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VFF 58: Lawson vs Constrictor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wranch Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Luccas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
155 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wranch Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Luccas!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer wants to clinch but Luccas slips to the side
and Luccas counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luccas is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luccas tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Luccas is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
Luccas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luccas can't break the clinch.
Luccas managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Luccas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luccas is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Luccas's efforts to push away.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch
and Luccas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer wants to clinch
and Luccas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammer thinking.
Luccas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luccas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Luccas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luccas with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Luccas.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luccas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luccas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luccas sprawls well. Luccas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Luccas.
Luccas keeps the fight on the outside.
Luccas has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luccas fails to pull guard.
Hammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luccas.
Luccas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wranch Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Luccas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hammer obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammer controls Luccas momentarily but Luccas frees himself.
Luccas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Luccas wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Luccas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luccas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luccas darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luccas has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Luccas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer keeps control of Luccas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luccas is trying to break free.
Luccas has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer stalling in the clinch but Luccas improves position.
Hammer has Luccas pressed against the cage, preventing Luccas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luccas wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Luccas wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Luccas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luccas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luccas working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is trying to drag Luccas to the mat but Luccas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luccas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hammer to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Luccas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Luccas as Hammer shoots in.
Luccas keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Hammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luccas.
Luccas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luccas swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wranch Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luccas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Luccas circles away and keeps his distance.
Luccas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Luccas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Luccas. Those never looked like landing.
Wranch Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luccas clinches.
Luccas is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer lands an elbow just above Luccas 's eye.
It looks like Leo Luccas has been cut.
Luccas managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luccas's elbow.
Hammer jumps into guard, dragging Luccas to the mat.
Luccas looking to pass the guard.
Luccas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer is trying to keep Luccas in close.
Luccas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luccas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luccas looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luccas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Luccas.
Luccas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hammer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luccas wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Luccas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luccas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammer is working away from the top position though.
Luccas is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luccas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hammer jumps into side control!
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luccas keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luccas is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer wants to stand but Luccas has his arm trapped.
Luccas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hammer's best efforts.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Luccas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luccas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luccas has an active guard here but Hammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Luccas wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Luccas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Luccas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Luccas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Luccas takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Luccas circles away.
Luccas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luccas throws a combination. Hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luccas as he jumps to the side.
Hammer closes the distance but Luccas moves to the side
enabling Luccas to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Luccas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luccas stalks Hammer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hammer's face. Hammer staggers backwards, shaken.
Leo Luccas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Luccas keeps it at a distance.
Luccas moves into the clinch.
Luccas is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hammer obliges.
Luccas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Luccas controls his hands.
Hammer prevents Luccas from breaking the clinch.
Luccas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luccas wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Luccas wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Luccas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hammer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Luccas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luccas can't break the clinch.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luccas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luccas misses with a combination
and Hammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luccas swivels and escapes.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wranch Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luccas throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Luccas tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Luccas circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luccas sprawls well. Luccas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Luccas counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Luccas is avoiding it.
Luccas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Luccas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Luccas circles away.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luccas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luccas wants it to stay on the feet.
Luccas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Luccas, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Luccas against the cage but Luccas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luccas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luccas throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luccas wants to clinch.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luccas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wranch Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Luccas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luccas is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Luccas circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Luccas moves out of range.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Hammer wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wranch Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luccas 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Luccas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Vredenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Tucker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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32
202 lbs
5 - 18 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Vredenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker tries to clinch
and Vredenburg counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at Vredenburg to acknowledge the strikes.
Vredenburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vredenburg swinging wildly here.
Vredenburg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tucker on the side of the head.
Vredenburg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vredenburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vredenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vredenburg counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Vredenburg.
Tucker tries to clinch but Vredenburg is having none of it.
Vredenburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tucker circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker checks a low kick from Vredenburg.
Vredenburg lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vredenburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to clinch but Vredenburg moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vredenburg, right into the meat.
Tucker moves to clinch but Vredenburg breaks away
and Vredenburg counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tucker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vredenburg stalks Tucker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tucker's face. Tucker staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vredenburg.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker moves out of range as Vredenburg strikes.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vredenburg lands an overhand right.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Vredenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tucker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
Vredenburg managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tucker effectively controlling the action here.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vredenburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker tries to land knees in the clinch but Vredenburg avoids the damage to the body.
Vredenburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vredenburg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vredenburg misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker works on Vredenburg's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker digs a right hand underneath Vredenburg's ribcage. Vredenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vredenburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vredenburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tucker letting Vredenburg take a breather here.
Tucker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vredenburg breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Vredenburg misses.
A lazy left from Vredenburg finds it's target.
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Vredenburg.
Vredenburg slows down the pace here.
Vredenburg misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Vredenburg tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker trying to control the position but instead, Vredenburg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tucker into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tucker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vredenburg blocks a body shot from Tucker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vredenburg avoiding damage.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vredenburg scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Vredenburg dominated that round.
That's time! Vredenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Vredenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Vredenburg is avoiding it.
Vredenburg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Vredenburg is avoiding it.
Tucker connects with a leg kick. Vredenburg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Vredenburg misses.
Vredenburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tucker circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vredenburg, right into the meat.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Vredenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Vredenburg works over Tucker's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Vredenburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vredenburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vredenburg.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vredenburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vredenburg throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker closes the distance and pushes Vredenburg back into the cage.
Tucker trying to land knees to the body.
Vredenburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vredenburg misses with a knee to the head.
Vredenburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vredenburg is trying to stall.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg tries to stall but Tucker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vredenburg stalling the fight.
Tucker stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dante Vredenburg.
Tucker wants to clinch
and Vredenburg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vredenburg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vredenburg misses with a few strikes there.
Tucker slips a jab and a cross from Vredenburg.
Vredenburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vredenburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Vredenburg misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Vredenburg is avoiding it.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vredenburg.
Vredenburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tucker tries a knee to the head but Vredenburg blocks it.
Vredenburg trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker tries to land knees in the clinch but Vredenburg avoids the damage to the body.
Michael Tucker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vredenburg looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg taking a breather.
Tucker letting Vredenburg take a breather here.
Tucker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Vredenburg.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Vredenburg avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vredenburg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vredenburg lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Vredenburg controls his hands.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tucker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dante Vredenburg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vredenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vredenburg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch but Vredenburg is having none of it.
Vredenburg throws a right and a left that Tucker avoids nicely.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vredenburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vredenburg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vredenburg blocks a low kick nicely.
Vredenburg connects with a high kick.
Vredenburg stalks Tucker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tucker's face. Tucker staggers backwards, shaken.
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Vredenburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vredenburg avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tucker as Vredenburg tries to tie him up.
Tucker lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Vredenburg misses with a knee to the head.
Vredenburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Vredenburg controls his hands.
Tucker throws an elbow that misses.
Vredenburg taking a breather.
Vredenburg breaks the clinch.
Vredenburg throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Dante Vredenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Vredenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vredenburg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vredenburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vredenburg throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Vredenburg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vredenburg looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Tucker looks to clinch
and Vredenburg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dante Vredenburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Vredenburg throws a low kick, looking for Tucker's leg but Tucker calmly moves out of range.
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Vredenburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Vredenburg pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vredenburg lands an overhand right.
Tucker wants to clinch up but Vredenburg keeps it at a distance.
Vredenburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vredenburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Vredenburg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Vredenburg misses
and Tucker counters with a leg kick.
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vredenburg, pushing him back against the cage.
Vredenburg trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
Vredenburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vredenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker rushes Vredenburg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vredenburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vredenburg taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vredenburg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vredenburg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
Vredenburg tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
Tucker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker lands a shot to the body.
Michael Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Vredenburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vredenburg looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker keeps control of Vredenburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Tucker.
I think Vredenburg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Vredenburg!
Dante Vredenburg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gamanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jalen Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalen Hill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
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269 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Gamanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jalen Hill!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamanovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gamanovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamanovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gamanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is trying to keep Gamanovich in close.
Gamanovich wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gamanovich forces his way into half guard.
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamanovich.
Gamanovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Gamanovich eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Gamanovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich advances position into side control!
Gamanovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hill tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gamanovich swings around for an armbar but Hill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gamanovich's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill won't allow Gamanovich to sweep him here.
Gamanovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gamanovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gamanovich, up you get!
No luck for Gamanovich with that takedown attempt.
Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Gamanovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Gamanovich defends the submission attempt.
Gamanovich is looking to improve his position.
Hill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Gamanovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamanovich manages to get to full guard.
Gamanovich being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Sergey Gamanovich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gamanovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Gamanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamanovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill shoots and misses
and Gamanovich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Gamanovich from controlling successfully.
Hill is trying to keep Gamanovich in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamanovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamanovich is working hard here to advance position.
Hill working for submissions but it's allowed Gamanovich to get to half guard.
Gamanovich prevents Hill from improving his position.
Gamanovich seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Hill trying to control but Gamanovich postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Hill wants to control but Gamanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gamanovich not doing much here.
Gamanovich seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Hill keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gamanovich content to control rather than advance.
Gamanovich stalling away here and it's allowed Hill to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gamanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Gamanovich controlling from the top position.
Gamanovich wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergey Gamanovich wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gamanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Sergey Gamanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalen Hill.
Hill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gamanovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Gamanovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamanovich takes a little break here. Hill wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamanovich trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Gamanovich dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Gamanovich shoots in.
Gamanovich shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamanovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gamanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots for a takedown but Gamanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gamanovich shoots in and gets a takedown into Hill's guard.
Gamanovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gamanovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hill manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill pulls Gamanovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Gamanovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gamanovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hill has escaped and now he's on top!
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gamanovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamanovich feints and as Hill raises his hands in defense, Gamanovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gamanovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill controls Gamanovich momentarily but Gamanovich frees himself.
Hill has his hands on Gamanovich's head, controlling the position.
Gamanovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hill regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gamanovich's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hill wants to control but Gamanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill tries to roll over but Gamanovich keeps him under control.
Hill is holding on to half guard well.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Jalen Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill is staying active underneath Gamanovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Gamanovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamanovich 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Gamanovich!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Gamanovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Strugalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mya Nich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strugalsky comes to the cage accompanied by Underbiz- Nakalyaet. Roman Strugalsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mya Nich's chin.
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Strugalsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mya Nich!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strugalsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nich.
Strugalsky wants to clinch.
Strugalsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nich, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strugalsky.
It looks like Mya Nich has been cut.
Strugalsky lands an elbow just above Nich 's eye.
Strugalsky lands a nice elbow.
Strugalsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Nich avoids the damage to the body.
Strugalsky lands an elbow just above Nich 's eye.
Strugalsky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nich's defenses.
That has opened up Mya Nich's cut even more.
Nich working hard to break the clinch.
Nich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nich has had enough of the clinch but Strugalsky keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strugalsky.
Strugalsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nich is defending well for now.
Nich throws a head punch that misses.
Nich is looking to break free of the clinch but Strugalsky has double underhooks.
Strugalsky prevents Nich from breaking the clinch.
Strugalsky lands an elbow just above Nich 's eye.
Nich is rocked!
The cut above Mya Nich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nich takes an elbow to the temple.
Nich is still on wobbly legs! Can Strugalsky finish him?
Mya Nich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mya Nich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Strugalsky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanki Onki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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23
179 lbs
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177 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanki Onki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jose Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onki tries to clinch there but Barboza circles away.
Barboza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Onki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barboza as he avoids it easily.
Barboza takes a swing at Onki's ribcage but misses.
Barboza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barboza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barboza throws the kick towards the body but Onki avoids it.
Onki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Barboza wants to get back to his feet.
Onki is staying tight to Barboza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barboza tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Barboza squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onki trying to control but Barboza is having none of it.
Onki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barboza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Onki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barboza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Onki.
Onki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barboza wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barboza can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Onki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Onki lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Onki tries to control but Barboza wriggling away.
Onki has hold of Barboza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barboza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Barboza really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Onki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Onki won't let Barboza get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Onki trying to control but Barboza is having none of it.
Onki controlling his opponent.
Barboza is squirming around, avoiding Onki's attempts to control the action.
