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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hitman Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuamodi Fadimudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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138 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hitman Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuamodi Fadimudo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadimudo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fadimudo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fadimudo working away.
Fadimudo in the domination position with Hard hanging on.
Hard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fadimudo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fadimudo wants to pass the guard but Hard is keeping the position.
Hard is trying to keep Fadimudo in close.
Fadimudo preventing the sweep.
Hard keeping moving, preventing Fadimudo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fadimudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fadimudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fadimudo's guard.
Fadimudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Titan Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fadimudo keeping moving, preventing Hard from controlling successfully.
Hard throws a big elbow that misses.
Fadimudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fadimudo keeping moving, preventing Hard from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hitman Hard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hard throws a head kick but Fadimudo moves out of range.
Hard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fadimudo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fadimudo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fadimudo showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hard wants to control but Fadimudo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadimudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fadimudo misses with a head shot. Hard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fadimudo wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Fadimudo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hard is looking to stand up but Fadimudo isn't so interested in that idea.
Hard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fadimudo is fighting to break Hard's control of his arms but Hard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadimudo throws a big right hand that misses.
Fadimudo postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fadimudo stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Fadimudo trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitman Hard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hard trying to control the action but Fadimudo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitman Hard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fadimudo misses with a two punch combination.
Hard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fadimudo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fadimudo working hard to break the clinch.
Fadimudo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hard lands a takedown into guard.
Fadimudo pulls Hard in close to prevent any damage.
Hard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fadimudo's guard.
Hard advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard working away.
Hard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fadimudo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fadimudo tries to improve position but can't.
Hard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fadimudo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fadimudo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fadimudo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fadimudo is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fadimudo tries to lock up and control but Hard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fadimudo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Fadimudo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fadimudo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hitman Hard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Siuto Daiu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vettel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Vettel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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173 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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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 Amsterdam, Siuto Daiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Vettel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daiu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vettel counters with a one-two to the body.
Vettel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daiu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vettel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vettel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daiu counters with a low kick, right behind Vettel 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vettel. Daiu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vettel throws a right and a left that Daiu avoids nicely.
Vettel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daiu counters with a big head kick but Vettel shrugs it off.
Daiu with a nice cross.
Daiu closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Daiu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vettel can't get the takedown.
Daiu gets underhooks to prevent Vettel's takedown attempt.
Vettel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daiu uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vettel keeping full guard, as Daiu tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettel has his foot on Daiu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daiu works his way back into a safe position though.
Vettel keeping full guard, as Daiu tries to pass.
Vettel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daiu controls the pace.
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.
Vettel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vettel wants to sweep here but Daiu controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettel working for a triangle but Daiu defends it easily.
Daiu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vettel has his foot on Daiu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daiu works his way back into a safe position though.
Vettel trying to keep a closed guard but Daiu is proving a slippery customer.
Daiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vettel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettel wants to control the position but Daiu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Daiu prevents Vettel from improving his position.
Daiu wants to take a breather but Vettel is having none of it.
Vettel trying to control but Daiu postures up.
Vettel is looking to escape.
Vettel is refusing to be controlled, as Daiu sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vettel trying to control but Daiu postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Siuto Daiu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Daiu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daiu misses with a double jab.
Vettel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daiu. Daiu obviously looking to wear him down.
Daiu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vettel will feel that in the morning.
Vettel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siuto Daiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daiu avoids the body shot from Vettel.
A combination from Vettel does no damage.
Daiu tries to clinch up but Vettel circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Siuto Daiu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vettel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vettel throws a right hand that Daiu ducks under and follows up with a left that Daiu also avoids with ease.
Daiu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daiu rushes Vettel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Daiu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daiu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daiu tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daiu.
Daiu looks to throw the jab but Vettel is out of range.
Vettel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vettel looks to land a combination but Daiu avoids it well.
Vettel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daiu. Daiu obviously looking to wear him down.
Daiu moves in looking to clinch but Vettel pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettel misses with a few strikes there.
Vettel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Vettel misses.
Vettel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daiu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daiu.
Daiu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vettel misses with a wild body shot.
Vettel takes a swing at Daiu's ribcage but misses.
Daiu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vettel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daiu cracks the inside of Vettel's front leg.
Vettel misses with a double jab.
