock has Strong flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rock has Strong flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rock is working for a rear naked choke. Strong is not defending it well and Rock has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Strong refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Strong's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keller Rock!
Keller Rock is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MarkOne Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! MarkOne Arona could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tito Sotto's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkOne Arona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Sotto!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto avoids a kick to the body.
Arona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sotto moves away.
A big left from Sotto misses.
Arona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sotto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Arona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sotto.
Sotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona slips a straight right by Sotto.
Sotto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arona misses with a head kick.
Arona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sotto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arona scrambles back to his feet.
Arona pushes Sotto away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Arona is predictable there
and Sotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arona looks for the body kick but Sotto saw that one coming.
Arona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sotto.
Arona throws a leg kick but Sotto checks it.
Sotto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona misses with a kick to the body.
Arona throws a wild body kick that Sotto sees coming a mile off.
Sotto throws a hook but Arona blocks it.
Sotto lunges at Arona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arona's hand.
Sotto moves out of range of the body kick.
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.
Sotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arona. Arona obviously looking to wear him down.
Arona throws a sloppy head kick
and Sotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arona thinking.
Sotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arona misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Sotto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sotto throws a nice looking combination but Arona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sotto swings for the body but Arona moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto blocks the body kick.
Arona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sotto misses with a hook. Arona ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Arona is predictable there
and Sotto counters with a head kick that drops Arona to the mat! Arona scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Arona is rocked!
Sotto circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Arona tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sotto wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Sotto!
Tito Sotto is the new welterweight champion!
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