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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akiro Sata!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sata gets caught napping as Mendes dives in and scores a takedown. Sata manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sata is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Mendes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sata is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mendes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sata's body to avoid the submission. Sata has instead reached around Mendes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sata arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akiro Sata!
Akiro Sata made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozgur Fardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ozgur Fardi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ozgur Fardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neil Santos!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fardi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Neil Santos has been cut.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fardi counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Fardi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fardi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ozgur Fardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Santos.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Fardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Santos looks winded!
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos keeping full guard, as Fardi tries to pass.
Fardi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fardi has Santos in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos trying to control but Fardi is working from the bottom.
Fardi 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.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Fardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fardi postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Fardi wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fardi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fardi forces his way into half guard.
Fardi wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fardi trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fardi.
Fardi wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is not content to let Fardi control the position.
Fardi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fardi wants to stand but Santos has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fardi tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Fardi seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fardi trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Fardi passes to side control.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fardi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Santos is trying to escape and Fardi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Santos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fardi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ozgur Fardi!
Ozgur Fardi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metal Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripper has chosen Sabaton - Metal ripper as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Metal Ripper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Metal Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Ripper moved out of range.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ripper.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Ripper.
Ripper is looking to score with low kicks.
Ripper works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ripper on his heels. He'll look to pass Ripper's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Ripper blocks nicely.
Ripper wants to improve his position but instead Alvarez has moved into half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Ripper defends it.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez lands strikes from half guard.
Alvarez throwing shots but Ripper is blocking nicely.
Ripper wants to get back to full guard.
Ripper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ripper.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ripper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Alvarez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ripper is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ripper tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ripper!
Alvarez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ripper is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ripper and Alvarez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ripper gets back to half guard.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ripper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper strikes from the bottom but Alvarez uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Ripper is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Ripper is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ripper seems a little lost for a moment, as Alvarez dominates the positioning.
Ripper tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Ripper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ripper sneaks back into half guard.
Ripper wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper manages to get to full guard.
Ripper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Ripper is trying to hold Alvarez in close to prevent damage but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripper tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ripper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Ripper's hands, connecting with Ripper's forehead.
Ground and pound from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez 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.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez stuns Ripper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ripper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ripper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Ripper ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
Ripper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripper moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper lands with a right hand.
Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ripper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Ripper is defending well.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ripper keeps working.
Ripper regains half guard.
Ripper wants to get back to full guard.
Ripper throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Ripper is defending well.
Ripper tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ripper actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ripper tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ripper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alvarez prevents Ripper from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ripper wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ripper!
A nice elbow there by Alvarez.
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez cracks Ripper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripper is in a horrible position here. Alvarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ripper in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripper. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ripper enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ripper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Ripper is working away.
Ripper is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ripper defends it well.
Nice strikes from Alvarez there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Ripper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ripper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ripper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ripper moves to take his opponent's back.
Alvarez breaks Ripper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Ripper looking for a sweep. Not yet Ripper, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ripper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ripper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez trying to control but Ripper is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Ripper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Ripper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ripper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ripper is on top in guard.
Ripper won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Ripper tries to pass.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ripper passes into half guard.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ripper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez prevents Ripper from moving into mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripper throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alvarez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Metal Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripper passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Metal Ripper.
I think Alvarez 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Numan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scooter McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scooter McDaniels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Numan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scooter McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Numan fails with the takedown.
Numan shoots in and drives through. McDaniels sprawls well.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDaniels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDaniels shoots in but Numan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arthur Numan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter McDaniels.
Numan closes the distance and clinches up with McDaniels, looking for a takedown. Numan pushes McDaniels against the cage but McDaniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDaniels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniels lands a front kick.
McDaniels moves into the clinch.
Numan drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDaniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by McDaniels. Beautiful body shot.
McDaniels lands a two punch combo.
McDaniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Numan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Numan lands in his opponent's guard.
McDaniels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDaniels looks winded!
Numan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDaniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Numan throws a strike but McDaniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Numan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDaniels is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Numan is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDaniels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDaniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Numan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDaniels wants to stand up but Numan is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Numan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Numan pushing down on McDaniels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Numan is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Numan wants to work for an arm triangle but McDaniels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numan is working for a submission of some sort.
McDaniels won't allow Numan to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scooter McDaniels will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDaniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arthur Numan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scooter McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniels connects with a single shot there.
McDaniels shoots for a takedown but Numan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Numan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDaniels forces Numan back against the cage and clinches.
Numan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDaniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDaniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arthur Numan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter McDaniels.
McDaniels lands an uppercut.
Numan jumps guard but McDaniels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Numan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniels gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McDaniels is breathing heavily.
Numan wants to control but McDaniels is keeping busy.
Numan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDaniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDaniels's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDaniels won't enjoy being in this position. Numan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - McDaniels is tapping - it's over boys! Numan picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Numan!
Arthur Numan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki has chosen Entrance Michal Bicki as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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152 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Bicki!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bicki.
Bicki cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Bicki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bicki cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bicki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thomas to stand back up!
Thomas is rocked!
It looks like Sam Thomas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bicki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bicki throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Bicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bicki.
Bicki drops Thomas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thomas looks back up at him and smiles so Bicki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bicki. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bicki throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bicki misses with a body shot.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bicki throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Bicki misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Bicki's front leg but catches the back leg as Bicki tries to avoid it.
Bicki throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Bicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Bicki scores with a nice strike.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bicki's calf.
Bicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bicki, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bicki misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a low kick, right behind Bicki 's knee.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Bicki misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Bicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Michal Bicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bicki.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bicki throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a low kick, right behind Bicki 's knee.
