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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mu Talalelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mu Talalelei has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mu Talalelei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talalelei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McRoberts misses with a double jab.
McRoberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talalelei throws an overhand right that lands on McRoberts's shoulder, as McRoberts tries to avoid the shot.
Talalelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRoberts manages to avoid it.
Talalelei throws a nice looking combination but McRoberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talalelei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Talalelei gets caught flat footed, as McRoberts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McRoberts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRoberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRoberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Talalelei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talalelei wants to stand and escape but McRoberts is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts slips nicely into half guard.
McRoberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Talalelei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McRoberts is nestled in close to Talalelei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McRoberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McRoberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Talalelei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McRoberts is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Talalelei's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McRoberts moves into full mount! Talalelei won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talalelei really wants to buck McRoberts off and get back to his feet.
McRoberts quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for McRoberts but it's paid off an Talalelei is forced to tap! Nice work by McRoberts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh McRoberts!
Josh McRoberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soplamocos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger!!!. Underworld is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr. Torture. Hades Underworld will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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196 lbs
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192 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Soplamocos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soplamocos is looking to land body kicks.
Soplamocos misses with a body kick.
Soplamocos misses with a wild body shot.
Underworld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soplamocos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Soplamocos.
Hades Underworld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soplamocos swings for the body but Underworld moves out of range.
Soplamocos digs a good body shot into Underworld's ribs.
Underworld cracks the inside of Soplamocos's front leg.
Soplamocos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soplamocos shoots in looking for a takedown but Underworld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soplamocos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soplamocos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underworld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Underworld does no damage.
Underworld 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.
Underworld feints a jab promting Soplamocos to slip. Underworld then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soplamocos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Kid Soplamocos has been cut.
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!
Soplamocos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underworld swings for the body but Soplamocos moves out of range.
Underworld throws a front kick aimed at Soplamocos's knee but Soplamocos avoids it well.
Soplamocos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Soplamocos misses
and Underworld counters with a head kick. That will keep Soplamocos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Underworld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soplamocos.
Underworld throws a right hand that Soplamocos ducks under and follows up with a left that Soplamocos also avoids with ease.
Soplamocos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underworld moves away.
Underworld on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soplamocos. Soplamocos obviously looking to wear him down.
Underworld slips under a jab from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos throws the left hand but Underworld avoids the punch easily.
Underworld stuffs the takedown.
Underworld blocks a jab.
Underworld falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soplamocos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Underworld has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soplamocos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Underworld.
Underworld throws a right and a left that Soplamocos avoids nicely.
Soplamocos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Underworld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld feints and then cracks Soplamocos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soplamocos down.
Underworld is looking to slow Soplamocos down with leg kicks.
Underworld works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Underworld tries a head kick but it misses.
Underworld checks a leg kick.
Soplamocos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Underworld's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Underworld works Soplamocos's body with a nice hook.
Underworld lands the left hand.
Soplamocos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Underworld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underworld checks a low kick from Soplamocos.
Underworld moves out of range of the leg kick from Soplamocos.
Underworld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soplamocos circles away quickly and effectively.
Soplamocos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hades Underworld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underworld blocks a head kick by Soplamocos.
Soplamocos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Soplamocos misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soplamocos throws an overhand right that lands on Underworld's shoulder, as Underworld tries to avoid the shot.
Soplamocos shoots in and drives through. Underworld sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Soplamocos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soplamocos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underworld manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Soplamocos.
Soplamocos walks into a left hand.
Underworld throws a head kick that misses.
Underworld throws a sloppy head kick and Soplamocos moves out of range easily.
Soplamocos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soplamocos lands in his opponent's guard.
Soplamocos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soplamocos throws a big right hand that misses.
Soplamocos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos distracts Underworld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underworld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Underworld is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Soplamocos from controlling successfully.
Soplamocos stops Underworld from standing up.
Soplamocos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Underworld uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Underworld feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soplamocoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Underworld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Underworld lands with a kick to the temple. Soplamocos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Underworld tries a low kick but Soplamocos avoids it.
Soplamocos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underworld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Underworld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Soplamocos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soplamocos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Underworld.
Underworld lands with a cross.
Soplamocos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Underworld is out of range.
Underworld moves forwards but Soplamocos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Soplamocos misses with a low kick as Underworld jumps back.
Underworld throws a jab when Soplamocos was well out of range.
Hades Underworld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soplamocos shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hades Underworld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underworld connects with a body shot.
Soplamocos tries a head kick but it misses.
Soplamocos doesn't manage to clinch there - Underworld circles away.
