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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nacho Libre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nacho Libre!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Libre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Libre's waist but Libre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burton off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Libre. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Libre misses with a straight right.
Libre misses with a two punch combination.
Burton with a jab.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Libre.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Libre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Libre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burton drives through and clinches with Libre against the cage.
Libre manages to break the clinch.
Libre cracks Burton with an uppercut from hell and Burton crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Libre's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Shawn Burton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Libre looking to improve position, pressing down on Burton's thigh with his hand. Burton seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Libre paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Libre's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Burton picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shawn Burton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damion McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veni Sada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aint no sunshine. Damion McGinley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damion McGinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veni Sada!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGinley needs to keep his hands up - Sada had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Damion McGinley has been cut.
McGinley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sada.
Sada misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGinley misses with a two punch combination.
Sada shoots in for a takedown but McGinley shows good takedown defense.
Sada shoots in but McGinley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damion McGinley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veni Sada.
Sada shoots in for a takedown but McGinley shows good takedown defense.
McGinley scores with a body shot.
Sada looks gassed!
McGinley moves into range and clinches up with Sada.
Sada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinley lands with a left to the head.
McGinley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGinley lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sada can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McGinley and Sada drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McGinley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damion McGinley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between T Model (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloe VERA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VERA has chosen Low as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, T Model!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aloe VERA!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VERA loads up on a big right hand but Model slips the punch.
Model tries to clinch up but VERA circles away and keeps his distance.
VERA darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
VERA wants to lay and pray for a moment but Model keeps working.
VERA has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
VERA in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like T Model has been cut.
VERA wants to control the pace but Model is squirming around nicely.
Model working to try and regain half guard.
VERA looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
T Model's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VERA controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VERA scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jeez, T Model's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at T Model's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aloe VERA!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Judo (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanzo Judo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jim.
Judo is trying to get back to half guard.
Jim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Judo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Judo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jim's best efforts.
Jim is thwarting Judo's attempts to control the position.
Judo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jim postures up.
Judo has his foot on Jim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jim works his way back into a safe position though.
Judo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jim slips nicely into half guard.
Jim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Judo is just riding it out for now. Jim eventually gives up the hold.
Judo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jim is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo trying to control from the bottom.
Jim seems to be looking for submissions.
Jim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Judo actively working from the bottom here.
Judo trying to hold on to Jim's head to control him but Jim postures up.
Judo keeping hold of Jim's head, controlling as best he can.
Jim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Judo with a poor takedown
and Jim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Judo won't be happy with that.
Judo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Judo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jim's back!
Jim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jim defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Judo has got one arm under Jim's chin. This could be trouble... Jim trying to control the other hand but Judo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jim has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hanzo Judo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kardinal Offishall- Bang bang. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Carter!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Carter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Davis is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter turns into Davis and is now in his guard.
Carter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davis!
Carter struggling a bit here.
Davis working the ground and pound.
Davis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Davis scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Davis in side control, throwing shots but Carter defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Davis.
Davis working the ground and pound from side control.
Carter taking a bit of punishment here - Davis scoring with strikes.
Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carter tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Carter looks gassed!
Davis lands some shots froms side control.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Davis scoring with punches and elbows.
Davis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis lands some shots froms side control.
Davis landing strikes.
Carter is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis lands a strong strike to the head of Carter. That's dazed him! Davis looking to finish here. Carter is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Davis lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Morel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Nakutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Nakutin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Morel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martti Nakutin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakutin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakutin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morel.
A punch combination from Morel misses.
Nakutin cracks Morel with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakutin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakutin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Morel drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nakutin follows Morel to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martti Nakutin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Van Rijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Rijn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Francesco Zappalà - No Way Out. Mike Van Rijn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Math R!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but R keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by R.
R misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn has a takedown stuffed.
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn tries a knee to the head but R blocks it.
R takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Rijn jumps guard.
Van Rijn trying to control the position.
R wants to stand but Van Rijn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
R trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rijn can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
R has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Rijn is proving hard to escape from.
R knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Rijn on the ground.
