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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naga comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wildes Ding kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jeffrey Ramirez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boca Naga!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramirez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramirez tries to get out of the position.
Naga just content to control the position.
Naga lands some shots froms side control.
The referee asks Naga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Naga prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naga scoring with punches from side control.
Naga gets to mount! Ramirez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga blocks Ramirez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Naga isn't that keen on the idea.
Naga landing punches.
Naga lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Naga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naga looking to finish Ramirez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ramirez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naga blocks Ramirez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Naga landing punches.
Naga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Naga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ramirez is rocked!
Naga looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ramirez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boca Naga!
Boca Naga really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wolfpack Threadz logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Skyscrapers - Ready, Set, Fall! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lands with a cross.
Tiger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tiger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Tiger does no damage.
Good leg kick by Tiger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Tiger counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Anderson Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anderson eats them both and turns towards Tiger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Tiger counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Tiger scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiger lands a two punch combo.
Tiger lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tony Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tiger counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tiger blocks a leg kick.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Tiger is working the combinations to good effect here.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Tiger does no damage.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson wants to slow Tiger down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tiger rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Tiger counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Tiger to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick from Tiger lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson cracks Tiger with a good jab.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Tiger counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Tiger scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiger.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Tiger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tiger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Tiger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anderson is rocked!
Tiger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiger finish him?
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Tiger counters with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiger.
Anderson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Tiger moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tiger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sparka Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
Pettis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Man avoids the body shot from Pettis.
Pettis misses with a hook to the body
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pettis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Pettis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Pettis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Man lands with a hook. Pettis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Pettis stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man connects with a leg kick. Pettis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man thuds a left hand into Pettis's body.
Oooooh!!! Man has knocked Pettis down with a huge combo! Man steps away and waves a wobbly Pettis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pettis is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Pettis is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Pettis looks winded!
Man jabs Pettis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettis seems to have recovered his senses.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man is looking to wear down Pettis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pettis misses with a wild body shot.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man throws a front kick that sends Pettis stumbling back into the cage.
Pettis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pettis.
Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man cracks the inside of Pettis's front leg.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pettis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man works Pettis's body with a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pettis takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man keeps Pettis at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pettis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pettis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Man.
Pettis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Jab from Man.
BOOM! Man lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pettis. Pettis tries to recover but Man is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pettis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparka Man!
In his post fight interview, Sparka Man started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bb Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bb Esko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bb Esko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Cooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Esko which made him look bad.
Esko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esko keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Esko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooper.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Esko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooper.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Esko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Esko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooper.
Cooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cooper is looking to advance position but Esko won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Esko!
Cooper trying to control but Esko is having none of it.
Cooper throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Esko wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper dominating with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Esko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cooper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cooper working Esko over with strikes here.
Esko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Esko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Esko is still in real trouble! Can Cooper finish him?
Cooper has isolated one of Esko's arms. Esko looking to fight him off but Cooper twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sephiroth Cooper!
Sephiroth Cooper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Andrew Wiggin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andrew Wiggin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Berry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin closes the distance and clinches.
Berry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Berry is blocking nicely.
Berry dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berry presses Wiggin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Berry on the inside.
Berry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wiggin tries to land knees in the clinch but Berry avoids the damage to the body.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Wiggin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berry has Wiggin pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry stalling in the clinch.
Wiggin landing knees to the head.
Berry dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berry's brow.
Wiggin looking to stall.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Berry is blocking nicely.
Wiggin just leaning against Berry, taking a breather.
Wiggin tries to land knees in the clinch but Berry avoids the damage to the body.
Berry lands a knee to the body.
Wiggin tries to land knees in the clinch but Berry avoids the damage to the body.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berry avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin tries to stall but Berry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berry takes an elbow to the temple.
Berry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wiggin dodges an elbow strike from Berry.
Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berry.
Berry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wiggin taking a breather.
Berry managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Berry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggin avoids the elbow strike from Berry, against the cage.
