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VFF 73: Gracie vs Kuivanen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comte De Turenne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Turenne has chosen Dark Tranquility- Final Resistance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandre Preuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Comte De Turenne!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss dips to his left and cracks De Turenne with an uppercut!
De Turenne fails with a takedown attempt.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown but Preuss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexandre Preuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Comte De Turenne.
Preuss scores with the left hand. De Turenne knows he should have avoided that one.
De Turenne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Preuss avoids it really well and circles away.
Preuss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Turenne.
Preuss leaves De Turenne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Comte De Turenne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Turenne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preuss tries to avoid it but De Turenne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preuss to the ground. Preuss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Turenne shoots in looking for a takedown. Preuss tries to sprawl out of it but De Turenne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Preuss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Preuss stalks De Turenne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Turenne's face. De Turenne staggers backwards, shaken.
De Turenne closes the distance and clinches up with Preuss, looking for a takedown. De Turenne pushes Preuss against the cage but Preuss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Preuss cracks De Turenne with a good jab.
Preuss misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Turenne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Preuss counters with a nice uppercut.
Preuss scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Turenne in his tracks.
Preuss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown but Preuss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for De Turenne with that takedown attempt.
De Turenne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Preuss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Preuss scores with a punch to the head.
Preuss misses with a wild combination.
De Turenne moves forwards but Preuss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Preuss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Preuss finds it's way through De Turenne's defenses.
Preuss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Turenne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Turenne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Preuss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Turenne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preuss tries to avoid it but De Turenne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preuss to the ground. Preuss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Turenne needs to keep his hands up - Preuss had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preuss misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by De Turenne.
De Turenne has his takedown stuffed
and Preuss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Turenne shoots in looking for a takedown but Preuss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Turenne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Preuss scores with a three punch combo!
De Turenne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Turenne closes the distance and clinches up with Preuss, looking for a takedown. De Turenne pushes Preuss against the cage but Preuss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Turenne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Preuss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Turenne somewhat.
Preuss lands with a right hand.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown but Preuss shows good takedown defense.
Preuss works over De Turenne's head and body with a nice combination.
Preuss lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Turenne shoots in and drives through. Preuss sprawls well.
De Turenne shoots in but Preuss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Turenne looks winded!
De Turenne slips a jab and a cross from Preuss.
Preuss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Turenne back to the cage. Preuss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Preuss with a jab.
De Turenne slips a straight right by Preuss.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Preuss but Preuss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Turenne dives in and grabs Preuss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Preuss pushes down on De Turenne's head and hops out.
De Turenne takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Turenne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Preuss is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Turenne is controlling him well.
Preuss wants to control but De Turenne postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preuss stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Preuss is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Turenne is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandre Preuss has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
De Turenne fails to land the takedown.
Preuss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Preuss wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexandre Preuss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preuss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Turenne circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Preuss missing with a left hand there. De Turenne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Preuss sprawls well. Preuss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Turenne gets slowly back to his feet.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Preuss but Preuss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Preuss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Turenne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Turenne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Preuss's waist but Preuss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Turenne off to one side.
Alexandre Preuss is winning the standup battle so far.
Preuss cracks De Turenne with an open hand slap.
Preuss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Turenne back to the cage. Preuss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horrible takedown by De Turenne or perhaps it was just good defense by Preuss which made him look bad.
Preuss misses with a hook. De Turenne ducked under it nicely.
De Turenne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Preuss finds it's target.
Preuss lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Preuss.
De Turenne tries for a takedown but Preuss circles away easily
and Preuss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandre Preuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Comte De Turenne.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown but Preuss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Turenne shoots for a takedown but Preuss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Preuss but Preuss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Turenne is breathing heavily.
De Turenne looks for a takedown but Preuss sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Turenne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Preuss scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Preuss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Turenne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Preuss misses with an uppercut.
Preuss's corner calls for a 1-2. Preuss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Preuss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Turenne has a takedown stuffed.
De Turenne fails with the takedown.
De Turenne tries for a takedown but Preuss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Preuss throws a nice looking combination but De Turenne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Preuss looks to throw the jab but De Turenne is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Preuss!
De Turenne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preuss misses with an uppercut.
De Turenne shoots and misses
and Preuss counters with a nice uppercut.
Preuss's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Preuss duly obliges.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown but Preuss shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Turenne with a poor takedown
and Preuss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Turenne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Preuss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Turenne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Turenne.
De Turenne fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Preuss.
Preuss scores with a hook.
