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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indrid Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandre Preuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Indrid Cold!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Preuss's waist but Preuss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cold off to one side.
Cold scores with a head kick. Preuss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That kick from Cold tenderised Preuss's leg. Preuss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Indrid Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cold tries to land knees in the clinch but Preuss avoids the damage to the body.
Cold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Preuss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Preuss is trying to break the clinch but Cold has him pressed against the cage.
Cold missing with knees to the body.
Preuss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cold misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold keeps control of Preuss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cold tries to land knees in the clinch but Preuss avoids the damage to the body.
Cold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cold wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preuss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Preuss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cold is looking to clinch.
Preuss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cold.
Preuss throws a one two combo.
Preuss looks to land a combination but Cold avoids it well.
Cold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preuss.
Preuss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Preuss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cold circles away quickly and effectively.
Preuss throws a right hand that Cold ducks under and follows up with a left that Cold also avoids with ease.
Cold clinches up against the cage.
Preuss wants to get back to striking at distance but Cold won't allow it.
Preuss takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Alexandre Preuss has been cut.
Preuss tries to break free but Cold pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Preuss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Preuss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Preuss being controlled against the cage.
Preuss avoiding damage as Cold throws knees to the body.
Cold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Preuss wants to get back to striking at distance but Cold won't allow it.
Cold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cold closes the distance and clinches up with Preuss, looking for a takedown. Cold pushes Preuss against the cage but Preuss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandre Preuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indrid Cold.
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!
Cold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cold lands with a slapping head kick.
Cold misses with a two punch combination.
Preuss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preuss swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.
Cold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Preuss blocks it with crossed arms.
Cold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Preuss.
Preuss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Preuss is rocked!
Cold moves into the clinch.
Oh Preuss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cold lands a big knee to the head and Preuss goes down! Cold pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Indrid Cold!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Indrid Cold waved his t-shirt featuring Torment Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Branson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes into the arena with Joe Walsh - In the City blaring out of the sound system. Branson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Branson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Branson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Branson, as that shot connected.
Branson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Branson.
Branson shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigues feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Branson's calf.
Branson missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Branson avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues tries to bum rush Branson with a series of wild strikes but Branson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigues connects with a single shot there.
Rodrigues connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branson momentarily.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Branson strikes.
Nice cross by Rodrigues.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Rodrigues 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Branson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodrigues's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Branson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Branson stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
Branson wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Branson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Branson is controlling him.
Branson won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
Branson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Branson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodrigues is looking to stand up but Branson isn't so interested in that idea.
Branson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodrigues controls Branson momentarily but Branson frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Branson pushes his legs off easily.
Branson throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigues uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Branson's guard. Nice move by Rodrigues!
Rodrigues is looking to stand up but Branson won't let him.
Branson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues is looking to stand up but Branson won't let him.
Branson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigues can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branson has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigues from standing up.
Branson wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment.
Branson working for a triangle but Rodrigues defends it easily.
Branson pulls Rodrigues in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodrigues from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Branson.
Branson shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Branson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodrigues has Branson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kyle Branson has been cut.
Branson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Branson as Rodrigues tries to tie him up.
Branson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Branson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues connects with a nasty looking knee right to Branson's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Branson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branson blocks it with crossed arms.
Branson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Branson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to land a knee to the head but Branson blocks with his arms.
Branson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rodrigues is looking to stand up but Branson isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodrigues controls Branson momentarily but Branson frees himself.
Branson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Branson is pushing down on Rodrigues's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodrigues is fighting to maintain full guard but Branson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues is trying to stand up here but Branson is controlling him well.
Branson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Branson scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Branson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Branson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Branson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Branson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Branson blocks a jab.
Branson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branson blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Branson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rodrigues's guard.
Branson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Branson stops Rodrigues from standing up.
Branson connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
Branson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Branson is controlling him.
Branson postures up in Rodrigues's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigues blocks it.
Branson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigues pushes Branson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Branson avoids it easily.
Branson is looking to clinch.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Branson.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branson.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Branson pushes him off.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branson.
Rodrigues throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Branson is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branson.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Branson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Branson avoids it.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Branson should have avoided that one.