Wiggin just leaning against Berry, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berry's brow.
Berry lands with a light punch inside.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
Berry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiggin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Berry working Wiggin over with knees to the body.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berry blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Berry.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin dodges an elbow strike from Berry.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berry blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin missing with knees to the body.
Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
Wiggin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Berry blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggin misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berry blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin tries to land knees in the clinch but Berry avoids the damage to the body.
Wiggin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berry is keeping busy.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiggin is breathing heavily.
Berry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Andrew Wiggin has been cut.
Berry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berry.
Berry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Berry's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Wiggin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Wiggin's cut.
That's time! Wiggin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wiggin instigates a clinch.
Wiggin has Berry pushed against the cage.
Wiggin dodges an elbow strike from Berry.
Wiggin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berry is defending well for now.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiggin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wiggin avoiding damage as Berry throws knees to the body.
Berry misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wiggin slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry stalling.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wiggin scores a nice knee to the body.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berry trying to stall but Wiggin improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berry's brow.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Berry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berry is defending well for now.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiggin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Berry blocks with his arms.
Berry blocks an elbow strike.
Wiggin scores with a knee to the head.
Berry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berry's brow.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berry avoids it.
Berry misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Wiggin blocks an elbow strike from Berry.
Berry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Berry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Andrew Wiggin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berry managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Berry avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wiggin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berry throws an elbow but it misses.
Wiggin trying to land knees to the body.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Berry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Berry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin clinches up against the cage.
Berry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Berry blocks with his arms.
Wiggin misses with a knee to the head.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it misses.
Berry slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berry avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Berry as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiggin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Berry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Berry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Wiggin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Wiggin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Berry gets tackled into the cage by Wiggin. Wiggin maintains the clinch.
Wiggin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berry managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Wiggin blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berry tries a knee to the head but Wiggin blocks it.
Berry controlling the action here for a moment.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiggin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berry is keeping busy.
Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Berry.
Come on Wiggin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wiggin misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry slows down the pace here.
Wiggin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berry lands an elbow inside.
Wiggin slows down the pace here.
Wiggin landing knees to the head.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Berry to work.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Berry is blocking nicely.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Berry is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berry avoiding damage as Wiggin throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Berry.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berry throws an elbow but misses.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berry blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Berry.
Berry dodges an elbow strike from Wiggin.
Berry lands an elbow inside that Wiggin shrugs off.
Wiggin landing knees to the head.
Wiggin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin tries to land knees in the clinch but Berry avoids the damage to the body.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berry blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Berry.
Berry is struggling to control the position.
Wiggin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Berry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Berry blocks with his arms.
Berry lands a nice elbow.
Berry avoiding damage as Wiggin throws knees to the body.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berry is pushing Wiggin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Berry obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Berry.
Berry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wiggin is keeping busy.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Berry is blocking nicely.
Berry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiggin avoids a wild elbow strike from Berry.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berry as Wiggin tries to tie him up.
Wiggin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andrew Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berry misses with an elbow strike.
Berry lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggin managing to block the knees to the body from Berry.
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!
Berry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Berry.
I think Wiggin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Wiggin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrew Wiggin waved his t-shirt featuring Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ignatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Ignatowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volk Khan's chin.
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24
152 lbs
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148 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volk Khan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Ignatowski misses with a double jab
and Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Ignatowski fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Ignatowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khan wants to hit a switch here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Khan there!
Khan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Khan wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Khan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ignatowski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Khan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khan gets full guard.
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Khan looking for subs off his back but Ignatowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khan actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ignatowski.
Khan is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Khan 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.
Ignatowski feints a jab promting Khan to slip. Ignatowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khan somewhat.
Khan drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khan passes into half guard.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volk Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Khan trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Khan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ignatowski escapes and throws Khan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking for a sweep but Ignatowski has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Khan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khan's face.
