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Vigor Live! VII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gab Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eklund has chosen Troll - Trollberg as his entrance music. Stampe Eklund is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gab Showman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stampe Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eklund is out of range.
Eklund closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Showman did well to prevent Eklund getting side control.
Eklund stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Showman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eklund tries to clinch but Showman is having none of it.
Eklund fails with a takedown attempt.
Eklund scores with a hook to the body. Showman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eklund decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Showman actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund passes to side control.
Eklund is looking to take a break and control but Showman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman is looking for a sweep.
Eklund moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Showman is looking for a sweep.
Eklund decides to stand back up. Eklund steps back and let's Showman get back to his feet.
Eklund scores with a head kick. Showman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Gab Showman has been cut.
Eklund shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eklund showed some decent athleticism there.
Eklund trying to mount his opponent but Showman defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Showman to get to his feet.
Showman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Showman thows a body kick. Eklund tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Showman looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely.
Showman tries to close the distance and clinch but Eklund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eklund has Showman up against the cage in a clinch.
Showman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eklund fails to pull guard.
Eklund works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showman working for submissions but it's allowed Eklund to get to half guard.
Showman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eklund pulls his head out easily.
Eklund decides to stand and escape the position.
Eklund is looking to clinch.
Showman throws a leg kick which misses Eklund's front leg but catches the back leg as Eklund tries to avoid it.
Eklund doesn't manage to clinch there - Showman circles away.
Eklund is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Showman's half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eklund is controlling the pace.
Eklund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Showman defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Showman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Showman has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showman is in trouble now - Eklund has advanced to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Showman tries to reverse the position but Eklund maintains control.
Eklund dominating with strikes here.
Showman is desperately trying to improve his position but Eklund has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gab Showman's cut.
That's time! Showman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eklund swats away the attempt to clinch by Showman.
Showman throws a push kick but Eklund slaps the foot to one side.
Showman throws a front kick aimed at Eklund's knee but Eklund avoids it well.
Eklund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eklund scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Showman tries to roll over but Eklund keeps him under control.
Stampe Eklund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Showman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Showman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Eklund.
Eklund decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eklund dives in and scores a takedown into Showman's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eklund pushes down on Showman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Showman to stand up.
Showman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eklund counters with a shoot takedown. Showman fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showman has his foot on Eklund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eklund works his way back into a safe position though.
Eklund is stalling in the full guard.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Showman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showman working for a triangle but Eklund defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eklund defends well.
Eklund controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eklund stands and throws Showman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eklund cracks Showman with a big elbow.
Eklund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Showman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Eklund is putting a hurting on Showman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Showman is looking for a sweep.
Showman is pushing Eklund's head away, looking to escape. Eklund manages to hold on to the position though.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eklund remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Showman is trying to buck Eklund off.
Eklund decides to stand back up.
Eklund bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showman tries to improve position but can't.
Eklund tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eklund taking a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund decides to stand back up.
Eklund rushes Showman and presses him up against the cage.
Eklund just leaning against Showman, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eklund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showman tries to sprawl but Eklund drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gab Showman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eklund shoots in and gets a takedown into Showman's guard.
Eklund gets to his feet - Showman follows without any prompting.
Eklund shoots in looking for a takedown but Showman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eklund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eklund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eklund throws a nice looking combination but Showman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Showman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eklund has Showman up against the cage in a clinch.
Showman keeps control of Eklund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Showman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eklund pushes Showman up against the cage in a clinch.
Eklund tries to score a body lock takedown but Showman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Showman's guard.
Eklund decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Eklund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Showman, pushing him back against the cage.
Showman tries to break the clinch but Eklund is controlling the position.
Eklund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eklund throws a hook to the side of Showman's head but Showman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eklund is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Showman's half guard.
Showman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund is trying to control the action in half guard but Showman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Showman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eklund is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eklund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Showman defends it well.
Eklund with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eklund prevents Showman from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund trying to mount his opponent but Showman defends it.
Eklund moves into full mount! Showman won't be happy about that!
Eklund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Showman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Showman is bucking up trying to escape but Eklund cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eklund controlling from the full mount.
