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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Brindley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Buston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Brindley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Buston!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brindley scores with a jab. Buston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buston tries to keep at a distance but Brindley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brindley gets underhooks to prevent Buston's takedown attempt.
Brindley tries to circle away but Buston has him pinned against the cage.
Buston manages to pull guard.
Brindley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brindley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buston wants to improve his position but instead Brindley has moved into half guard.
Buston wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buston is trying to control but can't.
Buston wants to improve his position but Brindley is controlling well.
Buston is trying to control but can't.
Buston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brindley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brindley's back!
Brindley is in bad spot here.
Brindley trying to get back to his feet but Buston is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buston is looking to control Brindley but Brindley is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brindley rolls, trying to escape but Buston keeps control of the position.
Brindley staying busy and making it hard for Buston to control.
Buston scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Brindley is looking for a way out.
Buston not allowing Brindley to control his hands.
Buston working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buston lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brindley.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brindley tries to escape but Buston has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Buston looking to hold on to the position here but Brindley rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Buston trying to control but Brindley is working from the bottom.
Buston preventing the sweep.
Buston postures up.
Buston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buston trying to control the position from guard on top but Brindley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brindley cracks Buston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brindley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brindley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buston tries to clinch but Brindley is having none of it.
Brindley instigates a clinch.
Brindley can't break the clinch.
Brindley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buston is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Brindley.
Brindley tries to break the clinch but Buston is controlling the position.
Brindley stops a takedown attempt from Buston.
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 Nicky Brindley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brindley scores with a nice strike.
Brindley clinches up against the cage.
Buston jumps guard and drags Brindley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brindley trying to control but Buston is working from the bottom.
Buston is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brindley dives into side control.
Brindley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Buston struggling a bit here.
Buston pushes Brindley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brindley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brindley wants to control but Buston is keeping him busy.
Buston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brindley's best efforts.
Brindley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brindley is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buston is looking to stand up but Brindley isn't so interested in that idea.
Buston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buston keeping full guard, as Brindley tries to pass.
Buston wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brindley manages to pass to side control.
Brindley seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brindley is working away from the top position though.
Buston is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Brindley has latched onto it... Big trouble! Brindley pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Buston is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Brindley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Brindley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ignas Barysas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suavey Micthell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ignas Barysas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suavey Micthell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barysas.
Barysas tries to land a body kick
and Micthell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Micthell fails to land the takedown.
Barysas misses with a head kick.
Micthell fails to land the takedown.
Micthell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barysas will feel that in the morning.
Barysas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barysas misses with a kick to the body.
Micthell moves out of range as Barysas throws a body kick.
Barysas misses with a body kick.
Barysas throws a sloppy head kick and Micthell moves out of range easily.
Barysas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Barysas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barysas throws a head kick that misses.
Barysas tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Barysas.
Micthell blocks a head kick by Barysas.
Barysas is breathing heavily.
Micthell has a takedown stuffed.
Ignas Barysas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suavey Micthell.
Micthell thuds his shin into the meat of Barysas's side.
Ignas Barysas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barysas checks a leg kick.
Barysas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barysas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barysas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micthell looks to land a right hand but Barysas moved out of range.
Micthell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barysas.
Barysas looks to throw a body kick
and Micthell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ignas Barysas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micthell gets a double leg takedown into Barysas's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Micthell 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barysas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Micthell is controlling him.
Micthell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barysas's guard.
Micthell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barysas wants to get back to his feet but Micthell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Micthell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Micthell wants to control from the top but Barysas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micthell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Micthell trying to control the position from guard on top but Barysas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Suavey Micthell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barysas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barysas misses the shot to the body.
Micthell shoots in for a takedown but Barysas shows good takedown defense.
Barysas tries a head kick but it misses.
Micthell throws a right hand that Barysas ducks under and follows up with a left that Barysas also avoids with ease.
Barysas misses with a head kick.
Barysas throws a head kick but Micthell moves out of range.
