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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Pepe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baaf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Mario Pepe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mario Pepe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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188 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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182 lbs
28 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Pepe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allowin Baaf!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pepe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pepe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baaf.
Baaf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baaf throws a shot from downtown. Pepe moves away and avoids it.
Baaf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pepe counters with a one-two to the body.
Pepe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pepe is looking to clinch but Baaf is avoiding it.
Baaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baaf throws out a powerful jab.
Pepe throws a nice looking combination but Baaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baaf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pepe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pepe tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Pepe both land. Nice combination.
Baaf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baaf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pepe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baaf.
Pepe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pepe ducks under a wild hook from Baaf.
Pepe throws a right and a left that Baaf avoids nicely.
Baaf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pepe circles away quickly and effectively.
Pepe checks the leg kick.
Baaf keeps the fight on the outside.
Baaf throws a looping overhand right but Pepe ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Baaf misses.
Pepe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pepe tries to clinch but Baaf is having none of it.
Baaf throws a hook but Pepe avoids it easily.
Baaf connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepe throws a series of punches but Baaf moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baaf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baaf tries to bum rush Pepe with a series of wild strikes but Pepe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baaf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baaf duly obliges.
Baaf throws a poor cross that misses
and Pepe counters with a one-two to the body.
Pepe slips a straight right by Baaf.
Pepe moves forwards but Baaf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baaf misses with a looping left.
Baaf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pepe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Baaf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pepe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pepe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pepe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pepe swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pepe!
Baaf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pepe on the side of the head.
Pepe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baaf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepe misses with a wild combination.
Baaf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baaf lands with a right hand.
Baaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Pepe. Pepe gets slowly back to his feet.
Allowin Baaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Pepe.
Pepe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baaf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Pepe. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Baaf - just one landing.
Pepe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allowin Baaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baaf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baaf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf slips a jab and a cross from Pepe.
Pepe misses with a double jab
and Baaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baaf swinging wildly here.
Pepe moves out of range of the body kick.
Baaf misses with a straight left.
Pepe misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Baaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Baaf.
Pepe throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baaf misses with a few strikes there.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pepe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baaf counters with a left and a right that stings Pepe.
Pepe swinging wildly here.
Pepe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf misses with a few strikes there.
Pepe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baaf lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baaf. Pepe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pepe tries to bum rush Baaf with a series of wild strikes but Baaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pepe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baaf misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe misses with a series of wild punches.
Baaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baaf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pepe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pepe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pepe throws a nice looking combination but Baaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Pepe misses.
Pepe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baaf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pepe thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Baaf throws a big shot that misses.
Pepe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Baaf to counter with a crisp jab.
Baaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pepe thuds his right hand into Baaf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pepe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baaf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Pepe scores with a four punch combination!
Baaf takes a swing at Pepe's ribcage but misses.
Baaf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baaf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepe.
A nice combination there by Pepe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe wants to clinch.
A cross from Baaf lands.
Baaf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pepe counters with a left and a right that stings Baaf.
Pepe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baaf circles away quickly and effectively.
Pepe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baaf.
Baaf lands with a straight right. Pepe didn't see that one coming.
Pepe blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baaf misses with a few strikes there.
Pepe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baaf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baaf looks to land a left hand but Pepe moved out of range nicely.
Pepe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pepe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baaf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baaf manages to get back to half guard.
Pepe thows a huge punch but Baaf dodges it nicely.
Pepe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baaf to regain full guard.
Pepe throwing strikes but missing.
Pepe throws an elbow that misses. Baaf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pepe's guard. Nice move by Baaf!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf wants to control from the top but Pepe keeps moving.
Pepe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baaf is controlling him.
Baaf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Allowin Baaf wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baaf throws a nice looking combination but Pepe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepe.
Baaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mario Pepe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baaf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baaf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baaf misses with a double jab.
Allowin Baaf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pepe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baaf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allowin Baaf.
I've got Baaf 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allowin Baaf!
Allowin Baaf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Calibrisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calibrisi has chosen Etho - The Godfather Theme (Dubstep Remix) as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sherman Calibrisi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calibrisi looks to clinch
and Ryder counters with a stiff right hand.
Calibrisi throws a leg kick
and Ryder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ryder. No joy for Calibrisi on that attempt.
Ryder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calibrisi misses with a takedown
and Ryder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jack Ryder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherman Calibrisi.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Calibrisi working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calibrisi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryder defends well.
Ryder scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calibrisi looking for a guillotine here but Ryder defends easily.
Calibrisi is pulling down on Ryder's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is working from the bottom.
Calibrisi trying to control the position.
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is working from the bottom.
Ryder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calibrisi sprawls well initially but Ryder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryder lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder stops Calibrisi from getting back to his feet.