Showman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Showman is looking to improve his position but Eklund isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Eklund biding his time, controlling Showman.
Showman is taking damage to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showman tries to escape but Eklund has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Eklund is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Showman is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stampe Eklund!
A relieved looking Stampe Eklund thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Visnadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Luccas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visnadi comes into the arena with Blind by Korn blaring out of the sound system. Gianni Visnadi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianni Visnadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Luccas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visnadi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Visnadi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Visnadi has a takedown stuffed.
Visnadi forces Luccas back against the cage and clinches.
Visnadi looking for a takedown.
Luccas jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Visnadi wants to control from the top but Luccas keeps moving.
Visnadi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luccas's head.
Visnadi 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.
Luccas keeping full guard, as Visnadi tries to pass.
Visnadi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luccas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Visnadi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnadi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Visnadi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Visnadi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Visnadi crashes against the mat.
Visnadi 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.
Luccas is trying to control Visnadi's posture but Visnadi avoids it.
Visnadi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Luccas is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visnadi trying to control the action but Luccas is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luccas tries to buck Visnadi off but Visnadi is having none of it.
Luccas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Visnadi scoring with punches and elbows.
Luccas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Visnadi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visnadi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luccas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luccas tries to bench press Visnadi off him but Visnadi keeps the position.
Visnadi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Luccas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Visnadi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Luccas stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Visnadi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Luccas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi prevents Luccas from standing back up.
Luccas trying to get back to full guard but Visnadi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Visnadi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Visnadi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Visnadi trying to control but Luccas is having none of it.
Visnadi postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Luccas bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Visnadi and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Visnadi!
Our winner, Gianni Visnadi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Walsh - In the City. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeBeau as he jumps to the side.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LeBeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBeau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
LeBeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick from Rodrigues misses.
LeBeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick as LeBeau jumps back.
LeBeau lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBeau lands a body shot.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBeau checks it well.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues throws a chopping leg kick but LeBeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBeau.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBeau. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
LeBeau misses with a body kick.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. LeBeau saw that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a body kick that misses
enabling LeBeau to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBeau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodrigues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and LeBeau counters with a low kick, right behind Rodrigues 's knee.
Rodrigues lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but LeBeau avoids it well.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and LeBeau counters with a leg kick.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBeau is looking to chop away at Rodrigues's legs.
Rodrigues pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LeBeau back to the cage. Rodrigues follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
Rodrigues throws a one two combo.
LeBeau with a jab.
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from LeBeau.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from LeBeau.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but LeBeau ducks down to avoid it.
LeBeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LeBeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Remy LeBeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBeau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeBeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBeau.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBeau.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
LeBeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBeau tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigues keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeBeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau tries to land a leg kick but Rodrigues saw it coming and moves away.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeBeau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jake Rodrigues has been cut.
Oooooh!!! LeBeau has knocked Rodrigues down with a huge combo! LeBeau steps away and waves a wobbly Rodrigues back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
LeBeau throws a front kick that sends Rodrigues stumbling back into the cage.
Rodrigues is really struggling to find his range with his punches. LeBeau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rodrigues connects with the punch.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues tries to move into range but LeBeau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown.
LeBeau manages to break the clinch.
LeBeau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
LeBeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LeBeau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigues avoids it.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
LeBeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LeBeau's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rodrigues pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBeau is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigues wants to stand and escape but instead LeBeau has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but LeBeau is controlling him.
Rodrigues is pulling down on LeBeau's head to control his posture.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to stand but LeBeau is controlling the position.
Rodrigues might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBeau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a swing at LeBeau's ribcage but misses.
LeBeau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBeau throws a one two combo.
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!
LeBeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but LeBeau moves out of range.
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but LeBeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LeBeau after a bit of a struggle.
LeBeau breaks from the clinch.
LeBeau slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBeau tries to score with a low kick but Rodrigues moves his leg out of the way.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LeBeau smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Rodrigues's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
LeBeau thumps Rodrigues with a low kick.
LeBeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but LeBeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBeau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.
LeBeau is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown. No joy.