Branson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Branson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branson forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues misses with a knee strike.
Branson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rodrigues regains guard immediately.
Branson drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Branson off! Branson jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues pushes Branson off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Branson.
Branson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Branson.
Branson slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Branson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branson shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Branson loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
A big right from Branson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodrigues!
Branson tries for a takedown but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Branson.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Branson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Branson's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branson feints and as Rodrigues raises his hands in defense, Branson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Branson is controlling the position.
Branson throws a big right hand that misses.
Branson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
Branson lands a couple of elbows.
Branson connects with a couple of short punches.
Branson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Branson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues wants to stand and escape but Branson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Branson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Branson's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Branson lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branson needs to keep his hands up - Rodrigues had a free shot at his head there.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
A left lands for Branson.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branson.
Branson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branson just misses with a punch to the body.
Branson connects with a body shot.
Branson misses the shot to the body.
Branson tries for a takedown but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Branson ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Branson is just out of range.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Branson.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branson slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Branson thows a body shot but no joy.
Branson closes the distance and clinches.
Branson can't get the takedown.
Branson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branson is trying to trip Rodrigues. He has hold of a leg but Rodrigues is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Branson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Branson looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodrigues wants to get up but he can't break Branson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodrigues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Branson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigues defends it easily.
Branson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodrigues defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Branson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodrigues decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Branson, up you get!
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Branson moved out of range nicely.
Branson throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigues circles away quickly and effectively.
Branson slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branson.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Branson avoids nicely.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigues tests Branson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Branson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Branson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branson has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Branson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigues prevents it.
Branson has Rodrigues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodrigues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigues is looking to control Branson's arms but Branson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodrigues has his back to the cage.
Rodrigues tries a knee to the head but Branson blocks it.
Rodrigues is trying to stall.
Branson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Branson manages to end up in side control.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Branson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Branson prevents Rodrigues from escaping the position.
Branson is working Rodrigues over with some ground and pound from side control.
Branson lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branson lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodrigues is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues tries to improve position but can't.
Kyle Branson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Branson takes a little break here. Rodrigues wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Branson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kyle Branson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Branson controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Branson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Branson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Branson!
A very excited looking Kyle Branson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Chojacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wranch Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wranch Hammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Chojacki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Chojacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wranch Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chojacki is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Chojacki circles away and we're back to standing.
Chojacki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chojacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chojacki gets tackled into the cage by Hammer. Hammer maintains the clinch.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Chojacki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hammer after a bit of a struggle.
Chojacki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chojacki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chojacki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chojacki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chojacki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chojacki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Shane Chojacki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hammer shoots in but Chojacki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Chojacki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chojacki slows the pace down in half guard.
Chojacki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chojacki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Shane Chojacki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Chojacki tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chojacki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shane Chojacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wranch Hammer.
Chojacki gets the takedown into side control.
Chojacki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chojacki controlling the position from side mount.
Chojacki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer dodges the ground and pound from Chojacki.
Chojacki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hammer is avoiding damage well.
Chojacki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hammer seems a little lost for a moment, as Chojacki dominates the positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chojacki tries to score with some ground and pound. Hammer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face as Chojacki controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Chojacki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chojacki gets a clinch.
Hammer prevents Chojacki from breaking the clinch.
Chojacki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Chojacki has him pressed against the cage.
Chojacki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Chojacki keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chojacki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer jumps guard but Chojacki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chojacki slowing the pace effectively.
Chojacki has Hammer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chojacki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hammer tumbling to the mat - Chojacki dives into Hammer's guard.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chojacki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chojacki passes into half guard.
Chojacki controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chojacki working Hammer over with strikes.
Chojacki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chojacki is taking a breather. Hammer 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.
Chojacki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki lands with a punch from half guard.
Chojacki lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chojacki slows the pace down in half guard.
Chojacki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chojacki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Chojacki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chojacki dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Chojacki's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Chojacki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chojacki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chojacki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chojacki controlling the pace.
Chojacki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hammer for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Chojacki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chojacki takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Chojacki is controlling the position.
Hammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Chojacki gets an underhook and turns Hammer into the cage.