Onki looking to isolate an arm here. Barboza doesn't see it coming and as Onki extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Onki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kanki Onki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Nyamondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianni Visnadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyamondi comes into the arena with Volbeat - A Warriors Call blaring out of the sound system. Visnadi has chosen Blind by Korn as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Nyamondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianni Visnadi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyamondi scores with a takedown into Visnadi's guard.
Nyamondi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Visnadi striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Nyamondi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Visnadi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Visnadi is trying to control the position but Nyamondi postures up.
Visnadi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nyamondi is looking to advance position but Visnadi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nyamondi wants to hold on but Visnadi pushes him away.
Nyamondi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nyamondi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Visnadi lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnadi lands with some strikes.
Nyamondi is desperately trying to improve his position but Visnadi has a good base and remains in mount.
Nyamondi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Visnadi's lack of action.
Visnadi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Visnadi is keen to just control but Nyamondi is a slippery customer.
Nyamondi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Visnadi is pushing down on Nyamondi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nyamondi is fighting to maintain full guard but Visnadi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Visnadi controlling the action here.
Visnadi throwing shots but Nyamondi is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi wants to improve his position but Visnadi is controlling well.
Visnadi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Visnadi is thwarting Nyamondi's attempts to control the position.
Visnadi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyamondi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nyamondi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Visnadi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Visnadi tries to stand and escape but Nyamondi is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi wants to control but Nyamondi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyamondi moves into full guard.
Nyamondi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nyamondi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Visnadi!
Nyamondi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nyamondi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nyamondi goes for an armbar but Visnadi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Visnadi.
Visnadi trying to control but Nyamondi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nyamondi controlling Visnadi's posture.
Visnadi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nyamondi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visnadi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nyamondi dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Visnadi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nyamondi is one step ahead there.
Nyamondi tries to free his leg and advance position but Visnadi is retaining full guard.
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 Bernard Nyamondi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Visnadi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nyamondi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bernard Nyamondi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Visnadi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nyamondi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visnadi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyamondi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nyamondi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nyamondi keeping full guard, as Visnadi tries to pass.
Nyamondi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Visnadi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyamondi looking to pass the guard.
Visnadi working for a triangle but Nyamondi defends it easily.
Visnadi keeping full guard, as Nyamondi tries to pass.
Visnadi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nyamondi is one step ahead there.
Visnadi trying to control the position.
Nyamondi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Visnadi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bernard Nyamondi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Visnadi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Visnadi's guard.
Nyamondi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Visnadi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Visnadi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on Nyamondi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Visnadi trying to control the action but Nyamondi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nyamondi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Visnadi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nyamondi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nyamondi tries to roll over but Visnadi keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi wants to control but Visnadi is keeping busy.
Visnadi is controlling the pace.
Visnadi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Visnadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nyamondi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nyamondi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Visnadi.
Visnadi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nyamondi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Visnadi misses with a low kick.
Nyamondi fails with a takedown attempt.
Visnadi throws a hook to the side of Nyamondi's head but Nyamondi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyamondi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Nyamondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Nyamondi or perhaps it was just good defense by Visnadi which made him look bad.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Visnadi.
Visnadi clobbers Nyamondi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visnadi looks to land a combination but Nyamondi avoids it well.
Nyamondi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Visnadi swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Visnadi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Visnadi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Visnadi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Visnadi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Visnadi wants to control but Nyamondi is keeping him busy.
Visnadi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nyamondi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Visnadi thows a huge punch but Nyamondi dodges it nicely.
Nyamondi is staying active underneath Visnadi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nyamondi moves into full guard.
Nyamondi trying to keep a closed guard but Visnadi is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Visnadi has gone for a leg lock! Nyamondi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Visnadi's guard.
Nyamondi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyamondi passes Visnadi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nyamondi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Visnadi is just riding it out for now. Nyamondi eventually gives up the hold.
Visnadi is trying is best to control the position here.
Visnadi trying to control from the bottom.
Visnadi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Visnadi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nyamondi.
Nyamondi is looking to advance position but Visnadi won't allow it.
Nyamondi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Visnadi tries to reverse the position but Nyamondi maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Nyamondi.
Nyamondi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Visnadi wants to control but Nyamondi is having none of it.
Nyamondi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Visnadi is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visnadi wants to control from the top but Nyamondi keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Visnadi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Visnadi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Visnadi!
