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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rob Gronkowski enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio Petrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Gronkowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronkowski throws a right and a left that Petrosyan avoids nicely.
Petrosyan moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrosyan is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Petrosyan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rob Gronkowski has been cut.
Gronkowski lands a body shot.
Gronkowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gronkowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrosyan gets an underhook and turns Gronkowski into the cage.
Gronkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan tries to clinch up.
Petrosyan fakes the leg kick and cracks Gronkowski in the body.
Gronkowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gronkowski works Petrosyan's body with a nice hook.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronkowski misses with a left hand
and Petrosyan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrosyan.
Gronkowski taking a breather.
Gronkowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrosyan controls his hands.
Gronkowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gronkowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gronkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gronkowski is rocked!
Petrosyan crunches a lovely knee into Gronkowski's ribcage.
Gronkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrosyan finish him?
Gronkowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrosyan's elbow.
Gronkowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gronkowski tries a body shot but Petrosyan blocks it.
Petrosyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gronkowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrosyan counters with a huge head kick that drops Gronkowski! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgio Petrosyan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Van Der Hoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Milicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milicz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fort Minor - Remember the Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Curtis Milicz looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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212 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Van Der Hoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Milicz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Hoef misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Van Der Hoef misses.
Milicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Hoef throws a series of punches but Milicz moves out of range.
Milicz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Van Der Hoef.
No joy there for Van Der Hoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Hoef doesn't manage to clinch there - Milicz circles away.
Milicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Hoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Der Hoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Milicz's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef lands a head shot.
Van Der Hoef closes the distance and pushes Milicz back into the cage.
Van Der Hoef lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Curtis Milicz has been cut.
Milicz looks gassed!
Van Der Hoef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milicz leaves his chin hanging out and Van Der Hoef seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Milicz crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Van Der Hoef!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Deertay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Hentschel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deertay comes to the cage accompanied by Master P - Why They Wanna Wish Death. Stefan Hentschel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Deertay's chin.
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143 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Deertay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Hentschel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hentschel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deertay moves out of range as Hentschel strikes.
Deertay lands with a shot to the body.
Hentschel looks to land a right hand but Deertay moved out of range.
Deertay throws a good cross that connects.
Deertay misses with a lunging right hand
and Hentschel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Deertay!
Hentschel lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hentschel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Deertay has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Deertay!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deertay wants to stand and escape but instead Hentschel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Deertay wants to stand and escape but Hentschel is having none of it.
Deertay keeping full guard, as Hentschel tries to pass.
Hentschel trying to control the position from guard on top but Deertay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deertay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hentschel.
Deertay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hentschel passes into half guard.
Hentschel wants to control but Deertay is keeping him busy.
Hentschel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deertay is trying to stand back up but Hentschel is controlling him
Deertay manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hentschel misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hentschel misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel scores with a nice right hand.
Joe Deertay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hentschel looks to throw the jab but Deertay is out of range.
Deertay tries to close the distance and clinch but Hentschel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deertay slips a jab from Hentschel.
Hentschel throws a jab but it's blocked by Deertay.
Deertay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hentschel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deertay slips a jab from Hentschel.
Deertay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hentschel misses with a right hand
and Deertay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Deertay breaks from the clinch.
Deertay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deertay is looking to clinch but Hentschel is avoiding it.
Hentschel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefan Hentschel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hentschel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hentschel throws an off balance right hand
and Deertay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deertay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hentschel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deertay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Deertay.
Hentschel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deertay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deertay.
Hentschel working aggressively here.
Hentschel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deertay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Deertay there.
Deertay tries to clinch but Hentschel is having none of it.
Hentschel throws an off balance right hand
and Deertay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hentschel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hentschel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deertay is looking to clinch but Hentschel is avoiding it.
Deertay misses with a wild body shot.
Deertay is looking to clinch.
Deertay throws the kick towards the body but Hentschel avoids it.
Deertay cracks Hentschel with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deertay just misses with a punch to the body.
Hentschel throws a jab but it's blocked by Deertay.
Deertay clinches up against the cage.
Deertay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deertay staying out of range there.
Deertay misses with a body shot.
Deertay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hentschel throws a low kick, looking for Deertay's leg but Deertay calmly moves out of range.
