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ALWC25 Chong vs. Creston PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brais Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brais Punk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Skinner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skinner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skinner closes the distance and clinches up with Punk, looking for a takedown. Skinner pushes Punk against the cage but Punk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Skinner.
Skinner misses with a two punch combination.
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punk was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
Skinner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skinner swinging wildly here.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Punk's shoulder, as Punk tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Punk sprawls well initially but Skinner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Punk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Punk trying to control here.
Punk wants to improve his position but Skinner is controlling well.
Punk gets back to full guard.
Skinner pushes down on Punk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Punk is refusing to be controlled, as Skinner sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner is trying to work for a kimura but Punk is defending well.
Punk is not content to let Skinner control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Punk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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!
Punk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skinner is trying to control the action in half guard but Punk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Punk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skinner.
Skinner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Punk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skinner not doing much here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dan Skinner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Punk dives in and grabs Skinner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skinner pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brais Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Punk wants it to stay on the feet.
Punk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skinner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skinner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punk circles away quickly and effectively.
Punk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punk shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skinner throws a right and a left that Punk avoids nicely.
Skinner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Punk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skinner needs to keep his hands up - Punk had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Punk counters with a left and a right that stings Skinner.
Punk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skinner's waist but Skinner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punk drives through with a takedown into Skinner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Punk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skinner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Punk has Skinner in his guard.
Skinner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punk keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Skinner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punk moves in looking to clinch but Skinner pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Punk does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Skinner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brais Punk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Punk.
Punk tries to advance to mount but Skinner denies him.
Skinner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skinner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Punk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skinner defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk stalling away here and it's allowed Skinner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Skinner is controlling Punk's posture.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skinner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Punk's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skinner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Punk is looking to stand up but Skinner isn't so interested in that idea.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving.
Punk keeping full guard, as Skinner tries to pass.
Punk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skinner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with a body shot
and Punk counters with a stiff right hand.
Punk looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
Punk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skinner.
Skinner misses with a series of wild punches.
Skinner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punk counters with a three punch combo that has Skinner backing up. Skinner nods at Punk to acknowledge the strikes.
Punk slips a straight right by Skinner.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punk gets slowly back to his feet.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brais Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner works over Punk's head and body with a nice combination.
Skinner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Punk but Punk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skinner's head.
It looks like Dan Skinner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner takes a swing at Punk's ribcage but misses.
Skinner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
Punk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skinner with a poor takedown
and Punk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skinner looking for a guillotine here but Punk defends easily.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Skinner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Skinner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Punk closes the distance and clinches.
Skinner is trying to pull guard but Punk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Punk taking a breather.
Punk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skinner prevents it.
Punk prevents a body shot from Skinner.
Skinner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dan Skinner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skinner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skinner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Skinner is tightening it up a little... Punk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Punk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Punk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Skinner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dan Skinner!
After the fight, Dan Skinner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cristiano Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Ronaldo pushes him off.
Ronaldo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killer back to the cage. Ronaldo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Frank Killer has been cut.
Killer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Ronaldo in a clinch.
Ronaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Ronaldo's ribcage.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ronaldo avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ronaldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ronaldo counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to clinch up but Ronaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronaldo shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ronaldo scores with a four punch combination!
Killer moves to clinch but Ronaldo breaks away
and Ronaldo comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Killer stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ronaldo is on him like rabid pit bull! Killer slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cristiano Ronaldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gill Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gill Mackey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks to land a left hand but Mackey moved out of range nicely.
Mackey throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mackey's knee momentarily.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mackey!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mackey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mackey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mackey is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank James!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Frank James made sure he mentioned Cyclone Nutrition Company, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spinz Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spinz Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy closes the distance and clinches.
Crazy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crazy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Crazy lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Spinz Jackson has been cut.
Crazy tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Crazy back against the cage.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crazy up against the cage.
Crazy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson taking a breather.
Crazy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crazy stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Crazy.
Crazy lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Crazy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crazy slows down the pace here.
