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SPFT 7 - No.7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karol Operhalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Goniwiecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goniwiecha has chosen Satyricon - Mather North as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karol Operhalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dawid Goniwiecha!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Operhalski has his takedown stuffed
and Goniwiecha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goniwiecha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Operhalski checks it well.
Goniwiecha closes the distance and pushes Operhalski back into the cage.
Goniwiecha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Operhalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goniwiecha pinned against the cage. Goniwiecha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goniwiecha works the jab nicely.
It looks like Karol Operhalski has been cut.
Operhalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dawid Goniwiecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Operhalski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Operhalski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Operhalski is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Operhalski gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Operhalski tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Goniwiecha is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Operhalski buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Operhalski!! Operhalski is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Goniwiecha throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dawid Goniwiecha!
Our winner, Dawid Goniwiecha, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexej Stepanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Pepe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepanov comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit - My Generation blaring out of the sound system. Mario Pepe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexej Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Pepe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Pepe misses.
Pepe misses with a wild body shot.
Pepe misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Pepe.
Stepanov has his takedown stuffed
and Pepe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanov has a takedown stuffed.
Pepe misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pepe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexej Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pepe counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe misses with a double jab.
Stepanov shoots in for a double leg but Pepe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pepe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pepe but Pepe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pepe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stepanov back to the cage. Pepe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stepanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pepe circles away.
Stepanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pepe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe lands a glancing blow to the side of Stepanov's head.
Pepe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pepe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Pepe. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pepe as he avoids it easily.
Stepanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pepe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mario Pepe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov throws a series of punches but Pepe avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov tries to clinch up
and Pepe counters by clinching up.
Stalling in the clinch from Stepanov.
Stepanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Stepanov is working for takedown but Pepe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stepanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pepe is keeping busy.
Stepanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pepe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pepe digs a right hand underneath Stepanov's ribcage. Stepanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov keeps control of Pepe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pepe breaks from the clinch.
Pepe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pepe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stepanov eats them both and turns towards Pepe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepe misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Pepe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stepanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pepe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pepe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pepe throws a one two combo.
Stepanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stepanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pepe's waist but Pepe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stepanov off to one side.
Stepanov dives in and grabs Pepe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pepe pushes down on Stepanov's head and hops out.
Pepe digs a good body shot into Stepanov's ribs.
Stepanov misses with a jab to the body
and Pepe counters with a two punch combo.
Pepe tries to bum rush Stepanov with a series of wild strikes but Stepanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Pepe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Pepe. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pepe.
Stepanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pepe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pepe looks to land a combination but Stepanov avoids it well.
Stepanov shoots and misses
and Pepe counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexej Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pepe as he avoids it easily.
Stepanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pepe counters with a three punch combo that has Stepanov backing up. Stepanov nods at Pepe to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stepanov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pepe throws a series of punches but Stepanov moves out of range.
Pepe is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pepe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanov wants to clinch.
Pepe moves into the clinch successfully.
Pepe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stepanov is trying to drag Pepe to the mat but Pepe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe breaks the clinch.
Stepanov slips a jab and a cross from Pepe.
Stepanov closes the distance and clinches up with Pepe, looking for a takedown. Stepanov pushes Pepe against the cage but Pepe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pepe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pepe clinches up against the cage.
Pepe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stepanov has him pressed against the cage.
Stepanov manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stepanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pepe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stepanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pepe has managed to get both his arms back between Stepanov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepe is looking to work some ground and pound but Stepanov has wrist control.
Pepe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pepe wants to control from the top but Stepanov keeps moving.
Pepe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stepanov keeping full guard, as Pepe tries to pass.
Stepanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Pepe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pepe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pepe throws a right hand that Stepanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanov also avoids with ease.
Mario Pepe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanov tries to clinch but Pepe is having none of it.
Pepe is looking to clinch.
Stepanov has his takedown stuffed
and Pepe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pepe scores with a three punch combo!
Stepanov tries for a takedown but Pepe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pepe throws a series of punches but Stepanov moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Pepe.
Pepe clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pepe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Pepe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexej Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pepe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepe stalling in the clinch.
Stepanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pepe is defending well.
Stepanov wants a takedown.
Pepe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe feints a jab promting Stepanov to slip. Pepe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stepanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pepe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stepanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Stepanov lands a right hook to the body.
Stepanov slips a jab and a cross from Pepe.
Stepanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pepe is fending him off so far but Stepanov persists. Nope, Pepe circles away and we're back to standing.
Stepanov is looking to clinch but Pepe is avoiding it.
Pepe misses with a wild combination.
Stepanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepe.
Stepanov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pepe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Pepe. Those never looked like landing.
Pepe tries to clinch there but Stepanov circles away.
Pepe lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Pepe. Those never looked like landing.
Pepe misses with a series of wild punches.
Pepe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pepe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Pepe counters by clinching up.
Pepe lands a body punch.
Pepe is pushing Stepanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mario Pepe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pepe stops a takedown attempt from Stepanov.
Alexej Stepanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Pepe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Pepe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pepe 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Pepe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caco Vera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to LeBron James's chin.
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157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, LeBron James!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera misses with a body shot.
