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AFLC 51: Barnes Vs Dela Cruz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Wilhelm has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera shoots and misses
and Wilhelm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilhelm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vera's calf.
Vera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilhelm moves into the clinch.
Wilhelm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilhelm moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm swinging wildly here.
Vera closes the distance and clinches up with Wilhelm, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes Wilhelm against the ropes but Wilhelm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Victor Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efrain Vera.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wilhelm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilhelm as he jumps to the side.
Vera missing with a left hand there. Wilhelm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilhelm sprawls well. Wilhelm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
Vera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilhelm stuffs the takedown attempt from Vera. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vera with a poor takedown
and Wilhelm counters with a shoot takedown. Vera fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilhelm lands a couple of digs.
Wilhelm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilhelm defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera looking for a guillotine here but Wilhelm defends easily.
Vera looks winded!
Wilhelm wants to stand but Vera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vera trying to keep a closed guard but Wilhelm is proving a slippery customer.
Vera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vera looking for a guillotine here but Wilhelm defends easily.
Vera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilhelm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm tries to stand but Vera is controlling from the bottom.
Wilhelm trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Wilhelm wants to get up but he can't break Vera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilhelm is one step ahead there.
Wilhelm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilhelm postures up.
Wilhelm tries to stand but Vera is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vera is on top in guard.
Vera trying to control but Wilhelm is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera trying to control but Wilhelm is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Wilhelm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilhelm throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Vera misses with a combination
and Wilhelm counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vera gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilhelm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Vera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wilhelm has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vera but great work by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilhelm counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilhelm.
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!
Wilhelm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilhelm decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vera, up you get!
Vera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Wilhelm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vera.
Victor Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efrain Vera.
Vera is breathing heavily.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wilhelm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vera with a poor takedown
and Wilhelm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilhelm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vera is proving hard to escape from.
Wilhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera keeping full guard, as Wilhelm tries to pass.
Wilhelm tries to stand but Vera is controlling from the bottom.
Wilhelm drops back looking for a leg! Vera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vera manages to kick Wilhelm off! Wilhelm jumps back into Vera's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm wants to stand but Vera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilhelm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilhelm leaves Vera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vera fails with the takedown
and Wilhelm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vera moves into full guard.
Wilhelm tries to stand but Vera is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm wants to stand and escape but instead Vera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wilhelm keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
Vera content to stall in guard here.
Vera is pushing down on Wilhelm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilhelm is fighting to maintain full guard but Vera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vera with the ground and pound but Wilhelm uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vera wants to control from the top but Wilhelm keeps moving.
Wilhelm is striking but Vera is not phased and passes to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilhelm is trying to stand up here but Vera is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Wilhelm dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vera moves to clinch but Wilhelm breaks away
and Wilhelm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilhelm manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilhelm has his feet on Vera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vera moves to clinch but Wilhelm breaks away
and Wilhelm moves into the clinch.
Wilhelm breaks from the clinch.
Wilhelm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilhelm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vera's head.
Vera moves to clinch but Wilhelm breaks away
and Wilhelm finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilhelms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilhelm slaps away a takedown attempt from Vera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilhelm.
A combination from Wilhelm does no damage.
Vera misses with a hook
and Wilhelm counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vera's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vera is working an open guard so Wilhelm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilhelm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera misses with a takedown attempt - Wilhelm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Victor Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efrain Vera.
A left and a right from Wilhelm both land. Nice combination.
Wilhelm misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vera's sensitive parts.
Vera fails to land the takedown.
Vera misses with a hook.
Vera lands with a cross.
Vera tries for a takedown but Wilhelm circles away easily
and Wilhelm counters with a shoot takedown. Vera fights it but they end up in guard.
Vera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilhelm 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.
Wilhelm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vera is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vera trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilhelm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Victor Wilhelm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilhelm is looking to stand up but Vera won't let him.
Efrain Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilhelm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vera looking for subs off his back but Wilhelm has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wilhelm is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Wilhelm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilhelm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Wilhelm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valanciunas lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Tyson thows a body shot but no joy.
Valanciunas moves into the clinch.
Valanciunas misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Valanciunas has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson moves out of range as Valanciunas throws a body kick.
Valanciunas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Valanciunas has double underhooks.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valanciunas moves into the clinch successfully.
Valanciunas working aggressively here.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Valanciunas has the dominant position.
Valanciunas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valanciunas pushes Tyson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valanciunas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Valanciunas lands with a left to the head.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Valanciunas is controlling him.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Valanciunas tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Valanciunas back against the ropes.
Tyson tries to break free but Valanciunas pushes him back against the ropes.