De Turenne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preuss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Preuss scores with a decent looking hook.
De Turenne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Preuss as he jumps to the side.
Preuss with a jab.
Preuss catches De Turenne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Turenne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Preuss's waist but Preuss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Turenne off to one side.
De Turenne fails with a takedown attempt.
Preuss throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Preuss.
De Turenne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Turenne has his takedown stuffed
and Preuss counters with a three punch combo that has De Turenne backing up. De Turenne nods at Preuss to acknowledge the strikes.
De Turenne is rocked!
Preuss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Turenne is still on wobbly legs! Can Preuss finish him?
Preuss throws a hook but De Turenne blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preuss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Turenne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preuss throws a hook but De Turenne blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Turenne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Preuss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Preuss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Preuss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Preuss drops De Turenne with a straight right hand, right on the button! Preuss follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Preuss!
Alexandre Preuss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dannioloz Barett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nelly - The Champ. Kevin Huang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dannioloz Barett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huang is in Barett's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huang drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Huang as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Barett screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Huang! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kevin Huang!
An out of breath Kevin Huang 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kristofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wranch Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konrad Kristofferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wranch Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Kristofferson moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Kristofferson on that attempt.
Hammer tries to clinch but Kristofferson moves out of range.
Wranch Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristofferson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Kristofferson.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Kristofferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kristofferson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kristofferson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kristofferson tries to pass to full mount but Hammer defends it.
Kristofferson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kristofferson thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kristofferson.
Kristofferson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kristofferson 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.
Kristofferson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Kristofferson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kristofferson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kristofferson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kristofferson throws a strike but Hammer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Kristofferson is proving a slippery customer.
Kristofferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Kristofferson throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Kristofferson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kristofferson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer being controlled here, momentarily.
Konrad Kristofferson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kristofferson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kristofferson.
Hammer is not content to let Kristofferson control the position.
Kristofferson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kristofferson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kristofferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristofferson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hammer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Konrad Kristofferson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prepare To Die. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marion Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cobretti is looking to improve his position.
Bourne tries to pass to full mount but Cobretti defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourne controlling the action here.
Cobretti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourne on the ground.
Cobretti pushes Bourne off looking to stand but Bourne dives back in and keeps control.
Bourne is pressing down on Cobretti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cobretti is holding on for now.
Bourne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobretti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne trying to control the action but Cobretti is working from the bottom.
Cobretti is looking for a sweep. Bourne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bourne controlling the action here.
Bourne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobretti keeps working.
Bourne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bourne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cobretti to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne throws a big right hand that misses.
Bourne looking to pass the guard.
Bourne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bourne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne throwing strikes from guard but Cobretti blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne wants to get up but he can't break Cobretti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bourne postures up in Cobretti's guard and throws a big left but Cobretti blocks it.
Bourne passes Cobretti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bourne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bourne is looking to take a break and control but Cobretti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bourne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bourne thows a huge punch but Cobretti dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bourne throwing shots but Cobretti is blocking nicely.
Bourne thows a huge punch but Cobretti dodges it nicely.
Cobretti won't allow Bourne to pass to mount.
Bourne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cobretti to regain full guard.
Bourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourne postures up in Cobretti's guard and throws a big left but Cobretti blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bourne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cobretti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cobretti stuffs the takedown.
Bourne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobretti avoids it really well and circles away.
Bourne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bourne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobretti defends it nicely.
Marion Cobretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bourne.
Cobretti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobretti works Bourne's body with a nice hook.
Cobretti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobretti to score with a decent uppercut.
Bourne misses with a takedown attempt - Cobretti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bourne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cobretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Bourne or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobretti which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bourne doesn't seem bothered though.
Bourne closes the distance and clinches up with Cobretti, looking for a takedown. Bourne pushes Cobretti against the cage but Cobretti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Cobretti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Cobretti as Bourne shoots in.
Bourne is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobretti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bourne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cobretti did well to prevent Bourne getting side control.
Cobretti is looking for a sweep. Bourne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobretti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bourne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobretti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bourne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bourne with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobretti looking to control.
Bourne wants to control from the top but Cobretti keeps moving.
Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne won't allow Cobretti to sweep him here.
Bourne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bourne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobretti controls Bourne momentarily but Bourne frees himself.
Bourne scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti keeping moving, preventing Bourne from controlling successfully.
Cobretti keeping full guard, as Bourne tries to pass.
Bourne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bourne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bourne working some strikes from top position.
Cobretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourne content to stall in guard here.