R stands and steps away. Van Rijn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
R has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
R on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rijn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. R is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Rijn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through R's defenses.
Van Rijn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
R wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Rijn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Rijn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Rijn crunches a lovely knee into R's ribcage.
Van Rijn missing with knees to the body.
Van Rijn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but R blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Rijn throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Rijn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and R avoids it.
Van Rijn lands an elbow that stopped R in his tracks for a moment.
Van Rijn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from R.
Van Rijn prevents R from breaking the clinch.
Van Rijn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
R looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Rijn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Van Rijn has a closed guard, preventing R from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Rijn, not yet.
Van Rijn has a closed guard, preventing R from standing up.
Van Rijn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for R!
Van Rijn won't let R get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Van Rijn 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.
Van Rijn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and R is now in Van Rijn's guard. A big mistake from Van Rijn there, giving up the dominant position!
R stops Van Rijn from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
R stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to the body from R misses
and Van Rijn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
R is breathing heavily.
R looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
R has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from R there as he acknowledges the shot.
R blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but R swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
R avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
R fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
R misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Rijn tries to clinch there but R circles away.
R lands with a hook. Van Rijn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
Van Rijn shoots in for a takedown but R shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
R throws a right and a left that Van Rijn avoids nicely.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as R sprawls well. R wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Rijn gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Rijn connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? R is fending him off so far but Van Rijn persists. Nope, R circles away and we're back to standing.
Math R has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Van Rijn.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as R throws out the jab.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from R.
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn tries for a takedown but R sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
R lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Rijn backs up against the cage.
Math R is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
R misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Math R is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab from R.
That has opened up Mike Van Rijn's cut even more.
R misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but R pushes him off.
A punch combination from R misses.
R swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
A punch combination from R misses.
R throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
R avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but R is having none of it.
R avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Horrible takedown by Van Rijn or perhaps it was just good defense by R which made him look bad.
R lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by R.
A combination from R does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
R misses with a straight left.
R misses with a combination
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Rijn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Rijn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Rijn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has R in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Rijn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
R takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Rijn scores with a knee to the head.
R on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rijn tries to land knees in the clinch but R avoids the damage to the body.
Van Rijn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math R dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Rijn tries to clinch up but R circles away and keeps his distance.
R lands a two punch combo.
R avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
A looping hook to the body misses from R. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Van Rijn with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from R.
Van Rijn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
R swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Rijn counters with a big head kick but R shrugs it off.
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling R to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but R swats him away and circles back towards the center.
R throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Rijn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn has a takedown stuffed.
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by R.
R keeps the fight on the outside.
R misses with a double jab
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rijn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Rijn lands an elbow inside.
Van Rijn lands a nice elbow.
R managing to block the knees to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a knee to the head.
R is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Van Rijn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
R takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Rijn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Rijn connects with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn lands a damaging elbow.
Van Rijn lands an elbow just above R 's eye.
Van Rijn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but R blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Rijn wants a takedown.
Math R has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Van Rijn.
Van Rijn prevents R from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite R's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn unloads a knee to the mid-section. R lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Rijn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from R.
Van Rijn wants a takedown but no success here.
R wants to break free but Van Rijn has control.
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
R throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn swinging wildly here.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Rijn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gustavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Reignhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Gustavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Reignhard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustavo throws a sloppy head kick and Reignhard moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gustavo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reignhard tries to keep at a distance but Gustavo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustavo breaks from the clinch.
Gustavo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Reignhard misses
and Gustavo counters with a left and a right that stings Reignhard.
Gustavo tries to clinch but Reignhard moves away
and Reignhard counters with a one-two to the body.
Reignhard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustavo throws a series of punches but Reignhard moves out of range.
Gustavo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Harry Reignhard has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustavo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reignhard counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reignhard throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Reignhard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reignhard as Gustavo tries to tie him up.
Gustavo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reignhard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Gustavo.
Reignhard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustavo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustavo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reignhard gets underhooks to prevent Gustavo's takedown attempt.
