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AFLC 75: Barnes Vs Manhoef PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Forever and 300 Violin Orchestra Remix (Crack Bottles Forever). Wallace has chosen Sandaless - Wojownik as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafal Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort counters with a good, hard body kick but Wallace shrugs it off.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Wallace.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belfort quickly recovers to half guard.
Wallace is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace is trying to work for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.
Belfort is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace thowing shots but they're missing.
Wallace jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belfort is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belfort and Wallace has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
Wallace swings around for an armbar but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wallace's guard.
Belfort throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wallace stands up from Belfort's guard - Wallace perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace looks winded!
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
Belfort throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Belfort scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belfort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg.
Belfort cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Belfort looks to land a combination. Wallace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort misses with the combination.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belfort scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belfort swinging wildly here.
Vitor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Belfort tried to score with a low kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Wallace.
Wallace avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Belfort against the ropes but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belfort lands a right hook to the body.
Belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort counters with a three punch combo that has Wallace backing up. Wallace nods at Belfort to acknowledge the strikes.
Belfort lands a leg kick that knocks Wallace off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Belfort there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Belfort misses with the combination.
Belfort lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scores with a one two! Wallace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Belfort.
Belfort throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
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!
Belfort lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
Belfort scoring well with a low kick there.
Wallace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wallace has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belfort.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Belfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belfort circles away.
Belfort is looking to wear down Wallace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belfort lands a head kick!
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belfort is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Belfort circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belfort throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Wallace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belfort sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Belfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Wallace.
Belfort lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort leaves Wallace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Belfort.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Belfort had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Belfort throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Belfort throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wallace on the side of the head.
Belfort throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wallace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to 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.
Belfort is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wallace trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Rafal Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belfort is on top in guard.
Belfort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belfort pushing down on Wallace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belfort drops an elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace gets back to full guard.
Wallace has a closed guard, preventing Belfort from standing up.
Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belfort defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belfort doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belfort manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rafal Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vitor Belfort.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belfort, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
After winning the bout, Vitor Belfort thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Rafal Wallace stepped up to the mic, saying 'Never give up'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandwasi Nsumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wandwasi Nsumba!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nsumba lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nsumba manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Nsumba's head back.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nsumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones cracks Nsumba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nsumba moves away.
Nsumba avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Jones misses.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Nsumba swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Nsumba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nsumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nsumba's head.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nsumba avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nsumba has time to react.
Jones misses the body punch
and Nsumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nsumba moves out of range as Jones strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nsumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Nsumba's leg but Nsumba calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Nsumba.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nsumba misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones swings for the body but Nsumba moves out of range.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Nsumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a hook but Nsumba avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Nsumba with an uppercut!
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nsumba counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Nsumba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nsumba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nsumba takes one to the chin there.
Nsumba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Nsumba saw that one coming.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Nsumba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Nsumba's shoulder, as Nsumba tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four 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!
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nsumba.
Nsumba misses with a straight left.
Nsumba moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Nsumba blocks the low kick.
Nsumba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Nsumba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Nsumba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nsumba throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nsumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Nsumba thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Nsumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nsumba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Nsumba staying out of range there.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Nsumba's head back.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Nsumba counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Nsumba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Nsumba slips a jab from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Nsumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nsumba looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones cracks Nsumba with a good jab.
Nsumba throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Nsumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nsumba checks a leg kick.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones swings for the body but Nsumba moves out of range.
Ray Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nsumba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nsumba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Nsumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nsumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nsumba moves out of range of the strikes.
Nsumba misses with a body shot.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nsumba scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a body shot
and Nsumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Nsumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Nsumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Nsumba.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Nsumba counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones slips under a jab from Nsumba.
Nsumba throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones tries to bum rush Nsumba with a series of wild strikes but Nsumba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nsumba manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Nsumba slips the punch.
Nsumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nsumba slips a straight right by Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Nsumba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nsumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nsumba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones thuds a left hand into Nsumba's body.
Nsumba throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to work over Nsumba's front leg with a kick but Nsumba checks it.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nsumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nsumba doesn't seem phased though.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nsumba moves away.
Nsumba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nsumba eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nsumba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Nsumba avoids it easily.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nsumba scores with a nice right hand.
