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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Medranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alkofer comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Jump - Busta Rhymes. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Medranda!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer slips a jab and a cross from Medranda.
Alkofer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Medranda misses with the combination.
Alkofer throws a hook but Medranda blocks it.
A combination from Alkofer does no damage.
Luke Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Medranda.
Medranda drops his hands momentarily and Alkofer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alkofer misses with a kick to the body.
Medranda scores with a head kick.
Alkofer misses with an uppercut.
Medranda scores with a spinning back kick!
Medranda misses with a few strikes there.
Alkofer blocks a head kick by Medranda.
Medranda connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkofer misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Medranda.
Crunch! Medranda slams his shin into Alkofer's torso.
Medranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alkofer throws a leg kick but Medranda moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Medranda. Alkofer shrugs it off though.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Medranda moves out of range of the body kick.
Medranda fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medranda moves out of range as Alkofer strikes.
Medranda lands a jab to the head.
Alkofer throws a leg kick that misses.
Alkofer lands with an uppercut that bounces Medranda off the cage and back into range.
Medranda slips under a jab from Alkofer.
Medranda keeps Alkofer at a distance using the push kick.
Medranda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alkofer throws a hook to the side of Medranda's head but Medranda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Medranda throws a head kick that misses.
Medranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alkofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medranda throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Alkofer misses.
Medranda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Medranda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alkofer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Medranda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alkofer throws a lazy right hand but Medranda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medranda ducks under a wild hook from Alkofer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Medranda.
Medranda lands a head kick!
Alkofer is rocked!
Medranda throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Alkofer crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Medranda!
After winning the bout, Carlos Medranda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Van Drunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Jeknins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Drunen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Out of the Body. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Van Drunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Jeknins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Drunen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Drunen lands in his opponent's guard.
Jeknins wants to stand but Van Drunen is controlling the position.
Van Drunen 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.
Van Drunen looking to sit in guard and control but Jeknins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jeknins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Drunen keeping full guard, as Jeknins tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeknins wants to control from the top but Van Drunen keeps moving.
Van Drunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van Drunen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jeknins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Drunen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Drunen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Drunen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Drunen trying to control the action but Jeknins is working from the bottom.
Van Drunen wants to free his trapped foot but Jeknins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Drunen is trying to control the action in half guard but Jeknins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Martin Van Drunen.
Jeknins misses with a takedown
and Van Drunen counters with a single leg into guard. Jeknins didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Drunen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jeknins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Drunen pushing down on Jeknins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Drunen wants to pass the guard but Jeknins is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Drunen is controlling the pace.
Van Drunen wants to pass to mount but Jeknins is defending the position.
Van Drunen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Drunen not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Drunen'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.
Van Drunen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Drunen is trying to control. Jeknins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeknins is trying to stand back up but Van Drunen is controlling him
Van Drunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Drunen prevents Jeknins from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Van Drunen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jeknins misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Van Drunen to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bobby Jeknins has been cut.
Jeknins moves forwards but Van Drunen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jeknins is rocked!
Jeknins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Van Drunen! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Van Drunen!
Martin Van Drunen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolino Visnjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visnjic comes to the cage accompanied by Come undone. Rutten has chosen PennyWise - Alien as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolino Visnjic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boss Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visnjic tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Visnjic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Visnjic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten lands the left hand.
Rutten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutten.
Rutten is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rutten lands with a slapping head kick.
Rutten lands a jab to the head.
Rutten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Visnjic misses with a double jab
and Rutten counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visnjic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Visnjic misses.
Visnjic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Visnjic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Visnjic off the cage and back into range.
Visnjic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Visnjic fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten digs a good hook to Visnjic's body.
Visnjic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnjic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutten lands a front kick.
Visnjic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutten lands a head kick. Visnjic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rutten has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutten scores with a head kick. Visnjic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Visnjic moves out of range easily.
Visnjic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Visnjic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Visnjic. Visnjic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Visnjic walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten jabs Visnjic right on the nose. Visnjic blinks but takes it well.
Visnjic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutten lands a head shot.
Rutten slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Visnjic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutten jabs at Visnjic's body.
Rutten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Visnjic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten scores with a nice strike.