LeBeau is pushing Rodrigues up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues drops down looking for an ankle pick but LeBeau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from LeBeau.
LeBeau is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigues rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for Rodrigues with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
LeBeau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBeau throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeBeau counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBeau. That's going to slow Rodrigues down.
LeBeau blocks a jab.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LeBeau's hands.
Horrible takedown by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBeau which made him look bad.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but LeBeau moved out of range nicely.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses.
LeBeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
LeBeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LeBeau tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but LeBeau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodrigues wants to clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
LeBeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for LeBeau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but LeBeau moves his leg out of the way.
LeBeau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeBeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues is looking to land body kicks.
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by LeBeau.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau is looking to chop away at Rodrigues's legs.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBeau throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but LeBeau avoids it well.
LeBeau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by LeBeau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy LeBeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LeBeau 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy LeBeau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temppa Turkulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Drapes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turkulainen comes to the cage accompanied by Xilent - Clear your mind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
225 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Temppa Turkulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Drapes!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Turkulainen both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Andy Drapes has been cut.
A punch combination from Turkulainen misses.
Turkulainen drops Drapes with a nice combination! Turkulainen dives into Drapes's guard, looking to finish!
Drapes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkulainen is looking to stand up but Drapes won't let him.
Drapes is still in real trouble! Can Turkulainen finish him?
Turkulainen throwing strikes but missing.
Turkulainen content to stall in guard here.
Drapes seems to have recovered his senses.
Drapes looking for a guillotine here but Turkulainen defends easily.
Drapes is trying to keep Turkulainen in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drapes looking for a guillotine here but Turkulainen defends easily.
Turkulainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drapes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drapes keeping moving, preventing Turkulainen from controlling successfully.
Turkulainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Temppa Turkulainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Turkulainen shoots in for a takedown but Drapes shows good takedown defense.
Drapes swats away the attempt to clinch by Turkulainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen looks to land a combination but Drapes avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Drapes blocks the leg kick.
Turkulainen tries to score with a low kick but Drapes moves his leg out of the way.
Drapes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turkulainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drapes swivels and escapes.
Turkulainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drapes wants to improve his position but Turkulainen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drapes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drapes keeping moving, preventing Turkulainen from controlling successfully.
Turkulainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turkulainen 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.
Temppa Turkulainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Drapes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turkulainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turkulainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Turkulainen wants to control the position but Drapes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turkulainen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Drapes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turkulainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turkulainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Turkulainen missing with punches from the bottom.
Drapes stops Turkulainen from getting back to his feet.
Turkulainen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Turkulainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drapes on the ground.
Turkulainen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turkulainen throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Drapes manages to pass to side control.
Turkulainen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Turkulainen wants to control but Drapes postures up.
Turkulainen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Turkulainen moves in looking to clinch but Drapes pushes him off.
Drapes shoots in for a double leg but Turkulainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drapes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turkulainen's waist but Turkulainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drapes off to one side.
Drapes shoots and misses
and Turkulainen counters with a takedown into side control.
Temppa Turkulainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Drapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkulainen advances to full mount.
Turkulainen controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen misses with a head shot.
Turkulainen avoids the attempt from Drapes to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drapes working to try and regain half guard.
Drapes wants to hold on but Turkulainen pushes him away.
Turkulainen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Drapes blocking the ground and pound.
Drapes wants to hold on but Turkulainen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drapes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turkulainen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Turkulainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Drapes because Turkulainen loaded up on that one.
Drapes is squirming around, avoiding Turkulainen's attempts to control the action.
Turkulainen throws some wild stikes that Drapes manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drapes can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temppa Turkulainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Drapes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drapes.
Temppa Turkulainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Drapes avoids the head kick by Turkulainen.
Drapes stuffs the takedown.
Turkulainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turkulainen moves in looking to clinch but Drapes pushes him off.
Turkulainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turkulainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Turkulainen is pressed up against the cage. Drapes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turkulainen down to the mat. Turkulainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turkulainen tries to clinch up but Drapes circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drapes shoots in looking for a takedown but Turkulainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drapes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Temppa Turkulainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Drapes.