Chojacki blocks an elbow strike from Hammer.
Hammer looking to stall.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to break free but Chojacki pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hammer throws an elbow but misses.
Chojacki effectively controlling the action here.
Chojacki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer jumps guard but Chojacki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chojacki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chojacki stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chojacki slips a nice elbow through Hammer's hands, connecting with Hammer's forehead.
Chojacki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chojacki trying to control the pace.
Hammer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wranch Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chojacki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chojacki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Chojacki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chojacki, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Chojacki!
After the big win, Shane Chojacki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanki Onki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thane Krios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
179 lbs
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20
176 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thane Krios!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onki moves away.
Onki looks for a takedown but Krios sprawls well.
Onki sizes up Krios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Onki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Onki tries to clinch but Krios is having none of it.
Onki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krios pinned against the cage. Krios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Onki moves into the clinch successfully.
Krios can't break the clinch.
Krios throws a punch but it's blocked by Onki.
Krios gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Onki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanki Onki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krios pushes Onki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Krios.
Onki stalling the fight.
Onki is looking to break free of the clinch but Krios has double underhooks.
Krios scores with a shoulder strike.
Krios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krios misses with a hook.
Krios loads up on a big right hand but Onki slips the punch.
Kanki Onki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krios cracks Onki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Onki fails with a takedown attempt.
Onki moves out of range as Krios strikes.
Krios throws a series of punches but Onki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onki just misses with a punch to the body.
Onki shoots in looking for a takedown but Krios manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Onki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Onki looks to clinch
and Krios counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krios cracks a nice hook into Onki's ribs.
Krios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onki.
Krios misses with a looping right.
Krios checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krios lands with a light punch inside.
Onki goes for a takedown attempt but Krios pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Onki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onki looks for a takedown but Krios sprawls well.
Onki slips under a jab from Krios.
Onki fails with the takedown.
Onki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Krios misses.
Onki rushes Krios and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krios throws a head punch that misses.
Krios misses with some punches.
Krios breaks the clinch.
Onki shoots for a double leg takedown but Krios sprawls well. He's pushed Onki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Onki throws a series of punches but Krios avoids them all with ease.
Onki takes one on the button.
Krios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Onki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Krios.
Onki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Onki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krios.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onki fails with the takedown
and Krios counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thane Krios dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Onki is looking to clinch.
Onki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Onki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Onki or not.
Onki stalling in the clinch but Krios improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Krios takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Onki is trying to break the clinch but Krios is controlling him.
Krios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krios breaks from the clinch.
Krios ducks under a wild hook from Onki.
Krios misses with a hook. Onki ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Krios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krios misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Onki or perhaps it was just good defense by Krios which made him look bad.
Onki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krios defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanki Onki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krios keeps the fight on the outside.
Onki looks for a takedown but Krios sprawls well.
Krios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Onki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Onki doesn't manage to clinch there - Krios circles away.
Onki shoots in for a takedown but Krios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Onki clinches.
Onki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Onki backwards.
A short uppercut from Krios.
Krios scores with a shot to the side of Onki's head.
A head punch on the inside from Krios fails to land.
Krios looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Onki tries to circle away but Krios has him pinned against the cage.
Krios lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krios working aggressively here.
Onki is trying to pull guard but Krios turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Onki drags the fight down to the ground.
Krios working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Onki has Krios pulled in close to control his posture.
Krios sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Onki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Krios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krios with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krios throws an elbow that misses. Onki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krios's guard. Nice move by Onki!
Onki stops Krios from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krios can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krios looking for a sweep. Not yet Krios, not yet.
Onki stops Krios from standing up.
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!
Krios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krios is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Onki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krios looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thane Krios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krios lands a glancing blow to the side of Onki's head.
Krios 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.
Nice takedown defense from Krios. No joy for Onki on that attempt.
Onki takes one on the button.
Krios misses the jab.
Onki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krios as he avoids it easily.
Onki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krios avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanki Onki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Onki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krios's waist but Krios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Onki off to one side.
Krios clobbers Onki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thane Krios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krios lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Onki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Onki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krios but Krios pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Onki walks into a left hand.