Valanciunas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Valanciunas throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Valanciunas lands an uppercut.
Valanciunas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valanciunas lands a body shot.
Tyson looks winded!
Valanciunas digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Valanciunas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson is rocked!
Good body shot from Valanciunas.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Valanciunas finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valanciunas drops Tyson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tyson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
That has opened up Mike Tyson's cut even more.
Valanciunas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valanciunas pushes Tyson against the ropes. Valanciunas is working some dirty boxing. Valanciunas pushes off with a quick right hook! Tyson goes down! Tyson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Valanciunas moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Valanciunas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khulet Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khulet Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khulet Malapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Malapitan. Beautiful body shot.
Sobral lands a right hook to the body.
Sobral avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
Malapitan scores with a shot to the body.
Sobral tries to bum rush Malapitan with a series of wild strikes but Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobral takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that Sobral avoids nicely.
Malapitan connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobral looks to land a combination but Malapitan avoids it well.
Sobral misses with a head kick.
Sobral lands with a kick to the temple. Malapitan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danga de danga de dang - Malapitan scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sobral misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan defending well as Sobral loads up on a big left hand.
Malapitan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malapitan throws a leg kick but Sobral sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sobral closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sobral on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malapitan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malapitan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malapitan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sobral misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan tries to bum rush Sobral with a series of wild strikes but Sobral uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malapitan works Sobral's body with a nice hook.
Sobral throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malapitan clobbers Sobral with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malapitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral moves out of range as Malapitan strikes.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Sobral has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan throws a leg kick
and Sobral counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobral throws a head kick but Malapitan moves out of range.
Sobral avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses.
Malapitan looks to land a body kick but Sobral moved away.
Malapitan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malapitan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sobral takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan lands with a good body shot.
Malapitan misses with a double jab.
Malapitan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobral counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Malapitan. Beautiful body shot.
Sobral throws a low kick, looking for Malapitan's leg but Malapitan calmly moves out of range.
Malapitan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobral.
Malapitan wants to slow Sobral down by chopping away at his legs.
Malapitan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobral counters with a good low kick that Malapitan was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobral misses the target.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan throws a lazy right hand but Sobral sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobral.
Sobral throws a nice looking combination but Malapitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sobral there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that Sobral avoids nicely.
Malapitan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malapitan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobral.
Malapitan tests Sobral's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobral fails to land with a series of punches.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobral takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malapitan lands with a nice combination. Sobral backs away looking to recover.
Malapitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khulet Malapitan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Malapitan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sobral counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobral bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malapitan's head.
Malapitan throws a jab when Sobral was well out of range.
Malapitan throws a series of punches but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral throws a jab when Malapitan was well out of range.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobral takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malapitan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobral is just out of range.
Malapitan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malapitan slips a straight right by Sobral.
Khulet Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Malapitan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sobral walks into a straight right hand from Malapitan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan connects with a nice looking jab.
Malapitan scores with a shot to the body.
Sobral lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Malapitan.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses.
Sobral looks to land a combination but Malapitan avoids it well.
Malapitan scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobral should have avoided that one.
Malapitan throws a leg kick
and Sobral counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Malapitan is predictable there
and Malapitan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobral Rushes Malapitan and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Malapitan is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Sobral Piles on the pressure and Malapitan crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Sobral!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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200 lbs
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207 lbs
15 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
Howard lands a really nice looking cross but Liddell seems unphased.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
Liddell wants a takedown.
Liddell breaks the clinch.
Howard moves into range and clinches up with Liddell.
Liddell is trying to maintain a safe position but Howard gets an underhook and turns Liddell into the ropes.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liddell lands an uppercut.
Liddell pulls guard effortlessly.
Howard looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Howard holds on and takes a little breather.
Howard being controlled here, momentarily.
Howard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to sweep here but Liddell controlling him for the moment.
Liddell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because John Howard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Liddell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howard clinches up against the ropes.
Liddell wants to take the fight to the mat but Howard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddell.
Howard trying to stall but Liddell improves his position.
Liddell prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Howard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liddell stalling in the clinch but Howard improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to control Liddell's arms but Liddell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Howard has his back to the ropes.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard has managed to clinch.
Liddell prevents a body shot from Howard.
Howard has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling him.
Come on Howard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Howard looking to stall.
Liddell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howard throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the ropes. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for Liddell on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard jabs at Liddell's body.
Liddell looks winded!
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liddell instigates a clinch.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howard looking to slow down the pace here.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Liddell controls the action.
Howard wants to stall.
Liddell blocks a body shot from Howard.
Howard pushes Liddell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Liddell misses with a knee to the head.