Cobretti 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobretti as he jumps to the side.
Cobretti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bourne backs up against the cage.
Cobretti with a jab.
Cobretti digs a good body shot into Bourne's ribs.
Eric Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobretti stuffs the takedown attempt from Bourne. Bourne gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobretti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobretti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bourne under the eye.
Cobretti catches Bourne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Cobretti dominated that second round.
That's time! Cobretti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bourne ducks right into an uppercut from Cobretti.
Cobretti cracks Bourne with a good jab.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobretti but Cobretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Cobretti.
Cobretti scores with a nice strike.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown but Cobretti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobretti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marion Cobretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bourne.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown but Cobretti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne tries to move into range but Cobretti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobretti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobretti connects with the punch.
Cobretti is looking to slow Bourne down with leg kicks.
Cobretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bourne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti scores with a nice head shot.
Bourne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cobretti circles away.
Cobretti lands a really nice looking cross but Bourne seems unphased.
Bourne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bourne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cobretti is trying to defend but Bourne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bourne trying to control the action but Cobretti is working from the bottom.
Cobretti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bourne is working away from the top position though.
Cobretti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bourne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bourne working for a submission but Cobretti is keeping him at bay.
Cobretti is desperately trying to improve his position but Bourne has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bourne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bourne thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bourne looking to finish with strikes here!
Cobretti is bucking up trying to escape but Bourne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cobretti taking shots to the head.
Cobretti wants to control but Bourne is having none of it.
Bourne is landing with some decent strikes but Cobretti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bourne with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cobretti is looking to escape.
Bourne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobretti is in a horrible position here. Bourne smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bourne working Cobretti over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bourne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Bourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bourne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Bourne!
Eric Bourne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satinho comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Green - Monster. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stan Gage was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Murilo Satinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Gage!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satinho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Satinho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gage throws a head kick that misses.
Satinho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gage lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gage tries to free his leg and advance position but Satinho is retaining full guard.
Gage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Satinho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gage trying to control but Satinho is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gage is aware though and is defending well.
Satinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gage defends it easily.
Satinho is looking to sinch up a triangle. Gage throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Satinho's body to avoid the submission. Satinho has instead reached around Gage's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Satinho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Murilo Satinho!
Murilo Satinho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Visnadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sozu Arghei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visnadi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blind by Korn. Gianni Visnadi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sozu Arghei's 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianni Visnadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sozu Arghei!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arghei tries to bum rush Visnadi with a series of wild strikes but Visnadi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Visnadi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Visnadi has Arghei up against the cage in a clinch.
Visnadi jumps into guard, dragging Arghei to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Arghei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Visnadi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Visnadi is striking off his back. Arghei thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Arghei wants to stand up but Visnadi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnadi keeping control of the position.
Arghei is thwarting Visnadi's attempts to control the position.
Visnadi is looking for a sweep. Arghei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visnadi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Visnadi looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arghei is thwarting Visnadi's attempts to control the position.
Arghei tries to stand but can't do so whilst Visnadi controls his leg.
Visnadi is looking to improve his position.
Visnadi gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arghei!
Arghei's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arghei can do anything to dispel that myth.
Visnadi with a couple of short strikes.
Visnadi unloads with some shots from mount but Arghei bucks and avoids them well.
Arghei tries to buck Visnadi off but he can't manage it.
Arghei in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi wants to control the pace but Arghei is squirming around nicely.
Visnadi has hold of Arghei's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arghei manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Visnadi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arghei wants to try and get back to his feet.
Visnadi looking to finish Arghei with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arghei!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arghei is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Arghei wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Visnadi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Visnadi 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.
Arghei throws a right hand that Visnadi ducks under and follows up with a left that Visnadi also avoids with ease.
Visnadi looks to clinch
and Arghei counters with a two punch combo.
Arghei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arghei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Visnadi on the side of the head.
Visnadi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Visnadi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arghei avoids it really well and circles away.
Visnadi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arghei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Visnadi somewhat.
Visnadi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Visnadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arghei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Visnadi back to the cage. Arghei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Visnadi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Arghei.
Arghei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown but Arghei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Visnadi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arghei throws a nice looking combination but Visnadi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Visnadi shoots in but Arghei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Arghei. No joy for Visnadi on that attempt.
Arghei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arghei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Visnadi circles away quickly and effectively.
Arghei tries to bum rush Visnadi with a series of wild strikes but Visnadi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Visnadi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Visnadi misses its intended target.
Visnadi wants to clinch.
Arghei lands a nice shot that snaps Visnadi's head back.
