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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deivison Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Vallentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deivison Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deivison Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikey Vallentino!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vallentino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vallentino misses with a looping right.
Vallentino stuffs the takedown.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vallentino avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deivison Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Vallentino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Vallentino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vallentino drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vallentino.
It looks like Deivison Santos has been cut.
Vallentino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vallentino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Vallentino misses with an elbow over the top.
Vallentino connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vallentino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallentino trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallentino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Vallentino is controlling him.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Vallentino is blocking nicely.
Vallentino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vallentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos blocks a head kick by Vallentino.
Deivison Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallentino throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Vallentino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vallentino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vallentino closes the distance and clinches.
Vallentino is struggling to control the position.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino takes the fight into the clinch.
Vallentino is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Vallentino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vallentino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vallentino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vallentino tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos tries for a takedown but Vallentino circles away easily
and Vallentino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos avoids the elbow strike from Vallentino, against the cage.
Vallentino working Santos over with knees to the body.
Vallentino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vallentino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from Vallentino.
Vallentino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vallentino!
Vallentino moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Vallentino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vallentino avoids it really well and circles away.
Vallentino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vallentino throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vallentino tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vallentino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vallentino slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Vallentino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vallentino.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Vallentino blocks it.
Santos keeps control of Vallentino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vallentino misses with an elbow over the top.
Vallentino misses with an elbow strike.
Vallentino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Vallentino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Vallentino blocks it.
Vallentino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Vallentino trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallentino is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Vallentino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallentino tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Vallentino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deivison Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vallentino misses with a head kick.
Vallentino rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Vallentino.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Vallentino lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye.
Vallentino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Vallentino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Vallentino.
Vallentino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vallentino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Vallentino does no damage.
Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Vallentino counters with a left and a right that stings Santos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Vallentino circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallentino lands a high kick!
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vallentino as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deivison Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vallentino tries a head kick but it misses.
Vallentino misses with a double jab.
Vallentino throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vallentino circles away.
Vallentino clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Vallentino manages to break the clinch.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mikey Vallentino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos tries to bum rush Vallentino with a series of wild strikes but Vallentino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vallentino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Vallentino pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Vallentino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vallentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos tries to clinch up but Vallentino circles away and keeps his distance.
Vallentino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vallentino is defending well.
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!
Vallentino connects with a knee to the head.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vallentino blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Vallentino trying to control the position but instead, Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vallentino into the cage.
Vallentino tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Vallentino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vallentino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vallentino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Vallentino. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Vallentino throws a series of strikes that have Santos backpedaling.
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Vallentino circles away.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Vallentino clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Vallentino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vallentino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vallentino as he jumps to the side.
Vallentino misses with a kick to the body.
Vallentino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vallentino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Vallentino.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallentino takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Vallentino tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vallentino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Vallentino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Vallentino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deivison Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vallentino throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Vallentino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Vallentino throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Santos avoids the head kick by Vallentino.
Vallentino rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vallentino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vallentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vallentino lands with a kick to the temple. Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Vallentino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallentino misses with an elbow over the top.
Vallentino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Vallentino.
Vallentino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santos's face.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vallentino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vallentino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mikey Vallentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vallentino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a body kick that stops Vallentino in his tracks momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Vallentino. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Vallentino misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Vallentino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deivison Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vallentino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vallentino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vallentino is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Santos.
Vallentino stalling in the clinch but Santos improves position.
Santos scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos is trying to drag Vallentino to the mat but Vallentino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vallentino tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mikey Vallentino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallentino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vallentino blocks it with crossed arms.
Vallentino dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
Vallentino lands a damaging elbow.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Vallentino working hard to break the clinch.
Vallentino throws an elbow that misses.
Vallentino breaks from the clinch.
Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Santos.
Vallentino misses with a few strikes there.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vallentino sprawls well. Vallentino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Vallentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Vallentino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Vallentino misses.
Vallentino throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Vallentino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Deivison Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Vallentino won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Vallentino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vallentino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Vallentino!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Vallentino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mya Nich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Jarzynka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mya Nich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Jarzynka!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jarzynka with that takedown attempt.
Nich takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Mya Nich has been cut.
Jarzynka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nich throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Jarzynka crashing down! Jarzynka tries to stagger back to his feet but Nich just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Jarzynka asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mya Nich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barney Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut.
Silva tries to clinch but Ross is having none of it.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ross.
