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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Krooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krooker comes to the cage accompanied by Kasparov - Keep Going. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klaus Krooker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krooker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krooker showed some decent athleticism there.
Krooker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krooker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krooker looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well.
Krooker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Krooker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krooker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krooker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas reaches up to try and control the position but Krooker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Thomas rolls and tries to escape and now Krooker has his back!
Krooker has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thomas is in real trouble here. Krooker gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thomas is tapping out! Krooker wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Krooker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camilo Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cienfuegos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dreamlands kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darius Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camilo Cienfuegos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cienfuegos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camilo Cienfuegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cienfuegos shoots and misses
and Butler counters with a three punch combo that has Cienfuegos backing up. Cienfuegos nods at Butler to acknowledge the strikes.
Butler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cienfuegos looking for a takedown.
Butler breaks the clinch.
Cienfuegos wants to clinch but Butler slips to the side
and Butler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Butler.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Butler wants to stand but Cienfuegos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cienfuegos is looking to sinch up a triangle. Butler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cienfuegos's body to avoid the submission. Cienfuegos has instead reached around Butler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cienfuegos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Camilo Cienfuegos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatko Ajdukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
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262 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zlatko Ajdukovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajdukovic throws a combination. Campbell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like DJ Campbell has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajdukovic throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Ajdukovic tries to clinch but Campbell moves away
and Campbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ajdukovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Campbell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ajdukovic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ajdukovic wants to stand and escape but Campbell is having none of it.
Ajdukovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Campbell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ajdukovic's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Campbell in particular looking to stall.
Campbell'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.
DJ Campbell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ajdukovic feints with a jab and clips Campbell right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Campbell is sent crashing into the canvas and Ajdukovic leaps in for the kill! Campbell tries to get to his feet but Ajdukovic is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Campbell is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zlatko Ajdukovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knut Beissner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Shuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beissner comes to the cage accompanied by Bas Rutten - El Guapo likes to dance. Will Shuler acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knut Beissner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Shuler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beissner scores with a body shot.
Beissner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beissner keeps the fight on the outside.
Beissner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shuler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beissner pinned against the cage. Beissner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Will Shuler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beissner, right into the meat.
Shuler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shuler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beissner blocks a head kick by Shuler.
Beissner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shuler momentarily.
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!
Horrible takedown by Shuler or perhaps it was just good defense by Beissner which made him look bad.
Beissner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shuler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beissner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shuler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shuler looks gassed!
Beissner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shuler.
Shuler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knut Beissner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Shuler.
Beissner lands a jab to the nose.
Beissner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beissner jabs at Shuler's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beissner works over Shuler's head and body with a nice combination.
Knut Beissner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shuler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Beissner.
Shuler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beissner.
Shuler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beissner throws a combination. Shuler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shuler is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shuler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shuler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beissner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shuler eats them both and turns towards Beissner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beissner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beissner throws a left that rocks Shuler and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Beissner dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Shuler regain composure!
Shuler is still in real trouble! Can Beissner finish him?
Beissner throws an elbow but Shuler slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beissner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shuler some visible discomfort.
Shuler seems to have recovered his senses.
Beissner controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuler can't do much from the bottom here.
Beissner taking a breather here.
Shuler prevents Beissner from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuler wants to control but Beissner postures up.
Shuler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beissner looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Beissner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beissner connects with a body shot.
Shuler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shuler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beissner sees it coming and defends easily.
Beissner is pressing down on Shuler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beissner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beissner tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beissner holds on and takes a little breather.
Shuler tries to stand but Beissner is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beissner has Shuler pulled in close to control his posture.
Beissner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shuler manages to get himself to full guard.
Beissner tries to free his leg and advance position but Shuler is retaining full guard.
Beissner throws and elbow that misses. Shuler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beissner's guard. Nice move by Shuler!
Beissner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shuler is one step ahead there.
Shuler forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beissner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beissner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shuler, into his guard.
Beissner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shuler is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beissner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beissner controlling from side mount.
Beissner working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shuler dodges the ground and pound from Beissner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beissner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Beissner just content to control the position.