Visnadi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arghei's waist but Arghei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Visnadi off to one side.
Visnadi shoots in for a double leg but Arghei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Visnadi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arghei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arghei.
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!
Arghei slaps away a takedown attempt from Visnadi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Visnadi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arghei.
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi feints and as Arghei raises his hands in defense, Visnadi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arghei is looking to stand up but Visnadi isn't so interested in that idea.
Visnadi passes Arghei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Visnadi trying to control from half guard but Arghei is working away.
Visnadi thows a huge punch but Arghei dodges it nicely.
Visnadi is nestled in close to Arghei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arghei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Visnadi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arghei's head.
Arghei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Visnadi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Visnadi tries to control but Arghei wriggling away.
Arghei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visnadi looking for a guillotine from mount but Arghei is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arghei is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Visnadi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Arghei is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gianni Visnadi!
Gianni Visnadi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Lincon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Cormeir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormeir has chosen -N- The Bay as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 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
7 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Cormeir!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormeir leaves Lincon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cormeir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincon.
Cormeir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lincon tries to avoid it but Cormeir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lincon to the ground. Lincon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lincon misses with a looping left.
Lincon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cormeir manages to avoid it.
Cormeir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lincon.
Cain Cormeir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincon fails to land with a series of punches.
Cormeir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lincon as he avoids it easily.
Cormeir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lincon is fending him off so far but Cormeir persists. Nope, Lincon circles away and we're back to standing.
Abe Lincon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Cormeir.
Nice sprawl there from Lincon as Cormeir shoots in.
Cormeir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cormeir is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lincon can't fight it off and eventually Cormeir manages to take the fight to the floor. Lincon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lincon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lincon tries to get out of the position.
Lincon is trying to keep Cormeir in close.
Cormeir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cormeir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cormeir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lincon, not yet.
Cormeir throwing strikes from guard but Lincon blocks nicely.
Cormeir working some strikes from top position.
Cormeir trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormeir looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Abe Lincon just wasn't active enough.
Cormeir drives through with a takedown into Lincon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lincon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cormeir looking to pass the guard.
Lincon is trying to control the position but Cormeir postures up.
Cormeir trying to control but Lincon is working from the bottom.
Lincon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cormeir's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lincon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lincon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lincon stopping the sweep attempt from Cormeir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lincon looking to sit in guard and control but Cormeir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lincon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cormeir is one step ahead there.
Cormeir wants to control from the top but Lincon keeps moving.
Cormeir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lincon is trying to keep Cormeir in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lincon is pulling down on Cormeir's head. It's preventing any offense from Cormeir, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Abe Lincon.
Lincon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cormeir shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincon sprawls well. He's pushed Cormeir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lincon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormeir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cormeir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cormeir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lincon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormeir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lincon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincon scores with a one two! Cormeir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lincon jabs Cormeir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Cormeir slips a jab and a cross from Lincon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cain Cormeir will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lincon fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormeir looks for a takedown but Lincon sprawls well.
Cain Cormeir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cormeir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lincon circles away.
Cormeir with a poor takedown
letting Lincon counter with a right hand.
Abe Lincon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Cormeir.
Cormeir tries for a takedown but Lincon circles away easily
and Lincon counters with a left and a right that stings Cormeir.
Cormeir fails to land the takedown.
Cormeir fails with the takedown.
Cormeir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lincon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormeir.
Lincon wants to clinch up but Cormeir keeps it at a distance.
Lincon throws a shot to the body.
Lincon lands with a hook. Cormeir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lincon avoids it really well and circles away.
Lincon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormeir.
Cormeir is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincon.
Lincon throws a series of punches but Cormeir moves out of range.
Lincon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cormeir was covering up waiting for the punch and Lincon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lincon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lincon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lincon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincon is looking to take a break and control but Cormeir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lincon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abe Lincon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cormeir regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lincon.
Lincon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Lincon won't allow Cormeir to sweep him here.
Lincon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lincon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormeir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lincon throws a strike but Cormeir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lincon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lincon, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincon is trying to keep Cormeir in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cormeir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lincon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lincon, not yet.
Lincon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lincon keeping moving, preventing Cormeir from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lincon seems keen to control Cormeir's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abe Lincon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Lincon.
Cormeir wants to clinch.
Lincon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincon lands with an overhand left.
Lincon misses with a straight right.
Lincon lands a body shot.
Lincon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lincon lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincon passes into half guard.