Nsumba dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Nsumba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones swings for the body but Nsumba moves out of range.
Jones moves forwards but Nsumba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wandwasi Nsumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body punch but Nsumba moves out of range.
Nsumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nsumba misses the jab.
Nsumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Nsumba.
Jones misses with a hook. Nsumba ducked under it nicely.
Nsumba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Nsumba is just out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nsumba manages to avoid it.
Nsumba misses with a two punch combination.
Nsumba circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nsumba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ray Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Ray Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a body punch but Nsumba moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Nsumba throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Nsumba just misses with a punch to the body.
Nsumba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Nsumba counters with a big left hand that crumples Jones! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wandwasi Nsumba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Santos.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Santos jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie has been working on his balance at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Santos.
Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Gracie falls to his knees and Santos doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Motherfucker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arturo Gatti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Franco Gomez's chin.
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35
178 lbs
17 - 25 - 1 |
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25
178 lbs
10 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti throws a leg kick that misses.
Franco Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gatti connects with a right hand. Gomez shakes it off.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez dives in and grabs Gatti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gatti pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Gatti.
Gatti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gatti misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatti as he avoids it easily.
Arturo Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez.
Gatti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gatti counters with a right hand to the body.
Gatti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Gatti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Gatti.
Gomez dives in for a single leg takedown but Gatti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez keeps control of Gatti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gatti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the ropes.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gatti's efforts to push away.
Gomez keeps control of Gatti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gatti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatti is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
Gatti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gatti's efforts to push away.
Gomez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gatti prevents it.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Gatti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Gatti circles away.
Gatti misses with a series of wild punches.
Gatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the ropes.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatti as he avoids it easily.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Gatti sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Gatti shows good takedown defense.
Gomez looks winded!
Gomez drives through with a takedown into Gatti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gatti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomez stops Gatti from standing up.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatti is retaining full guard.
Gatti wriggles free and stands up.
Gatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gatti swivels and escapes.
Gomez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gatti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gomez is in Gatti's guard.
Gatti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez passes into half guard.
Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gatti is trying to maintain the position but Gomez is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatti is staying active underneath Gomez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatti is trying to maintain the position but Gomez is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatti wants to improve his position but Gomez is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatti defends it well.
Gomez is working for a kimura but Gatti is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomez prevents Gatti from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatti is positioning himself well to prevent Gomez advancing to mount.
Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatti is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gatti 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.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Gatti.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gatti - that will leave a mark!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gatti as he jumps to the side.
Gatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez dives in for a single leg takedown but Gatti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Gatti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Arturo Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez.
Gomez is looking for a takedown.
Gatti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gatti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gatti is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
Gomez has hold of one of Gatti's legs. Gatti is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti trying to control the position.
Gatti has his feet on Gomez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gatti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gatti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Gatti. That snapped Gomez's head back.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gatti fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Gatti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gomez. That did some damage!
Arturo Gatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Gatti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the ropes.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Arturo Gatti is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gatti is trying to defend but Gomez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franco Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatti wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomez is working for a kimura but Gatti is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatti is trying to maintain the position but Gomez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gatti is looking to escape.
Gomez wants to control but Gatti is keeping him busy.
Gatti is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomez.
Gomez 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.
Gomez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is trying to stand.
Gomez is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gatti manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Gatti is keeping the position.
Gatti tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gatti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Gatti.
Gomez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gomez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Gatti is defending well.
Gatti trying to control here.
Gatti wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Gatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gatti pushes Gomez off looking to stand but Gomez dives back in and keeps control.
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Gatti is defending well.
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomez.
Gatti is refusing to be controlled, as Gomez sits in half guard.
Gomez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gatti is positioning himself well to prevent Gomez advancing to mount.
Gatti tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Gomez wants to control but Gatti is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomez shoots and misses
and Gatti counters with a one-two to the body.
Gatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gatti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gatti lands a head kick. Gomez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Gatti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gomez really felt that one!
Arturo Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gatti looks to land a combination. Gomez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gatti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the ropes.
Gomez misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gatti duly obliges.
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!
Gatti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gatti as Gomez shoots in.
Gatti works over Gomez's head and body with a nice combination.
