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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barney Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indrid Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barney Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Indrid Cold!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Cold has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cold.
Cold crunches a lovely knee into Ross's ribcage.
Cold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Cold.
Ross slips under a jab from Cold.
Ross blocks a head kick by Cold.
Ross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cold plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cold tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold misses with a head kick.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cold has time to react.
Ross lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cold is looking to clinch.
Ross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barney Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross scores with a punch to the head.
Ross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cold is rocked!
It looks like Indrid Cold has been cut.
Ross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cold is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Cold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cold seems to have recovered his senses.
Ross takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Cold slips under a jab.
Indrid Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross looks to land a combination but Cold avoids it well.
Cold throws a head kick that half lands.
Ross is rocked!
Cold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cold fails with the takedown
letting Ross counter with a right hand.
Cold is looking to land body kicks.
Ross digs a good hook to Cold's body.
Cold looks winded!
Cold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cold gets slowly back to his feet.
Cold tries to clinch up.
Ross lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Ross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cold.
Ross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cold drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ross lands with a shot to the body.
Cold has a takedown stuffed.
Barney Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indrid Cold.
Cold moves to clinch but Ross breaks away
and Ross counters with a left and a right that stings Cold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
Cold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
Cold gets a clinch.
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Cold has the dominant position.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cold tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cold wants to stall.
Cold looking to throw knees to the head but Ross is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Indrid Cold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Indrid Cold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cold slips a jab from Ross.
Ross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
Cold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cold wants to clinch.
Cold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ross pinned against the cage. Ross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Cold colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ross as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Cold is left battered and dazed whilst Ross and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Ross!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pagpilon BawKor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Chojacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BawKor comes into the arena with spectrum blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pagpilon BawKor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shane Chojacki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chojacki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BawKor, pushing him back against the cage.
BawKor tries to throw a body punch but Chojacki avoids it by throwing BawKor back against the cage.
Chojacki goes for a takedown attempt but BawKor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chojacki fails to land the takedown.
Pagpilon BawKor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BawKor wants to clinch.
BawKor wants to clinch.
BawKor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Chojacki counter with a right hand.
Chojacki has BawKor up against the cage in a clinch.
Chojacki blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chojacki blocking some punches.
Chojacki lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
BawKor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BawKor keeping moving, preventing Chojacki from controlling successfully.
BawKor wants to stand and escape but Chojacki is having none of it.
Chojacki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
BawKor is looking to stand up but Chojacki isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shane Chojacki.
BawKor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chojacki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. BawKor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chojacki is in BawKor's guard.
Chojacki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Chojacki prevents BawKor from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Chojacki stalls from top position.
Chojacki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Chojacki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chojacki grinds an elbow into BawKor's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Chojacki working the ground and pound from side control.
Chojacki cracks BawKor with a big elbow.
BawKor tries to escape but Chojacki is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chojacki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
BawKor is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chojacki looks up at the clock and then as BawKor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chojacki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
BawKor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chojacki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Chojacki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BawKor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
BawKor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Chojacki dominated that round.
That's time! BawKor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BawKor gets caught flat footed, as Chojacki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chojacki trying to control the position from guard on top but BawKor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chojacki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chojacki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chojacki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BawKor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chojacki looking to pass the guard.
Chojacki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BawKor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chojacki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chojacki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chojacki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BawKor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chojacki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane Chojacki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
BawKor tries to clinch there but Chojacki circles away.
Chojacki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BawKor but BawKor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BawKor lands a nice looking body kick.
Chojacki swats away the attempt to clinch by BawKor.
Chojacki fails with the takedown.
Chojacki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BawKor, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BawKor trying to land knees to the body.
BawKor is trying to break the clinch but Chojacki is controlling him.
BawKor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chojacki.
BawKor tries to break the clinch but Chojacki is controlling the position.
BawKor misses with some punches.
BawKor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chojacki.
Chojacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by BawKor.
BawKor tries to clinch
and Chojacki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
BawKor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chojacki is defending well for now.
BawKor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BawKor landing knees to the head.
Chojacki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. BawKor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pagpilon BawKor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Chojacki.
Chojacki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chojacki manages to end up in side control.
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!