Deertay tries to close the distance and clinch but Hentschel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deertay slips a jab from Hentschel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deertay.
Hentschel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deertay scores with a jab. Hentschel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hentschel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deertay.
Deertay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hentschel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hentschel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deertay throws out the jab.
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 Joe Deertay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hentschel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deertay avoids it really well and circles away.
Deertay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hentschel's head.
Deertay slips a jab from Hentschel.
Hentschel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deertay.
Hentschel lands a really nice looking cross but Deertay seems unphased.
Deertay scores with a body shot.
Hentschel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deertay swivels and escapes.
Hentschel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hentschel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deertay moves into the clinch.
Deertay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hentschel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hentschel throws a lazy right hand but Deertay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe Deertay is winning the standup battle so far.
Hentschel connects with a leg kick. Deertay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Deertay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hentschel doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deertay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hentschel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Deertay scores with a hook to the body. Hentschel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hentschel throws a big shot that misses.
Deertay wants to clinch up but Hentschel keeps it at a distance.
Deertay is looking to clinch but Hentschel is avoiding it.
Hentschel moves out of range of the body kick from Deertay.
Deertay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deertay moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Deertay misses the target.
Deertay swinging wildly here.
Good work by Deertay as he checks the leg kick.
Hentschel misses with a looping left.
Jab from Deertay.
A swing and a miss from Hentschel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deertay closes the distance and pushes Hentschel back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Deertay as Hentschel tries to tie him up.
Deertay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deertay slips a jab from Hentschel.
Deertay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hentschel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hentschel gets tackled into the cage by Deertay. Deertay maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hentschel stalls.
Deertay tries to break free but Hentschel pushes him back against the cage.
Hentschel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel prevents Deertay from breaking the clinch.
Hentschel looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stefan Hentschel.
A swing and a miss from Hentschel.
Deertay tries to clinch up
enabling Hentschel to counter with a crisp jab.
Deertay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hentschel throws out the jab.
Hentschel ducks right into an uppercut from Deertay.
Hentschel throws a shot from downtown. Deertay moves away and avoids it.
Deertay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hentschel throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deertay pushes Hentschel off looking to stand but Hentschel dives back in and keeps control.
Hentschel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hentschel wants to take a breather but Deertay is having none of it.
Deertay won't allow Hentschel to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deertay is staying active underneath Hentschel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hentschel thows a huge punch but Deertay dodges it nicely.
Deertay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deertay tries to get out of the position.
Deertay tries to kick Hentschel off but Hentschel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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 Joe Deertay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deertay moves in looking to clinch but Hentschel pushes him off.
Hentschel swats away the attempt to clinch by Deertay.
Deertay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hentschel.
Hentschel drives through with a takedown into Deertay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hentschel slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deertay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deertay is trying to stand back up but Hentschel is controlling him
Hentschel works his way into full mount!
Hentschel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Deertay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hentschel on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel throwing strikes here but Deertay is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hentschel controlling the position easily from mount.
Hentschel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hentschel lands a heavy elbow.
Deertay is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hentschel working the ground and pound effectively.
Deertay is trying to stand up.
Stefan Hentschel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hentschel but it's paid off an Deertay is forced to tap! Nice work by Hentschel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefan Hentschel!
Our winner, Stefan Hentschel, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Jobber (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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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Super Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultimate Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Super Jobber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ultimate Jobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Super Jobber misses with a two punch combination.
Super Jobber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ultimate Jobber as he avoids it easily.
Super Jobber slips under a jab from Ultimate Jobber.
Ultimate Jobber lands a lovely overhand right.
Super Jobber clinches.
Ultimate Jobber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Super Jobber backwards.
Super Jobber can't find room to land a body shot as Ultimate Jobber controls the action.
Super Jobber misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ultimate Jobber.
Super Jobber throws a punch but it's blocked by Ultimate Jobber.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ultimate Jobber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Super Jobber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Super Jobber has a couple of punches blocked by Ultimate Jobber.
A short left from Ultimate Jobber.
Ultimate Jobber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ultimate Jobber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ultimate Jobber presses Super Jobber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Super Jobber misses with a punch to the body.
Super Jobber takes a shot to the head.