Ryder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calibrisi on the ground.
Ryder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calibrisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryder controlling the action here.
Calibrisi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Calibrisi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calibrisi.
Ryder is working Calibrisi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calibrisi rushes Ryder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryder tightens his grip and picks Calibrisi up, before dumping him to the ground. Calibrisi manages to land in guard.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Calibrisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calibrisi trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calibrisi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryder has managed to get both his arms back between Calibrisi's legs - danger averted.
Calibrisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryder is looking to stand up but Calibrisi won't let him.
Calibrisi trying to control the position here.
Calibrisi is trying to hold Ryder in close to prevent damage but Ryder has managed to pass into half guard.
Ryder 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.
Calibrisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryder wants to pass to mount but Calibrisi is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ryder.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Calibrisi is trying to get back to full guard.
Calibrisi trying to hold on to Ryder's head to control him but Ryder postures up.
Calibrisi is not content to let Ryder control the position.
Ryder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calibrisi wants to improve his position but Ryder is controlling well.
Calibrisi is pressing down on Ryder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Calibrisi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calibrisi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calibrisi is keeping the position for now.
Ryder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calibrisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryder circles away.
Ryder fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calibrisi is fending him off so far but Ryder persists. Nope, Calibrisi circles away and we're back to standing.
Calibrisi with a poor takedown
and Ryder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calibrisi!
Calibrisi regains half guard.
Calibrisi is trying to maintain the position but Ryder is very close to passing his half guard.
Calibrisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calibrisi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryder connects with a nice short shot to Calibrisi's temple.
Calibrisi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Calibrisi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jack Ryder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryder cracks Calibrisi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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.
Calibrisi tries to hold on but Ryder postures up.
Ryder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Calibrisi?
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is having none of it.
Ryder with the ground and pound from mount.
Calibrisi tries to hold on but Ryder postures up.
Ryder raining down hammerfists from mount.
Calibrisi wants to hold on but Ryder pushes him away.
Calibrisi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calibrisi wants to hold on but Ryder pushes him away.
Calibrisi is breathing heavily.
Ryder raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calibrisi working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calibrisi 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.
Calibrisi is looking to improve his position.
Ryder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calibrisi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryder drops an elbow to the side of Calibrisi's head.
Calibrisi tries to roll over but Ryder keeps him under control.
Calibrisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryder working Calibrisi over with strikes.
Calibrisi gets back to full guard.
Calibrisi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder lands a couple of digs.
Calibrisi has momentary wrist control but Ryder slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Calibrisi trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.
Ryder wants to control from the top but Calibrisi keeps moving.
Ryder drops back looking for a leg! Calibrisi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calibrisi manages to kick Ryder off! Ryder jumps back into Calibrisi's guard.
Calibrisi pulls Ryder in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryder from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calibrisi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryder is aware though and is defending well.
Ryder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calibrisi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryder has managed to get both his arms back between Calibrisi's legs - danger averted.
Calibrisi working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calibrisi is looking for a triangle but Ryder pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryder wants to control from the top but Calibrisi keeps moving.
Ryder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Calibrisi closes the distance but Ryder moves to the side
and Ryder counters with a single leg into guard. Calibrisi didn't expect that.
Ryder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calibrisi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calibrisi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is working from the bottom.
Ryder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calibrisi has his foot on Ryder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryder works his way back into a safe position though.
Calibrisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Calibrisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder scoring with some ground and pound.
Calibrisi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryder defends well.
Ryder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Calibrisi keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ryder lands a couple of elbows.
Ryder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calibrisi is looking to stand up but Ryder isn't so interested in that idea.
Calibrisi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ryder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calibrisi is keeping the position for now.
Calibrisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calibrisi working for a triangle but Ryder defends it easily.
Calibrisi is looking to sweep but instead, Ryder has passed into half guard.
Ryder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calibrisi wants to improve his position but Ryder is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryder connects with a nice short shot to Calibrisi's temple.
Ryder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calibrisi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryder wants to control but Calibrisi is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calibrisi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calibrisi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calibrisi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calibrisi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calibrisi keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
Calibrisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryder slips nicely into half guard.
Calibrisi won't allow Ryder to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calibrisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calibrisi wants to control but Ryder is keeping busy.
Calibrisi pushes Ryder off looking to stand but Ryder dives back in and keeps control.
Ryder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calibrisi keeps working.
Ryder lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calibrisi is looking to improve his position.
Ryder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ryder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calibrisi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calibrisi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sherman Calibrisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Ryder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calibrisi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ryder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ryder!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Ryder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus J Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adhra Muombwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Muombwa's choice of entrance music: Warrior's Dance. Marcus J Whyte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adhra Muombwa's chin.