Chojacki scoring with punches and elbows.
Chojacki wants to control but BawKor is keeping him busy.
Chojacki scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BawKor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
BawKor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chojacki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Chojacki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
BawKor tries a head kick but it misses.
BawKor tries to clinch but Chojacki is having none of it.
BawKor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chojacki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chojacki has BawKor up against the cage in a clinch.
BawKor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
BawKor scores with a nice hook to the head.
BawKor connects with a knee to the head.
BawKor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BawKor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chojacki.
Chojacki avoids a wild elbow strike from BawKor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BawKor lands an elbow inside that Chojacki shrugs off.
BawKor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chojacki is defending well for now.
Chojacki blocks the elbow strike.
Chojacki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chojacki in particular looking to stall.
Chojacki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns BawKor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chojacki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. BawKor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chojacki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BawKor wants to try and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns BawKor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chojacki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chojacki landing shots from mount.
BawKor really wants to buck Chojacki off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki controlling from mount.
Chojacki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish BawKor?
Chojacki controlling the position easily from mount.
Chojacki with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BawKor is bucking up trying to escape but Chojacki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BawKor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chojacki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BawKor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chojacki with shots to the head and body - BawKor looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BawKor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chojacki postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt BawKor bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chojacki and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Chojacki!
Shane Chojacki gave a mention to Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid DiBiase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara needs to keep his hands up - DiBiase had a free shot at his head there.
Sid DiBiase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Urahara blocks the low kick.
Urahara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DiBiase has time to react.
It looks like Sid DiBiase has been cut.
Urahara lands a leg kick that knocks DiBiase off balance momentarily.
DiBiase pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DiBiase looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DiBiase tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urahara is able to avoid easily.
DiBiase thuds his shin into the meat of Urahara's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Urahara.
Urahara scores with a jab to the body.
DiBiase moves into the clinch.
DiBiase misses with some punches.
DiBiase tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urahara gets through DiBiase's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DiBiase can't find room to land a body shot as Urahara controls the action.
DiBiase goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase blocks a body shot from Urahara.
DiBiase throws an elbow that misses.
DiBiase lands a nice elbow.
Urahara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urahara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DiBiase doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DiBiase lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DiBiase throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DiBiase throws an elbow that misses.
Urahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Urahara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DiBiase lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urahara blocking some punches.
Urahara lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urahara has DiBiase pushed against the cage.
DiBiase gets through Urahara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, DiBiase scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from DiBiase.
DiBiase throws a head punch that misses.
DiBiase pushes Urahara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DiBiase misses with a knee to the head.
Urahara lands a hook that snaps the head of DiBiase backwards.
Urahara is looking to control DiBiase's arms but DiBiase gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urahara has his back to the cage.
Urahara misses with a hook from the clinch.
DiBiase misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urahara manages to break the clinch.
DiBiase throws a solid leg kick but Urahara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DiBiase.
DiBiase rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urahara counters with a low kick, right behind DiBiase 's knee.
Urahara lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urahara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DiBiase is able to avoid easily.
Urahara's corner calls for a 1-2. Urahara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from DiBiase. Urahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
DiBiase dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DiBiase takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DiBiase uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urahara.
DiBiase just misses with a punch to the body.
Urahara lets loose with a powerful body kick. DiBiase will feel that in the morning.
DiBiase is breathing heavily.
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!
DiBiase tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Urahara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DiBiase misses with a hook. Urahara ducked under it nicely.
DiBiase wants to clinch up but Urahara keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urahara throws a lazy right hand but DiBiase sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DiBiase throws a series of punches but Urahara avoids them all with ease.
Urahara lands the left hand.
Urahara throws a good cross that connects.
DiBiase misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from DiBiase misses.
DiBiase tries to clinch up but Urahara circles away and keeps his distance.
Urahara is looking to chop away at DiBiase's legs.
Urahara gets in close and tags DiBiase with a short punch that almost sends DiBiase to the mat! Oh DiBiase is in big trouble! He turns his back on Urahara, trying to create some distance but Urahara rushes him, striking wildly and DiBiase goes down! The referee tackles Urahara into the cage to end the fight! Urahara is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kisuke Urahara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeet Reece (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milan Diprivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skeet Reece!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reece throws a shot from downtown. Diprivan moves away and avoids it.