Super Jobber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ultimate Jobber's elbow.
Ultimate Jobber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ultimate Jobber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ultimate Jobber lands a shot to the body.
Super Jobber is breathing heavily.
Ultimate Jobber lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ultimate Jobber.
Ultimate Jobber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ultimate Jobber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ultimate Jobber lands with a left to the head.
Super Jobber is rocked!
Ultimate Jobber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Super Jobber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ultimate Jobber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Super Jobber blocks an uppercut.
Super Jobber goes for a takedown attempt but Ultimate Jobber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Jobber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ultimate Jobber ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Super Jobber out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ultimate Jobber!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ultimate Jobber thanked TITAN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Leonitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Leonitis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenthumb lands a right hook to the body.
Leonitis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greenthumb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leonitis misses with a takedown
and Greenthumb counters with a stiff right hand.
Greenthumb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leonitis shoots in looking for a takedown. Greenthumb tries to sprawl out of it but Leonitis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greenthumb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Greenthumb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenthumb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonitis on the side of the head.
Greenthumb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonitis shoots and misses
and Greenthumb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doctor Greenthumb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Leonitis.
Leonitis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Greenthumb trying to control here.
Greenthumb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonitis working the head and body with strikes.
Greenthumb is trying to control but can't.
Greenthumb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Greenthumb is looking to get back to full guard here but Leonitis has managed to pass to side control instead.
Leonitis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leonitis working the head with strikes.
Greenthumb gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenthumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greenthumb.
Leonitis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leonitis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leonitis stands up over Greenthumb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenthumb is trying to control the position but Leonitis postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonitis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greenthumb working for submissions but it's allowed Leonitis to get to half guard.
Greenthumb is breathing heavily.
Greenthumb tries to get to full guard but Leonitis has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis is looking for a kimura here.
Leonitis winds up and cracks Greenthumb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greenthumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greenthumb.
Leonitis cracks Greenthumb with a solid left hand.
Leonitis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greenthumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Leonitis from controlling successfully.
Greenthumb wants to get back to his feet but Leonitis passes into half guard.
Leonitis working Greenthumb over with strikes.
Leonitis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis prevents Greenthumb from improving his position.
Leonitis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Greenthumb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greenthumb tries to get out of the position.
Greenthumb taking some punishment here, with Leonitis in his half guard.
Greenthumb is trying to stand.
Greenthumb wants to improve his position but Leonitis is controlling well.
Leonitis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greenthumb!
Leonitis lands a big elbow.
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Greenthumb wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Leonitis working Greenthumb over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Leonitis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Leonitis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Greenthumb is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Leonitis! Greenthumb is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Leonitis!
A victorious Roman Leonitis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MarkFour Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkFour Arona!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis misses with a double jab.
Arvanitidis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arona decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arvanitidis's guard.
Arvanitidis keeping full guard, as Arona tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arona passes into half guard.
Arvanitidis is looking to control Arona's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arvanitidis avoid being mounted?
Arona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arvanitidis defends it well.
Arvanitidis is looking to improve his position.
Arona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arvanitidis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arvanitidis wants to stand back up but Arona manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arvanitidis pushes Arona away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Arona gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Arona tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arona is trying to get an arm triangle but Arvanitidis is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arvanitidis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arona asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arvanitidis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Arvanitidis tries to bench press Arona off him but Arona keeps the position.
Arvanitidis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arvanitidis defends it well.
Arona wants to free his trapped foot but Arvanitidis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arvanitidis tries to get to full guard but Arona has control of the leg.
Arona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arvanitidis keeps working.
Arvanitidis is trying to maintain the position but Arona is very close to passing his half guard.
Arona is looking to advance position but Arvanitidis won't allow it.
Arona wants to work for an arm triangle but Arvanitidis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona stops Arvanitidis from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arvanitidis sees it coming and defends easily.
Arvanitidis tries to kick Arona off but Arona keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arona seems to be working for a kimura but Arvanitidis defends the submission attempt.
Arvanitidis missing with punches from the bottom.
Arona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arvanitidis trying to hold on to Arona's head to control him but Arona postures up.
Arvanitidis tries to get to full guard but Arona has control of the leg.
Arona is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona is thwarting Arvanitidis's attempts to control the position.