Crazy has Jackson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jackson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Crazy - that's hurt Jackson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jackson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jackson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joe Crazy!
A relieved looking Joe Crazy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon has chosen Superman - Super Junior as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jules Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis clinches up against the cage.
Pettis wants to take the fight to the mat but Avalon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pettis blocks a body shot from Avalon.
Avalon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pettis wants the takedown. Avalon is fighting it off but Pettis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Avalon's guard against the cage.
Avalon tries to strike from the bottom.
Avalon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Avalon looking to control.
Pettis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Avalon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pettis has Avalon in his guard.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Avalon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.
Avalon postures up.
Avalon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Pettis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Avalon tries to hold on but Pettis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Avalon is now in Pettis's guard. A big mistake from Pettis there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Avalon passes into side control.
Pettis tries to improve position but can't.
Avalon advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avalon with shots to the head and body - Pettis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Avalon unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pettis hang on?
Avalon working for a guillotine from mount but Pettis is in no mood to give up.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
Pettis manages to get to full guard.
Pettis working for a triangle but Avalon defends it easily.
Avalon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis rushes Avalon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pettis wants the takedown. Avalon is fighting it off but Pettis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Avalon's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Avalon wants to control but Pettis passes easily into half guard.
Pettis stalling away here and it's allowed Avalon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon is trying to control the position but Pettis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jules Avalon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pettis tries to clinch up
and Avalon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pettis looking for a takedown.
Avalon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch but Pettis keeps him there for the moment.
Avalon tries to stall but Pettis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Avalon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pettis wants to take the fight to the mat but Avalon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pettis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pettis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pettis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pettis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pettis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avalon keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pettis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Avalon wants to control but Pettis is keeping busy.
Avalon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pettis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pettis is looking to take a break and control but Avalon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pettis trying to mount his opponent but Avalon defends it.
Jules Avalon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pettis checks a leg kick.
Jules Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettis moves in looking to clinch but Avalon pushes him off.
Pettis has managed to clinch.
Pettis is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon jumps guard but Pettis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pettis is working for takedown but Avalon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avalon is trying to pull guard but Pettis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Avalon after a bit of a struggle.
Pettis has Avalon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pettis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Avalon tumbling to the mat - Pettis dives into Avalon's guard.
Avalon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Avalon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avalon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Avalon holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
That's time! Pettis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pettis.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Avalon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Pettis. That snapped Avalon's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avalon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pettis checks a leg kick.
Jules Avalon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Avalon.
Pettis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avalon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pettis swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Avalon is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis moves in looking to clinch but Avalon pushes him off.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Pettis moves out of range of the leg kick from Avalon.
Avalon is looking to score with low kicks.
Avalon looks to land a combination but Pettis avoids it well.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avalon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avalon instigates a clinch.
Avalon jumps guard but Pettis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pettis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avalon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon jumps guard and drags Pettis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Avalon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pettis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avalon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avalon's back!
Pettis is persistently looking for the submission but Avalon is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avalon trying to control the position but Pettis manages to sink in the hooks.
Pettis looking to break Avalon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Avalon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pettis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pettis gets his hands free as Avalon looks to control.
Pettis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Avalon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pettis gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon just trying to survive but Pettis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Avalon fending off the submission attempt from Pettis.
Avalon tries to roll but Pettis sticks to his back.
Pettis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Avalon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to get the hooks in deep but Avalon pushed the leg off.
Avalon showing good submission defense here.
Avalon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Avalon prevents Pettis from getting a body triangle.
Pettis working for the choke.
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.
Avalon showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pettis 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 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
A very excited looking Anthony Pettis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Breckinridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Breckinridge!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin takes the fight into the clinch.
Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Breckinridge.
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Wiggin.
Breckinridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Breckinridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Breckinridge taking a breather.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Breckinridge is blocking nicely.
Breckinridge is looking to control Wiggin's arms but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Breckinridge has his back to the cage.
Wiggin misses with a knee to the head.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breckinridge lands a damaging elbow.
Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Breckinridge.
Wiggin lands a nice knee to the body.
