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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beef Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Mordic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mode might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Take From Me (Royce Da 5'9 and Eminem). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beef Mode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Mordic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mode tries for a takedown but Mordic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mode dives in and grabs Mordic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mordic pushes down on Mode's head and hops out.
Mode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mordic.
Mode shoots for a takedown but Mordic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beef Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt - Mordic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beef Mode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mordic's waist but Mordic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mode off to one side.
Mordic clinches with his opponent.
Mordic looking for a takedown.
Mordic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mordic manages to avoid it.
Mode gets a takedown into half guard.
Mode is looking to advance position but Mordic won't allow it.
Mordic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode stops Mordic from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mordic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mordic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mode is looking to get to half guard.
Mode tries to lock up and control but Mordic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mode slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mode is looking for a sweep. Mordic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mode is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordic tries to pass to full mount but Mode defends it.
Mode is looking to improve his position.
Mode has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mordic is working away from the top position though.
Mode looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mode looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mode is not content to let Mordic control the position.
Mode is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mordic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mode is looking for a sweep. Mordic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mode wants to get back to full guard but Mordic has mounted him!
Mode sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mode is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mordic pulls his head out easily.
Mode tries to roll over but Mordic keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mode looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mordic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mode tries to hold on but Mordic postures up.
Mode is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mode wants to hold on but Mordic pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Mode dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mordic's waist but Mordic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mode off to one side.
Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mordic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beef Mode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Mode with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beef Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mode throws a nice looking combination but Mordic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mordic but Mordic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mordic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mode drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mordic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mordic clinches up with Mode and pushes him back against the cage.
Mordic breaks from the clinch.
Mode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mordic but Mordic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mordic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mode is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mordic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mode showed some decent athleticism there.
Mode working Mordic over with strikes.
Mode takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mode is trying to control. Mordic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beef Mode overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mordic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mode throwing shots but Mordic is blocking nicely.
Mordic is looking to escape.
Mordic wants to control but Mode is keeping busy.
Mordic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mode haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mordic is breathing heavily.
Mode trying to mount his opponent but Mordic defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mode is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mode throwing shots but Mordic is blocking nicely.
Mode is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mordic!
Mode with a couple of short strikes.
Mode scoring with strikes but Mordic is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mode landing punches.
Mode scoring with strikes but Mordic is staying in there.
Mode has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mordic's face.
Mordic is rocked!
Mode postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mordic in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mordic to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Mode!
Beef Mode thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Can comes to the cage accompanied by Don't cross his path when he's drunk!. Jackie Can has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackie Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Bain!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bain missing with a left hand there. Can was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Can fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Can dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bain. That did some damage!
Bain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Can. No joy for Bain on that attempt.
Can throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Can connects with a leg kick. Bain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Can tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bain is able to avoid easily.
Can swats away the attempt to clinch by Bain.
Bain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can connects with a crisp jab.
Jackie Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Can is looking to score with low kicks.
Can motions for Bain to come forward. Can throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Can was covering up waiting for the punch and Bain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can wants to get back to his feet but Bain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bain trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Can wants to stand up but Bain is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Can throws a leg kick but Bain moved away.
Bain looks to throw the jab but Can is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Can misses.
Can misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Bain.
Jackie Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Can attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Can avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Can tries to score with a low kick but Bain moves his leg out of the way.
Can lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Can walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Can throws a leg kick but Bain checks it.
A shot to the liver by Can. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bain checks a leg kick.
Bain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Can counters with an inside leg kick.
Bain looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Can. That's going to slow Bain down.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bain manages to avoid it.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Can throws a head kick but Bain moves out of range.
Can throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Can tried to score with a low kick but Bain checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bain checks a leg kick.
Bain shoots in looking for a takedown. Can tries to sprawl out of it but Bain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Can manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Can throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Can wants to slow Bain down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can is looking to chop away at Bain's legs.
Bain dives in and grabs Can's left leg, looking for a takedown. Can pushes down on Bain's head and hops out.
Jackie Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bain.
Can gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bain.
Can tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bain is able to avoid easily.
