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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fortunate Son as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jericho as he avoids it easily.
Jericho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Escobar quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jericho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jericho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jericho is looking for a kimura but Escobar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jericho to get the leverage.
Jericho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jericho is working away from the top position though.
Jericho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho stops Escobar from getting back to his feet.
Jericho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jericho is working away from the top position though.
Jericho working Escobar over with strikes.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho working over Escobar with some ground and pound. Escobar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jericho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jericho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Escobar defends it well.
Jericho wants to work for an arm triangle but Escobar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jericho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Jericho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jericho is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jericho lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar has hold of Jericho's hands but Jericho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Jericho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Jericho connects with a nice short shot to Escobar's temple.
Jericho working Escobar over with strikes.
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jericho pulls his head out easily.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar is looking to control Jericho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar avoid being mounted?
Jericho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escobar is just riding it out for now. Jericho eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Escobar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jericho with the ground and pound but Escobar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Escobar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jericho!
Jericho is looking to get to half guard.
Escobar trying to control but Jericho is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Jericho is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jericho holds of for dear life.
Escobar throwing strikes but Jericho recovers to half guard. A much better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Jericho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jericho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Escobar's guard.
Jericho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jericho with a nice head shot there.
Jericho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jericho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar is trying to keep Jericho in close.
Jericho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jericho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jericho passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rey Jericho has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to control but can't.
Escobar is not content to let Jericho control the position.
Jericho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jericho slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Escobar looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Jericho connects with a nice short shot to Escobar's temple.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jericho is working away from the top position though.
Jericho is looking for a kimura but Escobar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jericho to get the leverage.
Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
Jericho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho lands with a punch from half guard.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jericho.
Jericho wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Jericho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Jericho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jericho working Escobar over with strikes.
Escobar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jericho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escobar defending well though.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
Jericho postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jericho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jericho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jericho is pushing down on Escobar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escobar is fighting to maintain full guard but Jericho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobar pushes Jericho off looking to stand but Jericho dives back in and keeps control.
Jericho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jericho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Escobar defends it well.
Escobar has hold of Jericho's hands but Jericho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jericho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jericho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jericho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Jericho is very close to passing his half guard.
Jericho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jericho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jericho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Escobar trying to control here.
Jericho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Jericho there.
Jericho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jericho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jericho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
Escobar tries to clinch
and Jericho counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard.
Jericho postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Jericho throws an elbow that misses. Escobar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jericho's guard. Nice move by Escobar!
Escobar trying to control but Jericho is working from the bottom.
Escobar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jericho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Escobar throws an elbow that misses. Jericho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Escobar's guard. Nice move by Jericho!
Escobar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar thowing shots but they're missing.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jericho wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jericho has worked his arm free - good work by Jericho!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho pushes Escobar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Escobar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jericho keeps working.
Jericho gets back to half guard.
Escobar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jericho tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jericho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rey Jericho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Jericho has wrist control.
Jericho is controlling Escobar's posture.
Jericho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escobar defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jericho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho controlling Escobar's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jericho 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Jericho!
Rey Jericho spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Jurasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Wood is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mariusz Jurasik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lewis Wood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jurasik tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Mariusz Jurasik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurasik keeps the fight on the outside.
Jurasik scores with a nice strike.
Jurasik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jurasik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jurasik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wood scrambles back to his feet.
Jurasik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jurasik misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Jurasik both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurasik fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood tries to keep at a distance but Jurasik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jurasik gets underhooks to prevent Wood's takedown attempt.
Jurasik presses Wood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood breaks from the clinch.
Jurasik moves into range and clinches up with Wood.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood prevents Jurasik from breaking the clinch.
Jurasik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jurasik manages to break the clinch.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jurasik sprawls well. Jurasik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
Oooooh!!! Jurasik has knocked Wood down with a huge combo! Jurasik steps away and waves a wobbly Wood back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wood is rocked!
It looks like Lewis Wood has been cut.
Wood looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurasik tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Jurasik throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jurasik lands a left and a right that send Wood crashing to the mat, dazed. Jurasik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Jurasik finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jurasik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jurasik lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wood up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jurasik from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wood's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariusz Jurasik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo De Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo De Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
De Sousa is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Sousa regains half guard.
De Sousa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Sousa is on top in guard.
De Sousa trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Sousa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Sousa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Sousa advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as De Sousa sits in half guard.
De Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. De Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is staying active underneath De Sousa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but De Sousa is controlling him
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sousa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Sousa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Sousa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. De Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by De Sousa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sousa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson tries to kick De Sousa off but De Sousa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Sousa uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
De Sousa has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jackson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo De Sousa!
Ronaldo De Sousa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ~T~ Laoch Nutrition + Laundry Q140 NOW ONLY $15!!! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighieri's entrance music is Machine Gun by Jimi Hendrix. A fine choice. Bak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: you've lost that loving feeling. Tristan Alighieri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ong Bak's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak tries to clinch but Alighieri is having none of it.
Bak tries to clinch up but Alighieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Bak looks to clinch
and Alighieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alighieri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alighieri shoots in and bounces Bak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alighieri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alighieri throwing strikes from guard but Bak blocks nicely.
Bak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alighieri!
Bak trying to control but Alighieri is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak controlling the pace for now.
Alighieri tries to hold on but Bak pushes him away.
Alighieri can't escape the position.
Bak looking to control but Alighieri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alighieri tries to reverse the position but Bak maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak looking to control but Alighieri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alighieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bak avoids the attempt from Alighieri to control.
Bak tries to control but Alighieri wriggling away.
Bak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alighieri kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ong Bak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bak moves in looking to clinch but Alighieri pushes him off.
Bak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bak tries to clinch but Alighieri moves away
and Alighieri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bak!
Alighieri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bak is now in Alighieri's guard. A big mistake from Alighieri there, giving up the dominant position!
Alighieri has a closed guard, preventing Bak from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak wanted to stand there but Alighieri had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bak throws an elbow that misses. Alighieri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bak's guard. Nice move by Alighieri!
Alighieri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Alighieri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bak wants to clinch.
Bak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alighieri counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alighieri cracks Bak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bak is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alighieri connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alighieri lands a nice forearm strike.
Bak is rocked!
Bak is trying to control Alighieri's posture but Alighieri avoids it.
Bak is still in real trouble! Can Alighieri finish him?
Alighieri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bak tries to buck Alighieri off but Alighieri is having none of it.
Alighieri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bak seems to have recovered his senses.
Alighieri sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bak is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alighieri in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bak looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Alighieri turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Alighieri!
As Tristan Alighieri got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want Marco Marcolini! Last time we fought, he beat me up pretty good...tired me out, and caught me with a head-kick late into the fight. That was embarrassing. I owe him one now. I know I can put on a better fight than that. I want Marco Marcolini. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Eriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Eriksen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Eriksen.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eriksen's waist but Eriksen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
A punch combination from Eriksen misses.
Thomas wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eriksen misses with a double jab.
Eriksen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas tries to clinch but Eriksen is having none of it.
Eriksen tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but Eriksen is having none of it.
Eriksen clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eriksen as Thomas tries to tie him up.
Eriksen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Eriksen.
Eriksen tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eriksen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eriksen up against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but Eriksen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Eriksen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thomas obliges.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eriksen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksen clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Eriksen throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksen misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eriksen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Eriksen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frank Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas tries to clinch but Eriksen is having none of it.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eriksen clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen lands a body shot.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morten Eriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Eriksen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Eriksen counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eriksen circles away.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Eriksen is avoiding it.
Eriksen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eriksen prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Eriksen blocks it.
Eriksen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eriksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eriksen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Eriksen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eriksen.
Thomas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thomas trying to stall but Eriksen improves his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Eriksen is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksen tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Eriksen.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eriksen tries to clinch up.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eriksen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas tries to clinch but Eriksen moves out of range.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eriksen tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Eriksen swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Eriksen looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eriksen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eriksen cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Eriksen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Eriksen shows good takedown defense.
Eriksen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Eriksen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas moves to clinch but Eriksen breaks away
and Eriksen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Eriksen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eriksen pinned against the cage. Eriksen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eriksen instigates a clinch.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eriksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eriksen slows down the pace here.
Eriksen can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Eriksen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen can't break the clinch.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eriksen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eriksen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eriksen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eriksen lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eriksen stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksen throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eriksen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eriksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Eriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eriksen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Eriksen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morten Eriksen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eriksen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eriksen darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Eriksen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eriksen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksen tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Eriksen back against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but Eriksen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eriksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Eriksen misses with a punch to the body.
Morten Eriksen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eriksen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksen stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Eriksen cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Eriksen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Eriksen tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Eriksen back against the cage.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Eriksen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Thomas jumps guard but Eriksen stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Eriksen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksen pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eriksen.