Wiggin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Breckinridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiggin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Breckinridge's face.
Breckinridge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside that Wiggin shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses.
Breckinridge is looking to control Wiggin's arms but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Breckinridge has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Breckinridge throws an elbow but misses.
Wiggin landing knees to the head.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside.
Wiggin misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Breckinridge blocks with his arms.
Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Breckinridge.
Wiggin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wiggin avoiding damage as Breckinridge throws knees to the body.
Wiggin misses with a knee to the head.
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike from Breckinridge.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Breckinridge.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Breckinridge blocks it.
Wiggin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiggin avoids a wild elbow strike from Breckinridge.
Breckinridge avoiding damage as Wiggin throws knees to the body.
Breckinridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiggin blocks the elbow strike.
Breckinridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiggin's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breckinridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiggin dodges an elbow strike from Breckinridge.
Breckinridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Breckinridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Breckinridge trying to control the position but instead, Wiggin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Breckinridge into the cage.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Breckinridge.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin is pushing Breckinridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Breckinridge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Wiggin to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Breckinridge - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breckinridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Breckinridge tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiggin avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wiggin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wiggin lands a knee to the head.
Wiggin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wiggin landing knees to the head.
Breckinridge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wiggin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wiggin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Breckinridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiggin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wiggin lands a nice elbow.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Breckinridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Breckinridge misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Breckinridge blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Breckinridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Breckinridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Breckinridge blocks it.
Breckinridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Breckinridge avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Breckinridge shrugs off.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Breckinridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiggin.
Breckinridge lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Wiggin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wiggin moves into the clinch successfully.
Breckinridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiggin is defending well for now.
Breckinridge takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Wiggin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Breckinridge trying to stall but Wiggin improves his position.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Breckinridge blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Breckinridge avoids it.
Breckinridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it.
Breckinridge trying to land knees to the body.
Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Breckinridge.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Breckinridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wiggin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wiggin avoids the elbow strike from Breckinridge, against the cage.
Breckinridge effectively controlling the action here.
Breckinridge takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Breckinridge lands a damaging elbow.
Breckinridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Breckinridge is blocking nicely.
Breckinridge dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Breckinridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it.
Breckinridge lands a nice elbow.
Andrew Wiggin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wiggin connects with a knee to the head.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Breckinridge blocks with his arms.
Breckinridge looking to stall.
Breckinridge misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Breckinridge taking a breather.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Breckinridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Breckinridge misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Breckinridge takes a knee right on the jaw!
Breckinridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin avoids the elbow strike from Breckinridge, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggin trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Wiggin.
Breckinridge trying to land knees to the body.
Breckinridge lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wiggin lands a nice knee to the body.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside that Wiggin shrugs off.
Wiggin crunches a lovely knee into Breckinridge's ribcage.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike from Breckinridge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside.
Wiggin avoids the elbow strike from Breckinridge, against the cage.
Breckinridge letting Wiggin take a breather here.
Breckinridge is trying to stall.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breckinridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Breckinridge's face.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Breckinridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breckinridge lands an elbow just above Wiggin 's eye.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Breckinridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wiggin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Breckinridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Breckinridge blocks it.
Wiggin scores with a knee to the head.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Breckinridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiggin is defending well for now.
Breckinridge managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Breckinridge stalling.
Breckinridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiggin is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breckinridge lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Breckinridge managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Breckinridge tries to stall but Wiggin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Breckinridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiggin.
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 Andrew Wiggin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wiggin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wiggin closes the distance and pushes Breckinridge back into the cage.
Wiggin with a knee to the head.
Breckinridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wiggin is keeping busy.
Wiggin connects with a knee to the head.
Breckinridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Wiggin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiggin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Breckinridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiggin's brow.
Breckinridge lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiggin won't want to take too many of those.