Bain shoots in looking for a takedown. Can tries to sprawl out of it but Bain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Can manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Can throws a leg kick but Bain moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can lands a two punch combo.
Can throws a series of punches but Bain avoids them all with ease.
Can connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Can dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bain throws a hook but Can avoids it easily.
Bain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bain tries to advance to mount but Can denies him.
Can pushes Bain away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bain gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bain trying to control the action but Can is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Can tries to escape but Bain is in control.
You can see the frustration on Can's face as Bain controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can is trying to buck Bain off.
A lull in the action here as Bain stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Bain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Can is trying to buck Bain off.
Bain works to advance to full mount. Can defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Can squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bain with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bain controlling his opponent.
Can wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bain tries to control but Can wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Can really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bain tries to control but Can wriggling away.
Bain looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Can really doesn't like being in this position too much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Bain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Can wants to get back to his feet.
Bain controlling the pace.
Can is trying to stand back up but Bain is controlling him
Can wants to stand back up but Bain manages to pass into side control.
Bain laying and praying for a moment but Can takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bain prevents Can from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Can on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Can tries to get out of the position.
Bain trying to pass the guard but Can defending well.
Can is trying to stand up here but Bain is controlling him well.
Bain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Can keeps working.
Bain controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Bain.
A bone on bone clash there as Bain blocks the leg kick.
Bain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can tries to score with a low kick but Bain moves his leg out of the way.
Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bain throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bain checks a leg kick.
Bain checks a low kick from Can.
Bain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Can.
Bain sizes up Can with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Can defends it nicely.
Bain moves out of range of the leg kick from Can.
Bain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Can throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bain.
Can motions for Bain to come forward. Can throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Can works over Bain's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Can is fending him off so far but Bain persists. Nope, Can circles away and we're back to standing.
Can throws a chopping leg kick but Bain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Can sprawls well. Can wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bain gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackie Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bain.
Can throws a front kick aimed at Bain's knee but Bain avoids it well.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Can fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bain is out of range.
Can lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bain at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Can connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bain. Bain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Can throws a leg kick
and Bain counters with a single leg into guard. Can didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bain wants to control from the top but Can keeps moving.
Can preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Can wants to stand up but Bain is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bain wants to control from the top but Can keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackie Can.
I think Can 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Can!
Our winner, Jackie Can, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Pablo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Bronk's chin.
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Bronk!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bronk prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pablo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pablo is staying active underneath Bronk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronk pulls his head out easily.
Bronk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back.
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Bronk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pablo.
Bronk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronk wants to pass the guard but Pablo is keeping the position.
Bronk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pablo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronk defends well.
Pablo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bronk is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronk wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Pablo is looking for a triangle but Bronk pushes his legs off easily.
Pablo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Bronk stands up from Pablo's guard - Bronk perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pablo, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronk is trying to break the clinch but Pablo has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bronk.
Pablo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pablo blocks the elbow strike.
Bronk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pablo wants to get back to full guard.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back.
Bronk is keen to just control but Pablo is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back.
Bronk controlling the pace.
Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pablo's head.
Pablo moves into full guard.
Pablo has his foot on Bronk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronk works his way back into a safe position though.
Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronk has managed to get both his arms back between Pablo's legs - danger averted.
Bronk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronk has managed to get both his arms back between Pablo's legs - danger averted.
Pablo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bronk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pablo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pablo has a closed guard, preventing Bronk from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Bronk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Pablo.
Bronk lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pablo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pablo sneaks back into half guard.
Bronk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronk pulls his head out easily.
Bronk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronk pulls his head out easily.
Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bronk wants to stand up but Pablo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pablo gets back to half guard.
Bronk tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bronk escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bronk digs a good hook to Pablo's body.
Bronk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bronk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pablo tries to keep at a distance but Bronk has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Bronk leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronk manages to break the clinch.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pablo is not content to let Bronk control the position.
Bronk controlling the action here.
Pablo is staying active underneath Bronk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronk is taking a breather. Pablo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronk stands up and beckons Pablo to join him on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pablo.
Pablo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronk.
Pablo takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronk throws a series of punches but Pablo moves out of range.
Bronk closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronk moves into the clinch successfully.