Beissner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shuler can do to turn this around?
Knut Beissner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beissner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Beissner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Beissner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beissner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beissner swinging wildly here.
Shuler avoids the head kick by Beissner.
Beissner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shuler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shuler tries to clinch there but Beissner circles away.
Beissner is looking to wear down Shuler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shuler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beissner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beissner takes a swing at Shuler's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Beissner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beissner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shuler moves away.
Shuler wants to clinch up but Beissner keeps it at a distance.
Beissner lands a right hook to the body.
Shuler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beissner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shuler tries to clinch but Beissner is having none of it.
Beissner connects with an inside leg kick.
Shuler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beissner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shuler circles away quickly and effectively.
Beissner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beissner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beissner duly obliges.
Shuler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beissner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shuler 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuler fails to land the takedown.
Beissner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beissner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shuler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beissner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Beissner. Those never looked like landing.
Knut Beissner is winning the standup battle so far.
Beissner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beissner connects with the punch.
Beissner looks to land a combination. Shuler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beissner feints a jab promting Shuler to slip. Beissner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shuler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beissner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knut Beissner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Beissner. Beautiful body shot.
Shuler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beissner finds it's way round the side to connect with Shuler's head.
Shuler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shuler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Beissner as he connects with a hook.
Shuler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beissner avoids the elbow strike from Shuler, against the cage.
Shuler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beissner.
Beissner stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shuler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beissner looking for a takedown.
Beissner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shuler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beissner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shuler looking to slow down the pace here.
Shuler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beissner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shuler blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shuler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Will Shuler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knut Beissner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Shuler.
Beissner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knut Beissner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beissner, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knut Beissner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentijn Sammens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Stanhope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammens comes to the cage accompanied by PRIDE FC - Opening. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stanhope's choice of entrance music: Bloggin on Acid. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Sammens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Stanhope!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammens slips under a jab from Stanhope.
Sammens slips a jab and a cross from Stanhope.
Sammens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanhope throws out the jab.
Sammens lands with a nice combination. Stanhope backs away looking to recover.
Stanhope throws a jab but it's blocked by Sammens.
A head kick misses from Sammens.
Sammens walks into a jab.
Stanhope forces Sammens back against the cage and clinches.
Sammens looking to throw knees to the head but Stanhope is blocking nicely.
Stanhope lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stanhope.
Stanhope scores with a shot to the side of Sammens's head.
It looks like Valentijn Sammens has been cut.
Stanhope blocking some punches.
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!
Sammens trying to land knees to the body.
Sammens trying to land knees to the body.
Stanhope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanhope moves into range and clinches up with Sammens.
Stanhope lands a shoulder strike.
Sammens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sammens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stanhope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanhope is looking to break free of the clinch but Sammens has double underhooks.
Sammens looking to throw knees to the head but Stanhope is blocking nicely.
Stanhope stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Sammens.
A bit of stalling here from Stanhope.
A short right from Stanhope.
Sammens is rocked!
A short right from Stanhope.
Oh Sammens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanhope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanhope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanhope lands an uppercut.
Stanhope blocks a body shot from Sammens.
Stanhope breaks from the clinch.
Stanhope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sammens lands a leg kick that knocks Stanhope off balance momentarily.
Stanhope fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sammens square on the jaw! Damn, Sammens is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Stanhope!
Doug Stanhope looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Excess in moderation: don't drink a few beers every day after work, wait 'till the end of the month and drink all the beers at once.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens comes to the cage accompanied by You're The Best Around . Douglas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rocky's Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brian Douglas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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197 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buff Dickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickens misses with a right hand
and Douglas counters with a left and a right that stings Dickens.
Douglas looks to land a body kick but Dickens moved away.
Dickens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Dickens.
A combination from Dickens does no damage.
Dickens punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickens.
Dickens lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dickens.
Nice uppercut lands for Dickens. That snapped Douglas's head back.
Dickens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas is looking to slow Dickens down with leg kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Douglas manages to break the clinch.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Dickens misses with a wild combination.
Buff Dickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickens lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Dickens.