Micthell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barysas throws a head kick but Micthell moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micthell slips under a jab from Barysas.
Micthell misses with a wild combination.
Micthell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barysas throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barysas misses the target.
Barysas looks to score with a jab to the body but Micthell is just out of range.
Micthell blocks a head kick by Barysas.
Micthell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barysas swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barysas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Barysas misses.
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!
Barysas misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suavey Micthell dominated that round.
That's time! Barysas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Micthell!
Barysas gets caught flat footed, as Micthell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barysas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Micthell is controlling him.
Micthell pushing down on Barysas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Micthell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micthell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barysas is in trouble now - Micthell has advanced to mount!
Micthell moves to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barysas trying to get back to his feet but Micthell is in full control for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barysas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Micthell gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micthell is looking for the choke from the back position but Barysas is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Micthell on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barysas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barysas trying to get back to his feet but Micthell is in full control for now.
Micthell is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Barysas won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Micthell off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Suavey Micthell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasputin Mekk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Barriage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mekk comes into the arena with Boney M - Rasputin blaring out of the sound system. Barriage comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voodoo People (Pendulum Remix) by Prodigy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Rasputin Mekk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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227 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasputin Mekk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Barriage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Barriage.
Mekk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barriage but Barriage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mekk tries to close the distance and clinch but Barriage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mekk tries to clinch up but Barriage circles away and keeps his distance.
Barriage moves to clinch but Mekk breaks away
and Mekk counters with a single leg into guard. Barriage didn't expect that.
Barriage wants to sweep here but Mekk controlling him for the moment.
Mekk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barriage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mekk is controlling him.
Mekk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barriage wants to stand but Mekk is controlling the position.
Mekk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mekk wants to control from the top but Barriage keeps moving.
Barriage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mekk!
Mekk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mekk wants to get back to full guard but Barriage has passed into side control.
Mekk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barriage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barriage cracks Mekk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here.
Barriage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mekk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barriage looks winded!
Barriage trying to control the position but Mekk is working away.
Mekk can't do much from the bottom here.
Barriage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barriage cracks Mekk with a big elbow.
Barriage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mekk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barriage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mekk wants to control but Barriage postures up.
Barriage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mekk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barriage off and has taken his back!
Barriage rolls, trying to escape but Mekk keeps control of the position.
Mekk trying to control momentarily.
Barriage rolls, trying to escape but Mekk keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barriage is trying to remain composed but Mekk is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Barriage is trying to get back to his feet but Mekk has full control of the position and if anything, Barriage has just worked his way into a worse spot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barriage is trying to break free.
Barriage manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mekk's guard. Nice work there by Barriage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mekk keeping moving, preventing Barriage from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mekk trying to keep a closed guard but Barriage is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Barriage will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mekk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mekk blocks a low kick nicely.
Mekk clinches with his opponent.
Barriage pulls guard effortlessly.
Mekk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barriage's head.
Barriage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mekk trying to control but Barriage is working from the bottom.
Barriage wants to stand and escape but Mekk is having none of it.
Barriage is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekk stands up from Barriage's guard - Mekk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mekk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mekk misses with a takedown
and Barriage counters with a two punch combo.
Barriage is looking to clinch but Mekk is avoiding it.
Barriage blocks a head kick by Mekk.
Barriage swats away the attempt to clinch by Mekk.
Barriage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mekk.
Mekk tries to clinch
and Barriage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barriage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barriage looking to sit in guard and control but Mekk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekk trying to control the position from guard on top but Barriage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barriage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mekk defends well.
Mekk wants to pass the guard but Barriage is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mekk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barriage keeping moving, preventing Mekk from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barriage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barriage being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Rasputin Mekk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barriage tries to clinch there but Mekk circles away.
Mekk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barriage pinned against the cage. Barriage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekk swats away the attempt to clinch by Barriage.
Mekk is looking to clinch but Barriage is avoiding it.
