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V.O.G 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Statham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Statham!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Michael Goldman has been cut.
Statham throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Statham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Statham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldman throws a hook to the side of Statham's head but Statham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Statham dodges the punch combination from Goldman.
Statham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Statham throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Goldman to counter with a crisp jab.
Statham throws a leg kick but Goldman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goldman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goldman looks to throw a body kick
and Statham counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Statham fails to land with a series of punches.
Statham tries to clinch there but Goldman circles away.
Goldman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Statham, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldman lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham is looking for a takedown.
Goldman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Statham backwards.
Statham is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldman has double underhooks.
Goldman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stathams head.
Statham can't break the clinch.
Statham tries to circle away but Goldman has him pinned against the cage.
Goldman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Statham's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Statham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goldman leaning against his opponent.
Goldman has Statham pressed against the cage, preventing Statham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldman lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldman.
A short uppercut from Goldman.
Goldman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Statham backwards.
Goldman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Goldman advances to half guard.
Goldman content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to mount his opponent but Statham defends it.
Goldman works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman controlling his opponent.
Goldman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman working for a guillotine from mount but Statham is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Goldman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Goldman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Statham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldman lands a slapping body shot.
Statham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Statham.
Goldman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Statham on the side of the head.
Goldman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman thuds his right hand into Statham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goldman connects with a crisp jab.
Goldman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Statham, pushing him back against the cage.
Statham breaks the clinch.
Goldman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Statham.
Statham throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Statham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goldman counters with a leg kick.
Statham tries to keep at a distance but Goldman has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Statham is trying to break free.
Statham is trying to break free.
Goldman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stathams head.
Statham has had enough of the clinch but Goldman keeps him there for the moment.
Goldman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Statham misses with a knee strike.
Goldman prevents Statham from breaking the clinch.
Statham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Statham jumps guard but Goldman stands there with Statham around his waist. Statham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Statham tries to circle away but Goldman has him pinned against the cage.
Goldman pushes Statham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Statham working hard to break the clinch.
Statham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldman has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Goldman.
Goldman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stathams head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands with a right to the head.
Statham is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Statham wants to break free but Goldman has control.
Statham misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Statham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Statham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goldman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Statham to the mat. Statham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goldman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goldman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goldman stands and throws Statham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goldman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Statham's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham prevents Goldman from moving into mount.
Statham being controlled for a moment.
Goldman advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Statham is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Goldman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Goldman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Goldman's cut.
That's time! Goldman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Goldman tests Statham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Statham manages to avoid it.
Goldman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Statham.
Jason Statham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Statham throws a low kick but Goldman avoids it.
Statham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Statham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldman.
Statham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Statham is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Statham.
Statham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Statham throws a chopping leg kick but Goldman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goldman dodges the punch combination from Statham.
Statham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Goldman.
Nice straight punches there by Goldman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goldman.
Statham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goldman to score with a decent uppercut.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Goldman tenderised Statham's leg. Statham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Statham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goldman walks away with a smile on his face. Statham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goldman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goldman scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Statham does no damage.
Goldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Goldman.
Statham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Statham or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman digs a right hand into Statham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Statham's gas tank.
Goldman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stathams head.
Goldman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Statham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldman controls the pace.
Michael Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Statham can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goldman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Statham!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jason Statham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Goldman just wasn't active enough.
Goldman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Statham has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Goldman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Goldman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romanov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.
James tries to clinch up.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romanov counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romanov.
Romanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romanov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Romanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
James misses with a combination
and Romanov counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
Romanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Romanov counters with a body kick.
James looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown
and Romanov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romanov scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
Romanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romanov scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a double jab.
James has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Romanov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
James shoots in for a double leg but Romanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romanov defends it nicely.
Romanov throws a head kick that half lands.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romanov throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanov throws a nice head kick!
Romanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Romanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Romanov throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov lands the left hand.
Romanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.
James is rocked!
James misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romanov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Romanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Romanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Romanov - that will leave a mark!
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanov lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Romanov takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
It looks like Nick James has been cut.
