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AFLC 86: Hartmann Vs Khalidovv PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Muniek Ziomek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Grant!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ziomek quickly recovers to half guard.
Ziomek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grant.
Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziomek trying to hold on to Grant's head to control him but Grant postures up.
Ziomek is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziomek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grant throws a strike but Ziomek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grant wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
Grant stands up over Ziomek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ziomek keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Ziomek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ziomek's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ziomek holds on and takes a little breather.
Ziomek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziomek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grant wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
Ziomek keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziomek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ziomek working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziomek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ziomek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ziomek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ziomek is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon Grant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Megadeth-Trust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luiz Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Ramirez.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramirez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Machado continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramirez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado wants to clinch
and Ramirez counters by clinching up.
Ramirez wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Ramirez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado has Ramirez pressed against the ropes.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramirez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses
and Machado counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ramirez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Alex Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ramirez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Luiz Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machado is trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machado wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ramirez cracks Machado with a big right hand but Machado just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ramirez is trying to move to mount but Machado reverses beautifully and ends up in Ramirez's guard.
Machado has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ramirez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Machado is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ramirez pulls down on the head and he's put Machado to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 42 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Woodley misses its intended target.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Woodley circles away easily
and Woodley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schwarzeneg thinking.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch
and Woodley counters with a two punch combo.
Woodley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schwarzeneg misses with a double jab
and Woodley counters with a right hand to the body.
Schwarzeneg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woodley scores with the left hand. Schwarzeneg knows he should have avoided that one.
Woodley throws out a powerful jab.
Schwarzeneg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwarzeneg closes the distance but Woodley moves to the side
and Woodley counters with a nice uppercut.
Woodley swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzeneg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzeneg.
Tyron Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Woodley works Schwarzeneg's body with a nice hook.
Woodley lands with a cross.
Schwarzeneg takes one to the side of the head.
Tyron Woodley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodley works the jab nicely.
Woodley tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown
and Woodley counters with a nice uppercut.
Schwarzeneg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwarzeneg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Woodley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodley misses with a two punch combination.
Woodley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Woodley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woodley clobbers Schwarzeneg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schwarzeneg is trying desperately to land a takedown but Woodley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg throws a body kick that misses.
Schwarzeneg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woodley moves away.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown but Woodley sprawls well.
Woodley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schwarzeneg on the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woodley counters with a series of strikes. Schwarzeneg will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Woodley.
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Woodley connects with a stiff jab that staggers Schwarzeneg - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyron Woodley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalidovv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hartmann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khalidovv throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartmann.
Hartmann thumps Khalidovv with a low kick.
Hartmann staying out of range there.
Khalidovv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Khalidovv moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovv misses the target.
Khalidovv takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hartmann tries to clinch up.
Khalidovv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khalidovv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khalidovv cracks Hartmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hartmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khalidovv has time to react.
Horrible takedown by Khalidovv or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovv drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khalidovv is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartmann has wrist control.
Khalidovv wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
Hartmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalidovv stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.
Khalidovv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hartmann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khalidovv!
Khalidovv 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.
Hartmann landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hartmann is looking to work his way around to Khalidovv's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Khalidovv wants to hold on but Hartmann pushes him away.
Hartmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidovv is looking to escape.
The referee warns Khalidovv that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is trying desperately to improve position.
Khalidovv tries to lock up and control but Hartmann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hartmann looking to finish with strikes here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hartmann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Khalidovv wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hartmann.
Khalidovv is trying to escape the mount.
Khalidovv tries to hold on but Hartmann postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartmann tries to control but Khalidovv wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Khalidovv reaches up to try and control the position but Hartmann seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Khalidovv rolls and tries to escape and now Hartmann has his back!
Hartmann working for the choke.
Khalidovv breaks Hartmann's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khalidovv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khalidovv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartmann is keeping the position for now.
Khalidovv passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khalidovv trying to control the action but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hartmann defends it nicely.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalidovv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmann instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hartmann.
Hartmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khalidovv decides to pull guard.
Khalidovv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hartmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidovv controls Hartmann momentarily but Hartmann frees himself.
Khalidovv tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erwin Hartmann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hartmann tries to clinch up.
Khalidovv throws a low kick but Hartmann avoids it.
Khalidovv throws a leg kick but Hartmann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khalidovv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartmann.
Hartmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khalidovv.
Khalidovv shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Khalidovv misses its intended target.
Khalidovv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidovv misses with a straight left.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartmann leaves Khalidovv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovv throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidovv goes for a double leg but Hartmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hartmann continues to drive forward.
Hartmann gets through Khalidovv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khalidovv gets control of Hartmann's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khalidovv will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidovv is trying to control the position but Hartmann postures up.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.
Mamed Khalidovv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann postures up.
Hartmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovv's head.
Khalidovv trying to keep a closed guard but Hartmann is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidovv keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
Hartmann advances position into side control!
Hartmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidovv, who protects the arm well.
Khalidovv prevents Hartmann from improving position.
Khalidovv is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khalidovv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hartmann passes to full mount!
Hartmann raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovv holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hartmann tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Khalidovv is squirming around, avoiding Hartmann's attempts to control the action.
Khalidovv tries to reverse the position but Hartmann maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hartmann tries to control but Khalidovv wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv wants to hold on but Hartmann pushes him away.
Hartmann looking to secure an arm triangle but Khalidovv defends it well.
Hartmann prevents Khalidovv from getting the reversal.
Hartmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidovv is looking to escape.
Khalidovv is trying to escape the mount.
Hartmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartmann tries to control but Khalidovv wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv regains half guard.
Khalidovv is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hartmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khalidovv is just riding it out for now. Hartmann eventually gives up the hold.
Hartmann is thwarting Khalidovv's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovv is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hartmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalidovv does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidovv wants to control but Hartmann is keeping busy.
Hartmann is keen to just control but Khalidovv is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hartmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovv.
Khalidovv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
Khalidovv walks into a jab.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalidovv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khalidovv throws an overhand right that lands on Hartmann's shoulder, as Hartmann tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidovv avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalidovv. Hartmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Khalidovv with that takedown attempt.
Khalidovv gets the takedown into side control.
Khalidovv creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hartmann sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Khalidovv stands up.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartmann lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khalidovv tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmann leaves Khalidovv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hartmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidovv gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hartmann.
Khalidovv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hartmann counters by moving into the clinch.
Hartmann lands an uppercut.
Hartmann pushes Khalidovv back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidovv jumps into guard, dragging Hartmann to the mat.
Hartmann controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovv keeping full guard, as Hartmann tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann postures up.
Khalidovv 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.
Hartmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidovv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalidovv looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hartmann wants to pass the guard but Khalidovv is keeping the position.
Hartmann trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khalidovv.
Hartmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Erwin Hartmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to clinch there but Khalidovv circles away.
Khalidovv misses with an uppercut. Hartmann saw that one coming.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Khalidovv moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartmann is looking to clinch.
Hartmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovv.
Hartmann scores with a kick to the body.
Khalidovv shoots in for a double leg but Hartmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hartmann rushes Khalidovv and presses him up against the ropes.
Hartmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalidovv on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khalidovv jumps guard but Hartmann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Khalidovv jumps guard but Hartmann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khalidovv is defending well for now.
Khalidovv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hartmann smiles and moves away.
Hartmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Hartmann lands but Khalidovv takes it in his stride.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamed Khalidovv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khalidovv attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Khalidovv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidovv closes the distance and clinches up with Hartmann, looking for a takedown. Khalidovv pushes Hartmann against the ropes but Hartmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Khalidovv.
Khalidovv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khalidovv somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovv.