Dickens blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Dickens avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Douglas throws a body punch but Dickens moves out of range.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Dickens throws a series of punches but Douglas moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dickens. Beautiful body shot.
Douglas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Dickens is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Dickens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickens thuds a left hand into Douglas's body.
Dickens gets a takedown into half guard.
Dickens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dickens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dickens connects with a nice short shot to Douglas's temple.
Ground and pound from Dickens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Douglas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dickens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dickens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dickens is thwarting Douglas's attempts to control the position.
Dickens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dickens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dickens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglas's head.
Douglas is refusing to be controlled, as Dickens sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dickens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickens is looking to stall here but Douglas recovers full guard.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas is trying to keep Dickens in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickens trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Dickens dominated that round.
That's time! Dickens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dickens takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Douglas instigates a clinch.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Dickens's takedown attempt.
Douglas misses with a knee strike.
Douglas missing with knees to the body.
Dickens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Douglas tries to clinch but Dickens is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickens.
Dickens avoids a kick to the body.
Dickens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Douglas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Douglas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas drives through and clinches with Dickens against the cage.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Dickens wants to stall.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dickens.
Dickens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickens checks a low kick from Douglas.
Dickens misses with a hook.
Dickens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickens.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Dickens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dickens cracks a nice hook into Douglas's ribs.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws the kick towards the body but Dickens avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickens connects with a body shot.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Buff Dickens is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickens jabs Douglas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dickens lands with a cross.
Dickens stuns Douglas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brian Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Dickens.
Dickens cracks Douglas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Douglas is rocked!
Dickens connects with a superb combination that knocks Douglas out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Dickens before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Douglas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buff Dickens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eirik Teigen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen Bas Rutten - El Guapo likes to dance as his entrance music. Eirik Teigen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
186 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eirik Teigen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Teigen on that attempt.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
Teigen shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teigen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eirik Teigen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Teigen shoots in.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teigen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teigen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
Teigen dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Teigen's head and hops out.
Eirik Teigen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan digs a good hook to Teigen's body.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teigen at a distance.
Teigen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teigen gets slowly back to his feet.
Teigen is breathing heavily.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teigen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan cracks the inside of Teigen's front leg.
Teigen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Teigen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a nice body kick.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Teigen's belly button to the back.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan feints and then cracks Teigen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teigen down.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan thumps Teigen with a low kick.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Teigen off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
Teigen shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Teigen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Teigen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Teigen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Teigen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morgan.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teigen takes one to the chin there.
Teigen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
Teigen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Morgan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
Teigen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teigen.
Teigen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Teigen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teigen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morgan.
Teigen tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
Morgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teigen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teigen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Teigen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Teigen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teigen off to one side.
Morgan scores with a one two! Teigen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morgan scores with a jab. Teigen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Teigen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Teigen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morgan jabs Teigen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Teigen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teigen fails to land with a series of punches.
Teigen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Teigen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Teigen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Teigen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Teigen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teigen circles away quickly and effectively.
Teigen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teigen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Teigen.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Teigen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teigen throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan keeping control of the position.
Teigen wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Teigen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teigen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teigen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morgan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teigen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eirik Teigen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teigen.
Morgan scores with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teigen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teigen has Morgan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morgan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan looking to stall.
Morgan presses Teigen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Teigen blocks a body shot from Morgan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morgan looking to slow down the pace here.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teigen prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Teigen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teigen backwards.
Teigen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morgan regains guard.
Teigen looking to pass the guard.
Teigen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Teigen tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teigen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teigen trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Teigen 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.
Teigen pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Teigen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Teigen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George Morgan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teigen.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan.
Teigen has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan scores with a spinning back kick!
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Teigen shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Teigen shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Teigen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teigen is defended easily by Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eirik Teigen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morgan.
Teigen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morgan.
Eirik Teigen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teigen shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Teigen has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Teigen off balance momentarily.
Morgan cracks the inside of Teigen's front leg.
Teigen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Teigen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morgan. That one must have hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morgan.
