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AFLC 2: Respect Is Earned PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladamir Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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270 lbs
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladamir Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko cracks Spar with a good jab.
Spar shoots in for a takedown but Klitschko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klitschko stalks Spar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spar's face. Spar staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Wrestling Spar has been cut.
Klitschko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spar.
Spar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klitschko was covering up waiting for the punch and Spar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spar prevents Klitschko from getting back to his feet.
Klitschko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spar is controlling him.
Spar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spar won't allow Klitschko to get back to his feet.
Spar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spar'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
Spar shoots in and gets a takedown into Klitschko's guard.
Klitschko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klitschko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spar.
Klitschko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spar is controlling him.
Spar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Klitschko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko wanted to stand there but Spar had control of the position.
Klitschko wants to stand and escape but instead Spar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Spar connects with a couple of short punches.
Spar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spar manages to pass to side control.
Spar is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spar.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klitschko is trying to escape back to his feet but Spar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Spar throws an elbow but Klitschko slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wrestling Spar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Spar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klitschko to score with a decent uppercut.
Spar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko lands a glancing blow to the side of Spar's head.
Spar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klitschko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spar is in Klitschko's guard.
Spar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Klitschko is retaining full guard.
Spar wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Klitschko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spar won't allow Klitschko to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klitschko being controlled here, momentarily.
Spar wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Wrestling Spar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klitschko misses with a low kick.
Spar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klitschko's waist but Klitschko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spar off to one side.
Klitschko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klitschko as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spar drives through with a takedown into Klitschko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Spar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spar throwing strikes but missing.
Klitschko wants to stand up but Spar is controlling him.
Spar looking to sit in guard and control but Klitschko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Klitschko trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to stand and escape but instead Spar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Klitschko wants to stand but Spar is controlling the position.
Spar controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klitschko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrestling Spar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spar prevents Klitschko from getting back to his feet.
Spar looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wladamir Klitschko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Spar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klitschko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klitschko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klitschko wants it to stay on the feet.
Spar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spar walks into a jab.
Klitschko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to work over Spar's front leg with a kick but Spar checks it.
Klitschko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Spar avoids nicely.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klitschko scores with a jab.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Spar with a series of wild strikes but Spar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spar shoots in and bounces Klitschko off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Klitschko wants to stand but Spar is controlling the position.
Spar throwing strikes from guard but Klitschko blocks nicely.
Spar trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klitschko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klitschko keeping full guard, as Spar tries to pass.
Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klitschko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spar landing with the ground and pound.
Spar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klitschko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Klitschko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Klitschko's head.
Spar cracks Klitschko with a solid left hand.
Spar throws an elbow that misses. Klitschko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spar's guard. Nice move by Klitschko!
Klitschko throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Spar avoids nicely.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Spar avoids them all with ease.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Spar avoids them all with ease.
Wrestling Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
Klitschko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice sprawl there from Klitschko as Spar shoots in.
A clash of legs there as Spar blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klitschko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spar is in Klitschko's guard.
Klitschko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spar.
Klitschko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klitschko's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wladamir Klitschko.
I think Klitschko 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 for Wladamir Klitschko!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Wladamir Klitschko!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Wladamir Klitschko!
Wladamir Klitschko wins by unanimous decision!
Wladamir Klitschko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen Doctor P - Big Boss as his entrance music. 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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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenneth Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Morgan gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like DeAndre Smith has been cut.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working Morgan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Morgan has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Morgan to get back to his feet.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeAndre Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Morgan gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith wants a takedown.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeAndre Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
A cross from Morgan lands.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Smith stands up and beckons Morgan to his feet.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Good standup being displayed there by Morgan as he connects with a hook.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morgan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeAndre Smith's cut is getting worse.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
DeAndre Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
DeAndre Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morgan was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morgan manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Morgan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smith manages to move to mount!
Morgan is trying to stand up.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith scoring with strikes but Morgan is staying in there.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Morgan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Smith controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Morgan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith breaks from Morgan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morgan can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Morgan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots 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!
Smith working Morgan over with strikes here.
Morgan wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
DeAndre Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith breaks from Morgan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Morgan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan is trying to stand up.
Smith looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeAndre Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for DeAndre Smith!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for DeAndre Smith!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for DeAndre Smith!
DeAndre Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrus Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Partrick Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrus Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Partrick Miller!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller has Thomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thomas trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has an active guard here but Thomas has managed to pass into half guard.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Thomas trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Miller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyrus Thomas just wasn't active enough.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Tyrus Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrus Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Partrick Miller.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrus Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Miller shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Miller wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
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!
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Miller looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Thomas.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller has Thomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thomas ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Thomas off! Thomas jumps back into Miller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Miller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thomas stacks Miller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thomas!
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller regains half guard, as Thomas was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Thomas stands up and beckons Miller to join him on the feet.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Partrick Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miller staying out of range there.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyrus Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Partrick Miller.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller blocks a jab.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Thomas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Tyrus Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Partrick Miller.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Miller wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas misses the jab.
Miller moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Tyrus Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Miller slips under a jab.
Thomas throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller is looking to clinch.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Miller slips a jab from Thomas.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters by clinching up.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller jumps guard but Thomas stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas is stalling here.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Miller with a good jab.
Miller is rocked!
Miller tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Miller slips a straight right by Thomas.