Bronk is trying to trip Pablo. He has hold of a leg but Pablo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bronk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bronk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pablo closes the distance and clinches up with Bronk, looking for a takedown. Pablo pushes Bronk against the cage but Bronk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pablo Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo dodges the punch combination from Bronk.
Bronk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pablo trying to move into half guard but instead Bronk has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bronk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronk.
Pablo walks into a stiff left hand from Bronk.
Bronk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pablo.
Paul Bronk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pablo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pablo is trying to escape the position but Bronk is controlling the position.
Pablo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bronk trying to control the action but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pablo is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronk remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pablo tries to bench press Bronk off him but Bronk keeps the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bronk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronk.
Pablo parries the strikes from Bronk easily there. Bronk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pablo to escape.
Pablo tries to bench press Bronk off him but Bronk keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronk wants to control but Pablo is keeping him busy.
Pablo being controlled for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronk.
Pablo is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronk throws a strike aimed at the side of Pablo's head but Pablo avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo sneaks back into half guard.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronk pulls his head out easily.
Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paul Bronk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bronk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pablo is refusing to be controlled, as Bronk sits in half guard.
Pablo Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronk pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Pablo won't allow Bronk to pass to mount.
Bronk escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bronk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bronk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronk moves into the clinch.
Bronk breaks from the clinch.
Bronk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pablo backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bronk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bronk!
A very excited looking Paul Bronk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kristofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: little boxes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konrad Kristofferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
Kristofferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kristofferson wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kristofferson is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Kristofferson defends it.
McCarthy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCarthy is just content to waste time from the top position. Kristofferson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson wants to hit a switch here but McCarthy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kristofferson there!
Kristofferson wants to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
Kristofferson is trying to escape the mount.
McCarthy wants to control but instead Kristofferson manages to regain half guard.
Kristofferson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kristofferson is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
McCarthy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kristofferson's thigh. Kristofferson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kristofferson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kristofferson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCarthy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Kristofferson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kristofferson trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kristofferson postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Kristofferson has gone for a leg lock! McCarthy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kristofferson's guard.
Kristofferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Kristofferson trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kristofferson has wrist control.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kristofferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy working some strikes from top position.
McCarthy trying to control but Kristofferson is working from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Kristofferson blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristofferson is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Kristofferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kristofferson tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kristofferson tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kristofferson shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Kristofferson tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
Kristofferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristofferson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Kristofferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristofferson fails with the takedown.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kristofferson swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Kristofferson keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kristofferson.
Kristofferson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
Kristofferson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kristofferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristofferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kristofferson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCarthy, into his guard.
Kristofferson trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Phil McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristofferson advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kristofferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kristofferson shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
Kristofferson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Kristofferson.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kristofferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phil McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Kristofferson slips to the side
and Kristofferson counters by clinching up.
Kristofferson misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kristofferson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCarthy wants the takedown. Kristofferson is fighting it off but McCarthy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kristofferson's guard against the cage.
Kristofferson keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kristofferson looking for a sweep. Not yet Kristofferson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kristofferson is on top in guard.
McCarthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kristofferson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kristofferson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kristofferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson controlling from the top position.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kristofferson is controlling him.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristofferson looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Kristofferson is proving a slippery customer.
Kristofferson trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil McCarthy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kristofferson is just out of range.
Kristofferson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Kristofferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristofferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristofferson somewhat.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the head.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Kristofferson avoids nicely.
Kristofferson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Konrad Kristofferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristofferson is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phil McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kristofferson is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil McCarthy.
I've got McCarthy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil McCarthy!
An out of breath Phil McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Visnadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Visnadi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blind by Korn. Kuivanen has chosen Kanye West - Amazing ft. Young Jeezy . as his entrance music. 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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20
157 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianni Visnadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen blocks a jab.
Visnadi clinches up against the cage.
Kuivanen gets control of Visnadi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kuivanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Visnadi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuivanen keeping moving, preventing Visnadi from controlling successfully.
Kuivanen is controlling Visnadi's posture.