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Teigen tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan lands with a hook. Teigen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
Morgan lands a front kick.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teigen shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morgan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teigen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Teigen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan 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!
Teigen shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Teigen down.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
George Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teigen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teigen tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teigen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan pushes Teigen away with a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teigen.
Teigen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Teigen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Teigen dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Teigen's head and hops out.
Morgan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Teigen shoots in and bounces Morgan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Teigen trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teigen is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
George Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teigen is one step ahead there.
Teigen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan is trying to keep Teigen in close.
Teigen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Teigen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
Morgan trying to control but Teigen postures up.
Eirik Teigen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Teigen there.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denard Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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27
219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denard Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Liddown both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
Black catches Liddown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Black cracks Liddown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black throws a series of punches but Liddown avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Black misses.
Liddown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black lands a lovely overhand right.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddown moves away.
Black moves out of range as Liddown strikes.
Liddown throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Liddown falls backwards - clearly groggy! Black dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denard Black!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Salamanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
267 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Salamanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Nak!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salamanca throws the kick towards the body but Nak avoids it.
Nak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salamanca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from Salamanca lands but Nak takes it in his stride.
It looks like Harry Nak has been cut.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.
Nak scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Nak blocks the low kick.
Salamanca wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Nak down.
Salamanca throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Nak throws a series of punches but Salamanca moves out of range.
Nak avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nak throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
Salamanca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nak throws a right hand that Salamanca ducks under and follows up with a left that Salamanca also avoids with ease.
Nak checks a low kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salamanca cracks the inside of Nak's front leg.
Salamanca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nak gets tackled into the cage by Salamanca. Salamanca maintains the clinch.
Salamanca trying to land knees to the body.
Salamanca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salamanca works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nak is pulling down on Salamanca's head. It's preventing any offense from Salamanca, at least for the moment.
Nak keeping full guard, as Salamanca tries to pass.
Nak wants to stand but Salamanca is controlling the position.
Nak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salamanca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salamanca looking to pass the guard.
Salamanca stops Nak from standing up.
Nak is controlling Salamanca's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Nak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Salamanca throws a low kick but Nak avoids it.
Salamanca lands with a kick to the temple. Nak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Nak down.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Nak checks a low kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca feints and then cracks Nak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nak down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salamanca obliges.
Nak looks gassed!
Nak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salamanca missing with knees to the body.
Salamanca unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salamanca obliges.
Salamanca landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salamanca is pushing Nak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salamanca crunches a lovely knee into Nak's ribcage.
Salamanca landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salamanca looking for a takedown.
Salamanca lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Nak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salamanca moves into the clinch.
Salamanca stalling in the clinch.
Salamanca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nak can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marco Salamanca.
A punch combination from Nak misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nak!
Salamanca tries to score with a low kick but Nak moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca gets a clinch.
Nak tries to break the clinch but Salamanca is controlling the position.
Nak stops a takedown attempt from Salamanca.
Nak wants to get back to striking at distance but Salamanca won't allow it.
Salamanca wants the takedown. Nak is fighting it off but Salamanca persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nak's guard against the cage.
Nak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nak keeping moving, preventing Salamanca from controlling successfully.
Salamanca prevents Nak from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nak keeping full guard, as Salamanca tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marco Salamanca just wasn't active enough.
Salamanca is looking to clinch.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salamanca.
Nak is breathing heavily.
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!
Salamanca moves into the clinch.
Salamanca lands a good knee to the midsection. Nak won't want to take too many of those.
Salamanca leaning his opponent against the cage.
Salamanca wants the takedown. Nak is fighting it off but Salamanca persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nak's guard against the cage.
Salamanca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salamanca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca trying to control the position from guard on top but Nak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salamanca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nak is keeping the position for now.
Salamanca is working hard here to advance position.
Salamanca won't allow Nak to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salamanca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nak's guard.
Salamanca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nak won't allow Salamanca to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salamanca.
Salamanca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nak tries to reverse the position but Salamanca maintains control.
Salamanca has hold of Nak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca working for a submission but Nak is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salamanca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nak is surviving well by controlling Salamanca's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Nak'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!