Reece throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reece scores with a jab to the body.
Reece lands with an overhand left.
Diprivan slips a jab from Reece.
Diprivan takes a swing at Reece's ribcage but misses.
Reece scores with a nice head shot.
Skeet Reece seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Reece misses its intended target.
Reece slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diprivan with a jab.
Reece connects with a body shot that sends Diprivan's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reece looks to throw the jab but Diprivan is out of range.
Reece scores with the left hand. Diprivan knows he should have avoided that one.
Reece's corner calls for a 1-2. Reece obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reece manages to avoid it.
Diprivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diprivan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reece blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Reece.
Reece paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diprivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reece is trying to break the clinch but Diprivan is controlling him.
Diprivan misses with a knee strike.
Diprivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diprivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reece catches Diprivan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reece's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reece duly obliges.
Reece throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diprivan.
Diprivan throws a sloppy head kick and Reece moves out of range easily.
Diprivan tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Reece does it's job there.
Diprivan is rocked!
Reece drops Diprivan with a huge uppercut! Diprivan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reece is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skeet Reece!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maruder Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman has chosen Stary Olsa - Litvin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maruder Newman !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoffer counters with a nice body shot.
Newman with a poor takedown
and Hoffer counters with a straight right hand.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoffer.
Hoffer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Maruder Newman has been cut.
Hoffer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newman on his heels. He'll look to pass Newman 's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoffer chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoffer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoffer with a nice head shot there.
Newman is working an open guard so Hoffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Hoffer.
Newman has a takedown stuffed.
Jimmy Hoffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maruder Newman .
Newman tries to clinch there but Hoffer circles away.
Hoffer connects with a looping right hand.
Newman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffer but Hoffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoffer connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Newman or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoffer which made him look bad.
Newman has a takedown stuffed.
Hoffer leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newman looks winded!
Newman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoffer lands a jab to the head.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffer is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, Hoffer circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoffer lands a head shot.
Newman throws a nice looking combination but Hoffer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoffer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Newman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hoffer throws a good cross that connects.
Hoffer feints a jab promting Newman to slip. Hoffer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman closes the distance and pushes Hoffer back into the cage.
Hoffer has clasped his hands together around Newman 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hoffer is chipping away with strikes.
Hoffer advances nicely into full mount.
Newman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newman is bucking up trying to escape but Hoffer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hoffer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Newman is trying desperately to improve position.
Newman taking shots to the head.
Hoffer with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Newman in real trouble here! The ref calls for Newman to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hoffer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Hoffer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charobi Mac D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson comes to the cage accompanied by Another Victory. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charobi Mac D!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac D looks to throw the jab but Lawson is out of range.
Mac D thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Mac D does no damage.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac D fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac D on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac D tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawson is able to avoid easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mac D enables Lawson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mac D manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mac D wants to get back to his feet but Lawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac D works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawson won't allow Mac D to get back to his feet.
Lawson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson forces his way into half guard.
Mac D is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.
Lawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawson is looking to advance position but Mac D won't allow it.
Lawson seems to be looking for submissions.
Mac D pushes Lawson off looking to stand but Lawson dives back in and keeps control.
Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawson is trying to control. Mac D wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mac D on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Lawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lawson drops an elbow to the side of Mac D's head.
Mac D pushes Lawson off looking to stand but Lawson dives back in and keeps control.
Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mac D sees it coming and defends easily.
Mac D is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a head shot. Mac D uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lawson 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.
Mac D keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson prevents Mac D from getting back to his feet.
Lawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mac D wants to stand but Lawson is controlling the position.
Lawson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Lawson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mac D fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac D gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawson trying to control but Mac D is working from the bottom.
Lawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mac D can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lawson controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac D is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lawson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mac D throws out a leg kick but Lawson moves out of range and Mac D only half commits.
A combination from Mac D does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mac D throws a lazy right hand but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mac D's guard.
Eric Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson postures up and lands a big shot to Mac D's brow.
Lawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mac D is looking to stand back up but Lawson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mac D.
Mac D kicks off Lawson and gets to his feet.
