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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arczibald MacGrzegorz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frog Eyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGrzegorz has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Arczibald MacGrzegorz looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arczibald MacGrzegorz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frog Eyes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacGrzegorz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Eyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eyes thumps MacGrzegorz with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eyes.
Eyes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eyes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Eyes.
MacGrzegorz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arczibald MacGrzegorz's cut is getting worse.
Eyes looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Eyes backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks MacGrzegorz's temple! It sends MacGrzegorz violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Eyes celebrates and the doctors try to help MacGrzegorz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Frog Eyes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Magic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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159 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Photirat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Photirat.
Photirat throws a head kick that Bravo semi-blocks.
Photirat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Photirat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Photirat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Photirat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bravo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bravo pushing down on Photirat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bravo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Photirat is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Bravo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Honey Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Devil Driver-"Clouds over Califorina". Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Honey Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Koch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch shoots in for a takedown but Badger shows good takedown defense.
Koch shoots in for a takedown but Badger shows good takedown defense.
Badger scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Erik Koch has been cut.
Koch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koch walks into a straight right hand from Badger.
Koch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Honey Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Badger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Badger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koch is rocked!
Koch misses with a body shot.
Koch is still on wobbly legs! Can Badger finish him?
Badger is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Koch like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Koch from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honey Badger!
Honey Badger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Vredenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CroCop Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Infected Mushroom - Drop Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! CroCop Filipovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Vredenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, CroCop Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vredenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vredenburg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic counters with a series of strikes. Vredenburg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filipovic throws a hook but Vredenburg blocks it.
Vredenburg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Filipovic. Filipovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Vredenburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vredenburg misses with a knee strike.
Vredenburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Vredenburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vredenburg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Filipovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vredenburg misses with a wild combination.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Vredenburg.
Filipovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Vredenburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vredenburg tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vredenburg.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic avoids the body shot from Vredenburg.
Vredenburg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vredenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic throws a shot from downtown. Vredenburg moves away and avoids it.
Filipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Vredenburg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vredenburg tried to score with a low kick but Filipovic checks it.
Vredenburg misses with an uppercut. Filipovic saw that one coming.
Vredenburg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Filipovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vredenburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipovic.
Vredenburg moves out of range of the strikes.
Vredenburg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Filipovic. Filipovic obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vredenburg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Filipovic.
A good leg kick by Filipovic.
Vredenburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vredenburg cracks Filipovic with a good jab.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Vredenburg is out of range.
Vredenburg misses with a head kick.
Vredenburg defending well as Filipovic loads up on a big left hand.
Vredenburg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vredenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
Vredenburg misses with a double jab.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Vredenburg.
Vredenburg misses with a hook
and Filipovic counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vredenburg doesn't seem bothered though.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Filipovic misses with a hook. Vredenburg ducked under it nicely.
Vredenburg has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.
Vredenburg crunches a lovely knee into Filipovic's ribcage.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vredenburg throws a body kick that misses.
Vredenburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipovic.
Filipovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Vredenburg is out of range.
Vredenburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vredenburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vredenburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filipovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Filipovic lands a body shot.
Filipovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Filipovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Vredenburg throws a leg kick but Filipovic checks it.
Vredenburg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vredenburg tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Vredenburg throws out a leg kick but Filipovic moves out of range and Vredenburg only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Vredenburg avoids them all with ease.
Filipovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Filipovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vredenburg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vredenburg scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CroCop Filipovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vredenburg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vredenburg wants to clinch.
Vredenburg throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Vredenburg misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Vredenburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vredenburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vredenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vredenburg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Filipovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vredenburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vredenburg scores with a three punch combo!
Vredenburg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.
CroCop Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vredenburg misses with a low kick as Filipovic jumps back.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Filipovic misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Filipovic coming out on top.
Vredenburg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filipovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vredenburg's knee momentarily.
Vredenburg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vredenburg misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Vredenburg.
The fighters circling - Filipovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vredenburg throws a right hand that Filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipovic also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Filipovic.
Filipovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Filipovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vredenburg slips a jab from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a jab when Vredenburg was well out of range.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut. Vredenburg saw that one coming.
Vredenburg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Vredenburg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a chopping leg kick but Vredenburg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Vredenburg does no damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Filipovic. Vredenburg shrugs it off though.
Good standup being displayed there by Filipovic as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vredenburg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vredenburg misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Vredenburg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filipovic.
Vredenburg misses with a head kick.
Vredenburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vredenburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a series of strikes. Vredenburg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vredenburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filipovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Filipovic motions for Vredenburg to come forward. Filipovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic misses with a body shot.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Vredenburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Vredenburg also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vredenburg throws a nice looking combination but Filipovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Vredenburg avoids it well.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Vredenburg.
Filipovic misses with a body shot.
Vredenburg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filipovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipovic throws a combination. Vredenburg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vredenburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovic misses the jab.
Filipovic misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CroCop Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Filipovic lands a leg kick that knocks Vredenburg off balance momentarily.
Vredenburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovic.
Dante Vredenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vredenburg throws a hook to the side of Filipovic's head but Filipovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vredenburg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.
Vredenburg ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Vredenburg scores with a four punch combination!