Barriage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mekk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barriage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mekk somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasputin Mekk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mekk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barriage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barriage moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Barriage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mekk tries to clinch but Barriage moves out of range.
Barriage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck for Mekk with that takedown attempt.
Mekk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barriage to the ground. Mekk is now in Barriage's guard.
Mekk is looking to pass into half guard but Barriage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barriage is in guard.
Barriage wants to control from the top but Mekk keeps moving.
Mekk keeping full guard, as Barriage tries to pass.
Barriage throws a big elbow that misses.
Barriage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barriage connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barriage trying to control but Mekk is working from the bottom.
Mekk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barriage is one step ahead there.
Barriage trying to control but Mekk is working from the bottom.
Barriage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mekk looking to control.
Barriage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mekk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barriage throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekk wants to stand up but Barriage is controlling him.
Mekk tries to strike from the bottom.
Barriage stands up over Mekk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mekk has momentary wrist control but Barriage slips an elbow through the middle.
Barriage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mekk is trying to control the position but Barriage postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barriage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mekk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barriage landing some decent shots from guard.
Mekk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barriage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barriage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barriage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barriage scoring with some ground and pound.
Barriage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barriage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barriage pushing down on Mekk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barriage is stalling here. Mekk is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barriage seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mekk has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barriage wants to control but Mekk postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekk trying to control the action but Barriage is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Barriage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
David Barriage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barriage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rasputin Mekk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barriage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Barriage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barriage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Barriage!
David Barriage was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Puntti Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgars Simans!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena tries to clinch up.
Pena sends Simans crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pena is motioning to the referee to let Simans up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Edgars Simans has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simans tries for a takedown but Pena manages to get underhooks.
Pena gets through Simans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pena trying to control the position but instead, Simans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pena into the cage.
Simans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pena is struggling to control the position.
Simans has Pena pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simans pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pena tumbling to the mat - Simans dives into Pena's guard.
Simans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pena is keeping the position for now.
Simans slips nicely into half guard.
Simans is looking to advance position but Pena won't allow it.
Simans working Pena over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Simans seems content to control.
It looks like Simans might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Edgars Simans.
Simans shoots in and gets a takedown into Pena's guard.
Pena can't keep his opponent in guard - Simans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pena tries to get out of the position.
Simans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pena defending well though.
Simans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pena's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Simans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Simans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Simans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Pena.
Simans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pena throws a body punch but Simans moves out of range.
No joy there for Pena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pena tries to clinch
and Simans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simans.
Simans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pena's guard.
Simans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simans moves into full mount! Pena won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Puntti Pena has been cut.
Pena holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simans tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simans is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simans lands a big elbow.
Simans controlling the pace for now.
Pena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simans on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pena wants to control but Simans is having none of it.
Simans lands a big elbow.
Simans controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simans dominating with strikes here.
Puntti Pena's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jeez, Puntti Pena's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Puntti Pena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edgars Simans!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgars Simans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Rag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Break (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Break's choice of entrance music: Slippin. Jack Break is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big right hand |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Octavio Rag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Break!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Break gets tackled into the cage by Rag. Rag maintains the clinch.
Rag creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Break's defenses.
Rag stops a takedown attempt from Break.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rag throws an elbow but misses.
Rag throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rag trying to land knees to the body.
Rag lands an elbow inside that Break shrugs off.
Break on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Break tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rag taking a breather.
Rag crunches a lovely knee into Break's ribcage.
Rag lands an elbow just above Break 's eye.
Rag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Break backwards.
Rag connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rag tries to land knees in the clinch but Break avoids the damage to the body.
Break is trying to pull guard but Rag turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Octavio Rag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Break.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rag tries to land a knee to the head but Break blocks with his arms.
Break goes for a takedown attempt but Rag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rag lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rag works Break's body with a nice hook.
Rag darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rag connects with an inside leg kick.
Rag lands a leg kick that knocks Break off balance momentarily.
Rag moves in looking to clinch but Break pushes him off.
Break uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rag.