Drapes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drapes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turkulainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Drapes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turkulainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drapes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drapes gets caught flat footed, as Turkulainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drapes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drapes has a closed guard, preventing Turkulainen from standing up.
Drapes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drapes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turkulainen!
Drapes thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkulainen wants to control but Drapes is having none of it.
Turkulainen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Turkulainen is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drapes is working for a guillotine from mount but Turkulainen frees his head quite easily.
Turkulainen tries to hold on but Drapes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turkulainen is looking to get to half guard.
Drapes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Turkulainen?
Drapes looking to control but Turkulainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen wants to control but Drapes is having none of it.
Drapes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turkulainen tries to buck Drapes off but Drapes takes his back!
Temppa Turkulainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turkulainen is trying to break free.
Drapes gets his hands free as Turkulainen looks to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drapes gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Turkulainen just trying to survive but Drapes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Drapes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Turkulainen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drapes struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Turkulainen right now.
Andy Drapes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temppa Turkulainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drapes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Drapes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turkulainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temppa Turkulainen!
After the fight, Temppa Turkulainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jalen Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Galat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jalen Hill has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jalen Hill seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
269 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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241 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jalen Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Galat!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Galat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Galat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galat sees it coming and defends easily.
Galat wants to get back to full guard.
Hill is looking for a kimura but Galat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hill to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill is taking a breather. Galat 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.
Hill trying to work for an americana but Galat has managed to regain full guard.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galat throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hill trying to control but Galat is working from the bottom.
Galat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Galat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jalen Hill just wasn't active enough.
Hill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hill lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galat is keeping the position for now.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galat's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hill working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Galat's face as Hill controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalen Hill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Galat.
Galat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hill.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Galat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galat looking to control.
Hill is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to control from the top but Galat keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jalen Hill wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galat fails with the takedown
and Hill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galat's guard.
Hill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galat's guard.
Galat trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galat is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galat has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hill. Oh but Galat has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hill goes limp - he's gone! Galat jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leon Galat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerrone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cowboy. Donald Cerrone has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Donaldson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donaldson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerrone.
Cerrone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donaldson missing with a left hand there. Cerrone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cerrone throws a good cross that connects.
Donaldson throws a low kick, looking for Cerrone's leg but Cerrone calmly moves out of range.
Donaldson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cerrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donaldson throws a hook to the side of Cerrone's head but Cerrone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cerrone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Donaldson - just one landing.
Cerrone defending well as Donaldson loads up on a big left hand.
Don Donaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donaldson misses with a wild body shot.
Cerrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donaldson throws a sloppy head kick
and Cerrone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donaldson's knee momentarily.
Cerrone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cerrone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cerrone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donaldson.
Donaldson misses with a hook to the body
and Cerrone counters with a leg kick.
Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donaldson.
Cerrone throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cerrone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donaldson doesn't seem phased though.
Donaldson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donaldson thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donaldson.
Cerrone thumps Donaldson with a low kick.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donaldson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cerrone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Donaldson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donaldson scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donaldson.
A head kick by Donaldson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donaldson misses with an uppercut
and Cerrone counters with a nice body kick.
Cerrone connects with the punch.
Donaldson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cerrone counters with an inside leg kick.
Cerrone cracks Donaldson with a good jab.
Cerrone pushes Donaldson away with a front kick.
Donaldson misses with a jab to the body
and Cerrone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Donaldson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cerrone counters with a low kick, right behind Donaldson 's knee.
Donaldson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cerrone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donaldson's knee momentarily.
Donaldson misses with a jab to the body
and Cerrone counters with a nice body kick.
Cerrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Cerrone.
Donaldson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cerrone stuns Donaldson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donaldson misses with a body punch
and Cerrone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cerrone is looking to slow Donaldson down with leg kicks.
Donaldson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donaldson misses with a jab to the body
and Cerrone counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone clobbers Donaldson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donaldson throws a head kick but Cerrone moves out of range.
Cerrone throws a nice head kick!
Donaldson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a right and a left that Donaldson avoids nicely.
Donaldson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Cerrone.
Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donaldson.