Mamed Khalidovv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hartmann lands a head kick. Khalidovv smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartmann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Erwin Hartmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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37
194 lbs
19 - 22 - 0 |
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196 lbs
15 - 20 - 0 |
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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
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Sakuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakuragi.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuragi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva tries to clinch
and Sakuragi counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuragi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakuragi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Sakuragi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva is rocked!
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakuragi finish him?
Silva wants to clinch.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakuragi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big shot lands for Sakuragi! That's hurt Silva! Will he recover? Sakuragi fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juilo Barrionuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juilo Barrionuevo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrionuevo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Barrionuevo down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Barrionuevo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barrionuevo is rocked!
It looks like Juilo Barrionuevo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a big right hook! Barrionuevo looks hurt but is still standing! Johnson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Barrionuevo falls down and Johnson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Barrionuevo's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Johnson runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rebaldo Louza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano looking to score a takedown here. Louza is defending well but Serrano drives through and ends up in Louza's guard.
Serrano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Louza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serrano manages to get himself to full guard.
Serrano keeping full guard, as Louza tries to pass.
Louza looking to sit in guard and control but Serrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Louza is trying to control the position but Serrano postures up.
Louza is working an open guard so Serrano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Louza.
Louza stalks Serrano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serrano's face. Serrano staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serrano drives through with a takedown into Louza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Louza looking for a sweep. Not yet Louza, not yet.
Louza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serrano throws a big elbow that misses.
Louza wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Louza wants to stand but Serrano is controlling the position.
Louza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serrano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serrano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Louza controls Serrano momentarily but Serrano frees himself.
Serrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Louza wants to sweep but no luck.
Serrano is looking to stand up but Louza won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Louza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Louza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serrano is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Serrano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serrano works over Louza with some ground and pound from guard.
Serrano landing some decent shots from guard.
Serrano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Louza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Serrano has Louza in his guard.
Serrano keeping moving, preventing Louza from controlling successfully.
Louza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louza wants to pass the guard but Serrano is keeping the position.
Serrano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Louza looking to sit in guard and control but Serrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Louza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Louza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serrano's guard.
Louza forces his way into half guard.
Serrano wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Louza is looking to advance position but Serrano won't allow it.
Louza stalling away here and it's allowed Serrano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Louza trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louza is looking to advance position but Serrano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Louza tries to lock up and control but Serrano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rebaldo Louza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Serrano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Louza is looking to improve his position.
Serrano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Louza looking for submissions off his back.
Louza is looking to improve his position.
Louza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
Louza is defending against the submission attempts here by Serrano.
Louza is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Louza is looking to improve his position.
Serrano winds up and cracks Louza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Louza actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Serrano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Louza gets full guard.
Louza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Louza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Serrano wants to stand and escape but instead Louza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Louza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serrano is keeping the position for now.
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!
Louza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Serrano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Louza has Serrano in his guard.
Serrano working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Serrano stands and throws Louza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brian Serrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Louza misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Louza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Louza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Louza seems content to control.
Serrano won't allow Louza to pass to mount.
Louza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serrano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Louza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Serrano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Louza is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Louza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rebaldo Louza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Louza scores with a nice strike.
Serrano has Louza up against the ropes in a clinch.
Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serrano doesn't manage to clinch there - Louza circles away.
Louza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Serrano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Serrano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Louza to the mat! Louza manages to get full guard.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louza working a defensive guard here.
Serrano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Serrano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Louza dives on top into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza distracts Serrano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Louza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Louza trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom.
Louza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Serrano's guard.
Louza wants to control but Serrano is keeping him busy.
Brian Serrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louza with the ground and pound but Serrano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Louza slips nicely into half guard.
Louza misses with a head shot. Serrano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Louza landing with the ground and pound.
Louza trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Louza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano has his foot on Louza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louza works his way back into a safe position though.
Louza forces his way into half guard.
Louza wants to pass to mount but Serrano is defending the position.
Louza is trying to control. Serrano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Louza is working for a kimura but Serrano is defending it quite comfortably.
Louza slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Louza is looking for a kimura here.