Ross throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva is rocked!
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Barney Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross misses with a straight left.
Silva slips a jab from Ross.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
Ross missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Silva covering up! Ross comes in with a big uppercut and Silva goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barney Ross!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanki Onki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connen has chosen Rock You Like a Hurricane as his entrance music. Kanki Onki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanki Onki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shael Connen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Connen's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Connen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Connen misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Connen.
Onki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connen fails with a takedown attempt.
Connen doesn't manage to clinch there - Onki circles away.
Connen shoots and misses
and Onki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Connen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Onki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanki Onki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shael Connen.
Onki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Onki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Onki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Connen wants to get back to his feet.
Connen looks winded!
Onki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Onki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Connen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Connen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Onki yanks on the arm and Connen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Onki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kanki Onki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacManus misses with a double jab.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcos.
MacManus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Marcos or perhaps it was just good defense by MacManus which made him look bad.
Marcos avoids the head kick by MacManus.
MacManus drops Marcos with a left and a right! Oh, Marcos is hurt - MacManus dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like David Marcos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MacManus stands up and beckons Marcos to his feet.
MacManus tries to score with a low kick but Marcos moves his leg out of the way.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marcos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marcos throws an elbow but MacManus slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Marcos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marcos in side control, throwing shots but MacManus defends.
Marcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcos working the ground and pound but MacManus is defending the strikes.
MacManus manages to get back to half guard.
Marcos lands strikes from half guard.
Marcos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos throws a strike but MacManus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marcos throws a strike but MacManus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
MacManus won't allow Marcos to sweep him here.
MacManus being controlled here momentarily.
Marcos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus lands with a light punch inside.
MacManus breaks the clinch.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Marcos is avoiding it.
MacManus lands a right hook to the body.
MacManus thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to land a leg kick but Marcos is out of range.
Marcos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcos circles away.
Marcos checks a low kick from MacManus.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacManus.
Marcos gets tackled into the cage by MacManus. MacManus maintains the clinch.
MacManus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcos managing to block the knees to the body from MacManus.
MacManus can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Marcos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Marcos.
Marcos has MacManus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacManus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marcos avoiding damage as MacManus throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacManus lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacManus stalling the fight.
MacManus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marcos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacManus stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from MacManus.
MacManus misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacManus stalling the fight.
MacManus prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacManus's efforts to push away.
MacManus throws a head punch that misses.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacManus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus taking a breather.
MacManus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marcos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacManus trying to control but Marcos postures up.
MacManus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacManus tries to get out of the position.
Marcos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacManus's head.
Marcos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacManus defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcos throwing shots but MacManus is blocking nicely.
MacManus is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcos connects with a nice short shot to MacManus's temple.
Marcos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacManus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcos on the ground.
MacManus wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MacManus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcos.
MacManus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcos.
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcos winds up and cracks MacManus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
David Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus controlling the position for now.
Marcos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcos throws a strike but MacManus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Marcos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marcos clinches up against the cage.
MacManus cracks Marcos with a nice body shot.
MacManus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcos's elbow.
MacManus scores with a hook to the body.
Marcos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed MacManus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marcos throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
MacManus tries to break free.
MacManus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marcos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacManus's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcos connects with a nice short shot to MacManus's temple.
Marcos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marcos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacManus is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacManus avoid being mounted?
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcos throwing shots but MacManus is blocking nicely.
MacManus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcos scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcos looks to land a strike but MacManus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacManus controls Marcos momentarily but Marcos frees himself.
MacManus has momentary wrist control but Marcos slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
Marcos throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcos.
Marcos is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
Marcos throws a big elbow that misses.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcos throws an elbow that misses. MacManus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcos's guard. Nice move by MacManus!
Marcos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos has a closed guard, preventing MacManus from standing up.
Marcos is pulling down on MacManus's head to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Murphy MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MacManus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy MacManus is winning the standup battle so far.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
MacManus tries to land a leg kick but Marcos saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marcos 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Marcos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Lincon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (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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213 lbs
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215 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abe Lincon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Lincon throws a hook but James blocks it.
Lincon looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lincon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincon.
James fails with the takedown
enabling Lincon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincon throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lincon is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Lincon circles away and we're back to standing.
Abe Lincon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick James.
Lincon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lincon works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Lincon postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Lincon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lincon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincon trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James working a defensive guard here.