A low kick from Donaldson misses
and Cerrone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donaldson's knee momentarily.
Donaldson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donaldson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cerrone.
Cerrone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cerrone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Cerrone 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.
Donaldson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donaldson. Cerrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerrone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cerrone thumps Donaldson with a low kick.
Cerrone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donaldson misses with a double jab
and Cerrone counters with a series of strikes. Donaldson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donaldson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cerrone pushes Donaldson away with a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Cerrone.
Donaldson tries to move into range but Cerrone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donaldson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cerrone throws a head kick but Donaldson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cerrone misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Donaldson misses
and Cerrone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donaldson throws a head kick that misses
and Cerrone counters with a good low kick that Donaldson was not able to check.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Donaldson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cerrone - the referee stops the clock and Donaldson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cerrone. Donaldson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Donaldson.
Cerrone slips a straight right by Donaldson.
Donaldson throws a right hand that misses
and Cerrone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Donaldson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cerrone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donaldson.
Donaldson throws a looping overhand right but Cerrone ducks down to avoid it.
Donaldson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cerrone.
Donaldson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone lands a nice hook to Donaldson's body. Donaldson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donaldson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donaldson swings for the body but Cerrone moves out of range.
Donaldson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cerrone counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cerrone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cerrone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donaldson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cerrone - that will leave a mark!
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!
Donaldson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerrone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Donaldson.
Donaldson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cerrone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Cerrone tenderised Donaldson's leg. Donaldson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cerrone counters with a leg kick.
Donaldson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donaldson misses with a jab to the body
and Cerrone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donaldson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cerrone finds it's way through Donaldson's defenses.
Donaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donald Cerrone is winning the standup battle so far.
Donaldson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone delivers a nice body kick.
Cerrone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cerrone!
Cerrone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cerrone scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cerrone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaldson misses with a hook to the body
letting Cerrone counter with a right hand.
Cerrone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donaldson. Donaldson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donaldson tries to land a body kick
and Cerrone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donaldson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donaldson misses with a body punch
and Cerrone counters with an inside leg kick.
Cerrone digs a good hook to Donaldson's body.
Donaldson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cerrone finds it's way round the side to connect with Donaldson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donaldson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cerrone connects with a body shot that sends Donaldson's belly button to the back.
Donaldson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cerrone is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Cerrone dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cerrone scores with the left hand. Donaldson knows he should have avoided that one.
Cerrone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Donaldson
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donaldson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donaldson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cerrone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone connects with a high kick.
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. Donaldson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donaldson scores with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cerrone.
Donaldson throws a body punch but Cerrone moves out of range.
Cerrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Cerrone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Cerrone slams his shin into Donaldson's torso.
A head kick by Donaldson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cerrone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donaldson misses with a hook
and Cerrone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A shot to the body from Donaldson misses
and Cerrone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Donaldson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donaldson.
A head kick misses from Donaldson.
Cerrone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donaldson throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cerrone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone scores with a nice body kick.
Donaldson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Donaldson.
Cerrone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cerrone lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cerrone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donaldson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cerrone swinging wildly here.
Donaldson looks to throw the jab but Cerrone is out of range.
No joy there for Cerrone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaldson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cerrone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Donaldson misses its intended target.
Donaldson misses with a hook.
Cerrone scores with a push kick.
A shot to the body from Donaldson misses
and Cerrone counters with a three punch combo that has Donaldson backing up. Donaldson nods at Cerrone to acknowledge the strikes.
Donaldson scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Donaldson eats them both and turns towards Cerrone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Donaldson throws a sloppy head kick
and Cerrone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donaldson thows a leg kick but Cerrone checks it
and Cerrone counters with a head kick. That will keep Donaldson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Donaldson misses with an uppercut
and Cerrone counters with a body kick.
Cerrone lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson misses with an uppercut
and Cerrone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cerrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donaldson thows a leg kick but Cerrone checks it
and Cerrone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donald Cerrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cerrone scores with a jab.
Cerrone throws a leg kick which misses Donaldson's front leg but catches the back leg as Donaldson tries to avoid it.
A jab from Cerrone does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donaldson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cerrone is out of range and Donaldson settles back down.