Nice body kick from Romanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whack! Romanov lands a heavy head kick that drops James. The ref tackles Romanov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because James was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alexandr Romanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byakuya Kuchiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byakuya Kuchiki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Van Dam's chin.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Byakuya Kuchiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dam swings for the body but Kuchiki moves out of range.
Dam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dam fails with a takedown attempt.
Dam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuchiki's waist but Kuchiki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dam off to one side.
Kuchiki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dam gets tackled into the cage by Kuchiki. Kuchiki maintains the clinch.
Kuchiki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byakuya Kuchiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Dam.
Dam is trying to drag Kuchiki to the mat but Kuchiki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kuchiki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dam backwards.
Kuchiki lands with a light punch inside.
Dam is looking for a takedown.
Kuchiki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dam backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Kuchiki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuchiki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuchiki.
Kuchiki gets underhooks to prevent Dam's takedown attempt.
Dam looks gassed!
Kuchiki lands a shoulder strike.
Kuchiki presses Dam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuchiki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuchiki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuchiki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuchiki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dam is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Kuchiki.
Dam is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuchiki finish him?
Kuchiki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuchiki gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuchiki.
Kuchiki lands a body shot.
Kuchiki lands a big right hand that drops Dam! The killer instinct kicks in and Kuchiki finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kuchiki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byakuya Kuchiki!
A very excited looking Byakuya Kuchiki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bertane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Vasuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertane comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent OK You re Right OK You re Right . Kova Vasuri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Earl Bertane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kova Vasuri!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bertane lands in his opponent's guard.
Vasuri keeping full guard, as Bertane tries to pass.
Bertane pushing down on Vasuri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vasuri pushes Bertane off looking to stand but Bertane dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bertane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasuri defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bertane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bertane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bertane works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertane in side control, throwing shots but Vasuri defends.
Vasuri is looking to get back to his feet here but Bertane is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vasuri's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasuri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertane scores with punches from the back.
Vasuri trying to control the position but Bertane manages to sink in the hooks.
Bertane lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vasuri hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertane cracks Vasuri with a big right hand from the back mount! Vasuri immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Bertane takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Bertane!
Earl Bertane retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Earl Bertane gave a big smile as he said 'Shutout to my trainer, my team and my fans. I'm refocus and training like a champ now. Welcome to the nightmares era. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Kreedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreedy has chosen Can't Stop as his entrance music. Kisuke Urahara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diesel Kreedy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urahara.
Urahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kreedy gets a clinch.
Kreedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urahara lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Diesel Kreedy has been cut.
Kreedy blocks an elbow strike.
Urahara lands a nice uppercut.
Urahara misses with an elbow over the top.
Kreedy has hold of one of Urahara's legs. Urahara is fighting the takedown attempt but Kreedy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Urahara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kreedy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urahara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kreedy postures up in Urahara's guard and throws a big left but Urahara blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreedy trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreedy wants to pass the guard but Urahara is keeping the position.
Urahara manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kreedy is desperately trying to improve his position but Urahara has a good base and remains in mount.
Kreedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kreedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kreedy tries to lock up and control but Urahara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kreedy tries to control Urahara's body but Urahara pushes him off. Kreedy squirms to his side and now Urahara has his back!
Urahara not allowing Kreedy to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kreedy wants to get back to his feet.
Urahara has good solid back control here.
Kreedy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kreedy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kreedy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Urahara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreedy is trying to reverse the position but instead Urahara has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy is trying to stand back up.
Urahara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Urahara avoiding Kreedy 's attempts to control his hands.
Urahara controls the action.
Kreedy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urahara wants to pass the guard but Kreedy is defending well.
Kreedy is trying to control but Urahara manages to pass to mount!
Kreedy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kreedy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreedy is squirming around, avoiding Urahara's attempts to control the action.
Urahara controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diesel Kreedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diesel Kreedy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kreedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urahara is out of range and Kreedy settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kreedy.
Nice jab there from Kreedy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urahara.
Kreedy misses the shot to the body.
Kreedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Urahara is just out of range.
Kreedy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kreedy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kreedy preventing the sweep.
Kreedy trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreedy throwing strikes from guard but Urahara blocks nicely.
Kreedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kreedy trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
Urahara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Urahara is looking to stand up but Kreedy isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreedy connects with a nice looking jab.
Urahara connects with an inside leg kick.