Cormeir regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lincon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Lincon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lincon throws a nice looking combination but Cormeir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormeir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormeir dives in and grabs Lincon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lincon pushes down on Cormeir's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Cormeir or perhaps it was just good defense by Lincon which made him look bad.
A right-left combo lands from Lincon.
Lincon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cormeir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cormeir dives in and grabs Lincon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lincon pushes down on Cormeir's head and hops out.
Abe Lincon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Cormeir.
Cormeir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lincon's waist but Lincon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cormeir off to one side.
Cormeir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cormeir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lincon tries to avoid it but Cormeir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lincon to the ground. Lincon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cormeir fails with the takedown
and Lincon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cormeir's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormeir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lincon.
Cormeir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cormeir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincon is one step ahead there.
Lincon distracts Cormeir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cormeir trying to control the position.
Lincon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lincon stands up over Cormeir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lincon wants to control from the top but Cormeir keeps moving.
Lincon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lincon looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincon chips away with some ground and pound.
Cormeir trying to control the position here.
Lincon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lincon postures up in Cormeir's guard and throws a big left but Cormeir blocks it.
Lincon preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cormeir working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormeir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lincon distracts Cormeir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lincon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lincon passes Cormeir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lincon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lincon throwing shots but Cormeir is blocking nicely.
Lincon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormeir keeps working.
Cormeir wants to improve his position but Lincon is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lincon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lincon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cormeir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lincon.
Cormeir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lincon.
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.
Lincon throwing shots but Cormeir is blocking nicely.
Lincon is stalling here. Cormeir is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lincon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cormeir has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lincon is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Lincon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lincon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Lincon!
Abe Lincon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Strugalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerrone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cowboy. Strugalsky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Muay Thai. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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27
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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28
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Great elbows
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Strugalsky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone lands a jab to the nose.
Cerrone cracks Strugalsky with a good jab.
Cerrone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cerrone counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cerrone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strugalsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strugalsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roman Strugalsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strugalsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strugalsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strugalsky wants to clinch up but Cerrone keeps it at a distance.
Strugalsky tries to clinch there but Cerrone circles away.
Cerrone throws a series of punches but Strugalsky moves out of range.
Strugalsky tries to clinch up.
Cerrone lands a head shot.
Cerrone swats away the attempt to clinch by Strugalsky.
Strugalsky tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a head kick that Strugalsky semi-blocks.
Strugalsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strugalsky wants to clinch
and Cerrone counters with a nice uppercut.
Strugalsky moves in looking to clinch but Cerrone pushes him off.
Strugalsky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cerrone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cerrone keeps the fight on the outside.
Strugalsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strugalsky moves in looking to clinch but Cerrone pushes him off.
Strugalsky wants to clinch but Cerrone slips to the side
and Cerrone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strugalsky wants to clinch
and Cerrone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strugalsky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strugalsky tries to clinch up but Cerrone circles away and keeps his distance.
Strugalsky instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a head punch that misses.
Strugalsky trying to land knees to the body.
Strugalsky avoiding damage as Cerrone throws knees to the body.
Strugalsky missing with knees to the body.
Strugalsky has Cerrone pressed against the cage, preventing Cerrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strugalsky trying to land knees to the body.
Cerrone wants to break free but Strugalsky has control.
Cerrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cerrone fails to pull guard.
Strugalsky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Cerrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cerrone is trying to break the clinch but Strugalsky has him pressed against the cage.
Cerrone is trying to force a seperation but Strugalsky has the dominant position.
Cerrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cerrone takes an elbow to the temple.
Cerrone is trying to break the clinch but Strugalsky is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Cerrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cerrone tries to circle away but Strugalsky has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strugalsky lands a damaging elbow.
Strugalsky misses with an elbow strike.
Strugalsky has Cerrone pressed against the cage, preventing Cerrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strugalsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerrone's efforts to push away.
Strugalsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strugalsky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cerrone is trying to force a seperation but Strugalsky has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strugalsky.
Cerrone tries to circle away but Strugalsky has him pinned against the cage.
Cerrone is looking to break free of the clinch but Strugalsky has double underhooks.
Cerrone jumps guard and drags Strugalsky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strugalsky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cerrone is proving hard to escape from.
Cerrone working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strugalsky stands up and waves to Cerrone to follow him.
Cerrone tries to keep at a distance but Strugalsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cerrone is trying to force a seperation but Strugalsky has the dominant position.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but Strugalsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cerrone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strugalsky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cerrone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cerrone takes an elbow to the temple.
Strugalsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strugalsky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cerrone's defenses.