Vera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vera misses with a body kick.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James is rocked!
Vera lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as James crumples to the floor! Vera milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Caco Vera!
An out of breath and clearly excited Caco Vera thanked {GTI} - HGH Nutrients for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fusion Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Boom ft. T-Pain. Slim Jim will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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303 lbs
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Fusion Drone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jim won't be happy with that.
Jim tries to buck Drone off but Drone is having none of it.
Jim regains half guard.
Jim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jim looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim actively working from the bottom here.
Jim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jim looking for submissions off his back.
Jim looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drone is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drone is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jim is defending against the submission attempts here by Drone.
Jim actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Jim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drone is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fusion Drone 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.
Drone stuffs the takedown attempt from Jim. Jim gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jim.
Jim with a poor takedown
and Drone counters with a shoot takedown. Jim fights it but they end up in guard.
Fusion Drone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Jim.
Jim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drone has managed to get both his arms back between Jim's legs - danger averted.
Drone is pushing down on Jim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jim is fighting to maintain full guard but Drone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jim is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jim defends it well.
Jim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drone seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jim is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fusion Drone!
Fusion Drone took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'A new Bjj era has began. Thanks to my trainer and my training partners for helping me get better. I'm coming for gold. It's only a matter of time before its around my waist. It'ssss timeeee. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Niles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor Maresio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodor Maresio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryce Niles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodor Maresio!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maresio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maresio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maresio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maresio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maresio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maresio looking to pass the guard.
Maresio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maresio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maresio has managed to get both his arms back between Niles's legs - danger averted.
Niles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maresio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niles keeping full guard, as Maresio tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maresio wants to control from the top but Niles keeps moving.
Niles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maresio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maresio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niles has a closed guard, preventing Maresio from standing up.
Niles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maresio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Niles is tightening it up a little... Maresio has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maresio reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maresio taps out! Nice BJJ there by Niles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryce Niles!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Van Helder (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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300 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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272 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Gat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Van Helder!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gat closes the distance and clinches.
Gat breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gat.
No joy there for Van Helder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Helder's waist but Van Helder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gat off to one side.
Van Helder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Helder throws a front kick that sends Gat stumbling back into the cage.
Van Helder tries to clinch up but Gat circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Helder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Helder momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Helder doesn't manage to clinch there - Gat circles away.
Van Helder avoids the head kick by Gat.
Van Helder tries to clinch up.
Van Helder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gat darts in and clinches Van Helder up against the cage.
Gat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gat breaks the clinch.
Gat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Helder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gat throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Helder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Helder. Gat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marc Van Helder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Helder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gat. That did some damage!
Gat tries to clinch there but Van Helder circles away.
Gat closes the distance and clinches.
Gat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gat misses with a series of wild punches.
Gat has managed to clinch.
Gat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gat manages to break the clinch.
Gat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Helder misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Helder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Helder slaps away a takedown attempt from Gat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gat tries to clinch up.
Van Helder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gat wants to clinch up but Van Helder keeps it at a distance.
Van Helder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Helder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gat circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Helder dodges the punch combination from Gat.
Van Helder tries to clinch but Gat moves out of range.
Gat tries to clinch there but Van Helder circles away.
Van Helder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Helder!
Van Helder tries to clinch but Gat is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gat is breathing heavily.
Van Helder misses with a body shot.
Van Helder ducks under a wild hook from Gat.
Gat lands a head kick. Van Helder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Marc Van Helder has been cut.
Van Helder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Van Helder.
It looks like Johnny Gat has been cut.
Van Helder looks for the body kick but Gat saw that one coming.
Van Helder throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gat tries to clinch there but Van Helder circles away.
Gat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gat throws a sloppy head kick and Van Helder moves out of range easily.
Van Helder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Helder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Helder misses with a head kick.
Gat misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gat checks the leg kick.
Gat swinging wildly here.
Van Helder seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Gat shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Van Helder is backing up but Gat catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Van Helder covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Gat Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Gat!
Johnny Gat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Johnson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
150 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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145 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Spliff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spliff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spliff is rocked!
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!
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Spliff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson working Spliff over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spliff seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but Spliff is blocking nicely.
Spliff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spliff tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Spliff's guard.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Spliff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson distracts Spliff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spliff's guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson distracts Spliff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson works over Spliff with some ground and pound from guard.
Spliff looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spliff's guard.
Spliff is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spliff's face.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A big strike lands for Johnson! That's really hurt Spliff and he's turned his back - Johnson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Johnson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Batallir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shadow of the Day. 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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170 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Pablo Batallir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edson Perry!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batallir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batallir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batallir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Batallir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batallir's waist but Batallir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perry off to one side.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Perry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batallir counters with a left to the body.
Batallir lands a high kick!
Perry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juan Pablo Batallir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson Perry.
Perry looks to throw the jab but Batallir is out of range.
Batallir stuns Perry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry shoots in but Batallir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batallir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batallir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batallir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batallir lands a leg kick that knocks Perry off balance momentarily.
Batallir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perry shoots in for a double leg but Batallir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batallir. That's going to slow Perry down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batallir, as that shot connected.
