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LOP32 Skarsgard vs Cooper PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mudrc Bukviconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak's entrance music is One Night In Bangkok. A fine choice. The key to victory for Ong Bak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mudrc Bukviconte!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak lands with a nice body punch.
Bukviconte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bukviconte shoots in looking for a takedown but Bak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukviconte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bukviconte fails with the takedown.
Bak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bak slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukviconte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ong Bak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mudrc Bukviconte.
Bukviconte dodges the punch combination from Bak.
Horrible takedown by Bukviconte or perhaps it was just good defense by Bak which made him look bad.
Bak stuffs the takedown.
Bak stalks Bukviconte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bukviconte's face. Bukviconte staggers backwards, shaken.
Bak misses with a two punch combination.
Bak scores with a hook to the body. Bukviconte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak scores with a one two! Bukviconte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Bukviconte.
Bak misses with a low kick.
Bak throws a series of punches but Bukviconte avoids them all with ease.
Bak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukviconte.
Bak scores with a sloppy right hand. Bukviconte should have avoided that one.
Bak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bukviconte fails with a takedown attempt.
Bak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Bak does no damage.
Bukviconte walks into a straight right hand from Bak.
Bak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukviconte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bak can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte scores with a takedown into Bak's guard.
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!
Bukviconte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bukviconte drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bukviconte jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bukviconte drops back looking for a leg! Bak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bak manages to kick Bukviconte off! Bukviconte jumps back into Bak's guard.
Bak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bukviconte on the ground.
Bukviconte stands and throws Bak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bukviconte is trying to get an arm triangle but Bak is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte is trying to get an arm triangle but Bak is defending well.
Bukviconte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bukviconte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bukviconte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte tries for a kimura but Bak is defending well.
Bukviconte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukviconte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mudrc Bukviconte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bukviconte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bak pinned against the cage. Bak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bak throws a combination. Bukviconte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bukviconte looks for a takedown but Bak sprawls well.
Bak tries to bum rush Bukviconte with a series of wild strikes but Bukviconte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bak works over Bukviconte's head and body with a nice combination.
Bak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bukviconte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bukviconte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bak but Bak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ong Bak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mudrc Bukviconte.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bak enables Bukviconte to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukviconte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bukviconte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bukviconte tries for a kimura but Bak is defending well.
Bukviconte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bukviconte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte tries for a kimura but Bak is defending well.
Bukviconte is working to tighten is grip on Bak's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bak has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bukviconte is really squeezing tight and eventually Bak passes out! Bukviconte breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mudrc Bukviconte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Zbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Zbeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Wang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang lands with a nice combination. Zbeer backs away looking to recover.
Zbeer tries for a takedown but Wang circles away easily
and Wang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zbeer misses with a takedown
and Wang counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang cracks a nice hook into Zbeer's ribs.
Zbeer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Zbeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang lands a right hook to the body.
Zbeer is breathing heavily.
Zbeer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Zbeer persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Zbeer drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zbeer sprawling to the canvas! Zbeer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wang finish him?!
Zbeer is rocked!
It looks like Paul Zbeer has been cut.
Zbeer get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zbeer stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Wang runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Wang!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gill Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirin Ichiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichiban has chosen Tokyo Street Rapper - Gangsta Rap as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gill Mackey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirin Ichiban!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Ichiban scores with a four punch combination!
Mackey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ichiban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mackey is rocked!
Ichiban Throws a clean left jab. Ichiban Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Mackey's chin! Mackey crumbles to the ground and Ichiban follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Ichiban!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirin Ichiban!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maito Poika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roman Burza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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163 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maito Poika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Burza!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poika misses with a wild body shot.
Burza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burza misses the shot to the body.
Burza misses with a series of wild punches.
Poika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burza.
Poika checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Burza.
Poika throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Burza.
Poika wants to land a leg kick but Burza is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Poika.
Poika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burza manages to avoid it.
Burza wants to land a leg kick but Poika is out of range.
Burza looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Burza looks to land a combination but Poika avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Poika.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burza.
Poika throws a combination that misses
and Burza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burza was well out of range. Poor timing from Poika.
A right-left combo lands from Poika.
Poika scores with a shot to the body.
Poika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burza.
Some bone on bone action there as Burza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poika.
Burza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poika swinging wildly here.
Poika misses the body punch
and Burza counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Burza misses.
Poika wants to slow Burza down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poika slips a jab and a cross from Burza.
Burza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poika is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burza sizes up Poika with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Burza finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burza. Poika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poika lands a glancing blow to the side of Burza's head.
Poika throws a shot from downtown. Burza moves away and avoids it.
Maito Poika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poika jabs at Burza's body.
Poika throws a combination that misses
and Burza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poika is looking to wear down Burza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Poika cracks Burza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burza is rocked!
Poika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burza is still on wobbly legs! Can Poika finish him?
Burza looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Poika, right into the meat.
Poika scores with a kick to the body.
Burza drops his hands for a split second and Poika immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Burza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Poika follows up with a right hand that knocks Burza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maito Poika!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tso comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Evans has chosen "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Evans!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Tso moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Tso tries to clinch up
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Tso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans drops back looking for a leg! Tso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tso manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Tso's guard.
