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AMSFC 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Frulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frulani comes to the cage accompanied by In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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130 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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164 cm
22
133 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Frulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frulani scores with a takedown into Olszewicz's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Olszewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frulani defends it easily.
Frulani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frulani 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.
Frulani won't allow Olszewicz to sweep him here.
Olszewicz looking to control.
Frulani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olszewicz 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.
Our spies down at at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ inform us that Olszewicz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Olszewicz is trying to keep Frulani in close.
Olszewicz keeping full guard, as Frulani tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Olszewicz holds on and takes a little breather.
Frulani throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frulani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frulani throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Olszewicz, not yet.
Olszewicz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frulani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olszewicz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frulani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olszewicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olszewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frulani is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frulani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frulani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frulani stopping the sweep attempt from Olszewicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frulani looking for submissions off his back.
Olszewicz seems to be working for a kimura but Frulani defends the submission attempt.
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!
Olszewicz stalling.
Olszewicz is looking to take a break and control but Frulani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olszewicz not doing much here.
Olszewicz is trying to work for a kimura but Frulani is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frulani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frulani looking for submissions off his back.
Olszewicz works his way into full mount!
Olszewicz controlling the pace for now.
Olszewicz tries to control but Frulani wriggling away.
Olszewicz wants to take his opponent's back but Frulani doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frulani wants to control but Olszewicz is having none of it.
Olszewicz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Olszewicz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Frulani can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Frulani is looking to get to half guard.
Frulani defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olszewicz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Frulani doesn't manage to clinch there - Olszewicz circles away.
Olszewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Olszewicz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Olszewicz lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olszewicz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frulani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olszewicz swivels and escapes.
Frulani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olszewicz avoids it really well and circles away.
Frulani has his takedown stuffed
and Olszewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Frulani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frulani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olszewicz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frulani won't be happy with that.
Olszewicz trying to control the position but Frulani is working away.
Olszewicz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Frulani wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olszewicz scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frulani is looking for a sweep.
Frulani is being controlled here.
Olszewicz trying to control the action but Frulani is working from the bottom.
Olszewicz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Olszewicz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frulani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frulani is looking to regain half guard here but Olszewicz keeps moving and retains side control.
Olszewicz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frulani!
Frulani is looking to get to half guard.
Olszewicz trying to control but Frulani is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Olszewicz scoring with strikes but Frulani is staying in there.
Olszewicz has hold of Frulani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frulani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frulani wants to control but Olszewicz is having none of it.
Olszewicz forces the positional change into back control.
Olszewicz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Olszewicz has the hooks in. Frulani is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Olszewicz is persistently looking for the submission but Frulani is defending it well.
Frulani tries to escape but Olszewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frulani is keeping busy.
Olszewicz biding his time, controlling Frulani.
Olszewicz looking to break Frulani's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Frulani remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Olszewicz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Frulani trying to control the position but Olszewicz manages to sink in the hooks.
Frulani staying busy and making it hard for Olszewicz to control.
Frulani covering up well under a series of strikes from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz keeps control of the position as Frulani tries to break free.
Olszewicz wants to control but Frulani is keeping busy.
Frulani looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Olszewicz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Olszewicz has the hooks in. Frulani is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz avoiding Frulani 's attempts to control his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olszewicz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Frulani has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Olszewicz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frulani tries to roll but Olszewicz sticks to his back.
Jan Olszewicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frulani is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Olszewicz wants to control but Frulani is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frulani tries to escape but Olszewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Olszewicz checks a low kick from Frulani.
Frulani shoots and misses
and Olszewicz counters with a takedown into side control.
Frulani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olszewicz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olszewicz controlling the position.
Olszewicz is looking to take a break and control but Frulani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olszewicz is trying to get an arm triangle but Frulani is defending well.
Olszewicz wants to control but Frulani is keeping him busy.
Olszewicz prevents Frulani from escaping the position.
Olszewicz tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olszewicz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frulani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Olszewicz content to control rather than advance.
Frulani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olszewicz wants to pass the guard but Frulani is defending well.
Olszewicz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Olszewicz tries to pass to full mount but Frulani defends it.
Olszewicz 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.
Frulani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frulani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olszewicz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frulani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Felipe Frulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frulani gets back to full guard.
Frulani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olszewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Olszewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Frulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frulani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz is stalling in the full guard.