Bicki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bicki missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bicki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bicki.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bicki looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Bicki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bicki scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bicki misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Bicki misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Bicki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Bicki's front leg but catches the back leg as Bicki tries to avoid it.
Bicki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bicki jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bicki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Bicki.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Sloppy strikes from Bicki. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bicki looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Bicki moves out of range easily.
Thomas works Bicki's body with a nice hook.
Bicki misses with a looping left.
Bicki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Bicki's front leg but catches the back leg as Bicki tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bicki - just one landing.
Bicki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Bicki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bicki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bicki misses the shot to the body.
Bicki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Michal Bicki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bicki is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bicki. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bicki if he has to take too many more of those.
Bicki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bicki.
Bicki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bicki ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Bicki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bicki lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicki throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Thomas.
Bicki walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Bicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bicki if he has to take too many more of those.
Bicki throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
A slow jab from Bicki misses its intended target.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Bicki's head but Bicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Bicki misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bicki is breathing heavily.
Bicki misses the jab.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bicki throws a one two combo.
Bicki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Bicki swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Bicki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Bicki misses the shot to the body.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bicki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Bicki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bicki throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Bicki throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bicki's calf.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Bicki.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bicki's sensitive parts.
Bicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Bicki shrugs it off though.
Bicki walks into a left hand.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bicki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomas. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bicki's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Thomas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Bicki throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas feints and then cracks Bicki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bicki down.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Bicki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bicki swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bicki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bicki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Thomas tenderised Bicki's leg. Bicki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bicki on the side of the head.
Bicki dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bicki. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas is looking to slow Bicki down with leg kicks.
Bicki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Bicki throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bicki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bicki takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bicki.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bicki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thomas cracks the inside of Bicki's front leg.
Thomas keeps Bicki at a distance using the push kick.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bicki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bicki's calf.
Thomas feints and then cracks Bicki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bicki down.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Bicki moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bicki throws out the jab.
Bicki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Bicki avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bicki manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas 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 Bicki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bicki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Bicki misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Bicki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bicki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Bicki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Bicki throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bicki. That did some damage!
Thomas staying out of range there.
Bicki lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bicki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Bicki swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Bicki thows a body shot but no joy.
Bicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bicki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bicki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Thomas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Thomas made sure he mentioned ATTICUS BLACK, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kawan Filjandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filjandro comes to the cage accompanied by HOMEGROWN. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawan Filjandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filjandro throws a sloppy body shot
and Rexum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rexum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filjandro.
A head kick from Rexum lands but Filjandro takes it in his stride.
Kawan Filjandro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filjandro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rexum on the side of the head.
Rexum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filjandro to score with a decent uppercut.
Filjandro connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rexum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filjandro misses the shot to the body.
Filjandro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Rexum.
Filjandro misses the jab.
Rexum throws a head kick but Filjandro moves out of range.
Filjandro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rexum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Filjandro misses the target.
Rexum walks into a stiff left hand from Filjandro.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Filjandro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filjandro is chipping away with strikes.
Filjandro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rexum regains half guard.
Filjandro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rexum is just riding it out for now. Filjandro eventually gives up the hold.
Rexum regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filjandro drops back looking for a leg! Rexum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rexum manages to kick Filjandro off! Filjandro jumps back into Rexum's guard.
Filjandro 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.
Filjandro postures up in Rexum's guard and throws a big left but Rexum blocks it.
Filjandro throws a big right hand that misses.
Filjandro won't allow Rexum to sweep him here.
Rexum keeping full guard, as Filjandro tries to pass.
Rexum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filjandro is one step ahead there.
Rexum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Filjandro!
Rexum swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Filjandro is now in Rexum's guard. A big mistake from Rexum there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filjandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rexum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filjandro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filjandro passes into half guard.
Rexum is trying to get back to full guard.
Filjandro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filjandro working the head and body with strikes.
Rexum tries to get to full guard but Filjandro has control of the leg.
Rexum gets full guard.
Rexum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filjandro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Filjandro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rexum tries to roll over but Filjandro keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Filjandro.
Rexum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rexum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filjandro defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rexum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawan Filjandro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rexum tries to move into range but Filjandro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rexum misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Filjandro coming out on top.
Filjandro works Rexum's body with a nice hook.
Filjandro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rexum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filjandro defends it nicely.
Filjandro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filjandro with a nice head shot there.
Filjandro wants to control from the top but Rexum keeps moving.
Filjandro won't allow Rexum to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexum looking for a guillotine here but Filjandro defends easily.
Filjandro tries to free his leg and advance position but Rexum is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filjandro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rexum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Filjandro has passed into side control.
Rexum tries to improve position but can't.
Filjandro is looking to take a break and control but Rexum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rexum is trying to work for a sweep but Filjandro has mounted him!
Rexum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filjandro with shots to the head and body - Rexum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rexum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rexum looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rexum is breathing heavily.
Filjandro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rexum tries to escape but Filjandro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Filjandro looking for the choke but no joy.
Filjandro working for a choke but Rexum is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexum covers up after that shot from Filjandro.
Filjandro has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rexum.
Filjandro lands a shot to the body.
Filjandro is hanging on to Rexum's back as he tries to escape.
Rexum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Filjandro is punishing Rexum with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rexum covers up after that shot from Filjandro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filjandro punches Rexum on the ear.
Rexum is rocked!
I really don't envy Rexum right now.
Rexum is still in real trouble! Can Filjandro finish him?
Filjandro is punishing Rexum with strikes - can he finish him?!
Filjandro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rexum has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Filjandro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rexum is defending well though. Filjandro let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filjandro lands a shot to the body.
Rexum is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Filjandro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Filjandro is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Rexum is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kawan Filjandro!
Kawan Filjandro made sure to mention his sponsor, Sex Panther Supplements in his post fight interview.
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