Arona is looking for a kimura here.
Arvanitidis tries to kick Arona off but Arona keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arvanitidis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Arvanitidis misses with a combination
and Arona counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arona is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MarkFour Arona dominated that round.
That's time! Arvanitidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arvanitidis misses with a double jab
and Arona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arona fails with a takedown attempt.
Arona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arvanitidis circles away quickly and effectively.
Arvanitidis misses with a few strikes there.
Arvanitidis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arona counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arvanitidis's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona drops back looking for a leg! Arvanitidis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arvanitidis manages to kick Arona off! Arona jumps back into Arvanitidis's guard.
Arona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arvanitidis is keeping the position for now.
MarkFour Arona has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arvanitidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arona 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.
Arona trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis trying to keep a closed guard but Arona is proving a slippery customer.
Arona wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arona gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arona 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.
Arvanitidis throwing short punches from the bottom.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Arona passes easily into half guard.
Arvanitidis is trying to maintain the position but Arona is very close to passing his half guard.
Arona wants to take a breather but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Arvanitidis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arvanitidis defends it well.
Arona prevents Arvanitidis from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona trying to mount his opponent but Arvanitidis defends it.
Arona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arvanitidis is looking to escape.
Arona seems to be working for a kimura but Arvanitidis defends the submission attempt.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arvanitidis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arvanitidis defends it well.
Arvanitidis is pressing down on Arona's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arvanitidis is looking to stand up but Arona isn't so interested in that idea.
Arona trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Arona stops Arvanitidis from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arona drops back looking for a leg! Arvanitidis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arvanitidis manages to kick Arona off! Arona jumps back into Arvanitidis's guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MarkFour Arona 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! 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.
Arona misses with a wild body shot.
Arona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arvanitidis has time to react.
Arona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arvanitidis as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arona.
Arona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arvanitidis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MarkFour Arona.
Arona slips a jab and a cross from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis throws a right hand that Arona ducks under and follows up with a left that Arona also avoids with ease.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arvanitidis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Arona.
Arvanitidis throws a combination that misses
and Arona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arona drives through with a takedown into guard.
MarkFour Arona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arona wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Arona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Arona 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arvanitidis keeping full guard, as Arona tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. MarkFour Arona hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Arona scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arvanitidis leaves Arona with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arona has a takedown stuffed.
Arvanitidis lands with a nice combination. Arona backs away looking to recover.
Arona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arvanitidis is fending him off so far but Arona persists. Nope, Arvanitidis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona blocks a jab.
Arvanitidis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arona counters with a single leg into guard. Arvanitidis didn't expect that.
Arvanitidis is looking to stand back up but Arona counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Arvanitidis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arvanitidis is looking for a sweep. Arona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis pushes Arona off and gets back to his feet.
Arvanitidis misses with a series of wild punches.
Arona feints and as Arvanitidis raises his hands in defense, Arona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
MarkFour Arona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arona 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 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MarkFour Arona!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knocked Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Irvin 's choice of entrance music: Before I Forget by Slipknot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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219 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knocked Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Irvin !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out throws a head kick that misses.
Out changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irvin tries to avoid it but Out manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irvin to the ground. Irvin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irvin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irvin misses with a hook. Out ducked under it nicely.
Irvin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Out shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irvin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knocked Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Out doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Out looks for a takedown but Irvin sprawls well.
Irvin stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irvin fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Out with that takedown attempt.
Irvin stalks Out and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Out's face. Out staggers backwards, shaken.
Out gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irvin counters with a left and a right that stings Out.
Out looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Out passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Out with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by Out there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Out working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Out there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Out throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Out cracks Irvin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Out.
Irvin gets back to half guard.
Out thows a huge punch but Irvin dodges it nicely.
Irvin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Out's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Out's back!
Irvin is not going to allow Out to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Out's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin avoiding Out 's attempts to control his hands.
Irvin tries to get the hooks in deep but Out pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Out right now.
Out turns into Irvin and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Irvin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Out tries to stand but Irvin is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out postures up in Irvin 's guard and throws a big left but Irvin blocks it.
Out throws an elbow that misses. Irvin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Out's guard. Nice move by Irvin !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocked Out dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Irvin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Out. Out circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Out shoots for a double leg takedown but Irvin sprawls well. He's pushed Out's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Out slips a jab from Irvin .