Kuivanen looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Kuivanen.
Visnadi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Visnadi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuivanen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Visnadi uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen has his hands on Visnadi's head, controlling the position.
Kuivanen is trying to keep Visnadi in close.
Kuivanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuivanen, not yet.
Kuivanen keeping moving, preventing Visnadi from controlling successfully.
Kuivanen is controlling Visnadi's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anton Kuivanen.
Visnadi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Visnadi moves into the clinch.
Visnadi breaks the clinch.
Visnadi avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Visnadi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuivanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuivanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Visnadi keeps working.
Kuivanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuivanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuivanen stops Visnadi from getting back to his feet.
Visnadi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Visnadi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuivanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Visnadi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuivanen is keen to just control but Visnadi is a slippery customer.
Kuivanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Visnadi is trying to stand.
Visnadi keeping control of the position.
Kuivanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi pushes Kuivanen off looking to stand but Kuivanen dives back in and keeps control.
Visnadi is trying to maintain the position but Kuivanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuivanen prevents Visnadi from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuivanen 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. Kuivanen eventually gives up the hold.
Kuivanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kuivanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Visnadi walks into a straight right hand from Kuivanen.
Visnadi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Visnadi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuivanen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Visnadi uses from the top position.
Kuivanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Visnadi is controlling him.
Visnadi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuivanen wants to stand up but Visnadi is controlling him.
Kuivanen keeping moving, preventing Visnadi from controlling successfully.
Visnadi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuivanen has managed to clinch.
Kuivanen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Visnadi regains guard immediately.
Visnadi trying to keep a closed guard but Kuivanen is proving a slippery customer.
Kuivanen won't allow Visnadi to get back to his feet.
Kuivanen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuivanen forces his way into half guard.
Visnadi wants to control but Kuivanen is keeping busy.
Kuivanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visnadi wants to improve his position but Kuivanen is controlling well.
Kuivanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Visnadi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Visnadi is looking for a sweep. Kuivanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuivanen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuivanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuivanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Visnadi pushes Kuivanen off looking to stand but Kuivanen dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi manages to get to full guard.
Kuivanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Visnadi is retaining full guard.
Visnadi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Visnadi pulls Kuivanen in close to prevent any damage.
Visnadi is trying to keep Kuivanen in close.
Visnadi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuivanen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuivanen wants to free his trapped foot but Visnadi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen is trying to control. Visnadi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuivanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Visnadi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Visnadi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Visnadi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuivanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Visnadi defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Visnadi wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kuivanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuivanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Visnadi's half guard.
Kuivanen trying to control the action but Visnadi is working from the bottom.
Kuivanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Visnadi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuivanen trying to pass the guard but Visnadi defending well.
Visnadi trying to hold on to Kuivanen's head to control him but Kuivanen postures up.
Visnadi tries to roll over but Kuivanen keeps him under control.
Kuivanen is thwarting Visnadi's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Visnadi looking for submissions off his back.
Visnadi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Visnadi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuivanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anton Kuivanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuivanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuivanen stops Visnadi from getting back to his feet.
Kuivanen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Visnadi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuivanen trying to pass the guard but Visnadi defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visnadi trying to control here.
Kuivanen is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visnadi gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Visnadi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Visnadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Visnadi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anton Kuivanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuivanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Visnadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anton Kuivanen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Visnadi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gianni Visnadi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen is looking to clinch.
Visnadi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuivanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuivanen looking to score a takedown here. Visnadi is defending well but Kuivanen drives through and ends up in Visnadi's guard.
Kuivanen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuivanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Visnadi keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Visnadi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Visnadi is refusing to be controlled, as Kuivanen sits in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuivanen is taking a breather. Visnadi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kuivanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuivanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kuivanen!
Anton Kuivanen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Lincon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane has chosen Refuse/Resist as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
213 lbs
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30
214 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abe Lincon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane tries a low kick but Lincon avoids it.
Lincon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lincon cracks McClane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lincon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McClane keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McClane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lincon throws an elbow but McClane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lincon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McClane to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Lincon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McClane struggling a bit here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McClane is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Lincon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lincon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McClane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lincon in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lincon.