Cerrone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Donald Cerrone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cerrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strugalsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Cerrone circles away.
Cerrone tests Strugalsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cerrone tries to bum rush Strugalsky with a series of wild strikes but Strugalsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donald Cerrone is winning the standup battle so far.
Strugalsky closes the distance and clinches.
Strugalsky missing with knees to the body.
Strugalsky keeps control of Cerrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strugalsky lands an elbow inside that Cerrone shrugs off.
Strugalsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strugalsky throws an elbow but it misses.
Strugalsky pushes off an throws an elbow but Cerrone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cerrone tries to break free but Strugalsky pushes him back against the cage.
Strugalsky lands a nice elbow.
Strugalsky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cerrone trying to land knees to the body.
Cerrone breaks from the clinch.
Cerrone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strugalsky tries to clinch up but Cerrone circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cerrone finds it's target.
Strugalsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cerrone misses with a head kick.
Strugalsky wants to clinch but Cerrone slips to the side
and Cerrone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerrone lands with a slapping head kick.
Strugalsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strugalsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Cerrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cerrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strugalsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cerrone!
Strugalsky looks to clinch
letting Cerrone counter with a right hand.
Cerrone keeps the fight on the outside.
Cerrone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strugalsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cerrone dips to his left and cracks Strugalsky with an uppercut!
Cerrone swats away the attempt to clinch by Strugalsky.
Cerrone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a hook but Strugalsky blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cerrone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strugalsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Strugalsky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cerrone counters with a nice body kick.
Cerrone with a jab.
Strugalsky tries to clinch but Cerrone moves away
and Cerrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strugalsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Cerrone circles away.
Strugalsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cerrone keeps the fight on the outside.
Strugalsky is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
Cerrone feints and then cracks Strugalsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strugalsky down.
Strugalsky drives through and clinches with Cerrone against the cage.
Cerrone is trying to force a seperation but Strugalsky has the dominant position.
Strugalsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strugalsky lands an elbow that stopped Cerrone in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cerrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strugalsky throws an elbow but it misses.
Strugalsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cerrone is defending well for now.
Strugalsky has Cerrone pressed against the cage, preventing Cerrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strugalsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cerrone tries to circle away but Strugalsky has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strugalsky.
Roman Strugalsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strugalsky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strugalsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cerrone blocks an elbow strike.
Strugalsky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cerrone is rocked!
Strugalsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Cerrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strugalsky pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Cerrone! Strugalsky unloads with more strikes and Cerrone sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Strugalsky!
After the big win, Roman Strugalsky made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baal Zebub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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24
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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22
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baal Zebub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Zebub.
Mitchell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Zebub lands with a nice body punch.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Zebub.
Zebub keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Mitchell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zebub delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell moves to clinch but Zebub breaks away
and Zebub counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Zebub.
Zebub throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses
and Zebub counters with an outside leg kick.
Zebub slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zebub misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Zebub. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zebub.
Mitchell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zebub to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell throws a right and a left that Zebub avoids nicely.
Zebub tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zebub slips a jab from Mitchell.
Zebub Throws a clean left jab. Zebub Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Mitchell's chin! Mitchell crumbles to the ground and Zebub follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Zebub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baal Zebub!
A very excited looking Baal Zebub 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 Rayce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuivanen has chosen Kanye West - POWER as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuivanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuivanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kuivanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuivanen manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kuivanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuivanen sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuivanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuivanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuivanen wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Kuivanen dodges it nicely.
Kuivanen wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kuivanen is working from the bottom.
Kuivanen is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuivanen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kuivanen trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuivanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuivanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kuivanen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuivanen pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Kuivanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Kuivanen is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuivanen tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuivanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Kuivanen wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kuivanen is defending the position.
Kuivanen wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuivanen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuivanen.
Kuivanen throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kuivanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anton Kuivanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuivanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Kuivanen throws a nice head kick!
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.
Kuivanen lands the left hand.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuivanen 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.
A close round but Anton Kuivanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Kuivanen.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Kuivanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuivanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuivanen. Kuivanen obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Kuivanen.
Kuivanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuivanen tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuivanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuivanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie dives in and grabs Kuivanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuivanen pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuivanen, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Kuivanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuivanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuivanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuivanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Kuivanen manages to break the clinch.
Kuivanen scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Kuivanen does no damage.
Kuivanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie is rocked!
Kuivanen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gracie is out on his feet! Kuivanen sets himself and nearly takes Gracie's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anton Kuivanen!
Anton Kuivanen is the new lightweight champion!
Anton Kuivanen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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