Vettel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daiu. Daiu obviously looking to wear him down.
Vettel blocks a head kick by Daiu.
Daiu scores with a hook to the body. Vettel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vettel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daiu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vettel looks to land a combination but Daiu avoids it well.
Vettel misses with a series of wild punches.
Daiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vettel's sensitive parts.
Daiu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Daiu both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daiu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daiu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vettel circles away.
Daiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Vettel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daiu circles away quickly and effectively.
Vettel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daiu.
Daiu clinches with his opponent.
Daiu manages to break the clinch.
Vettel misses with a few strikes there.
Daiu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vettel.
Vettel slips a jab and a cross from Daiu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daiu misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daiu.
Daiu misses with a double jab.
Vettel throws a series of punches but Daiu avoids them all with ease.
Vettel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daiu rather than just go for the knockout.
Daiu lands a head kick!
Daiu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vettel's calf.
Daiu avoids the body shot from Vettel.
Vettel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daiu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vettel takes a step back to recover.
Vettel misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siuto Daiu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good leg kick by Daiu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vettel throws a body punch but Daiu moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Daiu.
Daiu thumps Vettel with a low kick.
Vettel misses with a double jab.
Vettel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daiu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vettel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daiu.
Vettel throws a series of punches but Daiu avoids them all with ease.
Vettel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vettel swats away the attempt to clinch by Daiu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daiu throws a nice looking combination but Vettel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daiu misses with the combination.
Daiu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vettel misses with a wild combination.
Vettel misses with a double jab
and Daiu counters with a thumping low kick.
Daiu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vettel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siuto Daiu is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Daiu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daiu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vettel misses with the combination.
Daiu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vettel misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Daiu.
Vettel avoids the head kick by Daiu.
Vettel keeps the fight on the outside.
Daiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vettel throws a series of punches but Daiu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettel swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daiu throws a head kick that misses.
Vettel throws a right hand that Daiu ducks under and follows up with a left that Daiu also avoids with ease.
Vettel misses with a series of wild punches.
Daiu misses with the combination.
Daiu slips a jab and a cross from Vettel.
Daiu is looking to clinch but Vettel is avoiding it.
Vettel throws a series of punches but Daiu moves out of range.
Daiu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vettel eats them both and turns towards Daiu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vettel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vettel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vettel throws a nice looking combination but Daiu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siuto Daiu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vettel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daiu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vettel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daiu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vettel was well out of range. Poor timing from Daiu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daiu wants to clinch up but Vettel keeps it at a distance.
Daiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nick Vettel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siuto Daiu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daiu throws a right hand that Vettel ducks under and follows up with a left that Vettel also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siuto Daiu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daiu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siuto Daiu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heino Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudiu Sinescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heino Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudiu Sinescu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinescu lands with a cross.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinescu misses with a few strikes there.
Claudiu Sinescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinescu misses with the combination.
Sinescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Sinescu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sinescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sinescu tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sinescu to the ground. Sinescu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sinescu's waist but Sinescu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heino Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinescu lands with an overhand left.
Sinescu throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Sinescu.
Sinescu lands an overhand right.
Green is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinescu fakes the body blow, causing Green to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Green goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudiu Sinescu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Van Bruinier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Rokou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Bruinier comes to the ring accompanied by Girlfrind. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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, Leo Van Bruinier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abraham Rokou!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Bruinier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Bruinier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rokou backs up against the ropes.
Rokou throws a nice looking combination but Van Bruinier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Bruinier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rokou if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Bruinier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rokou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rokou shoots in and drives through. Van Bruinier sprawls well.
Van Bruinier jabs Rokou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Bruinier lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Bruinier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rokou defends well and Van Bruinier ends up having to push Rokou into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Bruinier is working for takedown but Rokou is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rokou tries to work over Van Bruinier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rokou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rokou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokou's coach down at Titan Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rokou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rokou shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Bruinier sprawls well. He's pushed Rokou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Bruinier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Bruinier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rokou, up you get!
Van Bruinier scores with a hook.
Rokou throws a series of punches but Van Bruinier moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rokou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Bruinier lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Bruinier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Bruinier misses with a few strikes there.
Rokou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Bruinier. Rokou shrugs it off though.
Rokou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Bruinier circles away.
Leo Van Bruinier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Rokou.
