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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brus Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artiom Damkovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Li might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blue Bob - Go Get Some. Artiom Damkovsky is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brus Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artiom Damkovsky!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damkovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damkovsky misses with a leg kick
and Li counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Li tries to clinch up but Damkovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Damkovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li slips a straight right by Damkovsky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Damkovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Damkovsky has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Damkovsky is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li lands an elbow just above Damkovsky 's eye.
It looks like Artiom Damkovsky has been cut.
Li lands an elbow inside that Damkovsky shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Li.
Li keeps control of Damkovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Li is trying to trip Damkovsky. He has hold of a leg but Damkovsky is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Li persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Li advances position into side control!
Li lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damkovsky struggling a bit here.
Li sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Damkovsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Li misses with the ground and pound.
Li is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Damkovsky will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Li lands an elbow.
Damkovsky is being controlled here.
Damkovsky defending against the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has an Americana. Damkovsky didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Li is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Li hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brus Li!
Brus Li is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolegen Akylbekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the ring accompanied by Nile - Ramses Bringer of War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Becker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tolegen Akylbekov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Becker counters with a straight right hand.
Akylbekov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Becker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Akylbekov wants to get back to his feet but Becker passes into half guard.
Becker working Akylbekov over with strikes.
Akylbekov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Becker controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becker stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akylbekov throws a head kick that misses.
Akylbekov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Becker counters with a one-two to the body.
Akylbekov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Becker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akylbekov is working an open guard so Becker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akylbekov throws a looping overhand right but Becker ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Akylbekov!
Becker raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Becker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Akylbekov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Becker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Akylbekov is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Becker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Akylbekov is still in real trouble! Can Becker finish him?
Becker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akylbekov has left one of his arms exposed and Becker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Akylbekov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Becker!
Gabriel Becker retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tyson Jr Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianenko comes to the ring accompanied by Alborosie - Kingston Town. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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225 lbs
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Emilianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Tyson Jr Ii!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilianenko takes a swing at Tyson Jr Ii's ribcage but misses.
Tyson Jr Ii looks to land a right hand but Emilianenko moved out of range.
Emilianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emilianenko dodges the punch combination from Tyson Jr Ii.
Emilianenko gets in close and tags Tyson Jr Ii with a short punch that almost sends Tyson Jr Ii to the mat! Oh Tyson Jr Ii is in big trouble! He turns his back on Emilianenko, trying to create some distance but Emilianenko rushes him, striking wildly and Tyson Jr Ii goes down! The referee tackles Emilianenko into the ropes to end the fight! Emilianenko is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Emilianenko!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Freddie Emilianenko waved his t-shirt featuring L.A. Elite Clothing Co's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Nakutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stepp's choice of entrance music: Wherever I May Roam . 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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214 lbs
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218 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martti Nakutin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stepp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stepp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakutin but Nakutin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stepp misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakutin counters with an outside leg kick.
Martti Nakutin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stepp.
Stepp misses with a takedown
and Nakutin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nakutin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepp shoots and misses
and Nakutin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakutin throws a head kick that Stepp semi-blocks.
It looks like Steven Stepp has been cut.
Nakutin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nakutin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepp avoids the head kick by Nakutin.
Stepp closes the distance but Nakutin moves to the side
and Nakutin counters with a left and a right that stings Stepp.
Stepp has his takedown stuffed
and Nakutin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakutin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepp somewhat.
Nakutin throws a push kick but Stepp slaps the foot to one side.
Nakutin misses with an uppercut. Stepp saw that one coming.
Stepp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nakutin gets caught napping as Stepp dives in and scores a takedown. Nakutin manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakutin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stepp manages to get himself to full guard.
Stepp looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepp, not yet.
Stepp wants to stand and escape but Nakutin is having none of it.
Stepp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakutin manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakutin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakutin pulls Stepp in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakutin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stepp is controlling him.
Stepp throws an elbow that misses. Nakutin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stepp's guard. Nice move by Nakutin!
Stepp wants to get back to his feet but Nakutin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakutin stopping the sweep attempt from Stepp.
Nakutin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakutin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakutin is working hard here to advance position.
Stepp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakutin is controlling him.
Stepp kicks Nakutin off and gets to his feet.
Stepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakutin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stepp is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stepp fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakutin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakutin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepp somewhat.
Stepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakutin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakutin looks to land a left hand but Stepp moved out of range nicely.
Stepp has his takedown stuffed
and Nakutin counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Nakutin misses.
Stepp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakutin counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakutin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stepp shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakutin sprawls well. He's pushed Stepp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stepp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakutin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Nakutin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Stepp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stepp.
Stepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stepp shoots in and bounces Nakutin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stepp distracts Nakutin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stepp throws a strike but Nakutin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakutin looking to pass the guard.
Stepp wants to stand and escape but Nakutin is having none of it.
Nakutin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp wants to stand but Nakutin is controlling the position.
Stepp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stepp unloads with some shots from mount but Nakutin bucks and avoids them well.
Stepp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stepp prevents Nakutin from getting the reversal.
Stepp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakutin is looking to escape.
Nakutin tries to lock up and control but Stepp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stepp landing shots from mount.
Nakutin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp prevents Nakutin from getting the reversal.
Stepp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stepp with a couple of short strikes.
Nakutin is rocked!
Nakutin can't escape the position.
Nakutin is bucking up trying to escape but Stepp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Nakutin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steven Stepp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stepp postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nakutin badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stepp around the waist but Stepp pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stepp is the winner by TKO! Stepp jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stepp!
Steven Stepp decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick Cruz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falco tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz tries for a takedown but Falco circles away easily
and Falco counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Cruz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Falco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ok Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huge Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balls has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! On his way into the ring it seems that Ok Ko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ok Ko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ok Ko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huge Balls!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ko.
It looks like Huge Balls has been cut.
Balls looks winded!
Ko connects with a leg kick. Balls looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ko lands a big right hand that sends Balls crashing to the mat! Ko stays standing though and waves Balls back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko scores with a jab to the body.
Balls walks straight into a right hand from Ko - that's dropped him! Ko jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Balls from any more punishment! Balls complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ok Ko!
Ok Ko retains his welterweight title!
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