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V.O.G 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tankard has chosen Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adam Tankard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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260 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Tankard!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tankard counters with a takedown into side control.
Dos Santos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tankard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tankard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Santos is surviving well by controlling Tankard's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tankard controlling from mount.
Dos Santos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tankard.
Dos Santos taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Dos Santos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tankard lands a nice shot to the head.
Dos Santos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot lands for Tankard! Dos Santos is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Tankard!
Adam Tankard opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Haidar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian McGordon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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286 lbs
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269 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian McGordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reggie Haidar!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haidar is looking to score with low kicks.
Haidar swinging wildly here.
McGordon tries to clinch there but Haidar circles away.
McGordon slips a jab and a cross from Haidar.
Haidar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haidar throws a right hand that McGordon ducks under and follows up with a left that McGordon also avoids with ease.
Reggie Haidar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haidar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGordon slips under a jab from Haidar.
McGordon throws a head kick that misses.
McGordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haidar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGordon is looking to chop away at Haidar's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Haidar misses the target.
A combination from Haidar does no damage.
Haidar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haidar misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGordon slips under a jab from Haidar.
McGordon blocks the body kick.
McGordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGordon checks a leg kick.
McGordon forces Haidar back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haidar backwards.
McGordon breaks the clinch.
McGordon moves into the clinch.
Haidar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haidar misses with the combination.
Haidar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGordon is looking to clinch but Haidar is avoiding it.
McGordon slips a straight right by Haidar.
Haidar misses with a body kick.
Haidar lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haidar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGordon to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McGordon.
McGordon slips a jab and a cross from Haidar.
Haidar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haidar throws a lazy uppercut
and McGordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haidar is trying to break the clinch but McGordon has him pressed against the cage.
McGordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by McGordon.
Haidar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haidar.
Haidar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haidar misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haidar throws a looping overhand right but McGordon ducks down to avoid it.
McGordon thows a body kick. Haidar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haidar looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haidar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGordon wants to clinch.
McGordon instigates a clinch.
McGordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haidar cracks a nice hook into McGordon's ribs.
Haidar misses with a low kick.
Haidar throws a jab but it's blocked by McGordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reggie Haidar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haidar misses with a lunging right hand
and McGordon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haidar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGordon dodges the punch combination from Haidar.
Haidar thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGordon tries to clinch but Haidar is having none of it.
McGordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Haidar circles away.
McGordon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGordon pushes Haidar up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGordon breaks the clinch.
McGordon wants to clinch.
Reggie Haidar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGordon tries to clinch but Haidar moves out of range.
Haidar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGordon pushes Haidar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGordon prevents Haidar from breaking the clinch.
McGordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haidar's efforts to push away.
McGordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haidar misses with a wild combination.
McGordon wants to clinch up but Haidar keeps it at a distance.
Haidar swats away the attempt to clinch by McGordon.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haidar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon moves in looking to clinch but Haidar pushes him off.
Haidar misses with a low kick.
Brian McGordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Haidar misses with a wild combination.
McGordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haidar throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGordon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haidar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Haidar misses with a double jab.
McGordon wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haidar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haidar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGordon blocks a jab.
Haidar fails to land with a series of punches.
McGordon fakes the leg kick and cracks Haidar in the body.
Haidar 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.
McGordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haidar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Haidar misses.
McGordon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haidar circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGordon throws a series of punches but Haidar avoids them all with ease.
Haidar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGordon.
Haidar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGordon tries to clinch but Haidar moves out of range.
That kick from McGordon tenderised Haidar's leg. Haidar is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGordon lands a head kick!
It looks like Reggie Haidar has been cut.
That kick from McGordon tenderised Haidar's leg. Haidar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haidar circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haidar misses with a few strikes there.
McGordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haidar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Haidar'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!
McGordon tries to clinch there but Haidar circles away.
Haidar throws a series of punches but McGordon moves out of range.