Rebaldo Louza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serrano is not content to let Louza control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebaldo Louza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Louza 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebaldo Louza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
190 lbs
20 - 15 - 2 |
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38
199 lbs
30 - 26 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Dan Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon staying out of range there.
Jordon drives through with a takedown into Dela Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jordon pushing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jordon looks to land a strike but Dela Cruz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Jordon throwing strikes but missing.
Jordon throwing strikes from guard but Dela Cruz blocks nicely.
Jordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
Jordon passes Dela Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dela Cruz controlling the position well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon is thwarting Dela Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Jordon control the position.
Dela Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Jordon.
Jordon is looking for a kimura but Dela Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.
Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordon pulls his head out easily.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but Jordon keeps him under control.
Jordon is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Jordon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dela Cruz!
Jordon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jordon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dela Cruz has worked his arm free - good work by Dela Cruz!
Jordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dela Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon lands an elbow.
Jordon swings around for an armbar but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jordon's guard.
Jordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Jordon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Allstars MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordon is on top in guard.
Jordon lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jordon looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordon postures up in Dela Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Jordon passes Dela Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Jordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jordon tries to pass to full mount but Dela Cruz defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control here.
Jordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Jordon is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jordon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dela Cruz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jordon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Jordon!
A very excited looking Dan Jordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Frazier struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Escargesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escargesa throws a right hand that Frazier ducks under and follows up with a left that Frazier also avoids with ease.
Escargesa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier slips a jab and a cross from Escargesa.
Frazier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escargesa.
Escargesa misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escargesa tries to clinch up
and Frazier counters with a stiff right hand.
Escargesa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Escargesa looks to clinch
and Frazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escargesa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frazier counters with a three punch combo that has Escargesa backing up. Escargesa nods at Frazier to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Escargesa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
Escargesa is rocked!
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Escargesa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Escargesa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Escargesa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escargesa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escargesa.
Escargesa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Escargesa misses with a double jab.
Escargesa has managed to clinch.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Escargesa.
Escargesa has Frazier up against the ropes in a clinch.
Frazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escargesa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escargesa gets tackled into the ropes by Frazier. Frazier maintains the clinch.
Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Escargesa clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frazier prevents Escargesa from breaking the clinch.
Escargesa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escargesa tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Escargesa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escargesa.
Frazier misses with a hook.
Escargesa misses with a few strikes there.
Escargesa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escargesa tries to clinch but Frazier is having none of it.
Escargesa tries to clinch but Frazier is having none of it.
Frazier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escargesa's head backwards.
Frazier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Escargesa.
Frazier swats away the attempt to clinch by Escargesa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Escargesa throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escargesa circles away quickly and effectively.
Frazier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escargesa is out of range and Frazier settles back down.
Vincent Escargesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escargesa clobbers Frazier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Frazier.
Escargesa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Frazier misses the jab.
Frazier lunges at Escargesa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escargesa's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Frazier. That snapped Escargesa's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escargesa duly obliges.
It looks like Joe Frazier has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escargesa throws an overhand right that drops Frazier like a sack of potatoes! Escargesa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Escargesa!
A very excited looking Vincent Escargesa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell . A fine choice. Silva has chosen Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a body kick.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva slips a straight right by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips a jab from Williams.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams misses with a hook.
Silva throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Sean Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva forces Williams back against the ropes and clinches.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Williams keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Williams back against the ropes.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Williams tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Williams tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Williams connects with the punch.
That has opened up Anderson Silva's cut even more.
Williams avoids the head kick by Silva.
Williams misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Carter Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
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.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Sean Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Williams blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Williams.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams is rocked!
Silva thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva staying out of range there.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Carter Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva avoids the body shot from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Williams.
Silva throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams lands a body shot.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Williams avoids the head kick by Silva.
Jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Williams cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Williams shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams misses the jab.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
A jab from Williams misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Silva lands a head kick!
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva moves out of range as Williams strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Williams throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Carter Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Carter Williams!
Sean Carter Williams gave a mention to Urban Savage in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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