After winning the bout, Gianni Visnadi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Kalypsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burov's choice of entrance music: Russian Rocket. Pavel Burov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
181 lbs
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157 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Kalypsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Burov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Burov finds it's target.
Kalypsi moves into the clinch.
A short left from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalypsi can't find room to land a body shot as Burov controls the action.
Kalypsi lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalypsi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalypsi's elbow.
A short right from Kalypsi on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi is working Burov over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Kalypsi on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burovs head.
Kalypsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Burov.
Kalypsi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burov's elbow.
Kalypsi misses with some punches.
Kalypsi lands a left hand.
Burov can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalypsi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalypsi misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalypsi.
Still in the clinch, Kalypsi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burov working aggressively here.
Kalypsi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalypsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalypsi.
Kalypsi lands a right hand.
Burov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burov blocking some punches.
Kalypsi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalypsi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi works on Burov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burov tries to throw a body punch but Kalypsi avoids it by throwing Burov back against the cage.
Burov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burov is trying to push Kalypsi away but Kalypsi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kalypsi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalypsi pushes Burov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalypsi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalypsi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalypsi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kalypsi has a couple of punches blocked by Burov.
Kalypsi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalypsi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalypsi lands a hook that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burov taking a breather.
Burov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burov.
Kalypsi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burov's efforts to push away.
Burov trying to control the position but instead, Kalypsi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burov into the cage.
Kalypsi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kalypsi misses with an elbow strike.
Burov is trying to break the clinch but Kalypsi has him pressed against the cage.
Kalypsi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Burov regains guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kalypsi stands up over Burov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kalypsi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalypsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Burov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalypsi 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.
Burov is trying to keep Kalypsi in close.
Burov wants to stand but Kalypsi is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalypsi trying to move into half guard but instead Burov has managed to sweep!
Burov wants to stand but Kalypsi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burov misses with a jab to the body
and Kalypsi counters with a big head kick but Burov shrugs it off.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi closes the distance and clinches.
Burov blocks an uppercut.
Burov avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalypsi.
Burov working hard to break the clinch.
Kalypsi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kalypsi fails to land.
Kalypsi lands a left hand.
Kalypsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalypsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalypsi prevents a body shot from Burov.
Kalypsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalypsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kalypsi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalypsi.
Burov is looking to control Kalypsi's arms but Kalypsi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burov has his back to the cage.
Kalypsi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalypsi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burov gets caught napping as Kalypsi dives in and scores a takedown. Burov manages to retain guard.
Kalypsi is looking to work some ground and pound but Burov has wrist control.
Kalypsi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burov can do to turn this around?
Kalypsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Burov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burov is wriggling around but Kalypsi manages to pass to half guard.
Burov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kalypsi working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalypsi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalypsi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burov!
Kalypsi lands a nice shot to the head.
Kalypsi scoring with strikes but Burov is staying in there.
Kalypsi working Burov over with strikes here.
Burov is rocked!
Burov blocking the ground and pound.
Burov is still in real trouble! Can Kalypsi finish him?
Aapo Kalypsi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalypsi scoring with strikes but Burov is staying in there.
Kalypsi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kalypsi! Burov is hurt baaadly! Kalypsi is firing away with more strikes - Burov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Kalypsi!
As Aapo Kalypsi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My jizzizzu ended the fight prematurely again. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Ondrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ondrus's entrance music is HARDCORE. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
202 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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184 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Ondrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ondrus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ondrus scores with a punch to the head.
Ondrus throws the left hand but Tiger avoids the punch easily.
Ondrus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ondrus misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tiger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ondrus is out of range.
Ondrus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Ondrus.
Ondrus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Tiger with that takedown attempt.
Tiger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger walks into a straight right hand from Ondrus.
Ondrus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Ondrus.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
Ondrus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ondrus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ondrus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondrus throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
Ondrus looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ondrus. Those never looked like landing.
Tiger moves out of range as Ondrus strikes.
Ondrus wants to clinch up but Tiger keeps it at a distance.
Tiger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ondrus.
Ondrus misses with a body shot.
Ondrus misses with a hook.
Ondrus misses with a looping right.
Tiger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiger throws a low kick, looking for Ondrus's leg but Ondrus calmly moves out of range.