Break tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rag swivels and escapes.
Rag cracks the inside of Break's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rag misses with a straight left.
Octavio Rag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Break takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Octavio Rag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rag leaves Break with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Break shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rag is in trouble now - Break has advanced to mount!
Break working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Break has control of Rag's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rag regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Break is working for a guillotine from mount but Rag frees his head quite easily.
Break is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rag shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Break looking to control and managing it successfully.
Break has control of Rag's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rag regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Break jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rag manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Break dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rag lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rag scores with a punch to the head.
Rag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rag clinches with his opponent.
Rag pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Break has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rag after a bit of a struggle.
Break takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jack Break has been cut.
Rag landing knees to the head.
Rag misses with a knee to the head.
Rag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rag trying to control the position but instead, Break has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rag into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rag seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Break is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Rag tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Break pulls guard effortlessly.
Rag is sitting in close to Break's body. Break has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rag is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rag is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Break.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Break!
Our winner, Jack Break, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thioon Phitch (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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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thioon Phitch!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symons shoots in looking for a takedown but Phitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Symons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Symons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Symons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phitch pinned against the cage. Phitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phitch clinches with his opponent.
Phitch working aggressively here.
Phitch lands a damaging elbow.
Phitch tries a body shot but Symons blocks it.
Phitch wants to break free but Symons has control.
Symons tightens his grip and picks Phitch up, before dumping him to the ground. Phitch manages to land in guard.
Symons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Symons landing some decent shots from guard.
Symons wants to pass the guard but Phitch is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phitch keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Symons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symons throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Symons working some strikes from top position.
Symons 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.
Symons throws an elbow that misses. Phitch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symons's guard. Nice move by Phitch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Symons looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Phitch preventing the sweep.
Phitch trying to control but Symons is working from the bottom.
Symons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thioon Phitch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Phitch connects with a body shot.
Phitch moves in looking to clinch but Symons pushes him off.
Symons avoids the body shot from Phitch.
Phitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Phitch misses with a body shot.
Phitch misses with a wild body shot.
Phitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phitch wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Symons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phitch!
Symons working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons cracks Phitch with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons looks up at the clock and then as Phitch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Symons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Symons advances nicely into full mount.
Symons wants to control the pace but Phitch is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phitch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Symons tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Symons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phitch is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phitch dodges the punch combination from Symons.
Symons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Phitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons postures up in Phitch's guard and throws a big left but Phitch blocks it.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Symons throwing strikes from guard but Phitch blocks nicely.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Phitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons throws a strike but Phitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons pulls Phitch in to control the position.
Symons looking for a sweep. Not yet Symons, not yet.
Symons working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Graeme Symons just wasn't active enough.
Phitch tries to clinch but Symons is having none of it.
A big right from Phitch misses.
Phitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Symons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phitch tries to clinch there but Symons circles away.
Symons shoots in for a takedown but Phitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phitch misses with an uppercut
and Symons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phitch can't break the clinch.
Phitch is trying to force a seperation but Symons has the dominant position.
Phitch misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phitch.
Symons is working for takedown but Phitch is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phitch is pressed up against the cage. Symons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phitch down to the mat. Phitch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Symons keeps the fight on the outside.
Symons shoots for a takedown but Phitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Symons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Phitch misses with a wild body shot.
Phitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symons manages to avoid it.
Phitch misses with a body shot.
Symons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons shoots in for a double leg but Phitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phitch takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Phitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phitch throws a shot to the body.
Phitch stuffs the takedown.
Thioon Phitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Phitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Symons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phitch wants to clinch.
Symons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phitch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons works over Phitch with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons tries to move into range but Phitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Symons.
Symons gets the takedown into side control.
Graeme Symons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Symons wants to control but Phitch is keeping him busy.
Symons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Phitch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Symons tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons is trying to ground and pound but Phitch uses the momentary lack of control by Symons to regain half guard.