Miller tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Partrick Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrus Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Tyrus Thomas!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Tyrus Thomas!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Tyrus Thomas!
Tyrus Thomas wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba scores with a jab.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem defending well as Sakuraba loads up on a big left hand.
Sakuraba throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Sakuraba looks to land a right hand but Overeem moved out of range.
Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Overeem throws an elbow but it misses.
Overeem lands a nice elbow.
Sakuraba holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Overeem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sakuraba lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sakuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Overeem controls the action.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Overeem throws an elbow but misses.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem lands an elbow that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks for a moment.
Sakuraba avoids a wild elbow strike from Overeem.
Overeem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba drags the fight down to the ground.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba looking to control.
Sakuraba working for submissions but it's allowed Overeem to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakuraba can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Overeem wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba wants to control but Overeem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Overeem is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuraba scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Overeem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba throws a lazy right hand but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakuraba throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba misses the jab.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Overeem.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba loads up on a big right hand but Overeem slips the punch.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by Overeem.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses the jab.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Overeem blocks it.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Sakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakuraba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Overeem throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overeem.
Sakuraba misses with a looping right.
Overeem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem tries to clinch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Overeem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
Sakuraba scores with a punch to the head.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Sakuraba circles away.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuraba throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
Overeem moves out of range as Sakuraba strikes.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Overeem closes the distance and pushes Sakuraba back into the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Overeem throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sakuraba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Overeem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Overeem lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakuraba wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Overeem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sakuraba blocks the elbow strike.
Sakuraba tries to score a body lock takedown but Overeem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Overeem lands an elbow just above Sakuraba 's eye.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sakuraba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakuraba's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Overeem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakuraba's brow.
Overeem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakuraba's defenses.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Overeem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakuraba's brow.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sakuraba blocks the elbow strike.
Sakuraba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Overeem throws an elbow but it misses.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba avoids a wild elbow strike from Overeem.
Sakuraba looking for a takedown.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
Sakuraba working hard to break the clinch.
Sakuraba tries to score a body lock takedown but Overeem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem misses with an elbow strike.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sakuraba dodges an elbow strike from Overeem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba can't break the clinch.
Overeem misses with an elbow strike.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sakuraba dodges an elbow strike from Overeem.
Overeem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Overeem misses with an elbow over the top.
Overeem throws an elbow but it misses.
Overeem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sakuraba tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Overeem throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakuraba has Overeem pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakuraba pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Overeem tumbling to the mat - Sakuraba dives into Overeem's guard.
Overeem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Overeem avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuraba circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba lands with a right hand.
Overeem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
Overeem throws a push kick but Sakuraba slaps the foot to one side.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Overeem slips under a jab.
Sakuraba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Overeem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Overeem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overeem slips a jab from Sakuraba.
Overeem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Sakuraba keeps it at a distance.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overeem slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
Overeem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakuraba connects with a crisp jab.
Overeem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakuraba's head.
Sakuraba dips to his left and cracks Overeem with an uppercut!
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Overeem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overeem uses from the top position.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem stands and steps away. Sakuraba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overeem.
Sakuraba misses with a straight left.
Sakuraba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem blocks a jab.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Sakuraba takes it in his stride.
Overeem moves out of range as Sakuraba strikes.
Sakuraba gets tackled into the ropes by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
Overeem lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba pulls Overeem into guard.
Sakuraba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuraba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sakuraba managing to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Overeem trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Overeem wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Overeem slips under a jab.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Sakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakuraba throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Overeem.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Sakuraba keeps it at a distance.
Overeem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overeem thows a body kick. Sakuraba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuraba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakuraba blocks an elbow strike.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakuraba blocks an elbow strike.
Sakuraba blocks the elbow strike.
Sakuraba blocks an elbow strike.
Overeem prevents Sakuraba from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Overeem turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sakuraba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Overeem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sakuraba is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sakuraba 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Layton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reich mir die Hand. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Darren Layton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silvio Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layton fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Layton.
Layton misses with a wild body shot.
Silvio Sierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Layton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sierra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sierra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Layton momentarily.
Sierra throws a series of punches but Layton moves out of range.
Sierra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Layton manages to avoid it.
Layton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sierra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sierra slips under a jab from Layton.
Layton shoots for a takedown but Sierra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Layton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Layton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Sierra. Those never looked like landing.
Sierra lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra scores with a shot to the body.
Layton tries to close the distance and clinch but Sierra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Layton tries to clinch but Sierra is having none of it.
Sierra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Layton.
Sierra misses with a few strikes there.
Layton tries to clinch
and Sierra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sierra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silvio Sierra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Layton gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sierra gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Layton is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Sierra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonardo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Germano with an uppercut!
Germano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Germano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Germano shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Germano.
Germano looks up at the clock. Bad move! Johnson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Germano. Johnson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Munez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Munez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Munez trying to control the action but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munez connects with a nice short shot to Spar's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Munez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spar looking for a triangle here. Munez is fighting it but it looks tight! Spar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Munez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bjj Spar!
A victorious Bjj Spar 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortiz is trying to defend but Gustafsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gustafsson wants to take a breather but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gustafsson working over Ortiz with some ground and pound. Ortiz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ortiz trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
Gustafsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortiz wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Gustafsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ortiz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Gustafsson!
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