Krios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Onki wants to clinch up but Krios keeps it at a distance.
Krios looks to score with a jab to the body but Onki is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Krios.
Krios leaves Onki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Krios. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krios cracks Onki with an open hand slap.
Kanki Onki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krios looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Krios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krios might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Onki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krios tries to bench press Onki off him but Onki keeps the position.
Onki wants to control but Krios is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onki is working Krios over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krios is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krios is trying to control Onki's posture but Onki avoids it.
Onki decides to stand back up. Onki steps back and let's Krios get back to his feet.
Onki shoots in for a takedown but Krios shows good takedown defense.
Krios misses with an uppercut.
Krios stuns Onki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krios thows a body shot but no joy.
Onki misses with a double jab.
Onki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krios circles away.
Onki moves in looking to clinch but Krios pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krios throws a lazy uppercut
and Onki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krios is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thane Krios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krios looks to land a left hand but Onki moved out of range nicely.
Onki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Onki throws an off balance right hand
letting Krios counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Onki clinches up with Krios and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krios misses with some punches.
Kanki Onki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thane Krios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krios misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thane Krios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krios 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thane Krios!
Thane Krios bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Nyamondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helder Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyamondi comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - A Warriors Call. Bernard Nyamondi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Nyamondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helder Dias!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyamondi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias circles away.
Bernard Nyamondi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dias as he jumps to the side.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Nyamondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias digs a good hook to Nyamondi's body.
Nyamondi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nyamondi showed some decent athleticism there.
Dias gets full guard.
Nyamondi stopping the sweep attempt from Dias.
Nyamondi looking to pass the guard.
Nyamondi passes Dias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nyamondi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nyamondi passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyamondi working for a submission but Dias is keeping him at bay.
Nyamondi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dias manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dias struggling a bit here.
Nyamondi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nyamondi moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nyamondi wants to control but instead Dias manages to regain half guard.
Nyamondi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dias defends it well.
Dias is looking for a sweep. Nyamondi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nyamondi trying to mount his opponent but Dias defends it.
Dias manages to get to full guard.
Dias being controlled here, momentarily.
Nyamondi advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is trying to improve his position.
Nyamondi gets to mount! Dias was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nyamondi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nyamondi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dias hang on?
Nyamondi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dias!
Dias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nyamondi has control of Dias's left arm, preventing Dias from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias trying to control but Nyamondi is working from the bottom.
Nyamondi is controlling Dias's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyamondi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nyamondi holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Nyamondi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nyamondi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nyamondi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nyamondi tries to pass to full mount but Dias defends it.
Dias trying to control here.
Nyamondi is nestled in close to Dias, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nyamondi seems to be looking for submissions.
Nyamondi passes to side control.
Nyamondi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias prevents Nyamondi from improving position.
Nyamondi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dias, who protects the arm well.
Nyamondi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nyamondi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nyamondi trying to control the position but Dias is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nyamondi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nyamondi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dias is looking to reverse the position.
Dias is not content to let Nyamondi control the position.
Nyamondi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nyamondi advances nicely into full mount.
Nyamondi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dias is surviving well by controlling Nyamondi's body position as best he can.
Nyamondi breaks from Dias's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dias is trying desperately to improve position.
Nyamondi dominating with strikes here.
Nyamondi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias is in a horrible position here. Nyamondi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nyamondi tries to control but Dias wriggling away.
Dias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bernard Nyamondi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nyamondi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nyamondi dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dias working to try and regain half guard.
Nyamondi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Nyamondi dominated that second round.
That's time! Nyamondi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nyamondi shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nyamondi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nyamondi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dias is trying to defend but Nyamondi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nyamondi tries to pass to full mount but Dias defends it.
Nyamondi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nyamondi wants to pass the guard but Dias is defending well.
Dias is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias actively working from the bottom here.
Nyamondi is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nyamondi to get the leverage.
Dias is looking to get back to full guard here but Nyamondi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dias is looking for a sweep.
Dias is trying to control Nyamondi's posture but Nyamondi avoids it.
Dias is not content to let Nyamondi control the position.