Lincon is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Lincon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lincon trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lincon throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincon throws a big right hand that misses.
Lincon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lincon is posturing up here but James has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lincon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lincon has to tap! Slick submission there by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frenk Schmellengartner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
283 lbs
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260 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman rushes Schmellengartner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schmellengartner wants to stall.
Cartman taking a breather.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Cartman blocks it.
Cartman working hard to break the clinch.
Cartman lands an elbow that stopped Schmellengartner in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Frenk Schmellengartner has been cut.
Cartman tries a body shot but Schmellengartner blocks it.
Schmellengartner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartman takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Eric Cartman has been cut.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
Cartman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartman lands an elbow that stopped Schmellengartner in his tracks for a moment.
Cartman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cartman stalling in the clinch but Schmellengartner improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cartman misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartman lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Cartman blocks it.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Cartman misses with an elbow strike.
Schmellengartner blocks an elbow strike from Cartman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cartman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schmellengartner's brow.
Cartman blocking some punches.
Cartman avoids the elbow strike from Schmellengartner, against the cage.
Cartman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmellengartner managing to block the knees to the body from Cartman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartman.
Schmellengartner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cartman up against the cage.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmellengartner looking to slow down the pace here.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Cartman blocks it.
Cartman wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmellengartner won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartman gets through Schmellengartner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cartman looking to slow down the pace here.
Cartman presses Schmellengartner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schmellengartner looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartman lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartman misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartman moves into the clinch successfully.
Cartman manages to break the clinch.
Cartman instigates a clinch.
Cartman stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartman.
That has opened up Frenk Schmellengartner's cut even more.
Schmellengartner lands a damaging elbow.
Cartman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartman clinches up with Schmellengartner and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cartman.
Cartman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartman takes an elbow to the temple.
Cartman scores with a shot to the side of Schmellengartner's head.
Schmellengartner is rocked!
Schmellengartner managing to block the knees to the body from Cartman.
Schmellengartner takes a shot to the head.
Schmellengartner is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartman finish him?
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cartman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Cartman is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Cartman.
Cartman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schmellengartner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cartman throws an elbow but misses.
Cartman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cartman blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
Schmellengartner blocks an elbow strike.
Cartman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartman darts in and clinches Schmellengartner up against the cage.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Cartman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmellengartner lands a nice elbow.
Cartman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartman lands a big uppercut and Schmellengartner is down! He's in big trouble - Cartman follows him to the mat!
Cartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schmellengartner is looking to control Cartman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmellengartner avoid being mounted?
Cartman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schmellengartner controls his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cartman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartman pushes Schmellengartner up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmellengartner misses with the head strike.
Schmellengartner keeps control of Cartman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartman looking to stall.
Cartman misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartman swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmellengartner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmellengartner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmellengartner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartman.
Eric Cartman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cartman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cartman lands a big right hand! Schmellengartner is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Cartman!
After winning the bout, Eric Cartman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane has chosen Refuse/Resist as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
209 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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28
214 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane throws a jab when Griggs was well out of range.
Griggs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Griggs lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McClane some visible discomfort.
Griggs 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.
Griggs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McClane gets back to half guard.
Griggs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McClane to regain full guard.
Griggs wants to pass the guard but McClane is keeping the position.
McClane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane is trying to keep Griggs in close.
Griggs looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griggs tries to free his leg and advance position but McClane is retaining full guard.
Griggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McClane has control of Griggs's left arm, preventing Griggs from doing any damage.
Griggs postures up.
McClane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griggs trying to move into half guard but instead McClane has managed to sweep!
Griggs wants to sweep here but McClane controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs kicks McClane off and gets to his feet.
Jab by McClane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs misses with a takedown
and McClane counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griggs lands in his opponent's guard.
McClane seems keen to control Griggs's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McClane looking to control.
Griggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Griggs wants to control from the top but McClane keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Griggs trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
Griggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs throws an elbow that misses. McClane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griggs's guard. Nice move by McClane!
Griggs is pulling down on McClane's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Griggs is looking to sweep but instead, McClane has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griggs wants to get back to full guard but McClane has passed into side control.
Griggs is looking to reverse the position.
McClane wants to control for a moment but Griggs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McClane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griggs wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griggs is concentrating on defense, preventing McClane from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Griggs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griggs shoots in for a takedown but McClane shows good takedown defense.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McClane.
Griggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClane sprawls well. McClane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griggs gets slowly back to his feet.
McClane misses with a straight left.
McClane catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McClane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griggs's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from McClane.
McClane lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs shoots in and drives through. McClane sprawls well.
Griggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane scores with a jab. Griggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McClane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griggs tries for a takedown but McClane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McClane connects with a single shot there.
Griggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McClane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs shoots for a double leg takedown but McClane sprawls well. He's pushed Griggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClane throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Chad Griggs 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!
McClane is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for McClane.
Griggs is rocked!
Griggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClane defends it nicely.
McClane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McClane scores with a jab. Griggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClane's waist but McClane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griggs off to one side.
Griggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Griggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McClane swivels and escapes.
Griggs fails with a takedown attempt.
McClane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griggs.
McClane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane drops Griggs with a left and a right! Oh, Griggs is hurt - McClane dives into side control looking to finish!
McClane trying to control the action but Griggs is working from the bottom.
McClane controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs prevents McClane from moving into mount.
Griggs is looking to reverse the position.
Griggs is not content to let McClane control the position.
Griggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griggs tries to get out of the position.
Griggs isn't going anywhere.
Griggs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McClane gets to mount! Griggs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane wants to control the pace but Griggs is squirming around nicely.
Griggs is looking to get to half guard.
McClane looking to control but Griggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Griggs's cut.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Griggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but McClane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griggs somewhat.
John McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClane's waist but McClane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griggs off to one side.
Griggs gets a double leg takedown into McClane's guard.
McClane wants to stand but Griggs is controlling the position.
Griggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McClane is looking to reverse the position.
Griggs cracks McClane with a big right hand but McClane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Griggs throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McClane works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Griggs looks to land a strike but McClane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs wants to pass the guard but McClane is keeping the position.
Griggs wants to control from the top but McClane keeps moving.
McClane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griggs is controlling him.
McClane working a defensive guard here.
Griggs is working McClane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McClane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griggs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Griggs trying to control the action but McClane is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to control but can't.
Griggs with the ground and pound but McClane uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Griggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griggs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McClane's head.
Griggs trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
McClane controls Griggs momentarily but Griggs frees himself.
Griggs won't allow McClane to sweep him here.
Griggs tries to free his leg and advance position but McClane is retaining full guard.
McClane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs looking to pass the guard.
Griggs scoring with some ground and pound.
Griggs throwing strikes from guard but McClane blocks nicely.
Griggs postures up and lands a big shot to McClane's brow.
Griggs distracts McClane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griggs with a nice head shot there.
Griggs won't allow McClane to sweep him here.
Griggs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McClane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs working the head and body with strikes.
Griggs landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Griggs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McClane is avoiding damage well.
Griggs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McClane is trying to work for a sweep but Griggs has mounted him!
Griggs unloading with bombs!
McClane is rocked!
Griggs drops a big elbow. That's hurt McClane! More shots from Griggs and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Griggs!
Chad Griggs managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Snoop DoGG as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanex Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rexum throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanex Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rexum lands with a nice body punch.
Rexum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lewis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rexum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rexum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rexum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Rexum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rexum tries to pass to full mount but Lewis defends it.
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rexum pulls his head out easily.
Rexum is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexum is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.
Rexum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Rexum eventually gives up the hold.
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Rexum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexum wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.
Rexum prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Rexum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rexum wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Rexum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Rexum is working for a kimura here but Lewis manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rexum's guard.
Rexum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rexum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lewis!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexum goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lewis turns into him and now he's in Rexum's guard.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rexum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Rexum has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Rexum is retaining full guard.
Rexum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rexum controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself.
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexum is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rexum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rexum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis prevents Rexum from improving his position.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Rexum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rexum misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rexum is trying to get back to full guard.
Lewis passes to full mount!
Rexum is trying desperately to improve position.
Lewis lands a big shot there that rocks Rexum but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis looking to secure an arm triangle but Rexum defends it well.
Rexum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rexum turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lewis off and cradles Rexum's limp body as Lewis celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sanex Lewis!
Sanex Lewis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Yanar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Hoffer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kendo Yanar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hoffer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yanar.
Hoffer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yanar shoots for a takedown but Hoffer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yanar thows a body shot but no joy.