Olszewicz pushes down on Frulani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Olszewicz is taking a breather. Frulani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Olszewicz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frulani moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Olszewicz pushes down on Frulani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frulani moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frulani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olszewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olszewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Frulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olszewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Frulani is retaining full guard.
Olszewicz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frulani's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frulani actively working from the bottom here.
Olszewicz blocks the strikes from Frulani.
Frulani is defending against the submission attempts here by Olszewicz.
Frulani is trying to stand up here but Olszewicz is controlling him well.
Jan Olszewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frulani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Olszewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olszewicz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Olszewicz!
A relieved looking Jan Olszewicz 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atsushi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Queensberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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280 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atsushi Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Queensberry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie wants to clinch.
Queensberry misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Queensberry to score with a decent uppercut.
Queensberry missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queensberry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Queensberry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Queensberry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Queensberry.
Queensberry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Queensberry missing with knees to the body.
Gracie lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queensberry misses with an elbow strike.
Queensberry missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queensberry is defending well for now.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Queensberry has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queensberry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Queensberry is trying to stall.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Queensberry has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Queensberry controls the action.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Queensberry up against the cage.
Queensberry wants to stall.
Queensberry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry misses with the head strike.
Queensberry looking to stall.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Queensberry.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Queensberry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atsushi Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queensberry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Nice shot lands for Queensberry.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Queensberry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Queensberry lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queensberry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gracie misses.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Queensberry lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Queensberry finds it's target.
Queensberry lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Queensberry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Atsushi Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queensberry scores with a leg kick.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Queensberry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Queensberry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie is rocked!
Queensberry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queensberry with a hook.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Queensberry rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Queensberry avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Queensberry trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Queensberry.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Queensberry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Queensberry lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Queensberry controls his hands.
Queensberry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Queensberry throws a head punch that misses.
Queensberry tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queensberrys head.
It looks like Edmund Queensberry has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Queensberry.
Queensberry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Queensberry misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Queensberry trying to land knees to the body.
Queensberry stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Queensberry is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Queensberry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Queensberry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Queensberry.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queensberry.
Queensberry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Queensberry throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie slips under a jab from Queensberry.
Queensberry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Queensberry scores with a leg kick.
Queensberry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queensberry misses with a looping right.
Queensberry tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queensberry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Queensberry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queensberry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmund Queensberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queensberry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Queensberry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edmund Queensberry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Queensberry. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queensberry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Queensberry tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Queensberry keeps trying to improve his position.
Queensberry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Queensberry looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Queensberry trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie trying to control the hands but Queensberry breaks the grip.
Queensberry is landing with strikes. Gracie can't take much more of this.
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!
Queensberry scores with punches and elbows.
Queensberry lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Queensberry doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie won't allow Queensberry to get back to his feet.
Queensberry is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Queensberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Queensberry keeps moving.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Queensberry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Queensberry.
Queensberry misses with a hook.
Queensberry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Queensberry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice shot lands for Queensberry.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queensberry.
Edmund Queensberry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Queensberry regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Queensberry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie pushing down on Queensberry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Queensberry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Queensberry missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Queensberry keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Queensberry tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Queensberry tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Queensberry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Queensberry tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Queensberry looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queensberry looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Queensberry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queensberry.
Queensberry misses with a straight left.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Queensberry is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Queensberry's guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Queensberry wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Queensberry is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Queensberry is keeping him busy.
Queensberry is looking to improve his position.
Queensberry felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Queensberry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Queensberry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Queensberry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Queensberry tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to control but Queensberry is keeping him busy.
Edmund Queensberry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry is holding on to half guard well.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Queensberry dodges it nicely.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queensberry's head.
Atsushi Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queensberry trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queensberry keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Queensberry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Queensberry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Queensberry is just out of range.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Queensberry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Queensberry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Queensberry tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Queensberry struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queensberry.
Queensberry avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Queensberry has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Queensberry is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atsushi Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to work over Queensberry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Queensberry prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atsushi Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Queensberry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Queensberry!
Edmund Queensberry managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
169 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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23
178 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Nix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demaestri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demaestri to score with a decent uppercut.
Nix is looking to clinch but Demaestri is avoiding it.