Underworld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soplamocos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Underworld.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underworld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soplamocos darts in looking for a takedown but Underworld gets double underhooks and turns Soplamocos into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soplamocos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Underworld blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Underworld misses with an elbow strike.
Underworld lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Underworld tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soplamocos avoids it.
Underworld lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soplamocos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soplamocos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Underworld tries to land a knee to the head but Soplamocos blocks with his arms.
Soplamocos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Underworld.
Underworld unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underworld trying to land knees to the body.
Underworld looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Underworld misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Underworld.
Underworld lands a body shot.
Underworld misses with a knee strike.
Underworld leaning his opponent against the cage.
Soplamocos misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Underworld has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soplamocos breaks the clinch.
Underworld cracks the inside of Soplamocos's front leg.
Soplamocos jabs Underworld to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Underworld throws a front kick that sends Soplamocos stumbling back into the cage.
Soplamocos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kid Soplamocos's cut is getting worse.
Underworld takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Underworld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Underworld lands a jab-cross combination.
Soplamocos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Underworld moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Underworld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Underworld lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kid Soplamocos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos just misses with a punch to the body.
Underworld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soplamocos slips a jab and a cross from Underworld.
Underworld swinging wildly here.
Soplamocos tries to close the distance and clinch but Underworld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soplamocos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Underworld.
Underworld moves out of range of the body kick from Soplamocos.
A head kick misses from Soplamocos.
Underworld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soplamocos moves out of range of the leg kick from Underworld.
Underworld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soplamocos.
Underworld goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soplamocos.
A head kick misses from Underworld.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underworld counters with a thumping low kick.
Soplamocos shoots in and drives through. Underworld sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Soplamocos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld lands a leg kick that knocks Soplamocos off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soplamocos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underworld tries a head kick but it misses.
Soplamocos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underworld but Underworld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soplamocos swings widly with a right hand
and Underworld counters with a good low kick that Soplamocos was not able to check.
Soplamocos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Underworld lands a nice shot to the body.
Underworld throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Underworld keeps Soplamocos at a distance using the push kick.
Underworld lands with a shot to the body.
Underworld swinging wildly here.
Underworld misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Underworld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Soplamocos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Soplamocos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soplamocos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Underworld jabs at Soplamocos's body.
Underworld uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soplamocos has time to react.
Soplamocos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Underworld checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soplamocos throws a head kick that misses.
Underworld throws out a powerful jab.
Jeez, Kid Soplamocos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Soplamocos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Underworld.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underworld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Underworld stuns Soplamocos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soplamocos tries to clinch up.
Soplamocos get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Soplamocos stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Underworld runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hades Underworld!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hades Underworld made sure he mentioned [EVO] Koffin Inc. *92% Laundry NOT Available*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
Sobral misses with a head kick.
Cannon lands a jab.
It looks like Renato Sobral has been cut.
Cannon punishes Sobral's body with a nice straight punch.
Cannon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sobral takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Cannon catches Sobral right on the button with a cross.
Cannon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sobral scores with a head kick.
It looks like Matthew Cannon has been cut.
Cannon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cannon walks into a stiff left hand from Sobral.
Sobral tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cannon counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
Cannon throws a shot to the body.
Cannon lands with a right hand.
Cannon lands a slapping body shot.
Cannon connects with a jab.
Cannon looks to land a combination but Sobral avoids it well.
Cannon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cannon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sobral doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannon throws a shot to the body.
Cannon defending well as Sobral loads up on a big left hand.
Cannon tests Sobral's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Renato Sobral's cut even more.
Sobral will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannon lands a nice hook to Sobral's body. Sobral takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Cannon. Beautiful body shot.
Cannon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobral.
Cannon throws a series of strikes that have Sobral backpedaling.
The cut above Renato Sobral's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cannon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sobral lands a body shot.
Cannon lands a slapping body shot.
Sobral moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Cannon.
Sobral takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sobral takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sobral looks winded!
Sobral takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cannon lands a nice hook to Sobral's body. Sobral takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobral throws a nice looking combination but Cannon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cannon scores with a shot to the body.
Cannon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Renato Sobral's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sobral takes one on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Renato Sobral's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matthew Cannon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Matthew Cannon thanked Xtreme Merchandise for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Lacuna Coil - Without Fear. A fine choice. Yip Man has chosen Everything in it's right place as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 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
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and pushes Yip Man back into the cage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yip Man backwards.
Yip Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Yip Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones with a jab.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Yip Man tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Yip Man back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yip Man is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yip Man.