Khan gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Khan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Khan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignatowski thows a huge punch but Khan dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Ignatowski there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ignatowski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ignatowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Khan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Khan tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back.
Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khan.
Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khan trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Khan forces his way into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Khan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khan to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Volk Khan.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Volk Khan!
Our winner, Volk Khan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nogi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogi Kartov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
144 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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34
141 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nogi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartov tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar tries to bum rush Kartov with a series of wild strikes but Kartov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kartov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar wants to break free but Kartov has control.
Kartov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escobar's efforts to push away.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kartov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escobar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kartov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kartov has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar tries to break free but Kartov pushes him back against the cage.
Kartov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kartov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar tries to work over Kartov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar trying to land knees to the body.
Kartov missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to circle away but Kartov has him pinned against the cage.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kartov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Escobar's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Escobar is working an open guard so Kartov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kartov.
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
Kartov tries a knee to the head but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar avoiding damage as Kartov throws knees to the body.
Kartov tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
Kartov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar trying to land knees to the body.
Escobar is looking to break free of the clinch but Kartov has double underhooks.
Kartov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar wants to break free but Kartov has control.
Kartov takes a shot to the head.
Kartov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
Escobar throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Escobar.
Kartov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kartov trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kartov into the cage.
Kartov avoiding damage as Escobar throws knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar.
Kartov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kartov as Escobar tries to tie him up.
Escobar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kartov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but Kartov won't allow it.
Kartov looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Kartov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kartov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Kartov should have avoided that one.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kartov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kartov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kartov.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Kartov throws a low kick but Escobar moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar throws the left hand but Kartov avoids the punch easily.
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar misses with a knee strike.
Escobar misses with a knee strike.
Kartov misses with a knee to the head.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kartov's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kartov misses with a knee strike.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Kartov counters with a single leg into guard. Escobar didn't expect that.
Escobar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kartov tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Kartov from controlling successfully.
Escobar wants to stand up but Kartov is controlling him.
Kartov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Escobar is looking to stand up but Kartov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Nogi Kartov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kartov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar scores with a jab.
It looks like Nogi Kartov has been cut.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kartov moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
Escobar lands a left and a right that send Kartov crashing to the mat, dazed. Escobar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kartov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kartov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kartov is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar fakes the body blow, causing Kartov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kartov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Senor Sox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Limmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Senor Sox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Limmen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limmen scores with a punch to the head.
Limmen lands with a shot to the body.
Limmen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sox.
Limmen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sox's head.
Limmen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Sox.
Sox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Limmen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sox scores with a hook to the body. Limmen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Limmen.
Limmen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Limmen swinging wildly here.
Sox takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limmen thuds his right hand into Sox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Limmen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sox cracks Limmen with an open hand slap.
Sox throws a shot to the body.
Sox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Limmen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sox throws a nice looking combination but Limmen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Limmen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Limmen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limmen thows a body shot but no joy.
Sox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Limmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Limmen avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Limmen.
Sox ducks under a wild hook from Limmen.
Limmen lands a body shot.
Limmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sox was well out of range. Poor timing from Limmen.
Limmen swings for the body but Sox moves out of range.
Limmen throws a body punch but Sox moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sox misses the target.
Sox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Limmen misses the body punch
and Limmen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Limmen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sox throws a sloppy body shot
and Limmen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Limmen finds it's target.
Sox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Limmen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sox throws a hook to the side of Limmen's head but Limmen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sox fails to land with a series of punches.
Sox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Limmen.
Nice body punch from Limmen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limmen throws an off balance right hand
and Sox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Limmen keeping moving, preventing Sox from controlling successfully.
Sox tries to free his leg and advance position but Limmen is retaining full guard.
Sox wants to control from the top but Limmen keeps moving.
Sox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. El Senor Sox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Limmen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limmen thuds a left hand into Sox's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Limmen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by Limmen. Beautiful body shot.
El Senor Sox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Limmen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sox.
Limmen takes one on the button.