Urahara tried to score with a low kick but Kreedy checks it.
Kreedy takes a swing at Urahara's ribcage but misses.
Kisuke Urahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urahara wants to clinch but Kreedy slips to the side
and Kreedy counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreedy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kreedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urahara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kreedy has closed the distance and engaged Urahara in a clinch.
Urahara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kreedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Urahara stops a takedown attempt from Kreedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kreedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urahara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Urahara lands an uppercut.
Urahara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreedy lands a nice uppercut.
Urahara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urahara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urahara scores with a shoulder strike.
Urahara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreedy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kreedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Urahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreedy stopping the sweep attempt from Urahara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara is working hard here to advance position.
Kreedy wants to control from the top but Urahara keeps moving.
Urahara working for a triangle but Kreedy defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urahara wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Kreedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diesel Kreedy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Urahara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreedy.
Diesel Kreedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urahara tries to clinch but Kreedy moves out of range.
Urahara motions for Kreedy to come forward. Urahara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urahara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urahara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urahara wants it to stay on the feet.
Kreedy wants to slow Urahara down by chopping away at his legs.
Urahara throws a front kick aimed at Kreedy's knee but Kreedy avoids it well.
A slow jab from Urahara misses its intended target.
Urahara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kreedy's sensitive parts.
Urahara throws a wild body kick that Kreedy sees coming a mile off.
Urahara throws a chopping leg kick but Kreedy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good exchange - Urahara coming out on top.
Kreedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urahara throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreedy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Urahara is pressing down on Kreedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreedy with a nice head shot there.
Urahara keeping moving, preventing Kreedy from controlling successfully.
Urahara is pulling down on Kreedy's head. It's preventing any offense from Kreedy, at least for the moment.
Kreedy looking to sit in guard and control but Urahara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Urahara looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Urahara advances position into side control!
Kreedy can't do much from the bottom here.
Urahara slows the pace down.
Kreedy regains half guard.
Urahara trying to control the action but Kreedy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kisuke Urahara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Urahara as Kreedy shoots in.
Kisuke Urahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Urahara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kreedy shoots for a double leg takedown but Urahara sprawls well. He's pushed Kreedy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kisuke Urahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Kreedy.
Urahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urahara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Urahara checks a low kick from Kreedy.
Urahara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kreedy. That did some damage!
Urahara connects with a single shot there.
Urahara misses with a wild combination.
Diesel Kreedy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urahara tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urahara throws a leg kick that misses.
Kreedy checks a low kick from Urahara.
Kreedy motions for Urahara to come forward. Kreedy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urahara misses with a head kick.
Urahara misses with a low kick.
Urahara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kreedy.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urahara feints a jab promting Kreedy to slip. Urahara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kreedy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kreedy connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kreedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urahara throws a front kick aimed at Kreedy's knee but Kreedy avoids it well.
Kisuke Urahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urahara instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kisuke Urahara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kreedy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diesel Kreedy!
Diesel Kreedy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Moratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Moratti has chosen ganja cowboy as his entrance music. Maksim Romanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davide Moratti!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Romanov throws a left that rocks Moratti and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Romanov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Moratti regain composure!
Moratti is rocked!
It looks like Davide Moratti has been cut.
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!
Moratti is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Moratti is still in real trouble! Can Romanov finish him?
Moratti tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Romanov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Romanov engages and cracks Moratti with a massive lead left hook - Moratti tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Romanov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maksim Romanov!
A victorious Maksim Romanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luca Brasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian McGordon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasi lands a glancing blow to the side of McGordon's head.
McGordon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGordon counters with a nice uppercut.
McGordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Brasi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brasi lands a nice shot that snaps McGordon's head back.
McGordon instigates a clinch.
McGordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brasi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brasi tries to clinch up.
Brasi looks to clinch
letting McGordon counter with a right hand.
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!
McGordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luca Brasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGordon.
McGordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi throws a right and a left that McGordon avoids nicely.
McGordon just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGordon closes the distance and clinches.
McGordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brasi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brasi takes the fight into the clinch.
McGordon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brasi is defending well.
McGordon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brasi is defending well.
McGordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brasi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGordon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi tries to pull guard but McGordon won't allow it.