Reignhard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustavo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavo breaks from the clinch.
Gustavo checks a leg kick.
Gustavo dodges the punch combination from Reignhard.
Gustavo darts in trying to clinch
and Reignhard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reignhard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gustavo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gustavo is looking to stand up but Reignhard isn't so interested in that idea.
Reignhard looking to pass the guard.
Gustavo has his feet on Reignhard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reignhard throws a hook but Gustavo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo tries to clinch
and Reignhard counters with a single leg into guard. Gustavo didn't expect that.
Reignhard trying to control but Gustavo is working from the bottom.
Gustavo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustavo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reignhard stays in close to Gustavo's body and controls the position.
Reignhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavo has his foot on Reignhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reignhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Reignhard won't allow Gustavo to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustavo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reignhard counters with a shoot takedown. Gustavo fights it but they end up in guard.
Gustavo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustavo is looking to stand up but Reignhard isn't so interested in that idea.
Gustavo has his hands on Reignhard's head, controlling the position.
Reignhard preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reignhard prevents Gustavo from getting back to his feet.
Gustavo is striking but Reignhard is not phased and passes to half guard.
Reignhard gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Reignhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Reignhard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gustavo tries to clinch but Reignhard moves away
and Reignhard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reignhard defending well as Gustavo loads up on a big left hand.
Gustavo tries to clinch but Reignhard moves away
and Reignhard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reignhard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustavo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavo breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reignhard.
Gustavo misses with a few strikes there.
Gustavo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gustavo can't break the clinch.
Gustavo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reignhard uses from the top position.
Reignhard won't allow Gustavo to get back to his feet.
Reignhard wants to stand but Gustavo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reignhard stops Gustavo from standing up.
Gustavo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavo keeping moving, preventing Reignhard from controlling successfully.
Reignhard won't allow Gustavo to get back to his feet.
Gustavo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reignhard manages to get himself to full guard.
Gustavo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustavo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reignhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reignhard is trying to keep Gustavo in close.
Gustavo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reignhard keeping moving, preventing Gustavo from controlling successfully.
Reignhard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gustavo looks to clinch
and Reignhard counters with a takedown into side control.
Reignhard is breathing heavily.
Gustavo is looking to regain half guard here but Reignhard keeps moving and retains side control.
Reignhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustavo keeps working.
Gustavo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reignhard is controlling him well.
Reignhard decides to stand back up.
Gustavo fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reignhard avoids the head kick by Gustavo.
Gustavo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reignhard circles away.
Gustavo closes the distance but Reignhard moves to the side
and Reignhard counters by clinching up.
Gustavo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reignhard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavo stalling in the clinch but Reignhard improves position.
Reignhard jumps guard but Gustavo stands there with Reignhard around his waist. Reignhard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gustavo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustavo wants to clinch.
Gustavo closes the distance but Reignhard moves to the side
so Reignhard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustavo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reignhard has passed into side control.
Gustavo is trying to control Reignhard's posture but Reignhard avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo is looking for a sweep.
Gustavo is trying to control Reignhard's posture but Reignhard avoids it.
Gustavo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gustavo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustavo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reignhard on the ground.
Reignhard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustavo, who protects the arm well.
Gustavo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gustavo fails with the takedown
and Reignhard counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Reignhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Reignhard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gustavo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reignhard is trying to stand back up but Gustavo is controlling him
Gustavo is looking to take a break and control but Reignhard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustavo is trying to work for a kimura but Reignhard is defending well.
Gustavo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harry Reignhard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustavo wants to free his trapped foot but Reignhard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustavo stops Reignhard from getting back to his feet.
Reignhard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustavo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reignhard sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reignhard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustavo wants to get up but he can't break Reignhard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gustavo stops Reignhard from standing up.
Reignhard pushes Gustavo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gustavo tries to clinch but Reignhard moves away
and Reignhard counters with an inside leg kick.
Reignhard leaves Gustavo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gustavo tries to clinch but Reignhard moves away
and Reignhard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reignhard.
Gustavo 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.