Breckinridge lands an elbow that stopped Wiggin in his tracks for a moment.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
Breckinridge lands an elbow just above Wiggin 's eye.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Breckinridge blocks with his arms.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Breckinridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breckinridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiggin's defenses.
Wiggin avoiding damage as Breckinridge throws knees to the body.
Breckinridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Breckinridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiggin's brow.
Wiggin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Breckinridge displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wiggin up against the cage.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Breckinridge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Breckinridge is blocking nicely.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Breckinridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Breckinridge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Breckinridge throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Breckinridge blocks it.
Breckinridge blocks the elbow strike.
Breckinridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it.
Wiggin slowing the pace effectively.
Wiggin avoiding damage as Breckinridge throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Breckinridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiggin's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wiggin.
Wiggin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike from Breckinridge.
Breckinridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Breckinridge trying to land knees to the body.
Breckinridge tries to stall but Wiggin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Breckinridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Breckinridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wiggin is keeping busy.
Wiggin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Breckinridge up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Breckinridge blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Breckinridge blocks with his arms.
Breckinridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Breckinridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Breckinridge throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Breckinridge throws an elbow that misses.
Wiggin avoiding damage as Breckinridge throws knees to the body.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Breckinridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiggin lands a knee to the body.
Wiggin avoids the elbow strike from Breckinridge, against the cage.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wiggin blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiggin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Breckinridge is defending well for now.
Wiggin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Breckinridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Breckinridge stalling in the clinch but Wiggin improves position.
Nice elbow from Breckinridge.
Breckinridge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Breckinridge is blocking nicely.
Wiggin missing with knees to the body.
Breckinridge lands a nice elbow.
Andrew Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggin dodges an elbow strike from Breckinridge.
Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Breckinridge.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike.
Larry Breckinridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Wiggin.
Well Wiggin 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Wiggin!
Andrew Wiggin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argo Surtr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Villi Kotobalavu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argo Surtr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotobalavu throws a head kick that misses.
Kotobalavu tries to close the distance and clinch but Surtr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Surtr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotobalavu is just out of range.
Kotobalavu throws a sloppy head kick and Surtr moves out of range easily.
Kotobalavu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kotobalavu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Surtr misses.
Surtr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kotobalavu misses with a head kick.
Surtr loads up on a big right hand but Kotobalavu slips the punch.
Surtr lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Surtr.
Kotobalavu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kotobalavu.
Surtr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kotobalavu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Surtr misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Surtr is predictable there
and Kotobalavu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotobalavu.
Surtr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kotobalavu avoids a kick to the body.
Kotobalavu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Surtr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotobalavu.
Surtr throws a wild body kick that Kotobalavu sees coming a mile off.
Surtr keeps the fight on the outside.
Argo Surtr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kotobalavu connects with a leg kick. Surtr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Argo Surtr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotobalavu blocks a head kick by Surtr.
Surtr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kotobalavu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kotobalavu checks a low kick from Surtr.
Surtr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kotobalavu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick but Surtr checks it.
Kotobalavu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Surtr throws a body punch but Kotobalavu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surtr misses with a wild body shot.
Surtr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kotobalavu moves away.
Surtr misses with a body shot
and Kotobalavu counters with a straight right hand.
Kotobalavu misses with an uppercut.
Kotobalavu throws an overhand right that lands on Surtr's shoulder, as Surtr tries to avoid the shot.
Kotobalavu has a takedown stuffed.
Kotobalavu throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Surtr counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Surtr. Beautiful body shot.
Surtr swinging wildly here.
Kotobalavu throws a sloppy head kick and Surtr moves out of range easily.
Kotobalavu tries for a takedown but Surtr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Villi Kotobalavu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surtr misses the shot to the body.
Kotobalavu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kotobalavu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kotobalavu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surtr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Surtr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Villi Kotobalavu has been cut.
Surtr moves out of range of the strikes.
Surtr takes one to the side of the head.
Kotobalavu throws a lazy right hand but Surtr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Surtr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kotobalavu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surtr slips a jab and a cross from Kotobalavu.