Demaestri closes the distance and clinches up with Nix, looking for a takedown. Demaestri pushes Nix against the cage but Nix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demaestri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nix walks into a straight right hand from Demaestri.
Demaestri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Demaestri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Demaestri 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.
Demaestri trying to mount his opponent but Nix defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix has his hands clasped together around Demaestri's back. He's all about the action.
Demaestri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demaestri 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.
Demaestri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nix sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throwing shots but Nix is blocking nicely.
Demaestri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demaestri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nix defends it well.
Nix is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri trying to mount his opponent but Nix defends it.
Demaestri is looking for a kimura here.
Nix told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Demaestri is working for a kimura but Nix is defending it quite comfortably.
Nix flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Demaestri keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nix working aggressively here.
Demaestri is looking for a takedown.
Demaestri can't find room to land a body shot as Nix controls the action.
Demaestri can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nix lands a left hand.
Nix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nix misses with a punch to the body.
Demaestri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nix stops a takedown attempt from Demaestri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demaestri takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nix.
Demaestri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Demaestri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nix tries to clinch there but Demaestri circles away.
Nix tries to clinch up.
Demaestri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nix ducks under a wild hook from Demaestri.
Demaestri fails with a takedown attempt.
Demaestri thuds a left hand into Nix's body.
Nix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demaestri, pushing him back against the cage.
Nix gets through Demaestri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Nix on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nix.
Still in the clinch, Nix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nix landing knees to the body.
Nix misses with an elbow strike.
Nix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nix.
A head punch on the inside from Nix fails to land.
Nix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nix lands with a light punch inside.
Nix scores a nice knee to the body.
Nix lands with a left to the head.
Demaestri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Nix.
Demaestri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Nix.
Demaestri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nix.
Nix looking to throw knees to the head but Demaestri is blocking nicely.
Jon Nix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nix tries to land knees in the clinch but Demaestri avoids the damage to the body.
Nix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nix.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nix.
Nix misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nix.
Demaestri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nix working aggressively here.
Demaestri blocks an uppercut.
Nix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nix lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Demaestri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix working Demaestri over with knees to the body.
Nix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demaestri.
Nix lands a nice uppercut.
Demaestri prevents a body shot from Nix.
Nix trying to land knees to the body.
Nix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nix has a couple of punches blocked by Demaestri.
Demaestri is trying to push Nix away but Nix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Demaestri takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Nix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Demaestri.
Demaestri tries to keep at a distance but Nix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nix is pressed up against the cage. Demaestri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nix down to the mat. Nix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demaestri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demaestri showed some decent athleticism there.
Nix is defending against the submission attempts here by Demaestri.
Nix trying to control here.
Demaestri is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix tries to kick Demaestri off but Demaestri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nix makes his way to full guard, as Demaestri worked for a kimura.
Demaestri pushing down on Nix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri is trying to work for a kimura but Nix is defending well.
Demaestri wants to work for an arm triangle but Nix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Demaestri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Demaestri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nix is just riding it out for now. Demaestri eventually gives up the hold.
Demaestri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri looking to control but Nix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demaestri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nix is now in Demaestri's guard. A big mistake from Demaestri there, giving up the dominant position!
Nix is looking to work some ground and pound but Demaestri has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Demaestri is working an open guard so Nix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nix wants to clinch
and Demaestri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nix!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demaestri swings around for an armbar but Nix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Demaestri's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nix wants to control from the top but Demaestri keeps moving.
Nix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Demaestri's guard.
Demaestri has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nix doesn't defend quickly enough and Demaestri has managed to lock this one up! Can Nix escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Demaestri on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julian Demaestri!
Julian Demaestri 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fakhri El Hashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Hashem comes to the cage accompanied by Kassaman. Galati comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anarchy in the UK kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pavel Galati is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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28
154 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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21
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fakhri El Hashem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Hashem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Hashem lands a left and a right that send Galati crashing to the mat, dazed. El Hashem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Galati is rocked!
It looks like Pavel Galati has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Hashem lands an uppercut, right on the button! Galati tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fakhri El Hashem!
A victorious Fakhri El Hashem 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kristofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Po might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tribal Seeds- Vampire. Konrad Kristofferson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
164 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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22
163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lazarus Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konrad Kristofferson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kristofferson, as that shot connected.
Kristofferson scores with a nice right hand.