Nice body punch from Eriksen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Eriksen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Eriksen. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eriksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Eriksen. Those never looked like landing.
Eriksen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eriksen avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriksen scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Eriksen.
Eriksen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Eriksen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Eriksen.
Eriksen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eriksen counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eriksen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eriksen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eriksen swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Eriksen stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Eriksen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eriksen scores with a nice head shot.
Eriksen misses with a double jab.
Eriksen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eriksen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eriksen did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eriksen has his hands on Thomas's head, controlling the position.
Thomas postures up in Eriksen's guard and throws a big left but Eriksen blocks it.
Eriksen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Morten Eriksen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A combination from Eriksen does no damage.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Eriksen moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Eriksen.
Eriksen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Eriksen does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eriksen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Eriksen wants to clinch.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eriksen keeps the fight on the outside.
Eriksen scores with a body shot.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Eriksen circles away and keeps his distance.
Eriksen misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Eriksen pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Eriksen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eriksen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Eriksen!
Our winner, Morten Eriksen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Dudzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda has chosen Cant del Barça as his entrance music. Gerard Esqueda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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20
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Granite chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Dudzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerard Esqueda!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esqueda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dudzinski managing to control the position.
Esqueda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Esqueda throws a strike aimed at the side of Dudzinski's head but Dudzinski avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esqueda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dudzinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dudzinski is pushing Esqueda's head away, looking to escape. Esqueda manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dudzinski defending against the ground and pound.
Esqueda landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Esqueda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esqueda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esqueda trying to control the action but Dudzinski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski wants to get back to his feet but Esqueda drags him back down.
Esqueda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudzinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dudzinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Esqueda laying and praying for a moment but Dudzinski takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esqueda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dudzinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Esqueda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski wants to control but Esqueda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esqueda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudzinski's head.
Dudzinski is trying to maintain the position but Esqueda is very close to passing his half guard.
Esqueda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esqueda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dudzinski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esqueda.
Dudzinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudzinski moves into the clinch.
Dudzinski is trying to force a seperation but Esqueda has the dominant position.
Dudzinski leaning against his opponent.
Dudzinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dudzinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esqueda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Esqueda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dudzinski trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Esqueda seems content to control.
Esqueda stops Dudzinski from getting back to his feet.
Esqueda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudzinski manages to get to full guard.
Esqueda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudzinski is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski is trying to keep Esqueda in close.
Esqueda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dudzinski's head.
Esqueda stops Dudzinski from standing up.
Esqueda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dudzinski's head.
Esqueda trying to control but Dudzinski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dudzinski keeping full guard, as Esqueda tries to pass.
Dudzinski trying to keep a closed guard but Esqueda is proving a slippery customer.
Esqueda passes Dudzinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Esqueda moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dudzinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Esqueda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dudzinski is avoiding damage well.
Esqueda is working Dudzinski over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudzinski tries to bench press Esqueda off him but Esqueda keeps the position.
Dudzinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda 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!
Dudzinski tries to move into range but Esqueda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Esqueda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Esqueda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dudzinski is trying to defend but Esqueda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Esqueda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Esqueda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dudzinski is not content to let Esqueda control the position.
Esqueda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dudzinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Esqueda.
Dudzinski wants to get back to his feet.
Esqueda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudzinski's head.
Dudzinski trying to hold on to Esqueda's head to control him but Esqueda postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Esqueda scores with a jab to the head.
Esqueda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Esqueda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esqueda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Esqueda wants to control the pace but Dudzinski is squirming around nicely.
Esqueda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dudzinski turns into him and now he's in Esqueda's guard.
Esqueda seems keen to control Dudzinski's posture.
Gerard Esqueda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudzinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Dudzinski trying to control the position.
Esqueda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Marek Dudzinski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esqueda. Dudzinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esqueda catches Dudzinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Esqueda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudzinski circles away.
Esqueda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudzinski is trying to stand back up but Esqueda is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Esqueda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Esqueda 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 Patrick Alders 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... Gerard Esqueda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy has chosen Epic Score - Siren's Call as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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219 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Troy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liddown loads up on a big right hand but Troy slips the punch.
Troy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Troy is looking to slow Liddown down with leg kicks.
Troy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Liddown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troy lands with a kick to the temple. Liddown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Troy scores with a nice body kick.
Liddown blocks the body kick.
Troy moves away from the strike by Liddown.
Troy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Troy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Troy throws a leg kick which misses Liddown's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddown tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troy throws a lazy right hand but Liddown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Troy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liddown takes a step back to recover.