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235 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus J Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adhra Muombwa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte shoots in but Muombwa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whyte tries to clinch
letting Muombwa counter with a right hand.
Muombwa throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Muombwa counter with a right hand.
Whyte tries a head kick but it misses.
Whyte looks to clinch
and Muombwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muombwa but Muombwa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whyte drops his hands momentarily and Muombwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muombwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Muombwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muombwa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whyte.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus J Whyte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
Whyte has a takedown stuffed.
Muombwa stuffs the takedown attempt from Whyte. Whyte gets slowly back to his feet.
Whyte is breathing heavily.
Muombwa scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the body from Whyte misses
and Muombwa counters with a nice uppercut.
Muombwa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Whyte sprawling to the canvas! Whyte rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Muombwa finish him?!
Whyte is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte fails with the takedown.
Muombwa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Whyte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Muombwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muombwa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Whyte sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whyte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muombwa is staying active underneath Whyte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whyte with the ground and pound but Muombwa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte throws an elbow that misses. Muombwa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whyte's guard. Nice move by Muombwa!
Whyte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muombwa is controlling him.
Muombwa stands and steps away. Whyte gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Muombwa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Whyte connects with the punch.
Whyte shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Whyte is looking to pass into half guard but Muombwa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Muombwa is in guard.
Muombwa stands up from Whyte's guard - Muombwa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Whyte fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whyte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whyte tries to clinch
and Muombwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whyte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whyte shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muombwa is trying to defend but Whyte finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muombwa is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adhra Muombwa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Whyte has a takedown stuffed.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Muombwa is out of range.
Whyte shoots in but no luck this time.
Muombwa stuffs the takedown attempt from Whyte. Whyte gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus J Whyte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whyte tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Muombwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whyte tries to close the distance and clinch but Muombwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whyte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte moves to clinch but Muombwa breaks away
and Muombwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muombwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muombwa.
Muombwa blocks a leg kick.
Whyte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muombwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte wants to clinch.
Muombwa 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.
Muombwa misses with an uppercut. Whyte saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte rushes Muombwa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muombwa has had enough of the clinch but Whyte keeps him there for the moment.
Muombwa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muombwa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whyte tries to pull guard but Muombwa holds him up against the cage and eventually Whyte drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte working hard to break the clinch.
Muombwa tries to circle away but Whyte has him pinned against the cage.
Whyte gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte wants to take a breather but Muombwa is having none of it.
Whyte stops Muombwa from getting back to his feet.
Whyte wants to pass to mount but Muombwa is defending the position.
Whyte trying to control from Muombwa's half guard. Muombwa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Muombwa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Whyte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muombwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whyte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whyte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muombwa is keeping the position for now.
Muombwa wants to stand and escape but Whyte is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte is looking to work some ground and pound but Muombwa has wrist control.
Whyte trying to control but Muombwa is working from the bottom.
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 Marcus J Whyte 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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Whyte misses the target.
Whyte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whyte tries to clinch but Muombwa moves away
and Muombwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muombwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muombwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adhra Muombwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muombwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte counters with a shoot takedown. Muombwa fights it but they end up in guard.
Muombwa keeping moving, preventing Whyte from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte stops Muombwa from standing up.
Muombwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Whyte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus J Whyte wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Whyte tries to bum rush Muombwa with a series of wild strikes but Muombwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Muombwa looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte looks to clinch
and Muombwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whyte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whyte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muombwa defends it nicely.
Whyte wants to clinch
enabling Muombwa to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muombwa swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Muombwa. That snapped Whyte's head back.
Muombwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whyte moves in looking to clinch but Muombwa pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte shoots in but Muombwa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus J Whyte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whyte takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Muombwa.
Whyte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whyte tries to clinch up but Muombwa circles away and keeps his distance.
Whyte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muombwa throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Marcus J Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muombwa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whyte's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Muombwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muombwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whyte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muombwa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whyte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whyte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muombwa as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte tries to clinch
and Muombwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whyte walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whyte is defended easily by Muombwa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adhra Muombwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muombwa 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adhra Muombwa!
Adhra Muombwa 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Glasgow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabi Rabijan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glasgow comes to the cage accompanied by Sail by Armin van Buuren. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
217 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Glasgow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rabi Rabijan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabijan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glasgow. Glasgow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Glasgow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabijan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glasgow circles away quickly and effectively.
Glasgow looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabijan is just out of range.
A big right from Rabijan misses.
Glasgow lands a nice looking body shot.
Rabijan throws an overhand right that lands on Glasgow's shoulder, as Glasgow tries to avoid the shot.
Glasgow takes a swing at Rabijan's ribcage but misses.
Rabijan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glasgow.