Irvin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Out changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irvin tries to avoid it but Out manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irvin to the ground. Irvin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Out is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irvin .
Out gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irvin lands a body shot.
Out shoots in looking for a takedown but Irvin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Out's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knocked Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irvin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irvin throws a shot from downtown. Out moves away and avoids it.
Out fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Out walks into a stiff left hand from Irvin .
Irvin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Out takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Out shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Irvin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Out throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out working away.
Irvin tries to improve position but can't.
Irvin is pushing Out's head away, looking to escape. Out manages to hold on to the position though.
Out throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Out postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out working the ground and pound but Irvin is defending the strikes.
Out throws a strike aimed at the side of Irvin 's head but Irvin avoids it well.
Irvin tries to buck Out off but Out is having none of it.
Out wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irvin keeps working.
Out landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out misses with the ground and pound.
Out working the ground and pound but Irvin is defending the strikes.
Irvin regains half guard, as Out was trying to land strikes.
Out throwing shots but Irvin is blocking nicely.
Out not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Out missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Out trying to control from half guard but Irvin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Irvin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Out.
Out throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Irvin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Out missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Out is trying to control the action in half guard but Irvin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irvin 's head.
Out not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Out connects with a nice short shot to Irvin 's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocked Out dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Irvin throws the left hand but Out avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Irvin misses its intended target.
Out looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Irvin !
Out landing strikes, looking to finish!
Out throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Out dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Out scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Irvin ?
Out with shots to the head and body - Irvin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Out throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out working the ground and pound effectively.
Out misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Irvin is in a horrible position here. Out smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Out throws a strike there. Irvin manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Out not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Out thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Out takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irvin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Out with the ground and pound but Irvin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Out wants to get up but he can't break Irvin 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Out throwing strikes from guard but Irvin blocks nicely.
Out wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out throwing strikes but missing.
Out is looking to work some ground and pound but Irvin has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knocked Out overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Out trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Irvin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Out throws a strike but Irvin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Irvin is fighting to break Out's control of his arms but Out is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Out looking for a sweep. Not yet Out, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin looking to pass the guard.
Out wants to hit a switch here but Irvin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Out there!
Knocked Out is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Out tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irvin avoids the attempt from Out to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knocked Out showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Out, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knocked Out!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yujiro Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Suhonen's choice of entrance music: Ihanaa leijonat, ihanaa!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yujiro Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alpo Suhonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suhonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Alpo Suhonen has been cut.
Suhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suhonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Suhonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suhonen ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suhonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Suhonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Suhonen controlling him for the moment.
Suhonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Suhonen trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
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.
Suhonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Suhonen tries to pass.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suhonen is one step ahead there.
Suhonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suhonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suhonen on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suhonen.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Suhonen tries to pass.
Suhonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suhonen trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Suhonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suhonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suhonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suhonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suhonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Suhonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suhonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suhonen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suhonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Suhonen is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suhonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suhonen thows a huge punch but Hanma dodges it nicely.
Hanma tries to roll over but Suhonen keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alpo Suhonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alpo Suhonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suhonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanma wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Suhonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Hanma catches Suhonen right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suhonen.
Suhonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanma quickly recovers to half guard.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma trying to hold on to Suhonen's head to control him but Suhonen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hanma defend it? Suhonen steps over the head and cranks it - Hanma is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Suhonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alpo Suhonen!
Alpo Suhonen 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 Stephan Evurts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Hex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evurts comes into the arena with Welcome to the Jungle blaring out of the sound system. Hex is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX: Tales From The Hood. Stephan Evurts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephan Evurts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Hex!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evurts looks to land a combination but Hex avoids it well.
Evurts lands an overhand right.
Evurts thuds his right hand into Hex's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephan Evurts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evurts tries to bum rush Hex with a series of wild strikes but Hex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evurts swats away the attempt to clinch by Hex.
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!
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch but Evurts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hex tries to clinch but Evurts moves out of range.
Hex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evurts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hex's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Evurts wants to pass the guard but Hex is keeping the position.
Evurts 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.