McClane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lincon off and has taken his back!
Lincon rolls, trying to escape but McClane keeps control of the position.
Lincon is working hard here to advance position.
McClane really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lincon.
Lincon tries to break free.
Lincon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincon manages to get to full guard.
McClane stopping the sweep attempt from Lincon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lincon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane tries to get to full guard but Lincon has control of the leg.
Lincon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincon prevents McClane from improving his position.
Lincon slips a nice elbow through McClane's hands, connecting with McClane's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lincon lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lincon lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Lincon 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.
Lincon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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. Lincon connects with a nice short shot to McClane's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClane defending well though.
McClane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McClane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Ground and pound from Lincon.
McClane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McClane trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lincon lands a nice short elbow.
Lincon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Lincon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
That's time! Lincon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McClane misses with a body shot.
Lincon moves away from the strike by McClane.
Lincon gets a double leg takedown into McClane's guard.
Lincon postures up.
McClane has momentary wrist control but Lincon slips an elbow through the middle.
Lincon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lincon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lincon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lincon scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClane trying to keep a closed guard but Lincon is proving a slippery customer.
Lincon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abe Lincon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincon trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
Lincon throwing strikes from guard but McClane blocks nicely.
Lincon throws a strike but McClane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lincon has a closed guard, preventing McClane from standing up.
Lincon wants to sweep here but McClane controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane is fighting to break Lincon's control of his arms but Lincon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McClane stopping the sweep attempt from Lincon.
Lincon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Lincon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McClane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lincon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincon raining down hammerfists from mount.
The cut above John McClane's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John McClane's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abe Lincon!
Abe Lincon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Niles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slurms Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slurms Mckenzie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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31
185 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryce Niles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slurms Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mckenzie.
Niles shoots for a double leg takedown but Mckenzie sprawls well. He's pushed Niles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A lazy left from Mckenzie finds it's target.
Niles gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mckenzie is controlling Niles's trapped leg to prevent Niles from advancing to side control.
Niles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mckenzie's head.
Mckenzie is looking to improve his position.
Niles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mckenzie wants to get back to full guard.
Mckenzie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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. Niles connects with a nice short shot to Mckenzie's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mckenzie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mckenzie wants to get back to full guard.
Niles is working for a kimura but Mckenzie is defending it quite comfortably.
Niles prevents Mckenzie from improving his position.
Niles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckenzie sees it coming and defends easily.
Niles prevents Mckenzie from improving his position.
Mckenzie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mckenzie managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie 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.
Niles cracks Mckenzie with a solid left hand.
Niles throwing strikes from guard but Mckenzie blocks nicely.
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!
Mckenzie trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mckenzie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Niles slips nicely into half guard.
Mckenzie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mckenzie.
Niles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mckenzie managing to control the position.
Mckenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niles won't allow Mckenzie to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niles is working Mckenzie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mckenzie looking for a sweep. Not yet Mckenzie, not yet.
Niles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mckenzie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mckenzie has escaped and now he's on top!
Mckenzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie wants to get up but he can't break Niles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Niles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mckenzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niles working for a triangle but Mckenzie defends it easily.
Niles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mckenzie defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mckenzie defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckenzie wants to stand but Niles is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Niles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Niles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Niles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mckenzie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Niles backs up against the cage.
Niles avoids the head kick by Mckenzie.
Niles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mckenzie to the ground. Niles is now in Mckenzie's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckenzie seems keen to control Niles's posture.
Niles 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.
Niles throwing strikes from guard but Mckenzie blocks nicely.
Niles throws a big elbow that misses.
Mckenzie pulls Niles in close to his closed guard and prevents Niles from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Niles throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Slurms Mckenzie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mckenzie. Niles shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mckenzie.
Niles 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mckenzie lands a nice hook to Niles's body. Niles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niles shoots for a double leg takedown but Mckenzie sprawls well. He's pushed Niles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mckenzie throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mckenzie.
Slurms Mckenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mckenzie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckenzie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Niles back to the cage. Mckenzie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slurms Mckenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie delivers a nice body kick.
Mckenzie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryce Niles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mckenzie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mckenzie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Niles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mckenzie delivers a nice body kick.