Gatti tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
Gatti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatti scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Franco Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arturo Gatti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arturo Gatti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gatti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gatti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deivid Trenchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
171 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Rando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deivid Trenchev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rando fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trenchev avoids it really well and circles away.
Trenchev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rando holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trenchev can't find room to land a body shot as Rando controls the action.
A short right from Rando on the inside.
Rando breaks the clinch.
Trenchev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trenchev slips a jab and a cross from Rando.
Trenchev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rando tries to clinch up but Trenchev circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Rando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rando looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rando is looking to clinch but Trenchev is avoiding it.
Rando moves into range and clinches up with Trenchev.
Rando has Trenchev pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Trenchev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rando pushes off an throws an elbow but Trenchev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rando drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trenchev pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trenchev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Rando. Those never looked like landing.
Trenchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trenchev dodges the punch combination from Rando.
Trenchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trenchev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trenchev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trenchev checks a leg kick.
Rando closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trenchev circles away.
Trenchev blocks a head kick by Rando.
Trenchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rando swats away the attempt to clinch by Trenchev.
Trenchev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rando looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trenchev is fending him off so far but Rando persists. Nope, Trenchev circles away and we're back to standing.
Rando is breathing heavily.
Trenchev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Trenchev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trenchev trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trenchev throws an elbow but it misses.
Trenchev lands a good knee to the midsection. Rando won't want to take too many of those.
Rando pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Rando landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rando throws a head punch that misses.
Rando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trenchev avoids it.
Rando tries to land knees in the clinch but Trenchev avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rando throws a punch but it's blocked by Trenchev.
Trenchev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rando is keeping busy.
Trenchev letting Rando take a breather here.
Rando tries a knee to the head but Trenchev blocks it.
Trenchev prevents a body shot from Rando.
Rando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trenchev avoids it.
Trenchev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rando is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Trenchev - that landed with a thud.
Rando looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trenchev has Rando pressed against the ropes, preventing Rando from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trenchev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rando in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Trenchev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trenchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trenchev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rando is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Trenchev to the mat. Trenchev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rando tries to stand but Trenchev is controlling from the bottom.
Trenchev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rando is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trenchev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rando defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rando connects with a couple of short punches.
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 Chris Rando will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Rando is predictable there
and Trenchev counters with an outside leg kick.
Rando just misses with a punch to the body.
Trenchev gets caught flat footed, as Rando shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rando controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trenchev wants to stand but Rando is controlling the position.
Trenchev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trenchev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rando landing some decent shots from guard.
Rando works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rando wants to work for an arm triangle but Trenchev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchev is pressing down on Rando's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rando trying to control but Trenchev is working from the bottom.
Rando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trenchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trenchev trying to control the position.
Rando wants to control from the top but Trenchev keeps moving.
Trenchev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rando trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trenchev trying to control the position.
Rando trying to control but Trenchev is working from the bottom.
Chris Rando overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rando throws a big right hand that misses.
Trenchev trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trenchev keeping full guard, as Rando tries to pass.
Trenchev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rando defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rando escapes and throws Trenchev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Trenchev taking a bit of punishment here - Rando scoring with strikes.
Trenchev is trying to control Rando's posture but Rando avoids it.
Trenchev is looking to regain half guard here but Rando keeps moving and retains side control.
Rando stands up and beckons Trenchev to his feet.
Trenchev keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchev is looking to land body kicks.
Trenchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trenchev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trenchev forces Rando back against the ropes and clinches.
Rando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rando lands a nice elbow.
Rando has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trenchev after a bit of a struggle.
Rando lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trenchev has Rando pressed against the ropes, preventing Rando from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rando blocks a body shot from Trenchev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rando working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rando dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rando looks for a takedown but Trenchev sprawls well.
Trenchev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rando. That did some damage!
Rando throws a right hand that Trenchev ducks under and follows up with a left that Trenchev also avoids with ease.
Rando has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trenchev tries to work over Rando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rando takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chris Rando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trenchev gets underhooks to prevent Rando's takedown attempt.
Trenchev trying to stall but Rando improves his position.
Rando taking a breather.
Trenchev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Trenchev missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rando tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rando looking to stall.
Rando misses with a body punch.
Rando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trenchev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rando seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trenchev can turn it around.