Perry missing with a left hand there. Batallir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edson Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batallir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Batallir.
Batallir thumps Perry with a low kick.
Perry misses with a hook. Batallir ducked under it nicely.
Perry misses with a double jab.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batallir manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batallir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batallir scores with a head kick. Perry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batallir cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
Juan Pablo Batallir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Perry does it's job there.
Batallir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batallir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perry throws a combination that misses
and Batallir counters with a left to the body.
Batallir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Batallir stuffs the takedown attempt from Perry. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry looks gassed!
Perry misses with a lunging right hand
and Batallir counters with a slapping leg kick.
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Batallir.
Batallir is looking to wear down Perry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batallir throws a nice head kick!
Perry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batallir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batallir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batallir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batallir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perry's sensitive parts.
Perry throws a series of punches but Batallir moves out of range.
Perry misses the shot to the body.
Batallir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batallir throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batallir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batallir scrambles back to his feet.
Batallir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batallir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Batallir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perry takes one to the chin there.
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!
Batallir scores with a body shot.
Batallir thows a body shot but no joy.
Perry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batallir's waist but Batallir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perry off to one side.
Batallir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perry thows a leg kick but Batallir checks it
and Batallir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batallir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Perry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batallir lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perry blocks a head kick by Batallir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Batallir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batallir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perry clobbers Batallir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Batallir.
A head kick misses from Batallir.
Batallir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perry is trying desperately to land a takedown but Batallir is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Perry.
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and Batallir counters with a leg kick.
Batallir connects with an inside leg kick.
Perry throws a jab when Batallir was well out of range.
Perry scores with a shot to the body.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown. Batallir tries to sprawl out of it but Perry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batallir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
Batallir lands a head kick. Perry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry shoots in but Batallir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juan Pablo Batallir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson Perry.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Batallir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perry.
Batallir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batallir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juan Pablo Batallir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batallir avoids the body shot from Perry.
Batallir moves away from the strike by Perry.
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batallir.
Perry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batallir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Batallir as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batallir, right into the meat.
Perry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batallir.
Perry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Perry misses the target.
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batallir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batallir throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batallir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perry misses the shot to the body.
Batallir misses the shot to the body.
Batallir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
Batallir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perry throws a hook to the side of Batallir's head but Batallir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perry throws a hook but Batallir blocks it.
Batallir throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batallir throws a one two combo.
Batallir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perry misses with a leg kick
and Batallir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batallir, right into the meat.
Perry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batallir counters with a left to the body.
Perry gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Batallir counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Batallir does it's job there.
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Batallir.
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batallir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batallir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batallir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perry throws a lazy uppercut
and Batallir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batallir defends it nicely.
Perry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Batallir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batallir delivers a nice body kick.
Perry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batallir throws a nice head kick!
Batallir scores with a leg kick.
Perry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Batallir dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Batallir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Batallir lands an overhand right.
Juan Pablo Batallir is winning the standup battle so far.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batallir swivels and escapes.
Perry misses the jab.
Batallir lands a right hook to the body.
Perry misses with a right hand
and Batallir counters with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Perry might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Batallir has got the better of the exchanges.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batallir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Batallir.
Perry is rocked!
Batallir scores with a shot to the body.
Perry is still on wobbly legs! Can Batallir finish him?
Batallir lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Perry can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Batallir and Perry drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Batallir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Pablo Batallir!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roma Kucherov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kucherov comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid. Mark Bell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Kucherov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Bell!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell misses with a hook. Kucherov ducked under it nicely.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kucherov blocks a head kick by Bell.
Kucherov slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Kucherov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bell did well to prevent Kucherov getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kucherov stalling.
Bell pushes Kucherov off looking to stand but Kucherov dives back in and keeps control.
Bell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kucherov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucherov moves into full mount! Bell won't be happy about that!
Bell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucherov scoring with strikes but Bell is staying in there.
Kucherov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kucherov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bell?
Kucherov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kucherov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kucherov looking to control but Bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bell is in a horrible position here. Kucherov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kucherov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kucherov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to hold on but Kucherov pushes him away.
Kucherov with a couple of short strikes.
Kucherov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kucherov breaks from Bell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kucherov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Kucherov! That's really hurt Bell and he's turned his back - Kucherov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kucherov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roma Kucherov!
Roma Kucherov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hektor Bombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bombard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bonaparte - Boycott Everything . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hektor Bombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombard throws out a loose jab but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bombard.
Bowman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bowman takes the fight into the clinch.
Bombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowman.
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Bombard backwards.
Bowman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bowman tries a body shot but Bombard blocks it.
Bombard can't find room to land a body shot as Bowman controls the action.
Bombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowman.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombard misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman gets control of Bombard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bowman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bowman is proving hard to escape from.
Bombard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowman on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bombard postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bombard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bombard has managed to get both his arms back between Bowman's legs - danger averted.
Bowman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bowman wants to get back to his feet but Bombard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bowman has his foot on Bombard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bombard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bombard is aware though and is defending well.
Bowman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bombard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman has his feet on Bombard's thighs here. He's pushed Bombard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bombard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Bowman!
After the big win, Nathan Bowman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Technique MMA and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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