McGordon slips under a jab.
McGordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haidar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haidar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGordon connects with a solid leg kick.
McGordon feints and then cracks Haidar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haidar down.
McGordon tries to clinch up but Haidar circles away and keeps his distance.
McGordon moves in looking to clinch but Haidar pushes him off.
McGordon closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haidar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haidar throws a hook but McGordon blocks it.
Haidar misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon closes the distance and clinches.
McGordon throws a head punch that misses.
Haidar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGordon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Haidar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haidar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haidar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGordon.
McGordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haidar can do to turn this around?
McGordon forces Haidar back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haidar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haidar.
McGordon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haidar's hands.
McGordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGordon moves into range and clinches up with Haidar.
McGordon breaks the clinch.
Haidar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGordon. McGordon obviously looking to wear him down.
McGordon moves into range and clinches up with Haidar.
McGordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haidar backwards.
McGordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Haidar circles away.
McGordon scores with a head kick.
McGordon tries to clinch but Haidar is having none of it.
McGordon tries to clinch but Haidar moves out of range.
McGordon blocks a jab.
McGordon slips under a jab.
Haidar misses with a double jab
enabling McGordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Haidar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haidar misses with a combination
and McGordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Haidar is rocked!
McGordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haidar is still on wobbly legs! Can McGordon finish him?
McGordon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Haidar to his knees! McGordon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian McGordon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Burcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Burcev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glenn Roberts's chin.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Burcev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glenn Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
Burcev misses with a double jab
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts forces Burcev back against the cage and clinches.
Burcev throws a head punch that misses.
Burcev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burcev is trying to stand back up but Roberts is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burcev is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burcev wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burcev wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Burcev is defending well.
Roberts trying to control the action but Burcev is working from the bottom.
Burcev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burcev tries to get out of the position.
Burcev is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
Roberts working Burcev over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burcev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Roberts prevents Burcev from improving his position.
Burcev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Roberts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roberts controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burcev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Burcev is trying to stand.
Roberts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Roberts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Burcev's head.
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberts blocks the strikes from Burcev.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Burcev's hands, connecting with Burcev's forehead.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Burcev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burcev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burcev's head.
Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burcev lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts is pressing down on Burcev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burcev is holding on for now.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burcev defending well though.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
Burcev looking for a kimura from the bottom but Roberts passes into side control!
Roberts cracks Burcev with a big right hand but Burcev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burcev is trying to improve his position.
Roberts working the ground and pound.
Roberts is chipping away with strikes.
Burcev holds on to Roberts's head and controls the position momentarily.
Roberts working the ground and pound.
Burcev is rocked!
Burcev is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Burcev looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Roberts turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Roberts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volodya Dikiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volodya Dikiy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kosti Lom's chin.
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220 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volodya Dikiy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lom ducks under a wild hook from Dikiy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dikiy has eaten all the pies!
Lom rushes Dikiy and presses him up against the cage.
Lom lands a damaging elbow.
Lom lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Volodya Dikiy has been cut.
Lom lands a nice knee to the body.
Lom lands an elbow just above Dikiy 's eye.
Lom missing with knees to the body.
Lom taking a breather.
Dikiy takes an elbow to the temple.
Lom lands a nice knee to the body.
Dikiy looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dikiy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lom lands a knee to the head.
Lom lands an elbow inside that Dikiy shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lom lands an elbow that stopped Dikiy in his tracks for a moment.
Lom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dikiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Volodya Dikiy's cut even more.
Lom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dikiy's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lom obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikiy takes an elbow to the temple.
Lom lands a nice elbow.
Lom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Volodya Dikiy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lom misses with a punch on the inside.
Lom missing with knees to the body.
Lom just leaning against Dikiy, taking a breather.
Lom lands a nice elbow.
Lom stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lom.
Lom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dikiy is defending well for now.
Lom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Volodya Dikiy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lom lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lom.
Lom scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Lom.
Lom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dikiy's defenses.