Rutten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutten throws a nice head kick!
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten lands a jab to Visnjic's midsection.
Rutten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Visnjic has time to react.
Visnjic throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolino Visnjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visnjic misses with a combination
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Visnjic throws a combination that misses
and Rutten counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Nikolino Visnjic has been cut.
Visnjic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten lands with a right hand.
Visnjic walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Rutten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Visnjic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Visnjic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Visnjic.
Rutten connects with a single shot there.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visnjic misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Rutten throws a combination. Visnjic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Visnjic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Visnjic. Those never looked like landing.
Rutten keeps Visnjic at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutten is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice combination there by Rutten.
Visnjic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten lands a nice hook to Visnjic's body. Visnjic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Visnjic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutten scores with a head kick.
Rutten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutten lands with a kick to the temple. Visnjic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rutten throws a head kick that Visnjic semi-blocks.
Rutten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Visnjic's belly button to the back.
Rutten clobbers Visnjic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Visnjic misses with a double jab
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Visnjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Visnjic's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolino Visnjic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Visnjic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Visnjic throws a combination that misses
and Visnjic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
A telegraphed right hand from Visnjic misses the target.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Visnjic.
Visnjic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutten lands a lovely overhand right.
Visnjic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Visnjic throws a combination that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Rutten.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boss Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten connects with a high kick.
Visnjic is rocked!
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Visnjic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten tests Visnjic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Visnjic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
Rutten staying out of range there.
Visnjic seems to have got his legs back now.
Visnjic takes one to the chin there.
Rutten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Visnjic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rutten lunges at Visnjic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Visnjic's hand.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Visnjic's head.
Rutten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Visnjic momentarily.
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!
Visnjic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visnjic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutten connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Visnjic. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Visnjic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rutten connects with a right hand. Visnjic shakes it off.
Rutten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Visnjic throws a nice looking combination but Rutten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rutten connects with a high kick.
A big right from Visnjic misses.
Rutten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Visnjic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten throws a head kick that Visnjic semi-blocks.
Whack! Rutten lands a heavy head kick that drops Visnjic. The ref tackles Rutten to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Visnjic was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Boss Rutten!
An intense looking Boss Rutten took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'you wanted the pain i just gave you what you wanted!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Pepe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexej Stepanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepanov has chosen Limp Bizkit - My Generation as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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172 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Pepe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexej Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov instigates a clinch.
Pepe tightens his grip and picks Stepanov up, before dumping him to the ground. Stepanov manages to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pepe is looking to work some ground and pound but Stepanov has wrist control.
Pepe throws an elbow that misses. Stepanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pepe's guard. Nice move by Stepanov!
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Pepe keeps moving.
Stepanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pepe's guard.
Pepe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stepanov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov stands and steps away. Pepe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stepanov with a poor takedown
and Pepe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pepe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pepe scores with a shot to the body.
Pepe throws a series of punches but Stepanov moves out of range.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pepe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pepe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stepanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stepanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stepanov lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe keeping moving, preventing Stepanov from controlling successfully.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pepe keeping moving, preventing Stepanov from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexej Stepanov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pepe sprawls well. Pepe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mario Pepe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexej Stepanov.
Stepanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pepe counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexej Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stepanov is working for takedown but Pepe is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pepe.
Pepe has clasped his hands together around Stepanov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Pepe crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pepe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stepanov rushes Pepe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pepe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stepanov prevents it.
Pepe wants a takedown.
Stepanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Pepe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stepanov stops a takedown attempt from Pepe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Pepe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stepanov after a bit of a struggle.
Pepe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stepanov regains guard immediately.
Stepanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pepe defends well.
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet but Pepe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stepanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov has control of Pepe's left arm, preventing Pepe from doing any damage.
Pepe is stalling in the full guard.
Pepe stands up over Stepanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stepanov has momentary wrist control but Pepe slips an elbow through the middle.
Pepe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pepe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pepe wants to control from the top but Stepanov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe wants to pass the guard but Stepanov is keeping the position.
Stepanov trying to keep a closed guard but Pepe is proving a slippery customer.
Pepe stands and throws Stepanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pepe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pepe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stepanov to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepe landing a few strikes.