Donaldson throws a shot from downtown. Cerrone moves away and avoids it.
Don Donaldson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donaldson throws a lazy head kick
and Cerrone counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Cerrone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cerrone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Cerrone!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Cerrone 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonson comes to the cage accompanied by bis das Blut gefriert. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jonson tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Jonson throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jonson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tucker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tucker throws an elbow but it misses.
Tucker lands a good knee to the midsection. Jonson won't want to take too many of those.
Jonson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tucker won't allow it.
Jonson managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonson fails to pull guard.
Jonson has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jonson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Jonson blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Jonson has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tucker working Jonson over with knees to the body.
Jonson can't get the takedown.
Jonson working Tucker over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker working Jonson over with knees to the body.
Jonson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Tucker.
Jonson is breathing heavily.
Jonson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jonson backwards.
Jonson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jonson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonson scores with a nice head shot.
Jonson throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Jonson moves into range and clinches up with Tucker.
Tucker slowing the pace effectively.
Jonson is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jonson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tucker to keep the fight standing.
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!
Jonson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jonson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonson blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Jonson tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually Jonson drops back down to his feet.
Jonson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tucker's face.
Jonson fails to pull guard.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jonson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonson tries to pull guard but Tucker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tucker lands a knee to the body.
Jonson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonson is working for takedown but Tucker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
Tucker stops a takedown attempt from Jonson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Tucker lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tucker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Jonson in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jonson up against the cage.
Jonson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tucker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jonson backwards.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Tucker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Tucker to work.
Jonson is trying to pull guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jonson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tucker walks away with a smile on his face. Jonson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jon Jonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker swings for the body but Jonson moves out of range.
Tucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonson throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease.
Jonson throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jonson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonson throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker clinches with his opponent.
Jonson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonson wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jonson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonson darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker slows down the pace here.
Jonson jumps guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jonson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker wanted to stand there but Jonson had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Tucker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jonson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jonson is looking to clinch.
Jonson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jon Jonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Jonson. Those never looked like landing.
Tucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jonson wants to clinch.
Jonson misses with a hook.
Donk. Jonson catches Tucker right on the button with a cross.
Jonson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonson rushes Tucker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker stops a takedown attempt from Jonson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Jonson is trying to break free.
Tucker prevents the takedown attempt.
Tucker trying to land knees to the body.
Jonson tries to pull guard but Tucker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tucker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tucker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jonson tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Jonson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tucker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tucker working Jonson over with knees to the body.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Jonson in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Tucker is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Jonson drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker gets to his feet - Jonson follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tucker clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jonson as Tucker tries to tie him up.
Jonson is trying to break the clinch but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Jonson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tucker uses from the top position.
Jonson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jonson working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
Jonson keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tucker wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jonson's closed guard. He's half up but Jonson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jonson pivots and extends the arm, Tucker falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jonson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Jonson!
Jon Jonson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Lincon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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209 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abe Lincon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lincon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lincon as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Griggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Lincon which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lincon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lincon is looking to improve his position.
Griggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Griggs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Griggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Griggs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lincon because Griggs loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lincon tries to lock up and control but Griggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Griggs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lincon is trying desperately to improve position.
Griggs tries to control but Lincon wriggling away.
Lincon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lincon can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lincon wants to control but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincon is working to get back to half guard.
Lincon tries to lock up and control but Griggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lincon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griggs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Griggs wants to control the pace but Lincon is squirming around nicely.
Lincon regains half guard.
Griggs trying to mount his opponent but Lincon defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs misses with a head shot. Lincon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lincon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lincon is trying to keep Griggs in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Griggs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lincon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griggs.
Lincon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lincon is thwarting Griggs's attempts to control the position.
Griggs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griggs trying to control the position.
Griggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Griggs wants to free his trapped foot but Lincon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griggs 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.
Lincon tries to get to full guard but Griggs has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lincon defending well though.
Lincon is doing well to control the position and prevent Griggs from advancing to side control.
Griggs prevents Lincon from improving his position.