Glasgow scores with the left hand. Rabijan knows he should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Glasgow.
Rabijan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glasgow can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glasgow scores with a head kick. Rabijan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab lands there for Glasgow.
Glasgow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabijan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glasgow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glasgow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabijan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glasgow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Glasgow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabijan scores with a nice head shot.
Glasgow's corner calls for a 1-2. Glasgow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rabijan misses with a right hand
and Glasgow counters with a left to the body.
Rabijan looks winded!
Rabijan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glasgow to score with a decent uppercut.
Rabijan is rocked!
Glasgow cracks Rabijan with an open hand slap.
Rabijan is still on wobbly legs! Can Glasgow finish him?
Glasgow lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rabijan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Glasgow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GOLDBERG. Kendall has chosen Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work as his entrance music. Bill Goldberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Kendall's chin.
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265 lbs
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Kendall!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kendall on his heels. He'll look to pass Kendall's guard now, I'm sure.
Goldberg controlling from the top position.
Goldberg stands up and waves to Kendall to follow him.
A jab lands there for Goldberg.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Kendall circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg thows a leg kick but Kendall checks it
and Kendall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goldberg's knee momentarily.
Kendall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kendall thows a leg kick but Goldberg checks it
and Goldberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kurt Kendall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kendall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kendall swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg dodges the punch combination from Kendall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Kendall.
Goldberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goldberg tries to move to mount but Kendall blocks the move with his legs.
Kendall is pushing Goldberg's head away, looking to escape. Goldberg manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kendall wants to get back to his feet.
Goldberg is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bill Goldberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kendall throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kendall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kendall finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldberg's head.
Kendall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goldberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kendall swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Kendall misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Kendall sprawls well. He's pushed Goldberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kendall pinned against the cage. Kendall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kendall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kendall cracks a nice hook into Goldberg's ribs.
Kendall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Kendall is working from the bottom.
Kendall wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy.
Goldberg has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kendall works to full guard.
Kendall wants to stand but Goldberg is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control but Kendall is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kendall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldberg slips a jab and a cross from Kendall.
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kendall quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to pass to mount but Kendall is defending the position.
Kendall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kendall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldberg controls the pace.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Kendall keeps moving.
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bill Goldberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goldberg dives in and grabs Kendall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kendall pushes down on Goldberg's head and hops out.
Kendall is looking to chop away at Goldberg's legs.
Goldberg has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendall lands a nice hook to Goldberg's body. Goldberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goldberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kendall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldberg is looking to clinch.
Kendall throws a head kick that half lands.
Kendall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kendall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kendall at a distance.
Kendall throws a right hand that misses
and Goldberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldberg.
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg slips a straight right by Kendall.
Goldberg checks a leg kick.
Kendall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goldberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kendall scrambles and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Kendall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Kendall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Kendall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Goldberg misses
and Kendall counters with an outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldberg.
Kendall lands a head shot.
Kendall throws a head kick that misses.
Kendall with a hook.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kendall's half guard.
Kendall pushes Goldberg off looking to stand but Goldberg dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall won't allow Goldberg to pass to mount.
Goldberg is taking a breather. Kendall 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldberg is thwarting Kendall's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Goldberg just wasn't active enough.
Goldberg tries to clinch but Kendall moves out of range.
Goldberg rushes Kendall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg has Kendall pressed against the cage, preventing Kendall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kendall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Kendall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goldberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kendall eats them both and turns towards Goldberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg scores with a takedown into Kendall's guard.
Goldberg controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Goldberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Kendall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kendall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Kendall misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kendall, as that shot connected.
Kendall loads up on a big right hand but Goldberg slips the punch.
Goldberg has Kendall up against the cage in a clinch.
Kendall working hard to break the clinch.
Kendall is trying to push Goldberg away but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kendall has had enough of the clinch but Goldberg keeps him there for the moment.
Kendall breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg closes the distance but Kendall moves to the side
and Kendall counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Goldberg.
I think Goldberg 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
A very excited looking Bill Goldberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kimaljdi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Avril Lavigne - Hot. Kimaljdi has chosen Changes as his entrance music. Marek Kimaljdi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Kimaljdi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Kimaljdi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kimaljdi tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ellis slips a jab from Kimaljdi.
Ellis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kimaljdi.
Some wild striking there from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimaljdi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimaljdi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ellis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimaljdi.
A punch lands to the side of Ellis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Kimaljdi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimaljdi is just out of range.
Ellis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi throws a leg kick but Ellis checks it.
A jab from Kimaljdi misses.
Kimaljdi defending well as Ellis loads up on a big left hand.
Ellis cracks Kimaljdi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Marek Kimaljdi has been cut.
Ellis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kimaljdi with a hook.