Tso wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans stands and throws Tso's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso is trying to buck Evans off.
Tso stops Evans from passing to mount.
Tso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Tso is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tso some visible discomfort.
Tso is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Evans asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries for a kimura but Tso is defending well.
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Evans connects with a decent elbow.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tso tries to escape but Evans is in control.
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tso is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Evans lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tso down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tso bucks up and tries to throw Evans off but instead Evans has got his back!
Evans has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tso has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Evans is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans has got one arm under Tso's chin. This could be trouble... Tso trying to control the other hand but Evans gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tso has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Evans!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliff Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a head kick. That will keep Crazy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crazy misses with a wild combination.
Crazy fails to land with a series of punches.
Crazy throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a good, hard body kick but Crazy shrugs it off.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crazy.
Crazy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Crazy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crazy misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Crazy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Crazy throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Crazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris blocks a jab.
Crazy swings widly with a right hand
and Crazy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crazy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy lands an overhand right.
Crazy is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Crazy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crazy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a right hand to the body.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crazy's calf.
Crazy looks gassed!
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris thuds his shin into the meat of Crazy's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris connects with a solid leg kick.
Harris circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Crazy drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Harris follows Crazy to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cliff Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Doors - Peace Frog. Savage has chosen Bon Jovi - It's my life as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Walker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Walker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Walker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Savage controls his leg.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savage keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to free his trapped foot but Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Savage.
Walker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savage is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker is trying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
Walker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Savage is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into Savage's guard.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Walker.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Walker.
Savage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Savage persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker avoids the head kick by Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savage throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jack Walker has been cut.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
Walker misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Jackson Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage moves away from the strike by Walker.
Savage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savage scrambles back to his feet.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage scores with a takedown into Walker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker controlling Savage's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
Walker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
Walker is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Walker is trying is best to control the position here.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!
What can Savage do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Savage staying busy and making it hard for Walker to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Savage right now.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Savage tries to escape the position.
Walker avoiding Savage 's attempts to control his hands.
Walker lands shots from the back.
Walker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Savage's body.
Savage tries to roll but Walker sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage prevents Walker from getting a body triangle.
Walker controls the action.
Savage is covering up but some of the strikes from Walker are getting through and doing damage.
Walker keeps control of the position easily here as Savage tries to buck him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savage for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Savage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Walker's cut.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savage.
Walker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker avoids the head kick by Savage.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Savage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savage throws a leg kick but Walker checks it.
Savage throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Savage looking to score a takedown here. Walker is defending well but Savage drives through and ends up in Walker's guard.
Walker is adopting a defensive guard.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker!
Walker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker stalks Savage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savage's face. Savage staggers backwards, shaken.
Savage takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Savage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Savage scores with a push kick.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Savage tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savage.
Jack Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Savage misses
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Savage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Savage shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a head kick.
Savage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savage throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking.
Jackson Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker stalks Savage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savage's face. Savage staggers backwards, shaken.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Walker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Walker.
Savage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker which made him look bad.
Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Walker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Walker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Savage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walker's head.
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savage.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Savage's head back.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.
Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.
Savage is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Savage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savage scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Savage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walker.
Savage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walker 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 Savage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker cracks Savage with a big elbow.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Walker controls the position from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard.
Walker is trying is best to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Walker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Savage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jack Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savage. Savage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savage tries to work over Walker's front leg with a kick but Walker checks it.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Walker had his way with Jackson Savage in that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Walker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walker's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Walker swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Savage down.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savage showed some decent athleticism there.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Savage stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Savage is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Savage's guard.
Savage is trying to keep Walker in close.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Walker trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Walker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Savage misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Savage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savage if he has to take too many more of those.
Walker blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker has Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker landing knees to the body.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Savage's takedown attempt.
Jack Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker is pushing Savage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. Savage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walker.
A left lands for Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
A clash of legs there as Walker blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Walker blocks a low kick nicely.
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Walker.
Well Walker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Walker!
Jack Walker retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donalds kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is god's gonna cut you down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mack Donalds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donalds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donalds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Donalds counters with a nice body shot.
Donalds misses with a series of wild punches.
Donalds jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Donalds catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Donalds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mack Donalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
Donalds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donalds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alvarez back to the cage. Donalds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donalds scores with a three punch combo!
Donalds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donalds.
Donalds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Donalds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donalds lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donalds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez is rocked!
Donalds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Donalds finish him?
Donalds lands a jab to the head.
Donalds walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Alvarez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Donalds swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Alvarez's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Donalds!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Plant might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Au innebunit salcamii. Shannon Bannon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Plant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shannon Bannon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant misses with a takedown attempt - Bannon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bannon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plant circles away quickly and effectively.
Plant tries to move into range but Bannon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bannon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bannon keeps the fight on the outside.
Plant misses with a low kick.
Plant moves away from the strike by Bannon.
Plant looks to throw the jab but Bannon is out of range.
Bannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plant.
Plant throws a lazy right hand but Bannon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Plant tries to bum rush Bannon with a series of wild strikes but Bannon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Plant.