Limmen clobbers Sox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sox tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Limmen. Beautiful body shot.
Sox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Limmen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Sox wants a takedown.
Sox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Limmen misses with a wild body shot.
Steve Limmen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Limmen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limmen tests Sox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Limmen digs a good hook to Sox's body.
Sox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Limmen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sox.
Sox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sox misses with a looping right.
Sox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Limmen moves away.
Sox lands a nice shot to the body.
Limmen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Limmen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sox throws a series of punches but Limmen moves out of range.
Sox misses with the combination.
A jab from Sox does it's job there.
Sox misses with a body shot.
Limmen avoids the body shot from Sox.
Limmen swings for the body but Sox moves out of range.
Sox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Limmen throws the left hand but Sox avoids the punch easily.
Limmen dips to his left and cracks Sox with an uppercut!
Sox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sox is rocked!
Limmen drops Sox with a straight right hand, right on the button! Limmen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Limmen!
Steve Limmen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enos Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pal Secam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Secam has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pal Secam has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enos Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pal Secam!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Secam pinned against the cage. Secam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Secam shoots in for a takedown but Erikson shows good takedown defense.
Erikson gets the takedown into side control.
Secam defending against the ground and pound.
Secam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Secam regains half guard.
Erikson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Secam is defending well.
Erikson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson trying to control the action but Secam is working from the bottom.
Secam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erikson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Erikson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Secam defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Secam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erikson is working away from the top position though.
Erikson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Secam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erikson pulls his head out easily.
Erikson seems to be looking for submissions.
Secam flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Secam dodges it nicely.
Secam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Secam is trying to get back to full guard.
Erikson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Erikson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Erikson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Erikson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Secam keeps working.
Erikson seems to be looking for submissions.
Secam is refusing to be controlled, as Erikson sits in half guard.
Erikson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erikson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Erikson lands with a punch from half guard.
Erikson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Secam actively working from the bottom here.
Secam tries to roll over but Erikson keeps him under control.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but Secam defending well.
Erikson slips a nice elbow through Secam's hands, connecting with Secam's forehead.
Erikson wants to pass to mount but Secam is defending the position.
Erikson is trying to control the action in half guard but Secam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Erikson lands a nice short elbow.
Secam actively working from the bottom here.
Secam looking for a kimura from the bottom but Erikson passes into side control!
Erikson has control of an arm but Secam manages to advance to Erikson's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson trying to control the position but Secam manages to sink in the hooks.
Erikson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Erikson breaks Secam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Secam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Erikson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson trying to control but Secam is working from the bottom.
Secam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erikson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enos Erikson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Erikson shoots in for a double leg but Secam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Secam was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson.
Secam leaves Erikson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Secam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Secam lands in his opponent's guard.
Secam wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving.
Erikson looking to control.
Erikson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Secam is aware though and is defending well.
Erikson looking to control.
Secam drops back looking for a leg! Erikson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erikson manages to kick Secam off! Secam jumps back into Erikson's guard.
Erikson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson looking for a guillotine here but Secam defends easily.
Secam postures up.
Secam trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erikson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Secam should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Erikson has tightened it up now! Secam should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enos Erikson!
Enos Erikson made sure to mention his sponsor, Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace has chosen Doggystyle - Snoop Dogg as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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33
272 lbs
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34
275 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Grace!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace swings for the body but Saukko moves out of range.
Grace misses with a left hand
and Saukko counters with a three punch combo that has Grace backing up. Grace nods at Saukko to acknowledge the strikes.
Saukko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saukko duly obliges.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko scores with a jab. Grace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grace tries to bum rush Saukko with a series of wild strikes but Saukko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saukko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grace off and has taken his back!
Saukko is looking for the choke from the back position but Grace is controlling his hands well.
Grace trying to control but not successfully.
Saukko connects with a big shot to the side of Grace's head.
Saukko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grace doesn't escape.
Grace controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grace is looking to improve his position.
Grace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saukko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grace holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saukko trying to pass the guard but Grace defending well.