Nyamondi cracks Dias with a big right hand but Dias just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nyamondi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nyamondi works to advance to full mount. Dias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi looking to control but Dias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nyamondi working for a guillotine from mount but Dias is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias is squirming around, avoiding Nyamondi's attempts to control the action.
Nyamondi is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dias is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dias flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nyamondi anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dias and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nyamondi slips an arm under Dias chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nyamondi has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nyamondi is squeezing on Dias like an anaconda would it's prey. Dias fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernard Nyamondi!
An out of breath Bernard Nyamondi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Sonninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonson comes to the cage accompanied by bis das Blut gefriert. 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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190 lbs
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23
190 lbs
6 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaarlo Sonninen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sonninen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonson tries to clinch up.
Sonninen connects with a body shot that sends Jonson's belly button to the back.
Sonninen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonninen jabs Jonson right on the nose. Jonson blinks but takes it well.
Jonson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kaarlo Sonninen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonson darts in trying to clinch
and Sonninen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sonninen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jonson!
Sonninen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonson is looking to escape.
Sonninen throws some wild stikes that Jonson manages to avoid easily.
Sonninen controlling the position easily from mount.
Sonninen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonninen lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonninen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jonson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonson tries to lock up and control but Sonninen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sonninen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonson is looking to escape.
Jonson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jonson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sonninen tries to control but Jonson wriggling away.
Sonninen content just to control the position here.
Sonninen wants to control the pace but Jonson is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson working to try and regain half guard.
Jonson taking shots to the head.
Jonson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sonninen has a good base and remains in mount.
Sonninen unloading with bombs!
Sonninen landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Jonson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sonninen unloading with bombs!
Jonson is looking to get to half guard.
Sonninen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson holds on to Sonninen as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Sonninen raining down shots from the mount!
Jonson really wants to buck Sonninen off and get back to his feet.
Sonninen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonninen with the ground and pound from mount.
Jonson is rocked!
Sonninen controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Jonson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonninen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jonson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sonninen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarlo Sonninen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ty yy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sozu Arghei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think yy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to fast lane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ty yy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sozu Arghei!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arghei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten yy somewhat.
yy throws a right and a left that Arghei avoids nicely.
Arghei avoids a punch combination nicely.
yy just misses with a punch to the body.
Arghei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
yy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arghei.
yy keeps the fight on the outside.
Arghei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arghei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches yy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
yy is trying to improve his position.
Arghei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with yy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
yy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arghei controlling the action here.
yy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arghei pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arghei wants to stand up but yy is controlling the position.
yy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arghei pulls his head out easily.
yy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
yy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arghei pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arghei tries to stand and escape but yy is controlling the position.
yy actively working from the bottom here.
yy actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Arghei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
yy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
yy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Arghei passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
yy actively working from the bottom here.
yy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arghei moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from yy.
yy is looking to regain half guard here but Arghei keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
yy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arghei controlling the action here.
yy looking for submissions off his back.
yy looking for subs from the bottom but Arghei mounts him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
yy is desperately trying to improve his position but Arghei has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that ty yy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from yy. Those never looked like landing.
Arghei fails in his attempt to clinch.
ty yy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
yy shoots in looking for a takedown but Arghei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing yy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooh!!! Arghei has knocked yy down with a huge combo! Arghei steps away and waves a wobbly yy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
yy is rocked!
It looks like ty yy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arghei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from yy.
Oh yy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arghei tries to score with a low kick but yy moves his leg out of the way.
yy misses with the combination.
Jab by yy.
Arghei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from yy.
Arghei misses with a head kick.
Arghei lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Arghei. No joy for yy on that attempt.
ty yy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arghei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
yy seems to have got his legs back now.
Sozu Arghei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arghei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
yy is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Arghei just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! yy has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sozu Arghei!
Sozu Arghei took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SAVE A FIGHTER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Evurts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wsciekle Piesci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evurts comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Piesci has chosen Waldemar Kasta - Głos as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
276 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephan Evurts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wsciekle Piesci!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evurts avoids the body shot from Piesci.
Evurts throws the left hand but Piesci avoids the punch easily.
Evurts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evurts tries to clinch but Piesci is having none of it.
Evurts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evurts moves away from the strike by Piesci.