Lom lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Volodya Dikiy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kosti Lom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliza Marie II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marie II comes into the arena with You´re the voice - John Farnham blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nogueira's choice of entrance music: a. Eliza Marie II has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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282 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliza Marie II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marie II keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nogueira gets a takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marie II's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marie II is trying to control but can't.
Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Marie II defends the submission attempt.
Marie II is trying to maintain the position but Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
Nogueira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marie II does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nogueira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marie II is looking to get to half guard.
Nogueira throwing strikes here but Marie II is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marie II is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira unloads with some shots from mount but Marie II bucks and avoids them well.
Marie II is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marie II because Nogueira loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marie II wants to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nogueira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nogueira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Eliza Marie II has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira goes for an armbar but Marie II turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Marie II.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Marie II is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marie II pushes Nogueira off looking to stand but Nogueira dives back in and keeps control.
Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marie II's head.
Nogueira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marie II keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marie II tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nogueira manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eliza Marie II's cut is getting worse.
Nogueira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeez, Eliza Marie II's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eliza Marie II's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
An out of breath Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Takoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Romance!. Takoy has chosen Daft Punk - End of Line as his entrance music. Odin Takoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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256 lbs
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvaro Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Takoy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takoy throws a head kick that misses.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but Takoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takoy looks to land a combination but Morales avoids it well.
Takoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morales is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales passes into half guard.
Morales slows the pace down in half guard.
Morales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takoy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morales wants to control but Takoy is keeping him busy.
Morales missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morales thows a huge punch but Takoy dodges it nicely.
Morales is looking for a kimura but Takoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morales to get the leverage.
Takoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morales.
Takoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morales trying to control from half guard but Takoy is working away.
Morales with the ground and pound but Takoy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morales connects with a couple of short punches.
Takoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morales is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takoy pulls Morales in close to his closed guard and prevents Morales from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morales postures up in Takoy's guard and throws a big left but Takoy blocks it.
Morales is stalling in the full guard.
Morales scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Morales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takoy ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Takoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Takoy throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Takoy throws an overhand right that lands on Morales's shoulder, as Morales tries to avoid the shot.
Takoy throws an overhand right that lands on Morales's shoulder, as Morales tries to avoid the shot.
Morales checks a leg kick nicely.
Takoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takoy looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
Odin Takoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takoy.
Takoy tries to bum rush Morales with a series of wild strikes but Morales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Morales misses.
Morales throws a body punch but Takoy moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morales.
Morales working the ground and pound but Takoy is defending the strikes.
Morales scoring with punches and elbows.
Morales throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Morales fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Morales fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Takoy dodges the ground and pound from Morales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoy gets back to half guard.
Morales scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales trying to pass the guard but Takoy defending well.
Morales wants to work for an arm triangle but Takoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morales perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales wants to control but Takoy is keeping him busy.
Takoy wants to get back to his feet.
Takoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morales.
Morales slips a nice elbow through Takoy's hands, connecting with Takoy's forehead.
Takoy has hold of Morales's hands but Morales slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morales is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Morales there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales trying to control from half guard but Takoy is working away.
Takoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morales trying to control from half guard but Takoy is working away.
Takoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morales.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales controlling the action here.
Alvaro Morales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Morales dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Takoy throws a big shot that misses.
Takoy throws a nice looking combination but Morales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takoy wants to clinch up but Morales keeps it at a distance.
Takoy misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takoy.
Takoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takoy is fending him off so far but Morales persists. Nope, Takoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Takoy moves in looking to clinch but Morales pushes him off.
Morales fails to land the takedown.
Takoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morales counters with a shoot takedown. Takoy fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales throws a big elbow that misses.
Takoy keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
Morales slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morales trying to control but Takoy is working from the bottom.
Morales throws a strike but Takoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alvaro Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales is pulling down on Takoy's head. It's preventing any offense from Takoy, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Alvaro Morales wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Takoy throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Takoy throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Morales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morales.