Kristofferson shoots in for a double leg but Po sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Po ducks under a wild hook from Kristofferson.
Kristofferson tries to clinch but Po moves away
and Po counters with an inside leg kick.
Kristofferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Po is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kristofferson.
Po does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson tries to clinch up.
Po tries a low kick but Kristofferson avoids it.
Po chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Kristofferson misses.
Kristofferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kristofferson ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Kristofferson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kristofferson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Po has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson lands a jab to the nose.
Po tries to land a leg kick but Kristofferson saw it coming and moves away.
Kristofferson blocks a low kick nicely.
Kristofferson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Po backs up against the cage.
Kristofferson avoids a kick to the body.
Kristofferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kristofferson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Po pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kristofferson is out of range and Po settles back down.
Kristofferson tries to bum rush Po with a series of wild strikes but Po uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kristofferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kristofferson looks to land a combination but Po avoids it well.
Kristofferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Po as he jumps to the side.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kristofferson throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.
Kristofferson takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Po tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristofferson misses with a few strikes there.
Kristofferson misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Kristofferson misses with a right hand
and Po counters with a head kick. That will keep Kristofferson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kristofferson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kristofferson throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Kristofferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kristofferson moves in looking to clinch but Po pushes him off.
Kristofferson lands with a shot to the body.
Kristofferson blocks a head kick by Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristofferson cracks Po with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kristofferson tries for a takedown but Po sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kristofferson throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Po tries to roll over but Kristofferson keeps him under control.
Kristofferson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Po's head.
Po tries to kick Kristofferson off but Kristofferson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Po wants to get back to full guard.
Kristofferson trying to control from half guard but Po is working away.
Po is positioning himself well to prevent Kristofferson advancing to mount.
Po is looking to escape.
Kristofferson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kristofferson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po counters with a big head kick but Kristofferson shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Po.
Konrad Kristofferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po blocks a jab.
Kristofferson darts in looking for a takedown but Po gets double underhooks and turns Kristofferson into the cage.
Po blocking some punches.
Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Kristofferson wants to clinch.
Po lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kristofferson connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Po.
Kristofferson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Po walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kristofferson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson shoots in looking for a takedown but Po manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kristofferson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazarus Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Kristofferson.
Kristofferson blocks a head kick by Po.
Po tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristofferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Po throws a front kick aimed at Kristofferson's knee but Kristofferson avoids it well.
Kristofferson moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Po wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristofferson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konrad Kristofferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Po.
Po swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kristofferson loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Kristofferson lands with a good body shot.
Kristofferson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kristofferson looks to land a right hand but Po moved out of range.
Kristofferson clinches.
Kristofferson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristofferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kristofferson jumps guard but Po turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Po wants to get back to striking at distance but Kristofferson won't allow it.
Kristofferson can't get the takedown.
Po breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Po throws a low kick but Kristofferson avoids it.
Kristofferson checks the leg kick.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristofferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson throws a lazy right hand but Po sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Po throws a head kick but Kristofferson moves out of range.
Po defending well as Kristofferson loads up on a big left hand.
Kristofferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Kristofferson.
Kristofferson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kristofferson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lazarus Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Kristofferson.
Po thumps Kristofferson with a low kick.
Kristofferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Po swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristofferson is looking to clinch.
Kristofferson is looking to clinch but Po is avoiding it.
Kristofferson moves in looking to clinch but Po pushes him off.
Lazarus Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konrad Kristofferson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Po with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kristofferson clinches.
Kristofferson working aggressively here.
Kristofferson is trying to drag Po to the mat but Po just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Kristofferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kristofferson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Kristofferson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Konrad Kristofferson waved his t-shirt featuring Zipp Zapp's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shogan Aye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mr Benn!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benn lands in his opponent's guard.
Aye is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Benn rolls with it to try and escape but Aye cranks on the arm and Benn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogan Aye!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lue Goose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lue Goose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Fed!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goose looking to pass the guard.
Fed 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.
Goose trying to control the position from guard on top but Fed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fed keeping full guard, as Goose tries to pass.
Goose is pushing down on Fed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fed is fighting to maintain full guard but Goose has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fed is defending against the submission attempts here by Goose.
Fed trying to control from the bottom.