Hex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evurts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evurts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Evurts is trying to get an arm triangle but Hex is defending well.
Evurts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evurts wants to control but Hex is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evurts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evurts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hex, who protects the arm well.
Evurts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hex knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evurts wants to control but Hex is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evurts tries for a kimura but Hex is defending well.
Evurts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hex is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evurts trying to control the action but Hex is working from the bottom.
Hex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evurts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evurts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hex, who protects the arm well.
Evurts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hex knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evurts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hex keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Evurts dominated that round.
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.
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evurts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evurts throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hex stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Evurts follows into mount!
Hex is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evurts controlling his opponent.
Hex is still in real trouble! Can Evurts finish him?
Evurts tries to control but Hex wriggling away.
Hex seems to have recovered his senses.
Hex is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Evurts tries to control but Hex wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evurts working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Evurts working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Evurts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evurts won't let Hex get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Evurts goes for an armbar but Hex turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hex.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hex stands up from Evurts's guard - Hex perhaps looking for a knockout.
Evurts misses with a two punch combination.
Hex drives through and clinches with Evurts against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evurts as Hex tries to tie him up.
Hex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evurts.
Evurts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hex tries to land knees in the clinch but Evurts avoids the damage to the body.
Evurts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hex walks away with a smile on his face. Evurts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stephan Evurts is winning the standup battle so far.
Evurts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hex counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex tries to stall but Evurts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hex trying to land knees to the body.
Hex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hex lands an elbow inside.
Evurts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hex prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Evurts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evurts's face.
Evurts lands a hook that snaps the head of Hex backwards.
Hex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hex lands an elbow that stopped Evurts in his tracks for a moment.
Evurts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Hex does it's job there.
Hex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hex blocks a jab.
Evurts misses with a hook.
Hex tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evurts looks to land a left hand but Hex moved out of range nicely.
Jonah Hex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hex tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evurts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evurts has a takedown stuffed.
Hex is looking to clinch but Evurts is avoiding it.
Hex tries to bum rush Evurts with a series of wild strikes but Evurts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evurts throws a head kick but Hex moves out of range.
Hex takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hex tries to clinch but Evurts is having none of it.
Evurts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hex leaves Evurts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hex moves out of range as Evurts strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hex drives through and clinches with Evurts against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Evurts dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Evurts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hex.
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch but Evurts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hex lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hex blocks a head kick by Evurts.
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evurts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephan Evurts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hex scoring well with a low kick there.
Evurts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hex is looking to clinch.
Hex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evurts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hex misses with a wild combination.
Evurts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hex circles away quickly and effectively.
Evurts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evurts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hex sprawls well. Hex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evurts gets slowly back to his feet.
Evurts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Hex.
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evurts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hex lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evurts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evurts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hex is looking to clinch but Evurts is avoiding it.
Hex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evurts.
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch but Evurts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hex is looking to clinch.
Hex tries to clinch but Evurts is having none of it.
Hex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hex moves in looking to clinch but Evurts pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hex instigates a clinch.
Evurts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evurts.
Hex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evurts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hex is looking to clinch.
Hex stuffs the takedown.
Hex has managed to clinch.
Hex manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Evurts is trying to pull guard but Hex turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Evurts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hex keeps control of Evurts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hex scores a nice knee to the body.
Hex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex working Evurts over with knees to the body.
Jonah Hex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Evurts managing to block the knees to the body from Hex.
Hex is struggling to control the position.
Hex lands an elbow inside that Evurts shrugs off.
Hex gets underhooks to prevent Evurts's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hex looking to throw knees to the head but Evurts is blocking nicely.
Hex lands a knee to the head.
Hex trying to land knees to the body.
Hex controlling the action here for a moment.
Evurts misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Evurts lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Evurts is working for takedown but Hex is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evurts can't get the takedown.
Hex is looking to control Evurts's arms but Evurts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hex has his back to the cage.
Stephan Evurts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonah Hex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hex misses with a knee to the head.
Evurts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Evurts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hex. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evurts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hex sees it coming and defends easily.
Hex looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah Hex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evurts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Evurts!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stephan Evurts waved his t-shirt featuring {GTI} - HGH Nutrients's logo in front of the cameras.
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