Takoy wants to clinch up but Morales keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takoy eats them both and turns towards Morales to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Takoy throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takoy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morales checks it well.
No joy there for Takoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takoy loads up on a big right hand but Morales slips the punch.
Takoy tries to clinch but Morales moves out of range.
Takoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morales tries for a takedown but Takoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takoy is looking to clinch but Morales is avoiding it.
Takoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Odin Takoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takoy avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takoy slips a straight right by Morales.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alvaro Morales.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morales, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Morales!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Graungaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Graungaard's choice of entrance music: Wretches & Kings. Gunnar Graungaard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Graungaard!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Graungaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rurikov doesn't seem phased though.
Rurikov shoots in for a takedown but Graungaard shows good takedown defense.
Rurikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Graungaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rurikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses.
Graungaard swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Graungaard.
Graungaard misses with a wild combination.
Rurikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graungaard's waist but Graungaard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rurikov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Rurikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graungaard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rurikov backs up against the cage.
Rurikov dodges the punch combination from Graungaard.
Rurikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graungaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graungaard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Graungaard misses with a wild combination.
Rurikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Graungaard sprawls well. He's pushed Rurikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graungaard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Graungaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Rurikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graungaard defends it nicely.
Graungaard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Graungaard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rurikov fails with the takedown.
Graungaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunnar Graungaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Graungaard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Rurikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Graungaard misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graungaard swinging wildly here.
Rurikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Graungaard finds it's target.
Graungaard misses with a wild combination.
Graungaard scores with a nice strike.
Gunnar Graungaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graungaard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rurikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rurikov showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rurikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graungaard sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graungaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rurikov.
Graungaard is trying to stand.
Rurikov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Graungaard is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pavel Rurikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Simon Williams enters the cage!
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232 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and De Noteboom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Noteboom throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but De Noteboom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but De Noteboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams pushes De Noteboom up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams avoiding damage.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Williams trying to control but De Noteboom postures up.
De Noteboom is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Noteboom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Williams wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
De Noteboom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
De Noteboom tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Noteboom is looking to escape.
De Noteboom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams looking to control but De Noteboom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Noteboom tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams can't control as he wanted to and De Noteboom manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
De Noteboom is not content to let Williams control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Williams wasn't active enough on the ground.
De Noteboom checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks it.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Noteboom.
Williams taking a breather.
De Noteboom wants to stall.
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as De Noteboom controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams tries to stall but De Noteboom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Noteboom prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as De Noteboom controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Noteboom.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
De Noteboom managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as De Noteboom controls the action.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
De Noteboom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom controlling well, preventing Williams from escaping the position.
De Noteboom misses with an elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
De Noteboom scores with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom is punishing Williams with strikes - can he finish him?!
De Noteboom lands a shot to the head.
Williams is trying to stand back up.
De Noteboom is landing with strikes. Williams can't take much more of this.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Williams tries to escape but De Noteboom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
De Noteboom throwing damaging strikes from the back! Williams could be in trouble here!
De Noteboom lands a shot to the head.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but De Noteboom has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to break free.
Williams is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get De Noteboom off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Williams looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
De Noteboom throwing damaging strikes from the back! Williams could be in trouble here!
I really don't envy Williams right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom scores with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from De Noteboom. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
De Noteboom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses with a head kick.
De Noteboom shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Noteboom defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams letting De Noteboom take a breather here.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Noteboom's elbow.
Williams tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Noteboom managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent De Noteboom's takedown attempt.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but De Noteboom avoids the damage to the body.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simon Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on De Noteboom's shoulder, as De Noteboom tries to avoid the shot.
De Noteboom misses the jab.
De Noteboom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but De Noteboom avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a body shot.
De Noteboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams pushes De Noteboom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks with his arms.