Symons is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Symons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Phitch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Symons.
Phitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phitch keeping full guard, as Symons tries to pass.
Symons throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Symons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Symons postures up in Phitch's guard and throws a big left but Phitch blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phitch looking to control.
Symons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Thioon Phitch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Phitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Symons throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Symons misses the target.
Symons drives through with a takedown into Phitch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Symons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Symons stands and throws Phitch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Symons is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons working the ground and pound.
Symons throws an elbow but Phitch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Symons tries for a kimura but Phitch is defending well.
Phitch seems a little lost for a moment, as Symons dominates the positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Symons are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phitch regains half guard, as Symons was trying to land strikes.
Phitch wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons clearly takes 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.
Phitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Symons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phitch's corner calls for a 1-2. Phitch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Phitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symons counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phitch did well to prevent Symons getting side control.
Symons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phitch is looking to improve his position.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phitch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Phitch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Symons scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symons prevents Phitch from standing back up.
Symons thows a huge punch but Phitch dodges it nicely.
Symons wants to take a breather but Phitch is having none of it.
Symons trying to mount his opponent but Phitch defends it.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phitch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Symons throws a strike but Phitch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phitch wants to stand up but Symons is controlling him.
Symons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Symons throwing strikes from guard but Phitch blocks nicely.
Symons looking to pass the guard.
Phitch wants to get back to his feet but Symons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons throwing strikes from guard but Phitch blocks nicely.
Symons wants to control from the top but Phitch keeps moving.
Symons throws a strike but Phitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Symons keeping full guard, as Phitch tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thioon Phitch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Symons throws a hook but Phitch avoids it easily.
Phitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Symons's head backwards.
Phitch misses with a wild combination.
Thioon Phitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Symons!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phitch lunges at Symons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Symons's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons had his way with Thioon Phitch in that round.
That's time! Symons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Phitch lands with a shot to the body.
Phitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Symons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Symons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phitch.
Symons shoots in for a double leg but Phitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Symons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phitch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Symons throws a strike but Phitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Phitch won't allow Symons to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Symons holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thioon Phitch.
Symons fails with the takedown.
Symons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Symons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symons stops Phitch from getting back to his feet.
Symons with the ground and pound but Phitch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phitch's head.
Symons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phitch working a defensive guard here.
Symons chips away with some ground and pound.
Phitch trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons throws an elbow that misses. Phitch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symons's guard. Nice move by Phitch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phitch passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Symons is looking to improve his position.
Symons desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Symons has a hand on Phitch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Phitch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons working to try and regain half guard.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons prevents Phitch from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Symons, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Graeme Symons thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Iron might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slippin. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
150 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John The Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Wolter!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolter, as that shot connected.
Wolter misses with a low kick.
Wolter throws a jab when The Iron was well out of range.
The Iron moves away from the strike by Wolter.
Wolter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wolter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Iron.
Wolter works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Wolter.
Wolter tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Wolter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Iron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wolter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Iron circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolter misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron blocks a leg kick.
Wolter throws a front kick aimed at The Iron's knee but The Iron avoids it well.
A slow jab from Wolter misses its intended target.
Wolter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Iron is out of range.
Wolter swings widly with a right hand
and The Iron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolter won't be happy with that.
Wolter taking a bit of punishment here - The Iron scoring with strikes.
The Iron working the head and body with strikes.
The Iron in side control, throwing shots but Wolter defends.
The Iron throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Iron lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Iron is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wolter looks calm but he's in trouble here. The Iron gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wolter is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! The Iron lets go of the hold and Wolter can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John The Iron!
A relieved looking John The Iron thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervi Outolempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalervi Outolempi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalervi Outolempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Outolempi moves away and avoids it.
Ribeiro Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips under a jab from Outolempi.
Ribeiro Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalervi Outolempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outolempi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Nice body kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Outolempi off balance momentarily.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips a jab from Outolempi.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Outolempi's calf.