Yanar misses with a takedown attempt - Hoffer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendo Yanar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yanar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoffer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yanar trying to control but Hoffer is working from the bottom.
Yanar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yanar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoffer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yanar is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yanar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yanar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yanar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffer has wrist control.
Hoffer keeping moving, preventing Yanar from controlling successfully.
Hoffer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yanar.
Yanar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yanar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hoffer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hoffer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hoffer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer working the ground and pound.
Hoffer wants to control but Yanar is keeping him busy.
Hoffer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yanar is avoiding damage well.
Yanar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yanar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoffer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yanar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yanar is trying to control the position but Hoffer postures up.
Yanar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffer.
Yanar trying to control the position.
Hoffer throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yanar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffer manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoffer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yanar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoffer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yanar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yanar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yanar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoffer has Yanar pulled in close to control his posture.
Yanar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yanar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoffer is retaining full guard.
Yanar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yanar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yanar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoffer some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoffer tries to buck Yanar off but Yanar is having none of it.
Check out the look on Yanar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hoffer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yanar wants to control but Hoffer is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Hoffer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yanar 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.
Yanar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yanar tries to advance to mount but Hoffer denies him.
Yanar taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Yanar dominated that 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.
Hoffer throws a right hand that Yanar ducks under and follows up with a left that Yanar also avoids with ease.
Yanar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Hoffer.
Jimmy Hoffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffer moves away.
Hoffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yanar moves into the clinch successfully.
Yanar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yanar misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Yanar fails to land.
Hoffer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yanar can't fight it off and eventually Hoffer manages to take the fight to the floor. Yanar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yanar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer tries to hold on but Yanar pushes him away.
Yanar looking to control but Hoffer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hoffer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yanar is nestled in close to Hoffer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoffer wants to control but Yanar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yanar trying to pass the guard but Hoffer defending well.
Hoffer trying to control but Yanar postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yanar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoffer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yanar scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffer wants to improve his position but Yanar is controlling well.
Yanar is taking a breather. Hoffer 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.
Yanar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoffer's head.
Yanar slips a nice elbow through Hoffer's hands, connecting with Hoffer's forehead.
Yanar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yanar lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yanar.
Yanar wants to control but Hoffer is keeping him busy.
Hoffer tries to get to full guard but Yanar has control of the leg.
Hoffer wants to control but Yanar is keeping busy.
Yanar controlling the action here.
Yanar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yanar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffer keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoffer trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yanar rushes Hoffer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Yanar.
Hoffer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Hoffer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yanar doesn't seem phased though.
Hoffer wants to clinch but Yanar slips to the side
and Yanar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yanar.
Yanar misses with some punches.
Hoffer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yanar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yanar lands with a short shot to the head.
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.
Hoffer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yanar.
Yanar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yanar working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Yanar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yanar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoffer.
Hoffer loads up on a big right hand but Yanar slips the punch.
Hoffer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yanar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hoffer is in Yanar's guard.
Hoffer stopping the sweep attempt from Yanar.
Yanar working a defensive guard here.
Hoffer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoffer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffer throwing strikes from guard but Yanar blocks nicely.
Yanar wants to sweep but no luck.
Yanar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoffer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yanar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffer's guard.
Hoffer keeping moving, preventing Yanar from controlling successfully.
Yanar passes Hoffer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yanar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yanar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kendo Yanar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffer is trying to maintain the position but Yanar is very close to passing his half guard.
Yanar trying to pass the guard but Hoffer defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer trying to control but Yanar postures up.
Hoffer is staying active underneath Yanar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yanar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yanar lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffer is trying to control but can't.
Hoffer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yanar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yanar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yanar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yanar lands with a punch from half guard.
Yanar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yanar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yanar is working away from the top position though.
Yanar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yanar throwing shots but Hoffer is blocking nicely.
Yanar trying to control the pace.
Yanar trying to pass the guard but Hoffer defending well.
Yanar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yanar is nestled in close to Hoffer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yanar throwing shots but Hoffer is blocking nicely.
Yanar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar moves nicely into side control.
Hoffer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yanar.
Jimmy Hoffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yanar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffer keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Yanar working the body and head with strikes.
Kendo Yanar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoffer is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yanar scores with punches from side control.
Yanar cracks Hoffer with a big elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Yanar lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Yanar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yanar, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendo Yanar!
Kendo Yanar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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