Ondrus doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiger circles away.
Tiger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiger misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ondrus. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ondrus is out of range and Tiger settles back down.
Ondrus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ondrus. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Ondrus as he checks the leg kick.
Tiger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tiger lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Ondrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ondrus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiger is one step ahead there.
Ondrus is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is looking to stand up but Ondrus won't let him.
Ondrus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiger manages to get himself to full guard.
Ondrus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiger is keeping the position for now.
Ondrus advances to half guard.
Tiger controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tiger tries to get to full guard but Ondrus has control of the leg.
Tiger is not content to let Ondrus control the position.
Ondrus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ondrus throwing shots but Tiger is blocking nicely.
Tiger tries to kick Ondrus off but Ondrus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tiger is controlling Ondrus's trapped leg to prevent Ondrus from advancing to side control.
Ondrus prevents Tiger from standing back up.
Ondrus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ondrus with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger really wants to buck Ondrus off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ondrus looking to secure an arm triangle but Tiger defends it well.
Ondrus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tiger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tiger taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Ondrus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tiger slips a jab from Ondrus.
A good leg kick by Tiger.
Ondrus wants to slow Tiger down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Ondrus.
Ondrus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiger counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiger slips a straight right by Ondrus.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Ondrus.
Tiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Ondrus tries to sprawl out of it but Tiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ondrus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petr Ondrus is winning the standup battle so far.
Ondrus scores with a hook to the body. Tiger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ondrus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ondrus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiger is rocked!
Tony Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondrus misses with a few strikes there.
Tiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Ondrus finish him?
Ondrus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiger seems to have recovered his senses.
Ondrus catches Tiger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Tiger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ondrus.
Ondrus throws a leg kick but Tiger moved away.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Ondrus.
Tiger throws a leg kick but Ondrus moved away.
Tiger misses with a low kick as Ondrus jumps back.
Ondrus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ondrus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Ondrus.
Tiger moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ondrus misses its intended target.
Ondrus throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Ondrus throws a big shot that misses.
Tiger lands a jab-cross combination.
Ondrus throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tiger misses.
Ondrus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ondrus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tiger pushes Ondrus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ondrus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tiger is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ondrus advances to full mount.
Tiger regains half guard.
Petr Ondrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger moves into full guard.
Ondrus wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ondrus postures up.
Ondrus prevents Tiger from getting back to his feet.
Ondrus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ondrus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiger's guard.
Tiger wants to get back to his feet.
Tiger is breathing heavily.
Tiger is in trouble now - Ondrus has advanced to mount!
Tiger is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ondrus with the ground and pound from mount.
Ondrus looking to secure an arm triangle but Tiger defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus wants to control the pace but Tiger is squirming around nicely.
Ondrus lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ondrus working Tiger over with strikes here.
Ondrus won't let Tiger get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tiger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ondrus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ondrus cracks Tiger with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Ondrus!
Petr Ondrus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ants Milnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rurikov comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy-E - Ruthless Villain. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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260 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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22
275 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ants Milnes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Milnes.
Milnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Rurikov avoids the damage to the body.
Milnes crunches a lovely knee into Rurikov's ribcage.
Rurikov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milnes with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
Milnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rurikov's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Milnes obliges.
Milnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Milnes has Rurikov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Rurikov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Milnes - that's hurt Rurikov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Rurikov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Rurikov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ants Milnes!
Ants Milnes very nearly forgot to thank Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boa Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Another Victory. Constrictor has chosen American Bad Ass as his entrance music. Boa Constrictor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Lawson's chin.
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boa Constrictor!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constrictor throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Constrictor.
Constrictor ducks right into an uppercut from Lawson.
Constrictor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Eric Lawson has been cut.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Constrictor.
Both fighters circling a little - Lawson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lawson connects with a body shot that sends Constrictor's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Constrictor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Constrictor misses.
Lawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Constrictor walks into a jab.
Constrictor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Constrictor has time to react.
Constrictor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constrictor tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constrictor.
Lawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Constrictor at a distance.
Constrictor throws a head kick that misses.
Lawson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Constrictor's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lawson prevents Constrictor from standing back up.
Lawson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Constrictor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Constrictor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawson.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Constrictor is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lawson connects with a nice short shot to Constrictor's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constrictor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lawson trying to control the action but Constrictor is working from the bottom.