Saukko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grace pushes Saukko off looking to stand but Saukko dives back in and keeps control.
Saukko working Grace over with strikes.
Grace tries to roll over but Saukko keeps him under control.
Saukko thows a huge punch but Grace dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko not doing much here.
Grace is controlling Saukko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace pushes Saukko off and gets back to his feet.
Grace slips under a jab.
Grace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grace thows a body shot but no joy.
Saukko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grace under the eye.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grace.
Saukko misses with the combination.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Saukko - just one landing.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grace back to the cage. Saukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grace moves away from the strike by Saukko.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saukko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Grace lands with a shot to the body.
Grace scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saukko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace drops an elbow to the side of Saukko's head.
Saukko trying to hold on to Grace's head to control him but Grace postures up.
Saukko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grace.
Saukko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grace pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grace lands a nice short elbow.
Grace is stalling here. Saukko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Grace seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saukko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Grace has one of Saukko's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Saukko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grace down.
Grace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saukko off and has taken his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace is not going to allow Saukko to sit and survive in this position.
Grace goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Saukko escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Saukko misses its intended target.
A nice combination there by Saukko.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Grace moves out of range.
Grace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saukko!
Saukko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saukko is working hard here to advance position.
Saukko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saukko?
Saukko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grace lands a big shot there that rocks Saukko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko is looking to get to half guard.
Max Grace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grace landing punches.
Saukko tries to reverse the position but Grace maintains control.
Saukko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grace trying to control but Saukko is having none of it.
Saukko is trying to escape the mount.
Grace is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saukko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grace is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saukko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko throwing hammer fists to the chest of Grace. What's that going to do exactly?
Saukko taking shots to the head.
Grace goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saukko turns into him and now he's in Grace's guard.
Grace is adopting a defensive guard.
Saukko is looking to advance position but Grace has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Saukko is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saukko is working to get back to half guard.
Saukko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saukko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grace.
Saukko actively working from the bottom here.
Grace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grace.
Saukko is trying to maintain the position but Grace is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace trying to control the action but Saukko is working from the bottom.
Saukko wants to control but Grace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saukko wants to improve his position but Grace is controlling well.
Grace trying to control the action but Saukko is working from the bottom.
Saukko tries to get to full guard but Grace has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grace wants to take a breather but Saukko is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Grace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grace slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grace.
Saukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saukko is in Grace's guard.
Grace wants to get back to his feet but Saukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Grace uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Saukko misses with a body shot
and Grace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grace connects with a body shot that sends Saukko's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Grace sprawls well. He's pushed Saukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Grace.
Grace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Saukko misses.
Grace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saukko.
Grace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grace wants it to stay on the feet.
Saukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Grace connects with a body shot that sends Saukko's belly button to the back.
Per Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grace dips to his left and cracks Saukko with an uppercut!
Saukko throws a solid leg kick but Grace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saukko.
Grace lands a nice shot to the body.
Saukko throws a right hand that Grace ducks under and follows up with a left that Grace also avoids with ease.
Grace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saukko rather than just go for the knockout.
Grace misses with a wild body shot.
Grace scores with a hook to the body. Saukko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grace staying out of range there.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saukko.
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!
Grace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grace taking a breather here.
Grace wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Saukko is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Saukko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grace tries to move to mount but Saukko blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko tries to buck Grace off but Grace is having none of it.
Grace misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grace working the ground and pound.
Saukko wants to control but Grace postures up.
Grace wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Grace cracks Saukko with a big elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Grace.
Saukko is trying to get back to half guard.
Grace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saukko keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace controls the position.
Saukko tries to buck Grace off but Grace is having none of it.
Saukko is trying to control Grace's posture but Grace avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grace working the head with strikes.
Saukko struggling a bit here.
Grace working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Saukko sneaks back into half guard.
Saukko wants to improve his position but Grace is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Grace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Grace!
Max Grace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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