Piesci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evurts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Piesci ducks under a wild hook from Evurts.
Piesci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evurts.
A slow jab from Evurts misses its intended target.
Evurts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piesci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evurts wants to clinch up but Piesci keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Evurts misses.
Piesci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Piesci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piesci swings away with a body shot that misses
and Evurts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evurts avoids the body shot from Piesci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piesci lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evurts loads up on a big right hand but Piesci slips the punch.
Piesci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evurts misses with a looping left.
Evurts throws a nice looking combination but Piesci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evurts throws a body punch but Piesci moves out of range.
Piesci with a nice cross.
Piesci throws a shot to the body.
Piesci throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evurts.
Piesci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evurts's head.
Piesci avoids the body shot from Evurts.
Stephan Evurts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piesci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evurts was well out of range. Poor timing from Piesci.
Piesci throws the left hand but Evurts avoids the punch easily.
Piesci just misses with a punch to the body.
Evurts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evurts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Piesci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evurts manages to avoid it.
Evurts looks to land a combination but Piesci avoids it well.
Wsciekle Piesci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piesci takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Wsciekle Piesci has been cut.
Piesci's corner calls for a 1-2. Piesci obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evurts tries to close the distance and clinch but Piesci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piesci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piesci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Evurts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Evurts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piesci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evurts throws a body punch but Piesci moves out of range.
Evurts moves away from the strike by Piesci.
Piesci throws a right hand that Evurts ducks under and follows up with a left that Evurts also avoids with ease.
Evurts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Evurts is looking to clinch.
Evurts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evurts lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piesci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evurts backwards.
Evurts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evurts lands a shot to the body.
Piesci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evurts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Piesci counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Evurts thinking.
Piesci takes a swing at Evurts's ribcage but misses.
Piesci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evurts slips a jab from Piesci.
Piesci throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Evurts misses.
Evurts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Evurts misses.
Piesci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evurts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evurts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piesci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piesci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evurts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Piesci quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piesci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Piesci wants to improve his position but Evurts is controlling well.
Piesci is not content to let Evurts control the position.
Piesci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evurts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piesci moves into full guard.
Evurts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piesci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Piesci has control of Evurts's left arm, preventing Evurts from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stephan Evurts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wsciekle Piesci's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Piesci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evurts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evurts drops Piesci with a left right combo! Evurts follows him down to the ground into side control.
Piesci is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evurts controls the position from side control.
Piesci is still in real trouble! Can Evurts finish him?
Evurts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Piesci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Evurts off and has taken his back!
Evurts breaks Piesci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Evurts postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Piesci covers up, he's hurt! Evurts keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Evurts and the ref steps in to end the fight! Evurts can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Evurts!
Stephan Evurts thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Парус. 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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31
204 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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30
217 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Boycheck misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boycheck.
Boycheck throws a series of punches but Nevsky avoids them all with ease.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevsky avoids a kick to the body.
Nevsky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nevsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Boycheck's head.
Boycheck misses with a double jab
and Nevsky counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boycheck manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boycheck slips a nice elbow through Nevsky's hands, connecting with Nevsky's forehead.
Boycheck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boycheck stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nevsky to get to his feet.
Nevsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Boycheck sprawls well. He's pushed Nevsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nevsky has a takedown stuffed.
Nevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boycheck pinned against the cage. Boycheck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitka Boycheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
Sloppy strikes from Boycheck. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boycheck is looking to improve his position.
Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nevsky throwing shots but Boycheck is blocking nicely.
Nevsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nevsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boycheck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nevsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nevsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Nevsky is nestled in close to Boycheck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky working over Boycheck with some ground and pound. Boycheck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nevsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boycheck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nevsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nevsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boycheck sees it coming and defends easily.
Nevsky working the head and body with strikes.
Nevsky working over Boycheck with some ground and pound. Boycheck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nevsky working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky working over Boycheck with some ground and pound. Boycheck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Nevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.
Boycheck taking some punishment here, with Nevsky in his half guard.
Boycheck is rocked!
Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh Boycheck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nevsky slips a nice elbow through Boycheck's hands, connecting with Boycheck's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Boycheck seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boycheck is not content to let Nevsky control the position.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nevsky tries for a takedown but Boycheck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Nevsky is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Boycheck.