Ellis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Kimaljdi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis avoids the body shot from Kimaljdi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimaljdi. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimaljdi throws the kick towards the body but Ellis avoids it.
Ellis looks to land a combination but Kimaljdi avoids it well.
Ellis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kimaljdi can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis moves out of range as Kimaljdi throws a body kick.
Kimaljdi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimaljdi throws a chopping leg kick but Ellis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kimaljdi scores with a leg kick.
Kimaljdi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ellis wants to stand up but Kimaljdi is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimaljdi pushes down on Ellis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimaljdi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kimaljdi is keen to just control but Ellis is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimaljdi stalling away here and it's allowed Ellis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi is stalling in the full guard.
Ellis has Kimaljdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Kimaljdi advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kimaljdi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Kimaljdi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kimaljdi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kimaljdi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kimaljdi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kimaljdi missing with a left hand there. Ellis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimaljdi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kimaljdi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ellis jabs at Kimaljdi's body.
Kimaljdi shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense.
Kimaljdi scores with a jab to the head.
Ellis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kimaljdi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimaljdi lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kimaljdi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimaljdi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellis drives through and clinches with Kimaljdi against the cage.
Kimaljdi working hard to break the clinch.
Kimaljdi breaks the clinch.
Kimaljdi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kimaljdi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Kimaljdi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kimaljdi throws a body punch but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis throws a head kick but Kimaljdi moves out of range.
Kimaljdi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kimaljdi throws a leg kick
letting Ellis counter with a right hand.
Marek Kimaljdi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimaljdi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ellis is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Kimaljdi avoids them all with ease.
Kimaljdi connects with a leg kick. Ellis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kimaljdi looks to throw a body kick
and Kimaljdi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kimaljdi lands with an overhand left.
Kimaljdi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Kimaljdi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellis as he avoids it easily.
Marek Kimaljdi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellis throws a hook but Kimaljdi blocks it.
Kimaljdi misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kimaljdi!
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimaljdi thows a leg kick but Ellis checks it
and Ellis counters with a straight right hand.
Kimaljdi throws a push kick but Ellis slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Ellis.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kimaljdi stuns Ellis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthony Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis thows a body shot but no joy.
Kimaljdi misses with a hook to the body
and Ellis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimaljdi lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kimaljdi.
Ellis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Decent striking displayed by Kimaljdi there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Kimaljdi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis avoids the body shot from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ellis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kimaljdi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kimaljdi tries to bum rush Ellis with a series of wild strikes but Ellis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellis 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Kimaljdi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Kimaljdi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kimaljdi tried to score with a low kick but Ellis checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kimaljdi. That's going to slow Ellis down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ellis.
Kimaljdi motions for Ellis to come forward. Kimaljdi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kimaljdi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ellis's head.
Kimaljdi misses with a head kick.
Kimaljdi throws a sloppy head kick and Ellis moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Kimaljdi misses
and Ellis counters with a stiff right hand.
Ellis ducks right into an uppercut from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi misses with a straight left.
Kimaljdi lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimaljdi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Kimaljdi tries to land a body kick
and Ellis counters with a big head kick but Kimaljdi shrugs it off.
Kimaljdi misses with a low kick.
Kimaljdi misses with a body shot.
Ellis moves out of range of the leg kick from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kimaljdi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimaljdi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Ellis misses.
Kimaljdi throws a body kick that misses
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ellis blocks the leg kick.
Kimaljdi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kimaljdi throws a push kick but Ellis slaps the foot to one side.
Kimaljdi cracks Ellis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ellis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi scores with a jab to the body.
Kimaljdi with a hook.
Kimaljdi catches Ellis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kimaljdi throws a leg kick but Ellis sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi looks to land a combination but Ellis avoids it well.
Kimaljdi misses with a low kick as Ellis jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kimaljdi, as that shot connected.
Kimaljdi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellis lands with an overhand left.
Ellis blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ellis blocks the low kick.
Ellis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Ellis as he checks the leg kick.
Ellis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimaljdi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kimaljdi.
Ellis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimaljdi.
A punch combination from Ellis misses.
Kimaljdi misses with a body shot.
Kimaljdi lands a really nice looking cross but Ellis seems unphased.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kimaljdi.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimaljdi misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimaljdi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Kimaljdi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimaljdi 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Kimaljdi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marek Kimaljdi waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolf Brox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drwal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightwish Crimson Tide . Tomasz Drwal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randolf Brox's chin.
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170 lbs
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World class 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
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randolf Brox!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Brox with that takedown attempt.
Brox missing with a left hand there. Drwal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drwal fails to land with a series of punches.
Brox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brox moves out of range of the leg kick from Drwal.
Brox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brox misses the jab.