Surtr throws a body punch but Kotobalavu moves out of range.
Surtr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Surtr swings for the body but Kotobalavu moves out of range.
Kotobalavu misses with a straight left.
Kotobalavu thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surtr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kotobalavu counters with a good, hard body kick but Surtr shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a chopping leg kick but Surtr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Surtr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kotobalavu manages to avoid it.
Kotobalavu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kotobalavu throws a low kick, looking for Surtr's leg but Surtr calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotobalavu slips under a jab.
Surtr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotobalavu.
Surtr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kotobalavu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Surtrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotobalavu checks a low kick from Surtr.
Surtr misses with a straight right.
Kotobalavu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kotobalavu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Surtr is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argo Surtr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Villi Kotobalavu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Surtr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surtr moves out of range of the leg kick from Kotobalavu.
Surtr blocks a leg kick.
Kotobalavu tries a low kick but Surtr avoids it.
Surtr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kotobalavu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Surtr.
Kotobalavu misses with a straight right.
Surtr takes a swing at Kotobalavu's ribcage but misses.
Surtr lunges at Kotobalavu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kotobalavu's hand.
Kotobalavu throws a big shot that misses.
Surtr looks for the body kick but Kotobalavu saw that one coming.
Kotobalavu throws a head kick but Surtr moves out of range.
Kotobalavu blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Surtr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kotobalavu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Surtr.
Surtr checks a leg kick nicely.
Surtr moves out of range of the strikes.
Surtr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kotobalavu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Argo Surtr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kotobalavu. That's going to slow Surtr down.
Kotobalavu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surtr.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Surtr thows a body shot but no joy.
Surtr scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Surtr.
Surtr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A combination from Surtr does no damage.
A jab from Surtr misses.
Surtr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kotobalavu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Surtr misses its intended target.
Surtr misses with a wild body shot.
Surtr misses with a head kick.
Kotobalavu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surtr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Surtr throws a hook but Kotobalavu blocks it.
Kotobalavu throws a head kick but Surtr moves out of range.
Surtr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Surtr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kotobalavu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kotobalavu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Surtr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Surtr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu thows a huge punch but Surtr dodges it nicely.
Kotobalavu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Surtr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotobalavu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Surtr trying to control but Kotobalavu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surtr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Surtr is not content to let Kotobalavu control the position.
Surtr wants to get back to full guard but Kotobalavu has mounted him!
Kotobalavu controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surtr tries to lock up and control but Kotobalavu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argo Surtr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Villi Kotobalavu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kotobalavu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Surtr checks a low kick from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu avoids the head kick by Surtr.
A head kick by Surtr misses
and Kotobalavu counters with a leg kick.
Kotobalavu misses with a hook. Surtr ducked under it nicely.
Kotobalavu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Surtr scores with a nice strike.
Surtr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kotobalavu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kotobalavu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Surtr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Surtr working a defensive guard here.
Kotobalavu tries to free his leg and advance position but Surtr is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kotobalavu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kotobalavu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Surtr is trying to keep Kotobalavu in close.
Surtr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kotobalavu manages to pass to side control.
Kotobalavu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kotobalavu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Villi Kotobalavu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surtr trying to control from the bottom.
Kotobalavu is looking for a kimura here.
Surtr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Surtr trying to control the position.
Kotobalavu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu throws a big elbow that misses.
Surtr working a defensive guard here.
Kotobalavu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kotobalavu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Surtr wants to improve his position but instead Kotobalavu has moved into half guard.
Surtr controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Surtr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kotobalavu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surtr is looking to escape.
Kotobalavu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Surtr defending well though.
Surtr trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Villi Kotobalavu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Surtr 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Argo Surtr!
Argo Surtr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Anus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdravko Dukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anus comes to the cage accompanied by Nick Diaz Rap Song. Zdravko Dukic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Anus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zdravko Dukic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukic misses the shot to the body.
Dukic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anus moves into the clinch.
Anus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dukic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dukic.
Dukic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukic misses with a straight left.