Goose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goose wants to work for an arm triangle but Fed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fed has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goose is trying for a kimura here. Fed looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Goose wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lue Goose!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Emil Vanaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jukka Emil Vanaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Vanaja.
Vanaja walks into a left hand.
Speed scores with a jab to the body.
Vanaja walks into a straight right hand from Speed.
Speed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Speed scores with a jab. Vanaja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vanaja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Speed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vanaja lands a jab to the head.
Vanaja throws a right hand that Speed ducks under and follows up with a left that Speed also avoids with ease.
Vanaja throws a lazy uppercut
letting Speed counter with a right hand.
Speed connects with a body shot that sends Vanaja's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Speed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Speed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speed.
Speed is leaning against Vanaja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Speed leaning against his opponent.
Vanaja wants a takedown.
Vanaja tries to pull guard but Speed holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanaja drops back down to his feet.
Speed leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speed.
Vanaja is breathing heavily.
Speed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanaja.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Speed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Speed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed gets through Vanaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanaja is rocked!
Speed creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Vanaja drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Speed!
After the big win, Tyson Speed made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta fails with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a body kick that stops Juntta in his tracks momentarily.
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
Juntta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Juntta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Emelianenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Juntta, into his guard.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juntta wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juntta 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.
Juntta seems keen to control Emelianenko's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Juntta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Juntta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juntta wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juntta is stalling here. Emelianenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juntta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Emelianenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Juntta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Juntta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Juntta to his feet.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Juntta moved away.
Juntta shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Juntta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko leaves Juntta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jussi Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Juntta on that attempt.
Juntta closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Juntta pushes Emelianenko against the cage but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juntta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Juntta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
Juntta walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Juntta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntta. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntta looks winded!
Juntta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juntta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
Juntta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Juntta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emelianenko, who protects the arm well.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko is trying to buck Juntta off.
Juntta lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jussi Juntta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko throws a front kick that sends Juntta stumbling back into the cage.
Juntta swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Juntta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Juntta with a series of wild strikes but Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta scores with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Juntta is in close to Emelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Juntta wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Jussi Juntta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Juntta connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juntta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntta.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juntta trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
Juntta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Juntta is controlling the position.
Juntta throws a big elbow that misses.
Juntta slips nicely into half guard.
Juntta trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Juntta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juntta advances to half guard.
Juntta is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juntta.
Juntta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
Juntta throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Juntta wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Juntta works his way into side control.
Juntta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Juntta is putting a hurting on Emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Emelianenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Juntta working away.
An elbow from Juntta crashes against the mat.
Emelianenko is not content to let Juntta control the position.
Juntta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juntta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juntta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Juntta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juntta shoots in and gets a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Juntta landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntta trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Juntta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juntta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Juntta isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass.
Juntta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juntta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Emelianenko taking a bit of punishment here - Juntta scoring with strikes.
Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.
Juntta is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Juntta landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Juntta landing strikes.
Juntta is putting a hurting on Emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Juntta lands a few punches from side control.
Juntta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Emelianenko some visible discomfort.
Juntta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Juntta is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juntta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juntta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Juntta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Juntta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Juntta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juntta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juntta winds up and cracks Emelianenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juntta thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Juntta wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is defending well.
Juntta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta is looking for a kimura but Emelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juntta to get the leverage.
Juntta lands with a punch from half guard.
Juntta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juntta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juntta lands in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta throws a big right hand that misses.
Juntta stands and throws Emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Juntta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Juntta scores with punches from side control.
Emelianenko is not content to let Juntta control the position.
Juntta lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Emelianenko dodges the ground and pound from Juntta.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juntta tries to advance to mount but Emelianenko denies him.
Juntta scores with punches from side control.
Juntta tries to advance to mount but Emelianenko denies him.
Juntta looks up at the clock and then as Emelianenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Juntta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko parries the strikes from Juntta easily there. Juntta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Emelianenko to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta working the head and body with strikes.
Juntta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Emelianenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Juntta drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Juntta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juntta is nestled in close to Emelianenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Juntta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juntta.
Emelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Juntta has control of the leg.
Juntta lands with a punch from half guard.
Juntta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juntta working the head and body with strikes.
Juntta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Emelianenko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jussi Juntta!
Jussi Juntta is the new heavyweight champion!
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