Constrictor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constrictors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lawson cracks Constrictor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Constrictor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Constrictor.
Constrictor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawson connects with a body shot.
Boa Constrictor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Constrictor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Constrictor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Constrictor slips under a jab.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Constrictor's head.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constrictor.
Lawson works Constrictor's body with a nice hook.
Constrictor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Constrictor's head.
Constrictor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Constrictor avoids the body shot from Lawson.
A big left from Lawson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constrictor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lawson under the eye.
Constrictor moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Lawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Constrictor.
Lawson lands with a straight right. Constrictor didn't see that one coming.
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but Constrictor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson misses the jab.
Lawson with a hook.
Constrictor throws a series of punches but Lawson avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Constrictor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Lawson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Constrictor counters with a two punch combo.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Constrictor throws a head kick that misses.
Constrictor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lawson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Constrictor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson lands a slapping body shot.
Lawson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawson.
It looks like Boa Constrictor has been cut.
Lawson misses with a body shot
and Constrictor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Constrictor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Constrictor's head but Constrictor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawson lands with a straight right. Constrictor didn't see that one coming.
Eric Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Constrictor's shoulder, as Constrictor tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawson, right into the meat.
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!
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Constrictor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Constrictor connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constrictor connects with a high kick.
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but Constrictor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Lawson catches Constrictor right on the button with a cross.
Lawson cracks Constrictor with an open hand slap.
Constrictor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Lawson finds it's target.
Constrictor moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Constrictor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawson's sensitive parts.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson throws a body punch but Constrictor moves out of range.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawson lands a nice hook to Constrictor's body. Constrictor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constrictor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Constrictor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constrictor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constrictor looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
Constrictor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constrictor ducks right into an uppercut from Lawson.
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but Constrictor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson thuds his right hand into Constrictor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawson moves out of range as Constrictor strikes.
Constrictor tries to move into range but Lawson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Constrictor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawson scores with the left hand. Constrictor knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constrictor wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Constrictor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constrictor.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson throws a jab when Constrictor was well out of range.
Lawson swings for the body but Constrictor moves out of range.
Lawson scores with a punch to the head.
Lawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Constrictor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawson.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Constrictor avoids them all with ease.
Constrictor fails to land with a series of punches.
Constrictor misses with a wild combination.
Constrictor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson takes a swing at Constrictor's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constrictor is looking to land body kicks.
Lawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Constrictor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Constrictor misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawson scores with the left hand. Constrictor knows he should have avoided that one.
Constrictor blocks a jab.
Lawson misses with a straight right.
Constrictor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Constrictor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lawson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Constrictor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Constrictor can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Constrictor, right into the meat.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constrictor manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Constrictor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Constrictor moved out of range nicely.
Constrictor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawson swings widly with a right hand
and Constrictor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lawson misses with a left hand
and Constrictor counters with a three punch combo that has Lawson backing up. Lawson nods at Constrictor to acknowledge the strikes.
Constrictor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constrictor.
Constrictor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Constrictor. No joy for Lawson on that attempt.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Constrictor moved out of range nicely.
Lawson swings widly with a right hand
and Constrictor counters with a head kick.
Lawson is rocked!
Constrictor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constrictor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawson.
Lawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Lawson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson trying to control the action but Constrictor is working from the bottom.
Constrictor wants to get back to his feet but Lawson drags him back down.
Boa Constrictor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Constrictor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lawson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lawson 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.
Constrictor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice body punch from Lawson.
Constrictor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Lawson.
Lawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawson throws a shot to the body.
Constrictor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Constrictor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Constrictor swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson cracks Constrictor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Constrictor tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Constrictor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Constrictor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boa Constrictor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Constrictor does no damage.
Lawson scores with a punch to the head.
Lawson lands with an overhand left.
Lawson lands with a shot to the body.
Constrictor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eric Lawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constrictor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawson works Constrictor's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Constrictor doesn't seem phased though.
Constrictor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawson delivers a nice body kick.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Constrictor's head backwards.
Lawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Constrictor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lawson looks for the body kick but Constrictor saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constrictor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eric Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Lawson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lawson!
Our winner, Eric Lawson, 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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