Rokou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Bruinier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rokou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Bruinier dives in for a single leg takedown but Rokou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Van Bruinier drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Rokou wants to pass the guard but Van Bruinier is keeping the position.
Van Bruinier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Bruinier tries to get out of the position.
Rokou trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Bruinier's guard.
Van Bruinier keeping moving, preventing Rokou from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abraham Rokou was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A right-left combo lands from Van Bruinier.
It looks like Abraham Rokou has been cut.
Rokou wants to clinch up but Van Bruinier keeps it at a distance.
Rokou throws a sloppy head kick and Van Bruinier moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Bruinier.
Rokou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Bruinier pinned against the ropes. Van Bruinier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Bruinier lands the left hand.
Rokou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Bruinier pushes Rokou off looking to stand but Rokou dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Bruinier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rokou seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rokou is stalling here. Van Bruinier is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rokou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Bruinier has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Van Bruinier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rokou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Bruinier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Van Bruinier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Rokou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rokou dodges the punch combination from Van Bruinier.
Van Bruinier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rokou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Bruinier avoids the head kick by Rokou.
Van Bruinier lands with an overhand left.
Van Bruinier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Van Bruinier. No joy for Rokou on that attempt.
Van Bruinier throws a series of punches but Rokou moves out of range.
Rokou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Bruinier!
Van Bruinier is trying to improve his position.
Van Bruinier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Bruinier is looking to improve his position.
Van Bruinier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rokou stops Van Bruinier from standing up.
Rokou trying to control but Van Bruinier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Abraham Rokou.
Van Bruinier avoids the head kick by Rokou.
Horrible takedown by Van Bruinier or perhaps it was just good defense by Rokou which made him look bad.
Rokou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rokou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Bruinier shoots in and drives through. Rokou sprawls well.
Rokou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Bruinier's waist but Van Bruinier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rokou off to one side.
Rokou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Bruinier.
A right-left combo lands from Van Bruinier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokou walks into a stiff left hand from Van Bruinier.
Van Bruinier fakes the leg kick and cracks Rokou in the body.
Rokou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokou tries to land a front kick but Van Bruinier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leo Van Bruinier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rokou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Bruinier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Bruinier stands up.
Van Bruinier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Van Bruinier throws a front kick that sends Rokou stumbling back into the ropes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rokou is defended easily by Van Bruinier.
Leo Van Bruinier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Rokou.
Van Bruinier looks to land a combination but Rokou avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Bruinier shoots in looking for a takedown but Rokou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Bruinier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Bruinier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Bruinier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Bruinier throws a head kick but Rokou moves out of range.
Rokou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Bruinier throws a nice looking combination but Rokou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Bruinier.
Good leg kick by Van Bruinier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Bruinier lands a two punch combo.
Rokou throws a head kick but Van Bruinier moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Bruinier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rokou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Bruinier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leo Van Bruinier is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Bruinier lands a leg kick that knocks Rokou off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Van Bruinier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Rokou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Van Bruinier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rokou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Bruinier is working away from the top position though.
Leo Van Bruinier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rokou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rokou is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Bruinier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rokou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rokou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Bruinier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rokou has hold of Van Bruinier's hands but Van Bruinier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Bruinier is working away from the top position though.
Van Bruinier works his way into side control.
Van Bruinier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rokou wants to get back to his feet but Van Bruinier is dominant here and he's now got Rokou's back!
Can Rokou hold on?! Van Bruinier is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Bruinier is hanging on to Rokou's back as he tries to escape.
Rokou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Bruinier's guard. Nice work there by Rokou.
Van Bruinier has his foot on Rokou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rokou works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Bruinier pulls Rokou in close to his closed guard and prevents Rokou from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rokou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokou trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Bruinier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Bruinier trying to keep a closed guard but Rokou is proving a slippery customer.
Rokou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Bruinier keeping moving, preventing Rokou from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Abraham Rokou hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Van Bruinier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Bruinier tries to bum rush Rokou with a series of wild strikes but Rokou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rokou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Bruinier circles away.
Van Bruinier stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Bruinier scores with a head kick. Rokou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rokou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Bruinier tries to avoid it but Rokou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Bruinier to the ground. Van Bruinier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leo Van Bruinier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Rokou.