Mac D rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac D will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lawson punishes Mac D's body with a nice straight punch.
Charobi Mac D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Mac D.
Lawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mac D to the mat! Mac D manages to get full guard.
Lawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mac D wants to stand but Lawson is controlling the position.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac D swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac D wants to get back to his feet but Lawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Mac D is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Mac D keeps moving.
Lawson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lawson postures up in Mac D's guard and throws a big left but Mac D blocks it.
Lawson stops Mac D from standing up.
Lawson pushes down on Mac D's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawson is keen to just control but Mac D is a slippery customer.
Lawson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawson in particular looking to stall.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawson wants to control but Mac D is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson.
Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mac D sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac D defending well though.
Lawson is working for a kimura but Mac D is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mac D is trying to stand back up but Lawson is controlling him
Lawson is taking a breather. Mac D says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawson dominated that second round.
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.
Mac D takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac D throws a series of strikes that have Lawson backpedaling.
Lawson lands the left hand.
Mac D misses with a left hand
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac D has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac D there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mac D swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mac D knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawson cracks Mac D with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mac D is rocked!
Lawson lands a strong strike to the head of Mac D. That's dazed him! Lawson looking to finish here. Mac D is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lawson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Lawson!
A very excited looking Eric Lawson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frenk Schmellengartner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmellengartner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rurikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rurikov.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rurikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmellengartner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rurikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmellengartner is trying to control Rurikov's posture but Rurikov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schmellengartner, who protects the arm well.
Rurikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schmellengartner, who protects the arm well.
Rurikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rurikov wants to control but Schmellengartner is keeping him busy.
Rurikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schmellengartner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rurikov but great work by Schmellengartner.
Rurikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rurikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries to pass to full mount but Rurikov defends it.
Rurikov looking for submissions off his back.
Schmellengartner trying to control from Rurikov's half guard. Rurikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schmellengartner stands up and waves to Rurikov to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schmellengartner counters with a leg kick.
Schmellengartner slips under a jab from Rurikov.
Schmellengartner throws a head kick but Rurikov moves out of range.
Schmellengartner tries to clinch up but Rurikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmellengartner throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
Rurikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schmellengartner avoids it really well and circles away.
Frenk Schmellengartner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmellengartner pushes Rurikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rurikov tries to pull guard but Schmellengartner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rurikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmellengartner pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Rurikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rurikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schmellengartner on his heels. He'll look to pass Schmellengartner's guard now, I'm sure.
Rurikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmellengartner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmellengartner looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmellengartner, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmellengartner is retaining full guard.
Rurikov slips nicely into half guard.
Rurikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schmellengartner!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmellengartner is squirming around, avoiding Rurikov's attempts to control the action.
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 Pavel Rurikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavel Rurikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rurikov.
Schmellengartner throws the kick towards the body but Rurikov avoids it.
Rurikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rurikov connects with the punch.
Frenk Schmellengartner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rurikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schmellengartner is trying to defend but Rurikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rurikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurikov uses his free foot to push down on Schmellengartner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schmellengartner.
Rurikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schmellengartner has worked his arm free - good work by Schmellengartner!
You can see the frustration on Schmellengartner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rurikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schmellengartner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rurikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmellengartner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rurikov working away.
Rurikov wants to take a breather but Schmellengartner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rurikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmellengartner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rurikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schmellengartner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schmellengartner has escaped and now he's on top!
Schmellengartner looking to pass the guard.
Rurikov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schmellengartner has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov tries to roll over but Schmellengartner keeps him under control.
Schmellengartner with the ground and pound but Rurikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Schmellengartner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rurikov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner wants to control from the top but Rurikov keeps moving.
Schmellengartner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmellengartner wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rurikov's closed guard. He's half up but Rurikov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rurikov pivots and extends the arm, Schmellengartner falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rurikov! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Rurikov!
Pavel Rurikov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between António Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes into the arena with It's a kind of magic by Queen blaring out of the sound system. Learmont has chosen Deftones - Beware the Water 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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181 lbs
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177 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, António Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learmont throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maia on the side of the head.
It looks like António Maia has been cut.