Dukic misses with a body shot.
Dukic lands a right hook to the body.
Anus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anus ducks under a wild hook from Dukic.
Dukic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dukic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anus counters with a takedown into side control.
Anus tries for a kimura but Dukic is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anus with the ground and pound but Dukic regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukic sees it coming and defends easily.
Anus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dukic tries to kick Anus off but Anus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dukic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anus throwing shots but Dukic is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anus misses with a head shot. Dukic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dukic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anus trying to control but Dukic is working from the bottom.
Anus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anus 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.
Dukic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anus throwing strikes from guard but Dukic blocks nicely.
Anus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anus trying to control but Dukic is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dukic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dukic thows a body shot but no joy.
Dukic throws a hook to the side of Anus's head but Anus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukic.
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 Mike Anus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dukic throws a poor cross that misses
and Anus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukic controls Anus momentarily but Anus frees himself.
Anus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dukic keeping moving, preventing Anus from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dukic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dukic can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anus throwing strikes from guard but Dukic blocks nicely.
Anus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dukic keeping full guard, as Anus tries to pass.
Anus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anus works over Dukic with some ground and pound from guard.
Anus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukic wants to sweep here but Anus controlling him for the moment.
Anus working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dukic keeping moving, preventing Anus from controlling successfully.
Anus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukic is looking to stand up but Anus isn't so interested in that idea.
Dukic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dukic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anus throws a big elbow that misses.
Mike Anus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukic is keeping the position for now.
Anus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anus passes Dukic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dukic gets full guard.
Anus throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anus passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Anus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Anus.
Anus works his way into side control.
Anus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukic keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anus is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukic is defending well.
Anus throws a strike aimed at the side of Dukic's head but Dukic avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Anus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dukic thows a body shot but no joy.
Dukic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dukic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anus wants a takedown.
Dukic breaks the clinch.
Anus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zdravko Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukic with a jab.
Anus wants to clinch.
Dukic swings for the body but Anus moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dukic to the mat! Dukic manages to get full guard.
Anus looking to sit in guard and control but Dukic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dukic is looking to advance position but Anus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Anus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dukic is desperately trying to improve his position but Anus has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anus lands with some strikes.
Anus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
BOOM! Anus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anus controlling the position easily from mount.
Dukic tries to lock up and control but Anus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dukic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Anus.
Anus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dukic has worked his arm free - good work by Dukic!
Dukic parries the strikes from Anus easily there. Anus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dukic to escape.
Anus is putting a hurting on Dukic here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anus working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Anus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anus cracks Dukic with a big right hand but Dukic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anus trying to control the action but Dukic is working from the bottom.
Anus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dukic's legs.
Zdravko Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anus tries to score with some ground and pound. Dukic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dukic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anus connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Anus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anus, 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 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Anus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enos Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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148 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enos Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volk Khan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Erikson sprawls well initially but Khan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Erikson is just riding it out for now. Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Erikson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erikson wants to control but Khan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erikson is not content to let Khan control the position.
Erikson looking for submissions off his back.
Erikson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khan passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan controlling his opponent.
Khan is working for a guillotine from mount but Erikson frees his head quite easily.
Erikson wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Erikson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khan wants to control the pace but Erikson is squirming around nicely.
Erikson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erikson wants to hold on but Khan pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson can't escape the position.
Erikson wants to hold on but Khan pushes him away.
Erikson gets back to half guard.
Erikson has his hands clasped together around Khan's back. He's all about the action.
Erikson actively working from the bottom here.
Khan wants to take a breather but Erikson is having none of it.
Khan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Erikson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erikson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Erikson is working hard here to advance position.
Khan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Erikson turns into him and now he's in Khan's guard.
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khan keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Khan wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erikson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erikson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Khan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Khan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Khan!
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan blocks the strikes from Erikson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Volk Khan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan closes the distance but Erikson moves to the side
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erikson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Khan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Erikson has passed into side control.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erikson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erikson is putting a hurting on Khan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan is trying to control Erikson's posture but Erikson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Erikson controls the position.