Niles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mckenzie.
Niles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie throws a front kick that sends Niles stumbling back into the cage.
Niles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mckenzie. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mckenzie.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Niles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mckenzie - the referee stops the clock and Niles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mckenzie. Niles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Niles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mckenzie can pounce on him.
Mckenzie connects with an inside leg kick.
Mckenzie cracks the inside of Niles's front leg.
Niles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mckenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niles will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Mckenzie tenderised Niles's leg. Niles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mckenzie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mckenzie lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mckenzie.
Good shot there by Mckenzie.
Niles is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mckenzie.
Oh Niles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckenzie lands a jab-cross combination.
Mckenzie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mckenzie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mckenzie connects with an inside leg kick.
Mckenzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mckenzie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mckenzie. That's going to slow Niles down.
Niles seems to have got his legs back now.
Mckenzie scores with a head kick.
Mckenzie scores with a hook.
Mckenzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niles. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Niles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mckenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Niles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mckenzie.
Mckenzie is looking to slow Niles down with leg kicks.
Niles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mckenzie connects with a leg kick. Niles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mckenzie catches Niles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mckenzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mckenzie feints and then cracks Niles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niles down.
Mckenzie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Niles off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slurms Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Niles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mckenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mckenzie scores with a leg kick.
Mckenzie lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Mckenzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mckenzie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mckenzie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mckenzie - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mckenzie throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Niles is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Slurms Mckenzie!
During a confident post fight interview, Slurms Mckenzie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taticzek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bang Bang. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
184 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbynek Taticzek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid DiBiase!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taticzek misses with a series of wild punches.
DiBiase misses with a head kick.
Taticzek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DiBiase swings widly with a right hand
enabling Taticzek to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sid DiBiase has been cut.
DiBiase shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taticzek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taticzek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taticzek pushes DiBiase up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taticzek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DiBiase is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taticzek is defending well for now.
DiBiase tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taticzek's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DiBiase as Taticzek tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek swings wildly with an uppercut but DiBiase uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taticzek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taticzek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DiBiase.
Taticzek struggles to land a body shot inside as DiBiase controls his hands.
DiBiase throws a punch but it's blocked by Taticzek.
Taticzek throws a punch but it's blocked by DiBiase.
A short right from Taticzek.
Taticzek misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DiBiase managing to block the knees to the body from Taticzek.
DiBiase lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DiBiase doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taticzek can't find room to land a body shot as DiBiase controls the action.
DiBiase swings wildly with an uppercut but Taticzek uses good head movement to avoid it.
DiBiase pulls guard effortlessly.
DiBiase looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DiBiase is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taticzek is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taticzek passes into half guard.
DiBiase is trying to control but Taticzek manages to pass to mount!
Taticzek avoids the attempt from DiBiase to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase is desperately trying to improve his position but Taticzek has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Zbynek Taticzek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sid DiBiase's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taticzek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DiBiase takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DiBiase misses with a jab, cross combination.
DiBiase displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taticzek throws out the jab.
DiBiase looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DiBiase misses with a looping right.
Taticzek closes the distance and clinches.
DiBiase tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taticzek smiles and moves away.
Taticzek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DiBiase.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taticzek.
Taticzek misses with a hook. DiBiase ducked under it nicely.
Taticzek throws a right and a left that DiBiase avoids nicely.
DiBiase throws a front kick aimed at Taticzek's knee but Taticzek avoids it well.
Taticzek moves into the clinch successfully.
Taticzek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taticzek is trying to stall.
DiBiase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DiBiase throws a head punch that misses.
Taticzek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DiBiase is keeping busy.
DiBiase tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taticzek misses with a hook to the ribs.
DiBiase takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taticzek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DiBiase lands an elbow inside that Taticzek shrugs off.
DiBiase tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A bit of stalling here from Taticzek.
DiBiase tries to throw a body punch but Taticzek avoids it by throwing DiBiase back against the cage.
Taticzek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taticzek blocks a body shot from DiBiase.
Sid DiBiase seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DiBiase tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taticzek.
Taticzek blocks a body shot from DiBiase.
Taticzek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Taticzek.