A short right from Brasi on the inside.
McGordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brasi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brasi lands a right hand.
McGordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brasi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasi gets control of McGordon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brasi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brasi has his foot on McGordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGordon works his way back into a safe position though.
McGordon trying to control but Brasi is working from the bottom.
Brasi tries to strike from the bottom.
Brasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGordon defends it easily.
McGordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon throwing strikes from guard but Brasi blocks nicely.
Brasi looking for a guillotine here but McGordon defends easily.
McGordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brasi working for a triangle but McGordon defends it easily.
McGordon stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Brasi throws up his legs and catches McGordon in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McGordon tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Brasi! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luca Brasi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sacha Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovich comes to the cage accompanied by Shunsei. Sacha Petrovich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacha Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shiro Royal!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Royal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrovich counters by clinching up.
Petrovich stops a takedown attempt from Royal.
Petrovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Royal avoids it.
Petrovich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Royal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Royal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrovich is defending well.
Petrovich tries to throw a body punch but Royal avoids it by throwing Petrovich back against the cage.
Petrovich scores with a knee to the head.
Petrovich lands a good knee to the midsection. Royal won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sacha Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiro Royal.
Royal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrovich throws a right hand that Royal ducks under and follows up with a left that Royal also avoids with ease.
Petrovich throws a head kick but Royal moves out of range.
Royal throws a series of punches but Petrovich avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Petrovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrovich sizes up Royal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Petrovich.
Petrovich jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Royal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Royal avoids the head kick by Petrovich.
Petrovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Royal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Royal throws a sloppy head kick and Petrovich moves out of range easily.
Royal tries to land a front kick but Petrovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrovich lands with a slapping head kick.
Royal lands a jab to the nose.
Royal scores with a head kick. Petrovich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shiro Royal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrovich connects with the punch.
Royal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royal throws a hook but Petrovich avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Royal throws a head kick that misses.
Petrovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Petrovich misses.
Royal throws a nice looking combination but Petrovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Royal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrovich.
Petrovich lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrovich scores with a three punch combo!
Petrovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrovich lands a leg kick that knocks Royal off balance momentarily.
Petrovich throws a sloppy head kick and Royal moves out of range easily.
Petrovich lunges at Royal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Royal's hand.
Royal defending well as Petrovich loads up on a big left hand.
Petrovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Royal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrovich counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Royal.
Petrovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrovich.
Petrovich lands a slapping body shot.
Royal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Royal avoids the body shot from Petrovich.
Royal misses with the body kick
and Petrovich counters with a nice body kick.
Petrovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrovich blocks the body kick.
Petrovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Royal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Royal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Royal.
Petrovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrovich forces Royal back against the cage and clinches.
Royal is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Petrovich working Royal over with knees to the body.
Royal looks gassed!
Petrovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Royal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrovich obliges.
Petrovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Petrovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Petrovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrovich lands a knee to the body.
Petrovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Petrovich.
Petrovich lands a knee to the head.
Petrovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrovich pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrovich cracks Royal with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Petrovich.
Knees to the body from Petrovich.
Royal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petrovich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Royal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Petrovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Petrovich scores with a hook.
Petrovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrovich dodges the punch combination from Royal.
Sacha Petrovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Royal misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Petrovich.
Petrovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Royal's hands.
Petrovich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrovich duly obliges.
Royal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Royal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrovich.
Jab by Royal.
Some wild striking there from Royal.
Petrovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Royal misses.
Royal wants to land a leg kick but Petrovich is out of range.
Royal is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Royal's head.
Petrovich looks to land a combination but Royal avoids it well.
Royal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Royal misses with a few strikes there.
Sacha Petrovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrovich cracks a nice hook into Royal's ribs.
Petrovich tries to clinch up but Royal circles away and keeps his distance.
Royal slips a jab and a cross from Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a head kick that Royal semi-blocks.
Royal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Royal.
Petrovich throws a right and a left that Royal avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Royal misses with a body shot.
Royal avoids the head kick by Petrovich.
Royal is looking to land body kicks.
Petrovich dodges the punch combination from Royal.
Royal throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royal throws a right and a left that Petrovich avoids nicely.
Royal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrovich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Royal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrovich works the jab nicely.
Royal loads up on a big right hand but Petrovich slips the punch.
Petrovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovich has closed the distance and engaged Royal in a clinch.
Royal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sacha Petrovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Petrovich.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrovich.
Petrovich lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Petrovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrovich.
Petrovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petrovich digs a right hand underneath Royal's ribcage. Royal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrovich avoiding damage.
Petrovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Royal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Petrovich lands a nice knee to the body.
Royal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petrovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrovich crunches a lovely knee into Royal's ribcage.
Royal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petrovich slowing the pace effectively.
Petrovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Petrovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Royal has Petrovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Royal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petrovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Royal can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Petrovich.
Petrovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrovich is working Royal over against the cage.
Petrovich leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrovich.
Petrovich lands a good knee to the midsection. Royal won't want to take too many of those.
Petrovich working Royal over with knees to the body.
Petrovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrovich working Royal over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Royal wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrovich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petrovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Royal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrovich with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Petrovich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Royal does no damage.
Petrovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Royal's head.
Royal throws a series of punches but Petrovich moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrovich!
Petrovich moves away from the strike by Royal.
Petrovich scores with a three punch combo!
Royal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Royal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Royal misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Petrovich. Beautiful body shot.
Petrovich blocks a head kick by Royal.
Petrovich throws a jab when Royal was well out of range.
Royal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Royal misses with a low kick as Petrovich jumps back.
Petrovich tries to clinch but Royal is having none of it.
Petrovich connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Royal.
Royal looks to land a left hand but Petrovich moved out of range nicely.
Royal defending well as Petrovich loads up on a big left hand.
Petrovich looks to land a combination but Royal avoids it well.
Royal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Royal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Royal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Royal avoids the head kick by Petrovich.
Petrovich tries to clinch but Royal is having none of it.
Petrovich throws out a loose jab but Royal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrovich rushes Royal and presses him up against the cage.
Petrovich lands a right hand.
Royal avoiding damage as Petrovich throws knees to the body.
Royal wants a takedown.
Petrovich effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Petrovich - that landed with a thud.
Royal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royal dodges the punch combination from Petrovich.
Royal walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royal misses with a double jab
and Petrovich counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Petrovich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Royal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Royal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrovich throws a sloppy head kick and Royal moves out of range easily.
Royal throws a combination that misses
and Petrovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Royal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royal.
Royal misses with an uppercut.
Royal throws a body kick that misses.
Royal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Royal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Royal loads up on a big right hand but Petrovich slips the punch.
Petrovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrovich lands the left hand.
Royal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrovich.
Petrovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrovich 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.
Royal staying out of range there.
Royal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrovich has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royal wants a takedown.
Sacha Petrovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sacha Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiro Royal.
Petrovich leaning against his opponent.
Royal tries to throw a body punch but Petrovich avoids it by throwing Royal back against the cage.
Petrovich prevents Royal from breaking the clinch.
Petrovich taking a breather.
Petrovich connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovich just leaning against Royal, taking a breather.
Royal managing to block the knees to the body from Petrovich.
A bit of stalling here from Petrovich.
Petrovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petrovich.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Royal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrovich clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sacha Petrovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacha Petrovich!
After the big win, Sacha Petrovich made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Russian Top Team Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiga Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Page will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiga Ji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Page!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page misses with an uppercut
and Ji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greg Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Page is trying to defend but Ji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ji has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ji goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Page is on top in guard.
Ji might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji wants to sweep but no luck.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page trying to control but Ji is working from the bottom.
Ji has his foot on Page's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Page works his way back into a safe position though.
Ji is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Page has his hands clasped together but Ji extends an breaks Page's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ji.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiga Ji!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Nakutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Nakutin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ron Jeremy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martti Nakutin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakutin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Nakutin misses.
Jeremy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jeremy is looking to slow Nakutin down with leg kicks.
Jeremy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeremy tries a head kick but it misses.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakutin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeremy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeremy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakutin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakutin.
Nakutin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeremy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakutin counters with a crisp one two that drops Jeremy! Nakutin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jeremy to his feet! Jeremy is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy throws a right hand that misses
and Nakutin counters with a crisp right that sends Jeremy to the canvas! Nakutin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martti Nakutin!
Martti Nakutin retains his light heavyweight title!
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