Outolempi takes a swing at Ribeiro Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Outolempi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outolempi moves away.
Outolempi checks the leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Outolempi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outolempi misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro Da Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Outolempi's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outolempi.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Outolempi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Outolempi loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro Da Silva slips the punch.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Outolempi's belly button to the back.
Outolempi throws a nice looking combination but Ribeiro Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Outolempi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Outolempi throws a jab when Ribeiro Da Silva was well out of range.
Outolempi misses with a wild combination.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a push kick.
A jab from Outolempi does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Outolempi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that Outolempi semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Outolempi.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but Outolempi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Outolempi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Outolempi off balance momentarily.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Outolempi saw that one coming.
Outolempi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Outolempi throws a jab when Ribeiro Da Silva was well out of range.
Outolempi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Outolempi avoids the head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Outolempi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outolempi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outolempi misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro Da Silva defending well as Outolempi loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva punishes Outolempi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Outolempi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Outolempi misses with a two punch combination.
Outolempi scores with a body shot.
Outolempi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Outolempi's front leg but catches the back leg as Outolempi tries to avoid it.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Outolempi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Outolempi lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro Da Silva seems unphased.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outolempi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Outolempi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Outolempi rather than just go for the knockout.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Outolempi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Outolempi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Outolempi throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outolempi throws a series of punches but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks for the body kick but Outolempi saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outolempi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribeiro Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outolempi. Ribeiro Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Outolempi misses with a series of wild punches.
Outolempi throws a combination that misses
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a head kick.
Outolempi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Outolempi punishes Ribeiro Da Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Outolempi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick but Outolempi moves out of range.
Kalervi Outolempi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Outolempi throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Outolempi as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Outolempi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range as Outolempi strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outolempi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outolempi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Outolempi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribeiro Da Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Outolempi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outolempi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range as Outolempi strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribeiro Da Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Outolempi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ribeiro Da Silva pushes Outolempi away with a front kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. That's going to slow Outolempi down.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Outolempi throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Outolempi blocks a head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ribeiro Da Silva feints and then cracks Outolempi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Outolempi down.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Outolempi's calf.
Outolempi throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Outolempi throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Outolempi dips to his left and cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with an uppercut!
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Outolempi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro Da Silva on the side of the head.
Outolempi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribeiro Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outolempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Outolempi coming out on top.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outolempi.
Ribeiro Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Outolempi under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outolempi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. Ribeiro Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Outolempi throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Outolempi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Outolempi's leg but Outolempi calmly moves out of range.
Outolempi lands with an overhand left.
Outolempi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribeiro Da Silva can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outolempi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Outolempi misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outolempi.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Outolempi is just out of range.
Outolempi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Outolempi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Outolempi's sensitive parts.
Ribeiro Da Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Outolempi throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outolempi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range as Outolempi strikes.
Outolempi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ribeiro Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Outolempi throws a nice looking combination but Ribeiro Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outolempi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Outolempi if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Outolempi finds it's way through Ribeiro Da Silva's defenses.
Outolempi misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outolempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outolempi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Outolempi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. Ribeiro Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Outolempi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outolempi throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outolempi blocks a head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Outolempi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Outolempi.
Outolempi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Outolempi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Outolempi misses the target.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outolempi misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalervi Outolempi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outolempi throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Outolempi does no damage.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Outolempi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi misses with a looping right.
Outolempi moves out of range of the body kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outolempi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribeiro Da Silva.
A bone on bone clash there as Outolempi blocks the leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outolempi dips to his left and cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with an uppercut!
Ribeiro Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Outolempi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Outolempi misses with a hook
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Outolempi was not able to check.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Outolempi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Outolempi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice head kick!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outolempi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Outolempi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro Da Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Outolempi's calf.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Outolempi blocks a head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints and then cracks Outolempi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Outolempi down.