Erikson'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.
Khan looking for a sweep but Erikson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Khan is looking to get to half guard.
Erikson avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
Erikson controlling the pace for now.
Erikson is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is trying to escape the mount.
Erikson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Khan turns into him and now he's in Erikson's guard.
Erikson managing to control the position.
Erikson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erikson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erikson looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Enos Erikson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan moves to clinch but Erikson breaks away
and Erikson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Erikson is working for a submission of some sort.
Erikson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep. Erikson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erikson pulls his head out easily.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Khan wants to improve his position but Erikson is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enos Erikson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan instigates a clinch.
Khan lands a takedown into guard.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erikson is keeping the position for now.
Khan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erikson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erikson working for a triangle but Khan defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Erikson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erikson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erikson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khan wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erikson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erikson has his feet on Khan's thighs here. He's pushed Khan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Khan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enos Erikson!
Enos Erikson made sure to mention his sponsor, Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarmith Creston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong comes to the cage accompanied by I SHOT THE SHERIFF. Creston has chosen Beat it as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class 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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sarmith Creston!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Chong - just one landing.
Chong slaps away a takedown attempt from Creston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creston wants to clinch up but Chong keeps it at a distance.
Chong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Creston is out of range.
Creston tries to clinch up.
Chong gets a double leg takedown into Creston's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Creston looking for a guillotine here but Chong defends easily.
Creston keeping full guard, as Chong tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong pushes down on Creston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Creston is looking to improve his position.
Chong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Creston trying to hold on to Chong's head to control him but Chong postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong trying to control the action but Creston is working from the bottom.
Creston trying to control here.
Creston is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chong is staying active.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Creston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong throwing shots but Creston is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creston is trying to control but can't.
Creston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chong drops an elbow to the side of Creston's head.
Creston tries to roll over but Chong keeps him under control.
Creston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Creston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chong.
Chong seems to be working for a kimura but Creston defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Creston is defending well.
Chong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chong is trying to control the action in half guard but Creston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chong trying to control but Creston is working from the bottom.
Chong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creston looking for a sweep. Not yet Creston, not yet.
Creston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chong connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chong misses with a body kick.
Chong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Creston avoids a kick to the body.
Creston moves into range and clinches up with Chong.
A hook to the body from Chong.
Creston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chong.
Chong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creston's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chong looks to land a body kick but Creston moved away.
Chong drops Creston with a beautiful combination! Creston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chong is looking for the KO!
It looks like Sarmith Creston has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chong misses with a punch to the body.
Chong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Creston is defending well for now.
Creston wants a takedown but no success here.
Bob Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarmith Creston.
Creston takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chong connects with a knee to the head.
Chong lands a knee to the body.
Creston is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creston swings wildly with an uppercut but Chong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Creston or not.
Creston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chong stalls.
Chong is pressed up against the cage. Creston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chong down to the mat. Chong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chong scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chong tries to free his leg and advance position but Creston is retaining full guard.
Chong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creston looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Creston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creston defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Creston is defending well.
Chong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creston tries to get to full guard but Chong has control of the leg.
Chong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chong with the ground and pound from mount.
Chong with shots to the head and body - Creston looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chong looking for a guillotine from mount but Creston is having none of it.
Chong goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Creston turns into him and now he's in Chong's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sarmith Creston's cut.
That's time! Chong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Creston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chong. That one must have hurt.
Chong lands the left hand.
Chong scores with a shot to the body.
Creston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chong lands a nice looking body shot.
Creston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chong.
Chong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creston can do to turn this around?
Chong moves into full mount!
Creston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chong working the ground and pound effectively.
Chong is landing with some decent strikes but Creston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Creston is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chong looking to control but Creston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Creston is still in real trouble! Can Chong finish him?
Chong lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong has hold of Creston's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Creston manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A big strike lands for Chong! That's really hurt Creston and he's turned his back - Chong keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Chong jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Chong!
Bob Chong gave a mention to Convicted Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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