Yip Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Yip Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yip Man blocks a head kick by Jones.
Yip Man seems to have recovered his senses.
Yip Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip Man is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Yip Man throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Yip Man shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Yip Man misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Curtis Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grand Master Yip Man.
Yip Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yip Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yip Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yip Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones drops Yip Man with a big knee straight up the middle! Yip Man is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Grand Master Yip Man has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Yip Man is in big trouble! Jones is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Yip Man. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Curtis Jones!
A relieved looking Curtis Jones 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Nervecell - Psychogenocide as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
23 - 23 - 1 |
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Blixt Boxlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robbin Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie checks a low kick from Boxlund.
Boxlund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Boxlund sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boxlund tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Boxlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Boxlund's head.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Boxlund is working from the bottom.
Gracie is thwarting Boxlund's attempts to control the position.
Boxlund wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Boxlund dodges it nicely.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxlund keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boxlund is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Boxlund to control.
Boxlund is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boxlund tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boxlund because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boxlund because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Boxlund is rocked!
Gracie looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Boxlund covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbin Gracie!
Robbin Gracie 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manres comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aqualung - Jethro Tull kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ludwig Manres has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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187 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manres fails with the takedown
so Cerrone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cerrone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cerrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cerrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manres lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cerrone!
Cerrone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manres working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manres lands a couple of good shots and Cerrone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Manres lands shots from the back.
Manres wants to control but Cerrone is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres is riding his opponent, not letting Cerrone buck him off.
Cerrone trying to control the hands but Manres breaks the grip.
Manres controlling well, preventing Cerrone from escaping the position.
Manres sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cerrone taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludwig Manres!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu comes to the cage accompanied by Blanket on the ground. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Datsik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Datsik lands with a slapping head kick.
Datsik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Datsik defending well as Tu loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik moves out of range of the strikes.
Tu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tu there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tu.
Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Datsik.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Datsik throws a right and a left that Tu avoids nicely.
Tu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Datsik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tu tries to score with some ground and pound. Datsik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tu works to advance to full mount. Datsik defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Datsik wants to hold on but Tu pushes him away.
Tu unloads with some shots from mount but Datsik bucks and avoids them well.
Datsik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Datsik tries to lock up and control but Tu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Datsik wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tu.
Tu misses with a head shot.
Tu punching from mount but Datsik doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tu with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tu.
Datsik suckers Tu into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Datsik is now in Tu's guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Datsik has managed to get both his arms back between Tu's legs - danger averted.
Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tu, not yet.
Tu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Datsik defends well.
Tu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Datsik has passed into half guard!
Tu actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu wants to improve his position but Datsik is controlling well.
Tu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tu is working hard here to advance position.
Datsik is trying to control. Tu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Datsik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Viacheslav Datsik hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tu looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Datsik tries to clinch up.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Tu is just out of range.
Tu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Datsik's half guard.
Tu 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.
Datsik is in trouble now - Tu has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Datsik is pressing down on Tu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vit Tu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Datsik fakes the leg kick and cracks Tu in the body.
Datsik slips a jab from Tu.
A cross from Tu lands.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Tu's head but Tu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tu throws a right hand that misses
and Datsik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Datsik is fending him off so far but Tu persists. Nope, Datsik circles away and we're back to standing.
Datsik throws a right and a left that Tu avoids nicely.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Tu works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Datsik misses its intended target.
Tu throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Datsik as he avoids it easily.
Tu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Datsik punishes Tu's body with a nice straight punch.
Datsik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Datsiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Datsik tries to clinch there but Tu circles away.
Tu missing with a left hand there. Datsik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tu misses with a body shot.
Viacheslav Datsik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Datsik - just one landing.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a nice looking body shot.
Tu misses the jab.
Datsik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Datsik doesn't seem bothered though.
Tu misses with an uppercut
and Datsik counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Tu takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Datsik misses with a left hand
and Tu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Datsik!
Tu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Datsik tries to bench press Tu off him but Tu keeps the position.
Tu tries to move to mount but Datsik blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Datsik is looking to improve his position.
Tu trying to pass the guard but Datsik defending well.
Tu with the ground and pound but Datsik uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Datsik is keeping the position for now.
Tu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tu wants to pass the guard but Datsik is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is in trouble now - Tu has advanced to mount!
Tu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tu working Datsik over with strikes here.
Datsik is rocked!
A big strike lands for Tu! That's really hurt Datsik and he's turned his back - Tu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tu jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vit Tu!
Vit Tu made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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