Boycheck scores with a leg kick.
Boycheck misses with a series of wild punches.
Nevsky misses with a straight right.
Boycheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boycheck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevsky.
A punch combination from Boycheck misses.
Boycheck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boycheck looks to land a combination. Nevsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nevsky throws a hook but Boycheck avoids it easily.
Nevsky lands a nice hook to Boycheck's body. Boycheck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boycheck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitka Boycheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
Boycheck scores with a one two! Nevsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boycheck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nevsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boycheck counters with a head kick.
Nevsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boycheck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nevsky somewhat.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Boycheck shows good takedown defense.
Nevsky is breathing heavily.
Boycheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boycheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boycheck defends it nicely.
Boycheck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boycheck throws a nice looking combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boycheck lands with a kick to the temple. Nevsky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck is trying to push Nevsky away but Nevsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boycheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nevsky darts in and clinches Boycheck up against the cage.
Nevsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boycheck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nevsky slips a jab and a cross from Boycheck.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Boycheck.
Boycheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boycheck moves away.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Nevsky with that takedown attempt.
Nevsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boycheck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nevsky moves in looking to clinch but Boycheck pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Boycheck. No joy for Nevsky on that attempt.
Boycheck throws a right hand that Nevsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Nevsky also avoids with ease.
Nevsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boycheck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nevsky's head.
Nevsky lands with an overhand left.
Boycheck misses with a series of wild punches.
Boycheck checks the leg kick.
Boycheck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boycheck wants it to stay on the feet.
Nevsky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boycheck did well to prevent Nevsky getting side control.
Boycheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nevsky pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky trying to pass the guard but Boycheck defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nevsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nevsky is nestled in close to Boycheck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nevsky stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boycheck tries to roll over but Nevsky keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mitka Boycheck will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boycheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nevsky looks for a takedown but Boycheck sprawls well.
Boycheck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nevsky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boycheck!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky with shots to the head and body - Boycheck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boycheck is trying to escape the mount.
Nevsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nevsky prevents Boycheck from getting the reversal.
Boycheck is working hard here to advance position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boycheck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevsky is keeping the position for now.
Boycheck is looking to stand up but Nevsky won't let him.
Boycheck being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck won't allow Nevsky to sweep him here.
Alexander Nevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nevsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boycheck misses with a double jab.
Nevsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boycheck misses with a combination
and Nevsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nevsky scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boycheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nevsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boycheck's head.
Boycheck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nevsky is aware though and is defending well.
Nevsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky trying to control but Boycheck is working from the bottom.
Nevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boycheck is keeping the position for now.
Nevsky landing with the ground and pound.
Boycheck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nevsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nevsky working Boycheck over with strikes.
Boycheck has hold of Nevsky's hands but Nevsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nevsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nevsky lands strikes from half guard.
Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky moves into full mount! Boycheck won't be happy about that!
Boycheck tries to reverse the position but Nevsky maintains control.
Nevsky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Nevsky connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nevsky scoring with strikes but Boycheck is staying in there.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Boycheck is out cold! Nevsky jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bertane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertane comes into the arena with Eminem-Go To Sleep Ft. Obie Trice And DMX blaring out of the sound system. Rurikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eazy-E - Ruthless Villain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Earl Bertane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Bertane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bertane tries to advance to mount but Rurikov denies him.
Rurikov wants to control but Bertane postures up.
Rurikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Bertane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rurikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rurikov is looking for a sweep.
Bertane working the head and body with strikes.
Bertane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rurikov is avoiding damage well.
Bertane lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertane lands some shots froms side control.
Rurikov is looking to reverse the position.
Rurikov defending against the ground and pound.
Bertane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bertane misses with the ground and pound.
Bertane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rurikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bertane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rurikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bertane working the ground and pound but Rurikov is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bertane grinds an elbow into Rurikov's temple.
Rurikov is rocked!
It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
A big shot lands for Bertane! That's hurt Rurikov! Will he recover? Bertane fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Bertane!
Earl Bertane retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Earl Bertane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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