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Nak's leg. Nak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salamanca lands a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nak checks a leg kick.
Nak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Nak moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca has managed to clinch.
Salamanca dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Salamanca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nak avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Salamanca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salamanca goes for a takedown attempt but Nak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Nak moved away.
Nak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nak blocks a leg kick.
Salamanca throws a head kick but Nak moves out of range.
Nak circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nak misses with a wild combination.
Harry Nak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nak swats away the attempt to clinch by Salamanca.
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nak is able to avoid easily.
Nak moves out of range of the leg kick from Salamanca.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salamanca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Nak's front leg but catches the back leg as Nak tries to avoid it.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nak.
Good leg kick by Salamanca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nak swinging wildly here.
Nak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salamanca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Salamanca motions for Nak to come forward. Salamanca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Salamanca misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salamanca.
Nak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salamanca can pounce on him.
Salamanca throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nak swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca is looking to chop away at Nak's legs.
Nak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca scores with a leg kick.
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!
Salamanca throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nak.
Nak throws a lazy uppercut
and Salamanca counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harry Nak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Nak.
Nak misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salamanca lands a leg kick that knocks Nak off balance momentarily.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salamanca closes the distance and pushes Nak back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salamanca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
Marco Salamanca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Karkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Two Steps From Hell - Protector of the Earth. Roman Karkoff acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Karkoff!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Troy throws a body kick that misses.
Karkoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Troy.
Troy connects with the punch.
Karkoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karkoff scores with a body shot.
Karkoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Troy misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Karkoff misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Troy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Karkoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Troy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karkoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Troy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karkoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Troy walks into a jab.
Francis Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troy feints and then cracks Karkoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karkoff down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troy dodges the punch combination from Karkoff.
Troy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Troy lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkoff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Troy scores with a leg kick.
Troy tries to clinch but Karkoff is having none of it.
Troy tries to land a front kick but Karkoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Troy defending well as Karkoff loads up on a big left hand.
Troy avoids the body shot from Karkoff.
Karkoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Troy scores with a leg kick.
Troy ducks under a wild hook from Karkoff.
That kick from Troy tenderised Karkoff's leg. Karkoff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karkoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troy was well out of range. Poor timing from Karkoff.
Troy scores with a nice body kick.
Karkoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Troy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Troy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karkoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Troy.
Troy fakes the leg kick and cracks Karkoff in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Karkoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Troy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troy throws a head kick that misses.
Troy tries to bum rush Karkoff with a series of wild strikes but Karkoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karkoff throws a series of punches but Troy moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Troy blocks the low kick.
Karkoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Troy.
A big left from Karkoff misses.
Karkoff throws a body punch but Troy moves out of range.
Karkoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troy ducks under a wild hook from Karkoff.
Karkoff misses with a double jab
and Troy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karkoff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Troy throws a good cross that connects.
Karkoff throws a shot from downtown. Troy moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Troy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karkoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Troy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Troy avoids the body shot from Karkoff.
Troy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karkoff throws a body punch but Troy moves out of range.
Karkoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Troy. That one must have hurt.
Troy doesn't manage to clinch there - Karkoff circles away.
Troy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Troy lands a leg kick that knocks Karkoff off balance momentarily.
Troy lands a front kick.
Karkoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karkoff throws a lazy right hand but Troy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Karkoff moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Karkoff. Those never looked like landing.
Karkoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troy counters with a good, hard body kick but Karkoff shrugs it off.
Karkoff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Troy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troy lands a body shot.
Troy tries to clinch up but Karkoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Troy lands a front kick.
Karkoff looks gassed!
Troy lands a head kick!
Karkoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Karkoff. Those never looked like landing.
Karkoff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Troy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karkoff's calf.
Troy ducks under a wild hook from Karkoff.
Karkoff looks to throw the jab but Troy is out of range.
Troy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Troy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troy avoids the body shot from Karkoff.
Karkoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karkoff avoids a kick to the body.
Troy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karkoff. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Troy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Troy pushes Karkoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Karkoff is trying to break free.
Karkoff is trying to force a seperation but Troy has the dominant position.
Troy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karkoff's defenses.
Karkoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Troy trying to land knees to the body.
Troy cracks Karkoff with a nice body shot.
Karkoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Troy keeps control of Karkoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Troy lands an elbow inside.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Troy.
Troy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karkoff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Troy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troy.
Karkoff is breathing heavily.
Troy looking for a takedown.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karkoff looking to slow down the pace here.
Troy trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Troy.
A right handed body shot lands from Troy.
Troy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Troy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Troy pushes Karkoff up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Troy as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Troy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Troy scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Troy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karkoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Troy missing with knees to the body.
Karkoff is trying to break the clinch but Troy has him pressed against the cage.
Troy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karkoff avoids it.
Karkoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karkoff's face.
Karkoff is trying to break the clinch but Troy is controlling him.
Troy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karkoff is trying to break the clinch but Troy has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Troy obliges.
Troy works on Karkoff's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Troy obliges.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Troy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karkoff's face.
Troy drags the fight down to the ground.
Troy managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy wants to sweep but no luck.
Karkoff postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Francis Troy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Troy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Troy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karkoff can do to turn this around?
Karkoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karkoff misses with a straight left.
Troy staying out of range there.
Troy dips to his left and cracks Karkoff with an uppercut!
Troy scores with a push kick.
Karkoff tries to bum rush Troy with a series of wild strikes but Troy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karkoff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Troy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkoff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Troy feints and then cracks Karkoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karkoff down.
Troy scoring well with a low kick there.
Karkoff misses with a body shot.
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!
Karkoff misses with a double jab
and Troy counters with a nice body kick.
Troy scores with a head kick.
Karkoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Troy.
Troy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Troy fakes the leg kick and cracks Karkoff in the body.
Karkoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkoff throws a hook but Troy avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Troy.
Karkoff throws a series of punches but Troy avoids them all with ease.
Troy scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Troy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Troy keeps Karkoff at a distance using the push kick.
Troy throws a head kick that half lands.
Karkoff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karkoff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Troy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karkoff misses with a lunging right hand
and Troy counters with a body kick that stops Karkoff in his tracks momentarily.
Troy closes the distance and pushes Karkoff back into the cage.
Karkoff manages to break the clinch.
Troy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Francis Troy is winning the standup battle so far.
Troy wants to clinch.
Troy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roman Karkoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karkoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Troy scores with a jab. Karkoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karkoff avoids the head kick by Troy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkoff throws a body punch but Troy moves out of range.
Troy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karkoff misses with a wild body shot.
Troy tries to clinch up.
Troy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Troy lands a leg kick that knocks Karkoff off balance momentarily.
Karkoff tries to keep at a distance but Troy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Troy lands a good knee to the midsection. Karkoff won't want to take too many of those.
Troy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karkoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Troy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karkoff's face.
Troy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Troy landing knees to the head.
Troy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Troy misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy feints and then cracks Karkoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karkoff down.
Troy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Troy cracks a nice hook into Karkoff's ribs.
Karkoff connects with the punch.
Troy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Troy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Troy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troy is looking to land body kicks.
Karkoff looks to throw the jab but Troy is out of range.
A solid body kick from Troy.
Troy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Troy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Troy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karkoff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy delivers a nice body kick.
Troy dips to his left and cracks Karkoff with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Troy.
Karkoff slips under a jab.
Troy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karkoff misses with the combination.
Karkoff misses with a double jab.
Troy tries to clinch but Karkoff is having none of it.
Troy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karkoff misses with a few strikes there.
Karkoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Troy.
Karkoff blocks a head kick by Troy.
Karkoff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Troy.
Karkoff throws a nice looking combination but Troy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karkoff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Troy - the referee stops the clock and Karkoff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Troy. Karkoff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Troy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Troy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Troy throws a head kick that Karkoff semi-blocks.
Roman Karkoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Troy, right into the meat.
Francis Troy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karkoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Troy scores with a push kick.
Troy moves away from the strike by Karkoff.
Troy scores with the left hand. Karkoff knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troy slips a jab from Karkoff.
Karkoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Troy connects with a body shot.
Troy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Troy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Troy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Troy!
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A | B |
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