Outolempi throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outolempi looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro Da Silva is out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Outolempi off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribeiro Da Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a head kick. Outolempi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Outolempi misses with an uppercut
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Outolempi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro Da Silva digs a good hook to Outolempi's body.
Outolempi scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Outolempi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ribeiro Da Silva - the referee stops the clock and Outolempi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ribeiro Da Silva. Outolempi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Outolempi misses its intended target.
Outolempi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Outolempi throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ribeiro Da Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vecheslav Gurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alaniz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slippin. Gurin has chosen Dolphin - I Will Live as his entrance music. Vecheslav Gurin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Alaniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vecheslav Gurin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurin gets tackled into the cage by Alaniz. Alaniz maintains the clinch.
Gurin avoiding damage as Alaniz throws knees to the body.
Alaniz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gurin is defending well for now.
Alaniz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alaniz walks away with a smile on his face. Gurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alaniz clinches up with Gurin and pushes him back against the cage.
Alaniz connects with a knee to the head.
Alaniz looking to throw knees to the head but Gurin is blocking nicely.
Gurin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alaniz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gurin jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alaniz distracts Gurin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurin working a defensive guard here.
Gurin is looking for a triangle but Alaniz pushes his legs off easily.
Alaniz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaniz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alaniz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alaniz is looking to work some ground and pound but Gurin has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gurin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gurin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alaniz is looking to work some ground and pound but Gurin has wrist control.
Gurin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alaniz.
Alaniz is in close to Gurin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gurin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alaniz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alaniz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alaniz is looking to work some ground and pound but Gurin has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alaniz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gurin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alaniz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alaniz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alaniz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gurin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaniz defends it easily.
Alaniz scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaniz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alaniz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gurin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alaniz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alaniz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alaniz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gurin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alaniz has managed to get both his arms back between Gurin's legs - danger averted.
Alaniz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gurin's head.
Alaniz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alaniz with a nice head shot there.
Alaniz landing some decent shots from guard.
Alaniz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gurin pulls Alaniz in close to prevent any damage.
Alaniz is in close to Gurin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gurin is retaining full guard.
Gurin working a defensive guard here.
Gurin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alaniz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gurin is trying to keep Alaniz in close.
Alaniz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaniz with a nice head shot there.
Gurin controlling Alaniz's posture.
Gurin has his foot on Alaniz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alaniz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alaniz throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurin working a defensive guard here.
Alaniz postures up and lands a big shot to Gurin's brow.
Gurin is looking for a triangle but Alaniz pushes his legs off easily.
Gurin has momentary wrist control but Alaniz slips an elbow through the middle.
Alaniz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gurin's head.
Alaniz lands a couple of elbows.
Alaniz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alaniz postures up.
Alaniz cracks Gurin with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alaniz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gurin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alaniz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alaniz scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Alaniz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gurin gets tackled into the cage by Alaniz. Alaniz maintains the clinch.
Alaniz missing with knees to the body.
Alaniz misses with a knee strike.
Alaniz misses with a knee strike.
Gurin jumps guard but Alaniz stands there with Gurin around his waist. Gurin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gurin avoiding damage as Alaniz throws knees to the body.
Gurin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alaniz to keep the fight standing.
Alaniz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gurin.
Alaniz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gurin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gurin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alaniz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charlie Alaniz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vecheslav Gurin.
Gurin jumps into guard, dragging Alaniz to the mat.
Alaniz cracks Gurin with a solid left hand.
Alaniz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charlie Alaniz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gurin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gurin looking to control.
Alaniz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gurin working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alaniz postures up in Gurin's guard and throws a big left but Gurin blocks it.
Gurin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alaniz is aware though and is defending well.
Alaniz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gurin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gurin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alaniz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alaniz with a nice head shot there.
Gurin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alaniz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gurin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gurin trying to keep a closed guard but Alaniz is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurin has momentary wrist control but Alaniz slips an elbow through the middle.
Alaniz with a nice head shot there.
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!
Alaniz postures up and lands a big shot to Gurin's brow.