Rando managing to block the knees to the body from Trenchev.
Trenchev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rando.
Trenchev taking a breather.
Rando stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rando lands a nice knee to the body.
Trenchev has Rando pressed against the ropes, preventing Rando from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rando is trying to push Trenchev away but Trenchev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rando blocks a body shot from Trenchev.
Rando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rando has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trenchev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trenchev missing with knees to the body.
Rando is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Trenchev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trenchev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rando.
Trenchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rando's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rando tries to work over Trenchev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trenchev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trenchev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rando is keeping busy.
Trenchev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trenchev tries to land knees in the clinch but Rando avoids the damage to the body.
Trenchev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rando is keeping busy.
Trenchev is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Rando breaks the clinch.
Chris Rando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rando shoots for a takedown but Trenchev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trenchev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rando, pushing him back against the ropes.
Trenchev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rando has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trenchev after a bit of a struggle.
Rando trying to land knees to the body.
Rando breaks from the clinch.
Deivid Trenchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rando tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trenchev defends well and Rando ends up having to push Trenchev into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Trenchev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rando is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Trenchev.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trenchev trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rando throws an elbow but misses.
Trenchev tries a body shot but Rando blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deivid Trenchev.
I think Rando has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Rando!
A very excited looking Chris Rando made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Sandstorm. Ramirez has chosen Megadeth-Trust as his entrance music. Alex Ramirez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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202 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Silva misses.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramirez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Ramirez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Silva wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control!
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez trying to control from Silva's half guard. Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Ramirez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control.
Silva stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Alex Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva keeping control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thor Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Thor Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Thor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Ramirez.
Ramirez thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Thor Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Ramirez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramirez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva tries to stand but Ramirez is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Alex Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Thor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Ramirez.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva cracks Ramirez with a good jab.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Silva against the ropes but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Ramirez tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Thor Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the ropes.
Ramirez jumps guard but Silva stands there with Ramirez around his waist. Ramirez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Silva lands a left hand.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva clinches.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the ropes.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ramirez drops back down to his feet.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the ropes.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva wants to clinch.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thor Silva!
A victorious Thor Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meldrick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meldrick Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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24
197 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meldrick Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Escargesa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escargesa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escargesa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escargesa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escargesa throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escargesa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taylor. That one must have hurt.
Escargesa tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Escargesa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escargesa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escargesa takes one to the chin there.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escargesa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Escargesa moves into the clinch.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escargesa lands a jab.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escargesa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Escargesa misses its intended target.
Escargesa throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escargesa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Escargesa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escargesa instigates a clinch.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escargesa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Escargesa misses the target.
Escargesa has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Escargesa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Escargesa has double underhooks.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escargesa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Taylor to the canvas! Taylor doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Escargesa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Escargesa!
Vincent Escargesa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Perkovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Dela Cruz's chin.
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Perkovic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Perkovic leaves Dela Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perkovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.
Dela Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Perkovic is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dela Cruz throws out a leg kick but Perkovic moves out of range and Dela Cruz only half commits.
A cross from Dela Cruz lands.
Perkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perkovic pinned against the ropes. Perkovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Perkovic.
It looks like Shane Dela Cruz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela Cruz avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic slips a straight right by Dela Cruz.
A bone on bone clash there as Perkovic blocks the leg kick.
Dela Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perkovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Perkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Dela Cruz circles away.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Perkovic, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz pushes Perkovic against the ropes but Perkovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perkovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dela Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Perkovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mikhail Perkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkovic staying out of range there.
Perkovic connects with a body shot.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Perkovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic thows a body kick. Dela Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkovic throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Dela Cruz stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Perkovic follows into mount!
Dela Cruz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perkovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Dela Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perkovic working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dela Cruz looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Perkovic! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikhail Perkovic!
Mikhail Perkovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. The crowd seem to be enjoying Manhoef's choice of entrance music: Killing In The Name. Melvin Manhoef is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
27 - 10 - 0 |
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173 cm
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194 lbs
30 - 29 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Manhoef.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manhoef.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manhoef has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manhoef and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes checks a low kick from Manhoef.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Manhoef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Manhoef is rocked!
Manhoef lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manhoef is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Manhoef tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Barnes wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Barnes!
Frankie Barnes retains his middleweight title!
Frankie Barnes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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