Rokou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Bruinier swinging wildly here.
Rokou tries to clinch but Van Bruinier moves out of range.
Leo Van Bruinier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rokou has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Bruinier.
Rokou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Bruinier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Bruinier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rokou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokou is looking to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Bruinier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rokou if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Bruinier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rokou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rokou gets a clinch.
Abraham Rokou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rokou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Bruinier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Van Bruinier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Bruinier, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Van Bruinier!
Leo Van Bruinier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winke Tygesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Jonnsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winke Tygesen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Per Jonnsin's chin.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winke Tygesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Jonnsin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tygesen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jonnsin did well to prevent Tygesen getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tygesen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jonnsin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tygesen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winke Tygesen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franz Piil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merlin Yar (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franz Piil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Merlin Yar!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piil shoots in and bounces Yar off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Piil wants to control from the top but Yar keeps moving.
Piil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Piil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Piil trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Piil 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piil lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yar!
Piil is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yar tries to lock up and control but Piil gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Piil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing that Piil has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Piil working for a guillotine from mount but Yar is in no mood to give up.
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.
Piil looking to control but Yar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Franz Piil wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Piil doesn't manage to clinch there - Yar circles away.
Piil shoots in and bounces Yar off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Piil won't allow Yar to get back to his feet.
Piil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piil prevents Yar from getting back to his feet.
Piil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Piil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piil passes Yar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Piil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yar defend it? Piil steps over the head and cranks it - Yar is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Piil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franz Piil!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent comes to the ring accompanied by John Williams- Superman March. Jeremy Pettis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clark Kent!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pettis as he avoids it easily.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Pettis.
Kent has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sun Tzu's Art of War in the buildup to the fight.
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pettis blocks a jab.
Kent misses the shot to the body.
Kent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kent walks into a jab.
Kent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettis is fending him off so far but Kent persists. Nope, Pettis circles away and we're back to standing.
Kent shoots in but Pettis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent shoots in looking for a takedown but Pettis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kent tries for a takedown but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pettis looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Kent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pettis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kent somewhat.
Kent fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Kent with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pettis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pettis tries to avoid it but Kent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pettis to the ground. Pettis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kent.
Horrible takedown by Kent or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettis which made him look bad.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kent shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a hook to the side of Kent's head but Kent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kent.
Kent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pettis's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kent stops Pettis from standing up.
Kent throws a strike but Pettis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent has a closed guard, preventing Pettis from standing up.
Kent trying to keep a closed guard but Pettis is proving a slippery customer.
Kent has a closed guard, preventing Pettis from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kent is on top in guard.
Kent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kent trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Kent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pettis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Pettis is looking to stand up but Kent isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kent postures up in Pettis's guard and throws a big left but Pettis blocks it.
Kent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kent wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
Kent postures up in Pettis's guard and throws a big left but Pettis blocks it.
Kent trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pettis wants to stand up but Kent is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clark Kent will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kent shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kent in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pettis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pettis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pettis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kent is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pettis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kent somewhat.
Pettis digs a good hook to Kent's body.
Kent dives in and grabs Pettis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettis pushes down on Kent's head and hops out.
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kent.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent closes the distance and clinches up with Pettis, looking for a takedown. Kent pushes Pettis against the ropes but Pettis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Pettis.
Kent fails with the takedown
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Kent shoots in but Pettis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettis lands a right hook to the body.
Kent on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Pettis misses its intended target.
Pettis throws a shot from downtown. Kent moves away and avoids it.
Kent is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pettis's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis is refusing to be controlled, as Kent sits in half guard.
Pettis tries to kick Kent off but Kent keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kent stops Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Kent slips a nice elbow through Pettis's hands, connecting with Pettis's forehead.
Kent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kent tries to pass to full mount but Pettis defends it.
Kent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kent connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.
Kent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pettis tries to kick Kent off but Kent keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pettis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kent is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kent winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent prevents Pettis from standing back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kent.
Kent winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pettis is rocked!
Kent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pettis is still in real trouble! Can Kent finish him?
Kent lands strikes from half guard.
Kent slips a nice elbow through Pettis's hands, connecting with Pettis's forehead.
Kent frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kent looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pettis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
Clark Kent retains his bantamweight title!
Clark Kent thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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pop
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