Drwal lands with a shot to the body.
Brox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomasz Drwal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randolf Brox.
Brox ducks under a wild hook from Drwal.
Brox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drwal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brox somewhat.
Drwal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drwal's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drwal wants to sweep here but Brox controlling him for the moment.
Drwal keeping moving, preventing Brox from controlling successfully.
Drwal is trying to keep Brox in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drwal keeping full guard, as Brox tries to pass.
Brox postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drwal is looking to stand up but Brox isn't so interested in that idea.
Drwal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brox is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drwal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drwal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drwal misses with a series of wild punches.
Drwal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drwal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drwal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Drwal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Brox.
Drwal is trying to buck Brox off.
Brox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drwal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brox wants to take a breather but Drwal manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brox wants to pass the guard but Drwal is keeping the position.
Brox is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brox wants to control from the top but Drwal keeps moving.
Brox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drwal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brox won't allow Drwal to sweep him here.
Drwal wants to stand but Brox is controlling the position.
Brox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drwal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brox on the ground.
Drwal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brox is controlling him.
Brox content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brox blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Drwal striking off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randolf Brox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drwal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drwal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brox slips a jab from Drwal.
Drwal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brox connects with a body shot.
Drwal moves into the clinch.
Brox is trying to trip Drwal. He has hold of a leg but Drwal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brox stops Drwal from standing up.
Drwal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brox dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brox tries for a kimura but Drwal is defending well.
Drwal tries to bench press Brox off him but Brox keeps the position.
Brox prevents Drwal from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drwal wants to control but Brox postures up.
Brox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drwal keeps working.
Brox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drwal struggling a bit here.
Drwal tries to bench press Brox off him but Brox keeps the position.
Brox working away.
Brox blocks the strikes from Drwal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drwal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brox is controlling him well.
Brox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drwal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Randolf Brox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drwal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brox.
Brox works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brox lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drwal is trying to buck Brox off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drwal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brox avoids the strikes from the bottom by Drwal.
Brox cracks Drwal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drwal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drwal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drwal struggling a bit here.
Brox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drwal pushes Brox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brox is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Drwal looks calm but he's in trouble here. Brox gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Drwal is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Brox lets go of the hold and Drwal can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randolf Brox!
A victorious Randolf Brox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Jellyroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jellyroll's entrance music is The Ecstasy of Gold. A fine choice. Ortiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Click Click Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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34
207 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Dangerous knees
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Jellyroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortiz sprawls well. Ortiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jellyroll gets slowly back to his feet.
Jellyroll shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jellyroll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Jellyroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jellyroll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Jellyroll with that takedown attempt.
Ortiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jellyroll has a takedown stuffed.
Jellyroll shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.
Jellyroll throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jellyroll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jellyroll wants a takedown.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jellyroll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortiz takes one to the chin there.
Jellyroll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Jellyroll is avoiding it.
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Jellyroll takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jellyroll looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jellyroll throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Jellyroll advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortiz is trying to stand.
Jellyroll sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
Jellyroll prevents Ortiz from standing back up.
Ortiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll tries to pass to full mount but Ortiz defends it.
Jellyroll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jellyroll throwing shots but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Jellyroll 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.
Jellyroll is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jellyroll throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortiz wants to stand but Jellyroll is controlling the position.
Jellyroll throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz wants to stand up but Jellyroll is controlling him.
Jellyroll content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jellyroll throwing strikes from guard but Ortiz blocks nicely.
Jellyroll throwing strikes but missing.
Jellyroll looking to pass the guard.
Jellyroll prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jellyroll throwing strikes from guard but Ortiz blocks nicely.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Jellyroll is having none of it.
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 Simon Jellyroll will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jellyroll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Jellyroll's front leg but catches the back leg as Jellyroll tries to avoid it.
Ortiz clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jellyroll as Ortiz tries to tie him up.
Jellyroll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortiz is defending well.
Ortiz stalling in the clinch but Jellyroll improves position.
Ortiz crunches a lovely knee into Jellyroll's ribcage.
Ortiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jellyroll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jellyroll has Ortiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Jellyroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jellyroll closes the distance and clinches up with Ortiz, looking for a takedown. Jellyroll pushes Ortiz against the cage but Ortiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz rushes Jellyroll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Jellyroll decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jellyroll not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ortiz tries to kick Jellyroll off but Jellyroll keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jellyroll not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jellyroll connects with a nice short shot to Ortiz's temple.
Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jellyroll looks to land a strike but Ortiz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jellyroll postures up in Ortiz's guard and throws a big left but Ortiz blocks it.
Jellyroll stops Ortiz from standing up.
Ortiz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll keeps the fight on the outside.