Liddown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liddown throws a nice looking combination but Troy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Troy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liddown is breathing heavily.
Liddown thows a body shot but no joy.
Troy clinches up against the cage.
Troy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Troy lands an elbow that stopped Liddown in his tracks for a moment.
Troy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Troy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Troy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Liddown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troy crunches a lovely knee into Liddown's ribcage.
Troy trying to land knees to the body.
Troy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Troy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Liddown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy missing with knees to the body.
Troy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Troy manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Troy.
Jab by Troy.
Troy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Troy scores with a head kick.
Troy lands a front kick.
Francis Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troy throws a front kick that sends Liddown stumbling back into the cage.
Troy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liddown takes a step back to recover.
Troy thuds his right hand into Liddown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Troy throws a head kick that half lands.
Troy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liddown's head.
Troy scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy rushes Liddown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Troy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Liddown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Troy.
Liddown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Troy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Troy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liddown avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Troy.
Troy trying to land knees to the body.
Liddown is trying to break the clinch but Troy is controlling him.
Troy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Troy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liddown is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Troy - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liddown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Troy keeps Liddown at a distance using the push kick.
Troy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liddown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Troy obliges.
Knees to the body from Troy.
Stalling in the clinch from Troy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Troy.
Liddown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Troy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Troy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Troy lands an elbow that stopped Liddown in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Liddown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Troy working Liddown over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troy.
Troy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Troy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Troy lands a big elbow - Liddown is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Liddown is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Francis Troy!
Francis Troy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Franklin trying to control here.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Noteboom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Noteboom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin working for a triangle but De Noteboom defends it easily.
De Noteboom trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Noteboom defends it easily.
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Noteboom defends it easily.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Noteboom controls the pace.
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Noteboom defends it easily.
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
Franklin is trying to control the position but De Noteboom postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franklin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Noteboom 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 Franklin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to buck De Noteboom off but De Noteboom is having none of it.
Franklin wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.
Franklin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Franklin dominated that round.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Franklin throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Noteboom but De Noteboom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franklin thows a body shot but no joy.
Franklin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franklin wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Noteboom fails to land the takedown.
Franklin tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Noteboom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franklin somewhat.
Robert De Noteboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Franklin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Noteboom wants it to stay on the feet.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Noteboom as he jumps to the side.
Franklin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Noteboom not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control but De Noteboom postures up.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin is trying to control but can't.
Franklin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Noteboom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Noteboom's back!
Franklin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. De Noteboom knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften De Noteboom for a finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin avoiding De Noteboom 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Franklin.
Franklin 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, De Noteboom has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
De Noteboom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franklin controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom looking very determined here, making life difficult for Franklin.
De Noteboom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Franklin with the ground and pound but De Noteboom uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chuck Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Noteboom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Noteboom has escaped and now he's on top!
Franklin looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Franklin misses with a hook to the body
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
Franklin being controlled for a moment.
Franklin tries to bench press De Noteboom off him but De Noteboom keeps the position.
Franklin wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin gets back to half guard.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franklin won't allow De Noteboom to pass to mount.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Noteboom pulls his head out easily.
De Noteboom trying to control the pace.
Franklin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De Noteboom manages to pass to mount!
De Noteboom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.
Franklin tries to hold on but De Noteboom postures up.
De Noteboom prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.
De Noteboom tries to control but Franklin wriggling away.
Franklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom landing shots from mount.
De Noteboom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Franklin can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Robert De Noteboom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franklin.
De Noteboom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franklin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Noteboom reverses the position - he's now on top in Franklin's guard.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franklin controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin pushes a forearm under De Noteboom's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Noteboom is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Franklin! Chuck Franklin retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Ibanez Santos (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 Alvaro Ibanez Santos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glenn Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Roberts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Roberts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos has an active guard here but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Roberts passes into side.
Santos tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roberts's guard.
Roberts wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Santos prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Roberts is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glenn Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Ibanez Santos.
Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Santos is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Roberts.
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Roberts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Roberts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Roberts cracks the inside of Santos's front leg.
Roberts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glenn Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Ibanez Santos.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Roberts.
Santos blocks a head kick by Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santos gets caught flat footed, as Roberts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roberts postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roberts cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts chips away with some ground and pound.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Glenn Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Santos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Roberts rolls with it to try and escape but Santos cranks on the arm and Roberts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
Alvaro Ibanez Santos gave a mention to Wolfpack Blood Labs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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