Vredenburg throws a sloppy body shot
and Filipovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vredenburg slips a jab from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut
and Vredenburg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Vredenburg throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Filipovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vredenburg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filipovic.
Vredenburg checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vredenburg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filipovic to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Vredenburg does no damage.
Vredenburg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Filipovic cracks a nice hook into Vredenburg's ribs.
Vredenburg looks to clinch
letting Filipovic counter with a right hand.
Filipovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vredenburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vredenburg slips a straight right by Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vredenburg.
Filipovic lands with a right hand.
Filipovic jabs at Vredenburg's body.
A head kick misses from Vredenburg.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vredenburg circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic scores with the left hand. Vredenburg knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vredenburg 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!
Vredenburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filipovic throws out the jab.
Oh Vredenburg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left and a right from Vredenburg both land. Nice combination.
Filipovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Vredenburg.
A cross from Filipovic lands.
Vredenburg is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Vredenburg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vredenburg misses with a wild combination.
Vredenburg seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vredenburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic throws a one two combo.
Vredenburg throws a sloppy head kick
and Filipovic counters with a low kick, right behind Vredenburg 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic connects with a body shot.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut.
Vredenburg tries to clinch up.
Vredenburg looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
Vredenburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipovic.
Vredenburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filipovic throws out the jab.
Vredenburg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipovic checks it well.
Vredenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vredenburg swings for the body but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vredenburg drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Vredenburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg stalling in the clinch.
Vredenburg lands an elbow that stopped Filipovic in his tracks for a moment.
Vredenburg leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vredenburg lands with a cross.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dante Vredenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Vredenburg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Filipovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
CroCop Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filipovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CroCop Filipovic!
In his post fight interview, CroCop Filipovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Cult of Personality as his entrance music. 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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142 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker clinches.
Walker tightens his grip and picks Son up, before dumping him to the ground. Son manages to land in guard.
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Son is working an open guard so Walker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Walker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Son defending well though.
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Son is defending the position.
Son wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker moves nicely into side control.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Son is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker working away.
Son tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son is trying to work for a sweep but Walker has mounted him!
Son keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walker trying to control but Son is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Son is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
Walker lands a heavy elbow.
Walker avoids the attempt from Son to control.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker is working for a guillotine from mount but Son frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker prevents Son from getting the reversal.
Walker is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Walker extends the arm and Son is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Walker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brothers Johnson - Get The Funk Out Of My Face. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trey Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matthews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Matthews!
Johnson pulls Matthews in to control the position.
Matthews wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matthews content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johnson has locked up a guillotine! Johnson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Matthews is holding on here and Johnson must be using up a lot of energy. Matthews has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johnson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Johnson!
Our winner, John Johnson, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Igo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sandstorm. 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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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Igo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Igo somewhat.
Igo tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva cracks Igo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Igo is looking to clinch.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Igo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Igo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Igo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva tests Igo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Igo is looking to clinch.
Thor Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with the combination.
Igo walks into a jab.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Igo counters with a straight right hand.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Igo is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Igo.
Igo tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Liam Igo has been cut.
Silva jabs Igo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Igo counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Igo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igo tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Igo is out of range and Silva settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Igo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igo shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Igo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Igo wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Silva.
Igo doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva cracks Igo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Igo.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Igo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Igo.
Silva tries to bum rush Igo with a series of wild strikes but Igo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Igo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Igo.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva throws a series of punches but Igo avoids them all with ease.
Igo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Igo. Igo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Igo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva tries to bum rush Igo with a series of wild strikes but Igo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Igo throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thor Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Igo shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva looks to land a combination but Igo avoids it well.
Igo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Igo.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Igo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Igo.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Igo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Igo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igo gets slowly back to his feet.
Igo tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Thor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Igo under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Igo is defended easily by Silva.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Igo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Igo is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Igo seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Igo circles away quickly and effectively.
Igo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Igo tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Igo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Igo wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Igo shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igo thows a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Igo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Igo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Igo slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Igo tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva throws a right hand that Igo ducks under and follows up with a left that Igo also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Igo tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Igo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Igo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Igo misses with an uppercut.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Igo off balance momentarily.
Igo closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Igo moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Igo shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Igo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Igo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Igo's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Igo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Thor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Igo.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Igo shoots in.
Silva throws a series of punches but Igo moves out of range.
Igo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Igo is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Igo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igo wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Igo looks to clinch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Igo needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Igo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igo gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Igo shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Igo counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Igo drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Igo off! Igo jumps back into Silva's guard.
Igo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Igo is looking for a sweep.
Silva wants to stand but Igo has his arm trapped.
Igo is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Igo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Igo closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Igo. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Silva!
Thor Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hairy Nipple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). General Hua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
219 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hairy Nipple!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hua moves in looking to clinch but Nipple pushes him off.
Nipple shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nipple showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nipple throwing shots but Hua is blocking nicely.
Hua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nipple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nipple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nipple throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nipple in particular looking to stall.
Nipple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nipple sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hua defending well though.
Nipple throwing shots but Hua is blocking nicely.
Nipple takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nipple seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hua is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hairy Nipple!
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