Plant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bannon misses with a wild body shot.
Plant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bannon tries to keep at a distance but Plant has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Plant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plant has Bannon pressed against the cage.
Bannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bannon is trying to break free.
Plant lands an elbow just above Bannon 's eye.
Plant is trying to drag Bannon to the mat but Bannon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bannon is trying to force a seperation but Plant has the dominant position.
Plant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bannon avoids the elbow strike from Plant, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bannon tries to break free but Plant pushes him back against the cage.
Plant slows down the pace here.
Bannon avoids a wild elbow strike from Plant.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plant.
Plant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bannon blocks it with crossed arms.
Plant throws an elbow but it misses.
Plant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bannon can't break the clinch.
Bannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plant crunches a lovely knee into Bannon's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plant has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bannon is trying to keep an underhook but Plant manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Plant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bannon!
Plant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Plant thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Plant throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Plant controlling the pace for now.
Bannon trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four 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!
Bannon blocking the ground and pound.
Plant is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bannon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Plant lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Plant throwing strikes here but Bannon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Plant is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Plant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bannon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Plant dominated that round.
That's time! Plant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plant throws a hook but Bannon blocks it.
Bannon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plant.
Plant tries to score with a low kick but Bannon moves his leg out of the way.
Plant swings for the body but Bannon moves out of range.
Plant moves out of range as Bannon strikes.
Bannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plant wants to clinch.
Bannon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plant.
Bannon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Marcus Plant has been cut.
Bannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcus Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bannon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Plant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Plant is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant throws a nice looking combination but Bannon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon with a jab.
Bannon defending well as Plant loads up on a big left hand.
Plant blocks a jab.
Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bannon.
Plant with a nice cross.
Plant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plant is looking to clinch.
Bannon jabs Plant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Plant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bannon throws a big shot that misses.
Plant throws a series of punches but Bannon moves out of range.
Plant moves into the clinch.
Plant lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Shannon Bannon has been cut.
Plant misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bannon letting Plant take a breather here.
Plant lands an elbow just above Bannon 's eye.
Plant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plant obliges.
Bannon is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bannon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plant prevents Bannon from breaking the clinch.
Plant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bannon dodges an elbow strike from Plant.
Plant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plant controlling the action here for a moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Plant here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Plant lands a nice knee to the body.
Bannon has had enough of the clinch but Plant keeps him there for the moment.
Plant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bannon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannon blocks an elbow strike from Plant.
Plant stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bannon is trying to break free.
Plant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bannon avoids it.
Bannon wants to get back to striking at distance but Plant won't allow it.
Plant stalls.
Plant is trying to drag Bannon to the mat but Bannon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bannon avoids the elbow strike from Plant, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plant throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Plant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Plant dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bannon misses with an uppercut.
Bannon throws a hook but Plant blocks it.
Bannon moves away from the strike by Plant.
No luck for Plant with that takedown attempt.
Bannon stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, jab by Bannon - just one landing.
Plant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bannon is able to avoid easily.
Plant doesn't manage to clinch there - Bannon circles away.
Plant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bannon keeps the fight on the outside.
Plant moves out of range as Bannon strikes.
Shannon Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plant takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Plant.
Plant lands an elbow inside.
Plant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plant tries to land knees in the clinch but Bannon avoids the damage to the body.
Bannon has had enough of the clinch but Plant keeps him there for the moment.
Plant stalling.
Plant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plant stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plant throws an elbow but misses.
Plant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plant has him pressed against the cage.
Plant keeps control of Bannon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Plant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bannon's efforts to push away.
Bannon gets underhooks to prevent Plant's takedown attempt.
Plant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plant lands an elbow that stopped Bannon in his tracks for a moment.
Plant lands an elbow just above Bannon 's eye.
Plant stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bannon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plant tries a knee to the head but Bannon blocks it.
Plant is working for takedown but Bannon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Plant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bannon is defending well for now.
Plant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bannon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bannon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shannon Bannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant wants to stall.
Plant throws an elbow that misses.
Plant prevents Bannon from breaking the clinch.
Bannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plant landing knees to the body.
Plant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marcus Plant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Plant on the inside.
Plant lands a nice elbow.
Bannon has had enough of the clinch but Plant keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plant has Bannon pressed against the cage, preventing Bannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bannon is trying to break the clinch but Plant is controlling him.
Bannon is trying to push Plant away but Plant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plant has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Plant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plant, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Plant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarsgard comes to the cage accompanied by In Search of Vikings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Skarsgard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skarsgard is fending him off so far but Cooper persists. Nope, Skarsgard circles away and we're back to standing.
Skarsgard throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skarsgard cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Skarsgard shows good takedown defense.
Cooper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skarsgard counters with a series of strikes. Cooper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erik Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sephiroth Cooper.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skarsgard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skarsgard lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper misses with a takedown
and Skarsgard counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skarsgard throws a solid leg kick but Cooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands a lovely overhand right.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Skarsgard! Cooper is out on his feet! Skarsgard rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cooper is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cooper is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Skarsgard!
Erik Skarsgard retains his light heavyweight title!
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