Howard tries to stall but Liddell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard digs a right hand underneath Liddell's ribcage. Liddell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howard wants to stall.
Howard lands an uppercut.
Howard pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Liddell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Howard lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to work over Liddell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Liddell.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Howard lands a body shot.
Liddell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.
Liddell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Howard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
John Howard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell blocking some punches.
Liddell blocking some punches.
Howard throws a head punch that misses.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howard blocks an elbow strike from Liddell.
Liddell stalling in the clinch but Howard improves position.
Liddell is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Howard throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
A nice left hand lands by Howard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looking to slow down the pace here.
Liddell fails to pull guard.
Howard tries to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling the position.
Liddell breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Howard on the inside.
Howard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Howard pushes Liddell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Liddell looking to throw knees to the head but Howard is blocking nicely.
Howard trying to control the position but instead, Liddell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Howard into the ropes.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Howard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howard.
A nice left hand lands by Howard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Howard.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell moves into the clinch successfully.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Howard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Howard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looking to throw knees to the head but Howard is blocking nicely.
Howard misses with the head strike.
Liddell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Howard gets through Liddell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howard throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howard lands a body punch.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard lands with a light punch inside.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a knee to the head.
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liddell manages to break the clinch.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Howard forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Liddell misses with a knee to the head.
Liddell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liddell lands a good knee to the midsection. Howard won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Liddell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howard's brow.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Howard forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddell.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howard tries to work over Liddell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liddell misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Howard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
John Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howard, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Howard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez has chosen Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
17 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Almanez.
Benson instigates a clinch.
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Benson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almanez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Almanez avoids the damage to the body.
Almanez can't break the clinch.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benson working hard to break the clinch.
Almanez avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Almanez has him pressed against the ropes.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Almanez.
Benson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almanez has him pressed against the ropes.
Almanez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Almanez lands a left hand.
Almanez is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benson tries a knee to the head but Almanez blocks it.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Almanez is defending well for now.
Benson is trying to force a seperation but Almanez has the dominant position.
Benson working hard to break the clinch.
Almanez breaks the clinch.
Almanez tries to sprawl but Benson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benson is thwarting Almanez's attempts to control the position.
Benson trying to pass the guard but Almanez defending well.
Benson wants to work for an arm triangle but Almanez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Almanez is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Almanez.
Almanez wants to get back to his feet.
Almanez looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almanez trying to control but Benson postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Almanez is trying to get back to full guard.
Benson wants to stand up but Almanez is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez is looking to escape.
Benson wants to stand up but Almanez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Almanez is looking for a sweep. Benson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Almanez.
Benson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Almanez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Benson trying to control but Almanez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Benson rolls with it to try and escape but Almanez cranks on the arm and Benson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jd Almanez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jd Almanez made sure he mentioned Sparta Fightware, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Roosmalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Roosmalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Dale Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roosmalen avoids it really well and circles away.
Roosmalen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roosmalen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roosmalen counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Roosmalen circles away easily
and Roosmalen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Stefan Roosmalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Dale Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Roosmalen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Roosmalen controlling him for the moment.
Roosmalen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roosmalen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Roosmalen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roosmalen preventing the sweep.
Roosmalen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roosmalen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roosmalen passes into half guard.
Roosmalen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roosmalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Roosmalen eventually gives up the hold.
Roosmalen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Roosmalen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roosmalen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roosmalen landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson controls Roosmalen momentarily but Roosmalen frees himself.
Roosmalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Roosmalen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roosmalen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Roosmalen from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Roosmalen postures up.
Roosmalen wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roosmalen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Roosmalen from controlling successfully.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Roosmalen is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roosmalen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roosmalen is aware though and is defending well.
Roosmalen passes into half guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roosmalen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roosmalen's back!
Roosmalen rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Roosmalen just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Roosmalen turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Roosmalen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roosmalen swinging wildly here.
Roosmalen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roosmalen scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stefan Roosmalen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roosmalen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Roosmalen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roosmalen scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Roosmalen from controlling successfully.
Roosmalen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roosmalen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Roosmalen scoring with some ground and pound.
Stefan Roosmalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roosmalen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roosmalen is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Roosmalen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roosmalen is one step ahead there.
Roosmalen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roosmalen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roosmalen controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson is fighting to break Roosmalen's control of his arms but Roosmalen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Roosmalen keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roosmalen sprawls well. Roosmalen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roosmalen on his heels. He'll look to pass Roosmalen's guard now, I'm sure.
Roosmalen pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Roosmalen is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Roosmalen keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Roosmalen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Roosmalen keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roosmalen misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roosmalen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roosmalen is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Roosmalen circles away and we're back to standing.
Roosmalen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Stefan Roosmalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Dale Johnson.