Lincon moves into full guard.
Griggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lincon is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs postures up in Lincon's guard and throws a big left but Lincon blocks it.
Lincon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griggs is one step ahead there.
Griggs postures up in Lincon's guard and throws a big left but Lincon blocks it.
Griggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lincon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincon keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
Lincon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lincon, not yet.
Griggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincon.
Griggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lincon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincon jabs Griggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lincon lands a nice shot that snaps Griggs's head back.
Griggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs tries for a takedown but Lincon circles away easily
and Lincon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs tries for a takedown but Lincon circles away easily
and Lincon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Lincon as Griggs shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincon lands a head shot.
Griggs staying out of range there.
Griggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lincon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lincon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lincon punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Griggs with a poor takedown
and Lincon counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Griggs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lincon is in Griggs's guard.
Lincon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lincon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lincon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griggs is trying to keep Lincon in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Lincon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Griggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lincon misses with a straight left.
Lincon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
Griggs tries for a takedown but Lincon circles away easily
and Lincon counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincon.
Griggs shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griggs fails with the takedown
and Lincon counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Lincon tries to sprawl out of it but Griggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lincon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab-cross combination lands for Lincon and sends Griggs crashing to the mat! Lincon follows him down to the mat - Griggs regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Griggs is rocked!
It looks like Chad Griggs has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincon unloads with some huge strikes here! Griggs is out! Lincon wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abe Lincon!
Abe Lincon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Ninja Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja Turtle has chosen Ninja turtles theme song!!! as his entrance music. Don Ninja Turtle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Ninja Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Ninja Turtle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McFadden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ninja Turtle misses with a head kick.
Ninja Turtle tries to bum rush McFadden with a series of wild strikes but McFadden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for McFadden with that takedown attempt.
McFadden throws a right and a left that Ninja Turtle avoids nicely.
McFadden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ninja Turtle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McFadden scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ninja Turtle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ninja Turtle controlling the position.
McFadden throws a big right hand that misses.
Ninja Turtle wants to stand up but McFadden is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden distracts Ninja Turtle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McFadden prevents Ninja Turtle from getting back to his feet.
McFadden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja Turtle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFadden is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja Turtle has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFadden throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden prevents Ninja Turtle from getting back to his feet.
McFadden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ninja Turtle wants to sweep but no luck.
McFadden throwing strikes but missing.
Ninja Turtle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McFadden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ninja Turtle controls McFadden momentarily but McFadden frees himself.
McFadden drops back looking for a leg! Ninja Turtle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ninja Turtle manages to kick McFadden off! McFadden jumps back into Ninja Turtle's guard.
McFadden postures up in Ninja Turtle's guard and throws a big left but Ninja Turtle blocks it.
McFadden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McFadden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ninja Turtle keeping moving, preventing McFadden from controlling successfully.
McFadden is working Ninja Turtle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McFadden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFadden is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja Turtle has wrist control.
McFadden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja Turtle keeping moving, preventing McFadden from controlling successfully.
McFadden landing some decent shots from guard.
McFadden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ninja Turtle wants to stand up but McFadden is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFadden chips away with some ground and pound.
McFadden cracks Ninja Turtle with a solid left hand.
Ninja Turtle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFadden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFadden working some strikes from top position.
McFadden working some strikes from top position.
McFadden connects with a couple of short punches.
Ninja Turtle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFadden stands up over Ninja Turtle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFadden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ninja Turtle can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
Ninja Turtle parries the strikes from McFadden easily there. McFadden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ninja Turtle to escape.
Ninja Turtle is looking to get back to his feet here but McFadden is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ninja Turtle's back.
Ninja Turtle trying to get back to his feet but McFadden is in full control for now.
Can Ninja Turtle hold on?! McFadden is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
McFadden lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ninja Turtle hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ninja Turtle to escape the position.
McFadden is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ninja Turtle. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ninja Turtle is rocked!
McFadden lands a massive shot to the side of Ninja Turtle 's head and he's out cold! McFadden jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel McFadden!
Daniel McFadden 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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