Taticzek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DiBiase is trying to pull guard but Taticzek has him pressed against the cage.
Zbynek Taticzek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid DiBiase.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DiBiase.
DiBiase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DiBiase tries to land a knee to the head but Taticzek blocks with his arms.
Taticzek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taticzek lands a body shot.
DiBiase tries to throw a body punch but Taticzek avoids it by throwing DiBiase back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taticzek obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taticzek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DiBiase tries to throw a body punch but Taticzek avoids it by throwing DiBiase back against the cage.
Taticzek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DiBiase blocks an uppercut.
DiBiase lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taticzek has DiBiase pushed against the cage.
Taticzek avoids the elbow strike from DiBiase, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DiBiase misses with a punch to the body.
DiBiase tries to pull guard but Taticzek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbynek Taticzek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid DiBiase's cut.
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!
A jab from Taticzek does it's job there.
DiBiase buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taticzek drives through and clinches with DiBiase against the cage.
Taticzek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DiBiase.
DiBiase misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taticzek.
Taticzek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taticzek misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taticzek.
DiBiase blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from DiBiase as the two fighters clinch.
Taticzek misses with a knee strike.
Taticzek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase lands an elbow that stopped Taticzek in his tracks for a moment.
Taticzek is trying to stall.
DiBiase misses with a body punch.
Taticzek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DiBiase is keeping busy.
DiBiase pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taticzek tries a body shot but DiBiase blocks it.
Taticzek blocks an elbow strike from DiBiase.
Taticzek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taticzek struggles to land a body shot inside as DiBiase controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taticzek blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taticzek.
Taticzek avoids a wild elbow strike from DiBiase.
DiBiase fails to pull guard.
Taticzek misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taticzek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taticzek is working DiBiase over against the cage.
Taticzek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zbynek Taticzek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DiBiase tries to land knees in the clinch but Taticzek avoids the damage to the body.
DiBiase tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taticzek's elbow.
Taticzek lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DiBiase.
Sid DiBiase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taticzek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from DiBiase fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DiBiase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taticzek prevents a body shot from DiBiase.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DiBiase jumps guard but Taticzek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DiBiase with a knee to the head.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but DiBiase blocks with his arms.
DiBiase misses with a short punch on the inside.
DiBiase doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DiBiase takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taticzek is struggling to control the position.
DiBiase tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zbynek Taticzek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taticzek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zbynek Taticzek!
Zbynek Taticzek opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Saruwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saruwatari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, PRIDE FC - Opening Theme. Lewis has chosen Snoop DoGG as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Kaito Saruwatari has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Saruwatari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanex Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Saruwatari. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Saruwatari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saruwatari is looking to land body kicks.
Saruwatari throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Saruwatari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Saruwatari counters with a leg kick.
Saruwatari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saruwatari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saruwatari tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saruwatari to the ground. Saruwatari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaito Saruwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanex Lewis.
Lewis looks winded!
Saruwatari cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Saruwatari moves out of range of the leg kick from Lewis.
Saruwatari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saruwatari clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saruwatari lands a head shot.
Lewis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saruwatari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard.
Saruwatari gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters circling a little - Saruwatari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saruwatari. Saruwatari obviously looking to wear him down.
Saruwatari is looking to slow Lewis down with leg kicks.
Saruwatari lands a jab to the nose.
Saruwatari scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Saruwatari.
Saruwatari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saruwatari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
Saruwatari clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari lands a left hand.
Saruwatari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saruwatari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saruwatari scores with a kick to the body.
Saruwatari connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Saruwatari sprawls well.
Lewis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lewis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Sanex Lewis has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Saruwatari.
That kick from Saruwatari tenderised Lewis's leg. Lewis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saruwatari keeps the fight on the outside.
Saruwatari clinches.
Saruwatari lands with a left to the head.
Saruwatari breaks from the clinch.
Lewis with a poor takedown
enabling Saruwatari to counter with a crisp jab.
Saruwatari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Saruwatari! Lewis is out on his feet! Saruwatari rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lewis is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lewis is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaito Saruwatari!
After winning the bout, Kaito Saruwatari 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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