Pepe working the strikes but Stepanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stepanov gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe throwing strikes but missing.
Pepe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pepe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pepe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stepanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pepe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stepanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepanov, not yet.
Mario Pepe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanov keeping moving, preventing Pepe from controlling successfully.
Stepanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pepe throws an elbow that misses. Stepanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pepe's guard. Nice move by Stepanov!
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Pepe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stepanov controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepe keeping moving, preventing Stepanov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pepe dominated that second round.
That's time! Pepe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stepanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pepe stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanov. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pepe moves away.
Stepanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stepanov has a takedown stuffed.
Stepanov moves to clinch but Pepe breaks away
and Pepe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pepe.
Pepe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanov manages to avoid it.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pepe but Pepe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mario Pepe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexej Stepanov.
Stepanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pepe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pepe misses with a body shot.
Alexej Stepanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pepe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stepanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Pepe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stepanov is trying to keep Pepe in close.
Pepe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stepanov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pepe keeping moving, preventing Stepanov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe wants to stand and escape but Stepanov is having none of it.
Stepanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stepanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pepe is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov trying to control the position but Pepe is working away.
Stepanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mario Pepe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pepe tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanov trying to control but Pepe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Pepe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pepe 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Pepe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jizzy Krup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Ojentaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
175 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jizzy Krup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armo Ojentaja!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krup attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krup misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Ojentaja. No joy for Krup on that attempt.
Krup avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ojentaja looks to land a left hand but Krup moved out of range nicely.
Krup fails with the takedown
and Ojentaja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ojentaja is fending him off so far but Krup persists. Nope, Ojentaja circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jizzy Krup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krup shoots in and drives through. Ojentaja sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Ojentaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ojentaja lands a body shot.
A jab from Ojentaja misses.
Ojentaja stuffs the takedown attempt from Krup. Krup gets slowly back to his feet.
Krup uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ojentaja.
Krup misses with a takedown attempt - Ojentaja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ojentaja defends it nicely.
Ojentaja throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krup fails with the takedown.
Ojentaja looks to throw the jab but Krup is out of range.
Krup bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ojentaja is looking to regain half guard here but Krup keeps moving and retains side control.
Krup tries for a kimura but Ojentaja is defending well.
Krup goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ojentaja has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krup but great work by Ojentaja.
Ojentaja wants to control but Krup is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ojentaja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krup!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ojentaja stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Krup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ojentaja is fending him off so far but Krup persists. Nope, Ojentaja circles away and we're back to standing.
Krup drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krup.
Nice defenses there by Krup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krup slips a straight right by Ojentaja.
Ojentaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krup.
Krup closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krup lands in his opponent's guard.
Krup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krup stopping the sweep attempt from Ojentaja.
Krup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krup stands up and beckons Ojentaja to join him on the feet.
Ojentaja lands a jab to the head.
Krup shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ojentaja's guard.
Krup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojentaja keeping hold of Krup's head, controlling as best he can.
Krup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krup is working for a kimura but Ojentaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Ojentaja has one foot on Krup's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ojentaja keeps Krup at a distance using the push kick.
Krup scores a takedown into full mount!
Krup is breathing heavily.
Ojentaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ojentaja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krup is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ojentaja with a jab.
Ojentaja throws a good cross that connects.
Krup is rocked!
Jizzy Krup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojentaja throws an overhand right that drops Krup like a sack of potatoes! Ojentaja dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armo Ojentaja!
A very excited looking Armo Ojentaja 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy TheFish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Cain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy TheFish!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TheFish, pushing him back against the cage.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. TheFish just stands there and leans against the cage.
TheFish throws an elbow but it's blocked.
TheFish with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TheFish throws an elbow that misses.
TheFish tries a knee to the head but Cain blocks it.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. TheFish just stands there and leans against the cage.
TheFish avoiding damage as Cain throws knees to the body.
TheFish lands a nice elbow.
Cain pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
TheFish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TheFish defends well.
TheFish trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. TheFish doesn't defend quickly enough and Cain has managed to lock this one up! Can TheFish escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cain on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Cain!
After winning the bout, Eric Cain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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