Alaniz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gurin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alaniz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alaniz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gurin is keeping the position for now.
Alaniz cracks Gurin with a solid left hand.
Alaniz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gurin is trying to keep Alaniz in close.
Alaniz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alaniz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alaniz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alaniz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alaniz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gurin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gurin working a defensive guard here.
Alaniz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gurin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alaniz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alaniz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gurin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alaniz.
Alaniz working some strikes from top position.
Gurin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alaniz defends well.
Alaniz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alaniz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alaniz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz throws a big right hand that misses.
Alaniz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gurin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alaniz scoring with some ground and pound.
Alaniz working some strikes from top position.
Alaniz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alaniz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gurin controls Alaniz momentarily but Alaniz frees himself.
Alaniz throwing strikes but missing.
Gurin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alaniz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alaniz lands a couple of elbows.
Gurin controls Alaniz momentarily but Alaniz frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Alaniz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alaniz stuffs the takedown attempt from Gurin. Gurin gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurin.
Alaniz instigates a clinch.
Gurin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Charlie Alaniz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vecheslav Gurin.
Alaniz scores with a knee to the head.
Gurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alaniz walks away with a smile on his face. Gurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alaniz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gurin avoiding damage as Alaniz throws knees to the body.
Gurin jumps guard but Alaniz stands there with Gurin around his waist. Gurin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alaniz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gurin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alaniz with a knee to the head.
Gurin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alaniz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alaniz lands a good knee to the midsection. Gurin won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Alaniz.
Alaniz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gurin blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gurin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alaniz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gurin avoiding damage as Alaniz throws knees to the body.
Alaniz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alaniz tries to land a knee to the head but Gurin blocks with his arms.
Alaniz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gurin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alaniz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gurin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alaniz to keep the fight standing.
Alaniz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gurin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alaniz walks away with a smile on his face. Gurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charlie Alaniz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alaniz clinches with his opponent.
Alaniz misses with a knee strike.
Alaniz scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Alaniz.
Alaniz lands a good knee to the midsection. Gurin won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaniz looking to throw knees to the head but Gurin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz with a knee to the head.
Alaniz lands a knee to the head.
Gurin jumps guard but Alaniz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alaniz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gurin avoids it.
Gurin managing to block the knees to the body from Alaniz.
A knee to the head by Alaniz.
Alaniz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alaniz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alaniz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gurin is trying to pull guard but Alaniz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alaniz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alaniz misses with a knee to the head.
Alaniz landing knees to the head.
Alaniz missing with knees to the body.
Alaniz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gurin can do to turn this around?
Alaniz lands a knee to the body.
Alaniz tries to land a knee to the head but Gurin blocks with his arms.
Gurin avoiding damage as Alaniz throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alaniz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Charlie Alaniz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alaniz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gurin blocks it with crossed arms.
Gurin jumps guard but Alaniz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Alaniz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alaniz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gurin's face.
Gurin is trying to pull guard but Alaniz has him pressed against the cage.
Gurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alaniz walks away with a smile on his face. Gurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Gurin or perhaps it was just good defense by Alaniz which made him look bad.
Alaniz clinches with his opponent.
Alaniz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gurin avoids it.
Gurin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alaniz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gurin jumps guard but Alaniz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gurin takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz lands a knee to the head.
Gurin jumps guard but Alaniz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alaniz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Alaniz.
Alaniz with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alaniz obliges.
Alaniz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gurin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alaniz lands a nice knee to the body.
Alaniz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alaniz missing with knees to the body.
Alaniz landing knees to the head.
Alaniz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Alaniz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gurin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alaniz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alaniz trying to land knees to the body.
Vecheslav Gurin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gurin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alaniz just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Alaniz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alaniz 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Alaniz!
Post fight, an emotional Charlie Alaniz said 'I don't know why these fighter's show up, I am on a mission, to be the best and to fight the best. As I rise to the top I will show everyone my skills and that I fight because I am THE only true warrior in the cage!'.
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