Jellyroll fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Jellyroll drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ortiz wants to stand but Jellyroll is controlling the position.
Jellyroll works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jellyroll trying to mount his opponent but Ortiz defends it.
Jellyroll not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Jellyroll sits in half guard.
Jellyroll lands strikes from half guard.
Jellyroll looks to land a strike but Ortiz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jellyroll throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz pushes Jellyroll off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tito Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jellyroll shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls well. He's pushed Jellyroll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jellyroll shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a leg kick.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Ortiz wants to clinch up but Jellyroll keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jellyroll wants to clinch
and Ortiz counters with a series of strikes. Jellyroll will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jellyroll avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
It looks like Simon Jellyroll has been cut.
Jellyroll's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ortiz under the eye.
Jellyroll shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jellyroll looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Jellyroll takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jellyroll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jellyroll lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jellyroll working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ortiz throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jellyroll jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ortiz walks away with a smile on his face. Jellyroll gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Jellyroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Jellyroll tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Jellyroll back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jellyroll is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Jellyroll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz tries to clinch up but Jellyroll circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll seems to have got his legs back now.
Jellyroll shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jellyroll throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortiz counters with a low kick, right behind Jellyroll 's knee.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz keeps Jellyroll at a distance using the push kick.
Tito Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to clinch up but Jellyroll circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Jellyroll moves out of range easily.
Jellyroll misses with a body shot.
Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jellyroll is trying to drag Ortiz to the mat but Ortiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jellyroll tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
Ortiz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jellyroll up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jellyroll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Jellyroll circles away.
Jellyroll fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Jellyroll circles away.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jellyroll shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Ortiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortiz sprawls well. Ortiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jellyroll gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jellyroll back to the cage. Ortiz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jellyroll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz crunches a lovely knee into Jellyroll's ribcage.
Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortiz 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arbi Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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30
217 lbs
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216 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Schroeder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arbi Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schroeder circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Schroeder. No joy for Minasian on that attempt.
Minasian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schroeder lands a right hook to the body.
Schroeder throws a series of punches but Minasian avoids them all with ease.
Schroeder stuffs the takedown attempt from Minasian. Minasian gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Schroeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arbi Minasian.
Schroeder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schroeder loads up on a big right hand but Minasian slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroeder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minasian has time to react.
Minasian moves out of range of the strikes.
Minasian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minasian misses with a left hand
letting Schroeder counter with a right hand.
Minasian slips under a jab.
Minasian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schroeder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minasian.
Minasian has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Schroeder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Schroeder drops Minasian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Minasian looks back up at him and smiles so Schroeder waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Minasian is rocked!
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!
Minasian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schroeder is looking to stand back up but Minasian counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Schroeder.
Minasian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Schroeder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Schroeder dodges it nicely.
Minasian throws a strike but Schroeder avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Minasian 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.
Schroeder wriggles free and stands up.
The fighters circling - Minasian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schroeder scores with a jab to the head.
Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian stands up over Schroeder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Minasian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schroeder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minasian is controlling him.
Minasian throwing strikes from guard but Schroeder blocks nicely.
Schroeder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minasian.
Schroeder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schroeder keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Schroeder keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minasian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minasian throws a big elbow that misses.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Schroeder keeps moving.
Schroeder wants to get back to his feet but Minasian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Schroeder 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.
Minasian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schroeder circles away.
Schroeder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minasian's head backwards.
Schroeder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schroeder scores with a shot to the body.
Schroeder gets caught flat footed, as Minasian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schroeder kicks Minasian off and gets to his feet.
Brian Schroeder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schroeder scores with a three punch combo!
Schroeder 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.
Schroeder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schroeder looks to land a combination. Minasian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schroeder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schroeder as he avoids it easily.
Schroeder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Minasian counters with a single leg into guard. Schroeder didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder is looking to stand back up but Minasian counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Schroeder.
Arbi Minasian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schroeder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Minasian wants to control but Schroeder is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schroeder reverses the position - he's now on top in Minasian's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian wants to stand up but Schroeder is controlling him.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arbi Minasian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Schroeder takes a swing at Minasian's ribcage but misses.
Schroeder checks the leg kick.
Schroeder misses with a wild combination.
Minasian throws a big shot that misses.
Minasian shoots in but Schroeder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brian Schroeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arbi Minasian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minasian momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Minasian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schroeder doesn't seem phased though.
Minasian misses with a right hand
and Schroeder counters with a nice uppercut.
Schroeder swings widly with a right hand
and Minasian counters with a stiff right hand.
Minasian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minasian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schroeder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schroeder lands a nice shot to the body.
Schroeder looks to land a left hand but Minasian moved out of range nicely.