Learmont lands a leg kick that knocks Maia off balance momentarily.
Learmont misses with a hook. Maia ducked under it nicely.
Learmont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Learmont wants to clinch.
Learmont ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Learmont throws out the jab.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Learmont forces Maia back against the cage and clinches.
Learmont tries a knee to the head but Maia blocks it.
Learmont tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Learmont misses with a body punch.
Maia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Learmont misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Learmont.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont looking to throw knees to the head but Maia is blocking nicely.
Learmont with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Learmont works on Maia's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Learmont.
Knees to the body from Learmont.
Learmont's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Learmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Learmont prevents Maia from breaking the clinch.
Learmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Learmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
A nice left hand lands by Learmont.
Learmont misses with a knee to the head.
Learmont will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maia up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Learmont prevents it.
Maia managing to block the knees to the body from Learmont.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Learmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Learmont connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia tries to score a body lock takedown but Learmont shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Learmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maia taking a breather.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Maia avoids the elbow strike from Learmont, against the cage.
Maia tries to pull guard but Learmont holds him up against the cage and eventually Maia drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for António Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Learmont tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont breaks the clinch.
Maia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maia tries to control but Learmont wriggling away.
Learmont keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Learmont holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Learmont is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maia working for a guillotine from mount but Learmont is in no mood to give up.
Maia looking to ground and pound but Learmont is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Learmont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on António Maia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Learmont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Learmont walks into a left hand.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia lands a nice looking body shot.
Learmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maia throws a big shot that misses.
Maia slips under a jab from Learmont.
Maia fails to land with a series of punches.
Maia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Learmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Maia.
Learmont misses with a straight left.
Learmont loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Learmont scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maia in his tracks.
Learmont tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
Learmont is looking to clinch.
Learmont rushes Maia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Learmont tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
Learmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia gets control of Learmont's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Learmont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maia holds on and takes a little breather.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Learmont passes into side control.
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Learmont off and has taken his back!
Learmont is trying to get back to his feet but Maia has full control of the position and if anything, Learmont has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Learmont is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maia struggling to land strikes to the head as Learmont covers up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont prevents Maia from getting a body triangle.
Maia is trying to control but Learmont is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Maia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Learmont turns into him and now he's in Maia's guard.
Learmont being controlled here momentarily.
Maia is trying to keep Learmont in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to sweep here but Learmont controlling him for the moment.
Maia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of António Maia.
Learmont throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont is looking to clinch.
Learmont tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Learmont.
Maia slips under a jab.
Stephen Learmont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Learmont moves out of range as Maia strikes.
A head kick misses from Learmont.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Learmont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Learmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Learmont tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Learmont misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Learmont.
Learmont scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Learmont rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Learmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Learmont.
Stephen Learmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Learmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 António Maia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on António Maia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Learmont throws a hook but Maia blocks it.
No joy there for Learmont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Learmont saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Learmont tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping body kick lands there for Learmont.
Maia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Learmont throws a hook but Maia blocks it.
Learmont moves into the clinch.
Maia is trying to maintain a safe position but Learmont gets an underhook and turns Maia into the cage.
Learmont working Maia over with knees to the body.
Learmont lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
Learmont tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Learmont back against the cage.
Learmont throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maia trying to control the position but instead, Learmont has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maia into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Learmont lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont scores with a shot to the side of Maia's head.
Nice body punch from Learmont - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Learmont.
Maia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Learmont tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Learmont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Maia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Learmont walks away with a smile on his face. Maia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Learmont clinches up with Maia and pushes him back against the cage.
Learmont using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Learmont has him pressed against the cage.
Maia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for António Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Learmont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Learmont throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Learmont.
Learmont looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Learmont connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia looks to throw the jab but Learmont is out of range.
Learmont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Learmont swings widly with a right hand
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Learmont looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Learmont looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Learmont!
Maia tries to buck Learmont off but Learmont is having none of it.
Maia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Learmont wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
It looks like Learmont is going to stand back up.
Maia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont wants to get up but he can't break Maia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Learmont doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maia is tightening it up a little... Learmont has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Learmont reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Learmont taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). António Maia!
A victorious António Maia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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