De Noteboom tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
De Noteboom'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.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom wants the takedown. Williams is fighting it off but De Noteboom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Williams's guard against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
Williams keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agni Kapila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vazren Rigogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kapila's entrance music is SGX - Composer. A fine choice. Rigogo has chosen Parapapapa as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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275 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Agni Kapila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vazren Rigogo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapila drops his hands momentarily and Rigogo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Agni Kapila has been cut.
Rigogo is looking to chop away at Kapila's legs.
Kapila misses with a takedown attempt - Rigogo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kapila just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kapila.
Rigogo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kapila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rigogo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigogo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rigogo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kapila's sensitive parts.
Rigogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapila.
Kapila shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rigogo pinned against the cage. Rigogo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rigogo missing with a left hand there. Kapila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rigogo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kapila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapila throws an off balance right hand
and Rigogo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rigogo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rigogo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigogo.
Kapila defending well as Rigogo loads up on a big left hand.
Kapila throws a nice looking combination but Rigogo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rigogo swings widly with a right hand
and Kapila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kapila misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rigogo misses with a straight right.
Kapila misses with a body shot.
Kapila staying out of range there.
Kapila scores with a decent looking hook.
Rigogo lands with a hook. Kapila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kapila fails to land with a series of punches.
Kapila swings for the body but Rigogo moves out of range.
Rigogo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kapila's calf.
Nice straight punches there by Rigogo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rigogo.
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!
Rigogo cracks the inside of Kapila's front leg.
Kapila throws a hook but Rigogo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapila throws a looping overhand right but Rigogo ducks down to avoid it.
Kapila misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rigogo counter with a right hand.
Rigogo scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Rigogo misses the target.
Kapila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigogo.
Rigogo lands a right hook to the body.
Rigogo slips a jab from Kapila.
Rigogo misses with a wild combination.
Kapila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Agni Kapila's cut is getting worse.
Rigogo tries to land a front kick but Kapila steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rigogo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kapila bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rigogo tries to buck Kapila off but Kapila is having none of it.
Kapila throws a strike aimed at the side of Rigogo's head but Rigogo avoids it well.
Rigogo is trying to improve his position.
Kapila in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigogo gets back to half guard.
Kapila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kapila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rigogo is trying to control but can't.
Kapila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kapila wants to take a breather but Rigogo is having none of it.
Rigogo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rigogo working for a triangle but Kapila defends it easily.
Rigogo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kapila!
Rigogo wants to finish this one by submission but Kapila is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rigogo.
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.
Kapila is desperately trying to improve his position but Rigogo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rigogo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kapila to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kapila shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapila tries to reverse the position but Rigogo maintains control.
Rigogo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kapila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rigogo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Agni Kapila's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vazren Rigogo!
Vazren Rigogo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Russian Top Team Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Fistyrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Mctwist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fistyrian comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter sandman. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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267 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Fistyrian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Mctwist!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mctwist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fistyrian misses with a hook.
Fistyrian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mctwist misses the shot to the body.
Mctwist closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fistyrian's guard.
Fistyrian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mctwist.
Mctwist wants to pass the guard but Fistyrian is keeping the position.
Fistyrian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fistyrian keeping moving, preventing Mctwist from controlling successfully.
Mctwist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fistyrian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mctwist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mctwist pushing down on Fistyrian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistyrian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mctwist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fistyrian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mctwist wants to control from the top but Fistyrian keeps moving.
Mctwist won't allow Fistyrian to get back to his feet.
Mctwist stands and throws Fistyrian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mctwist working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fistyrian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Mctwist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistyrian looking for a sweep but Mctwist has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fistyrian blocking the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mctwist throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fistyrian because Mctwist loaded up on that one.
Fistyrian blocking the ground and pound.
Mctwist misses with a head shot.
Mctwist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mctwist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fistyrian is rocked!
It looks like Manuel Fistyrian has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mctwist! Fistyrian is hurt baaadly! Mctwist is firing away with more strikes - Fistyrian is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Mctwist!
Oliver Mctwist is the new heavyweight champion!
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