Schroeder misses with an uppercut.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schroeder throws a shot to the body.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Schroeder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schroeder as he jumps to the side.
Schroeder misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt - Schroeder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Schroeder.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schroeder.
Schroeder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minasian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schroeder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minasians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Schroeder.
Schroeder wobbles Minasian with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Schroeder dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Minasian to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Schroeder!
Brian Schroeder is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brian Schroeder waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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272 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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele lands a nice hook to Saukko's body. Saukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steele is looking to score with low kicks.
Steele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saukko.
Nice cross by Saukko.
Saukko misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Saukko moves away from the strike by Steele.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Saukko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele swings for the body but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko misses with a double jab
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saukko moves out of range as Steele strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Steele does no damage.
Saukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saukko on the side of the head.
A jab from Saukko misses.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Saukko is out of range.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko misses with a left hand
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele throws a series of punches but Saukko moves out of range.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Saukko.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Saukko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saukko throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Steele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saukko thinking.
Saukko scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saukko connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Saukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Saukko looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saukko slips under a jab from Steele.
Saukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Saukko misses with a right hand
and Steele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steele moves away from the strike by Saukko.
Steele tries to sprawl but Saukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saukko working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Saukko has control of the leg.
Steele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saukko passes to side control.
Steele struggling a bit here.
Saukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saukko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saukko but great work by Steele.
Steele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saukko keeps working.
Saukko manages to get back to half guard.
Saukko works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to advance position but Saukko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Saukko punching from mount but Steele doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Saukko controlling his opponent.
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saukko lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Per Saukko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Steele misses.
Saukko 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.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Steele lands a right hook to the body.
Saukko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saukko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Saukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele scores with a jab to the head.
Saukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Saukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Saukko.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saukko punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saukko moves away from the strike by Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Saukko moves away and avoids it.
George Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Saukko misses its intended target.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Saukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saukko misses with a body shot.
Saukko misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko connects with a jab.
Steele throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saukko!
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Steele walks into a jab.
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 Steele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
George Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steele enables Saukko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saukko on the ground.
Saukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steele looking to control.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saukko scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saukko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steele tries to get out of the position.
Saukko in side control, throwing shots but Steele defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steele is not content to let Saukko control the position.
Steele is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steele takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Saukko lands an elbow.
Per Saukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saukko wants to take a breather but Steele manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Saukko.
Steele trying to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saukko tries a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Saukko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Saukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele misses with a kick to the body.
Saukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saukko catches Steele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Steele misses.
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saukko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steele in his tracks.
Saukko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko tries for a takedown but Steele circles away easily
and Steele counters with a nice leg kick.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko lands a jab-cross combination.
Steele avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Saukko misses with the combination.
Steele throws a series of strikes that have Saukko backpedaling.
Saukko moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saukko needs to keep his hands up - Steele had a free shot at his head there.
Steele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Saukko misses the target.
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!
Steele slips a straight right by Saukko.
Saukko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saukko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele stuns Saukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steele throws a right hand that Saukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Saukko also avoids with ease.
Saukko slips a straight right by Steele.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saukko tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Saukko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saukko throws a solid leg kick but Steele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saukko.
Steele moves forwards but Saukko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Saukko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saukko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.
Saukko tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Saukko drops back down to his feet.
George Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Saukko.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Steele.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
Steele throws a body punch but Saukko moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Steele misses.
Saukko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saukko duly obliges.
Saukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saukko shoots and misses
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Saukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steele slips under a jab.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saukko to score with a decent uppercut.
Saukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saukko throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Saukko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steele lands a nice hook to Saukko's body. Saukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Per Saukko just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steele misses with a double jab
and Saukko counters with a stiff right hand.
Saukko misses with a straight right.
Saukko slips a jab from Steele.
Saukko misses with the combination.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Saukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saukko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steele defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Saukko's shoulder, as Saukko tries to avoid the shot.
Saukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saukko with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saukko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Saukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saukko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Saukko slips the punch.
Saukko swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Saukko misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saukko back to the cage. Steele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
Steele scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saukko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saukko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saukko working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele controls Saukko momentarily but Saukko frees himself.
Saukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Saukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Steele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Saukko looking to pass the guard.
Saukko trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saukko wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Saukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saukko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steele is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Saukko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steele at a distance.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Saukko misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Saukko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
Saukko passes Steele's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steele is not content to let Saukko control the position.
Saukko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saukko looking to ground and pound but Steele is blocking nicely.
Saukko is landing with some decent strikes but Steele is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saukko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
George Steele's cut is getting worse.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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!
Saukko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jeez, George Steele's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Per Saukko!
Per Saukko is the new heavyweight champion!
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