Roosmalen tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Roosmalen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roosmalen throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roosmalen gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Roosmalen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Roosmalen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roosmalen. Roosmalen obviously looking to wear him down.
Roosmalen throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roosmalen moves away.
Roosmalen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but Roosmalen is a slippery customer.
Roosmalen is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Roosmalen is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roosmalen avoid being mounted?
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Roosmalen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Roosmalen won't allow it.
Roosmalen trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Roosmalen counters with a leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Roosmalen, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Roosmalen against the ropes but Roosmalen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roosmalen scores with a kick to the body.
Roosmalen connects with an inside leg kick.
Roosmalen lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Roosmalen lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roosmalen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Roosmalen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosmalen preventing the sweep.
Roosmalen is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roosmalen advances position into side control!
Roosmalen advances to mount.
Roosmalen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Roosmalen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roosmalen lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Roosmalen is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Roosmalen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roosmalen punishes Johnson with strikes from the back mount.
Roosmalen is looking for a choke. Johnson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Johnson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roosmalen wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roosmalen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roosmalen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Roosmalen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roosmalen is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roosmalen moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roosmalen looking to control.
Ricky Dale Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Roosmalen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roosmalen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Roosmalen!
Stefan Roosmalen made sure to mention his sponsor, [IMMA] DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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28
176 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Smith slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it 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!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith is rocked!
Thompson misses with a double jab
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson slips under a jab from Smith.
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Smith wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thompson manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Thompson throwing strikes but Smith bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thompson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Thompson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thompson celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Thompson!
After the fight, John Thompson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Veterano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veterano has chosen Turn The Lights Out as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Mamed Khalidovv has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mamed Khalidovv seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelo Veterano!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Veterano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidovv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veterano.
Veterano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khalidovv under the eye.
No luck for Khalidovv with that takedown attempt.
Veterano lands a lovely overhand right.
Veterano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khalidovv looks for a takedown but Veterano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veterano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veterano misses with a body shot.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Veterano but Veterano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Veterano misses with a left hand
and Khalidovv counters with a big head kick but Veterano shrugs it off.
Khalidovv gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Veterano tries to get to full guard but Khalidovv has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khalidovv stalling away here and it's allowed Veterano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Khalidovv trying to control but Veterano is working from the bottom.
Veterano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidovv is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veterano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veterano has escaped and now he's on top!
Khalidovv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Veterano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veterano wants to stand but Khalidovv is controlling his posture from full guard.
Veterano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khalidovv, up you get!
Veterano throws a series of punches but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Veterano cracks Khalidovv with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovv takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veterano throws a series of punches but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Veterano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veterano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcelo Veterano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veterano throws a nice looking combination but Khalidovv bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veterano throws out a loose jab but Khalidovv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Veterano as Khalidovv shoots in.
Veterano throws the left hand but Khalidovv avoids the punch easily.
Veterano leaves Khalidovv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veterano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Veterano swinging wildly here.
Khalidovv takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Veterano throws an off balance right hand
and Khalidovv counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khalidovv seems to be looking for submissions.
Veterano makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. 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!
A punch lands to the side of Khalidovv 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veterano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidovv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veterano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovv shoots in for a double leg but Veterano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veterano stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidovv. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet.
Veterano misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Veterano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khalidovv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veterano.
A big right from Veterano misses.
Veterano lands with a nice body punch.
Khalidovv avoids the body shot from Veterano.
Veterano jabs at Khalidovv's body.
Khalidovv fails with the takedown.
Veterano misses the body punch
and Khalidovv counters with a single leg into guard. Veterano didn't expect that.
Veterano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidovv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khalidovv has gone for a leg lock! Veterano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khalidovv's guard.
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!
Khalidovv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veterano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veterano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalidovv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veterano defends well.
Veterano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidovv working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veterano.
Veterano wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.
Khalidovv has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Veterano doesn't defend quickly enough and Khalidovv has managed to lock this one up! Can Veterano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Khalidovv on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mamed Khalidovv!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the ring accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell . Sean Carter Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
205 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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22
213 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silvio Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with a right hand.
It looks like Silvio Sierra has been cut.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams lands a big uppercut and Sierra crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sierra looks OK. Williams waves Sierra back to his feet!
Sierra is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sierra drops his hands momentarily. Williams doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sierra staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sierra doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Carter Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Carter Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Shane Dela Cruz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
187 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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35
199 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Dela Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Barnes lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Shane Dela Cruz has been cut.
Dela Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frankie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
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!
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes drops Dela Cruz with a big knee straight up the middle! Dela Cruz is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Barnes fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dela Cruz out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Frankie Barnes!
Frankie Barnes retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Frankie Barnes 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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