Reignhard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustavo is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustavo, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reignhard pushing down on Gustavo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reignhard prevents Gustavo from standing back up.
Reignhard wants to stand up but Gustavo is controlling the position.
Reignhard stops Gustavo from getting back to his feet.
Reignhard is looking to take a break and control but Gustavo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reignhard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavo fails to land the takedown.
Reignhard stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavo misses with a wild combination.
Pablo Gustavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustavo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reignhard counters with a single leg into guard. Gustavo didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo managing to control the position.
Gustavo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gustavo tries to break the clinch but Reignhard is controlling the position.
Reignhard keeps control of Gustavo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustavo tries to score a body lock takedown but Reignhard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reignhard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gustavo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustavo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustavo stalls.
Gustavo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reignhard is trying to keep an underhook but Gustavo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reignhard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gustavo wants to control but Reignhard is keeping him busy.
Gustavo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reignhard!
Gustavo prevents Reignhard from getting the reversal.
Gustavo landing shots from mount.
Gustavo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reignhard looks a forlorn figure.
Gustavo trying to control but Reignhard is having none of it.
Reignhard working to try and regain half guard.
Pablo Gustavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Reignhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustavo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Reignhard.
I've got Reignhard 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Reignhard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assis has chosen Lado A Lado B by Rappa as his entrance music. Jorge Assis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy Aerts's chin.
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Assis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assis throws a body punch but Aerts moves out of range.
Assis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aerts.
Aerts slips under a jab.
Aerts defending well as Assis loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assis checks a leg kick.
Assis looks to throw the jab but Aerts is out of range.
Assis loads up on a big right hand but Aerts slips the punch.
Assis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Aerts.
Aerts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aerts blocks a leg kick.
Assis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aerts.
Assis moves out of range of the body kick from Aerts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assis misses with a jab to the body
and Aerts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aerts shoots in for a double leg but Assis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Assis throws a lazy right hand but Aerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick by Assis misses
and Aerts counters with a body kick that stops Assis in his tracks momentarily.
Assis blocks a head kick by Aerts.
Assis throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assis scores with a nice head shot.
Aerts fails with a takedown attempt.
Aerts looks to land a body kick but Assis moved away.
Aerts misses with a double jab.
Assis tries a head kick but it misses.
Assis looks to throw the jab but Aerts is out of range.
Aerts is looking to land body kicks.
Assis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aerts misses with the combination.
Aerts throws out a loose jab but Assis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assis closes the distance and clinches up with Aerts, looking for a takedown. Assis pushes Aerts against the cage but Aerts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aerts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Assis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Assis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Aerts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aerts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assis.
Aerts scores with a sloppy right hand. Assis should have avoided that one.
Assis misses with a body shot
and Aerts counters with a shoot takedown. Assis fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Aerts wants to pass the guard but Assis is keeping the position.
Aerts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Assis looking for a sweep. Not yet Assis, not yet.
Assis working a defensive guard here.
Aerts won't allow Assis to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Assis holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aerts throwing strikes but missing.
Aerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aerts postures up and lands a big shot to Assis's brow.
Aerts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aerts wants to control from the top but Assis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aerts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aerts won't allow Assis to sweep him here.
Assis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Assis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aerts has worked his arm free - good work by Aerts!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Aerts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Aerts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Assis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aerts at a distance.
Assis misses with a combination
and Aerts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assis fakes the leg kick and cracks Aerts in the body.
Assis misses with a shot to the body
and Aerts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assis scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Andy Aerts has been cut.
Aerts staying out of range there.
Assis throws an overhand right that lands on Aerts's shoulder, as Aerts tries to avoid the shot.
Aerts throws a series of punches but Assis avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aerts circles away quickly and effectively.
Aerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assis punishes Aerts's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assis staying out of range there.
Aerts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts throws a nice looking combination but Assis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assis misses with a kick to the body.
Assis throws a shot from downtown. Aerts moves away and avoids it.
Aerts misses with an uppercut.
Andy Aerts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aerts shoots in for a takedown but Assis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aerts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Assis coming out on top.
Assis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aerts sprawling to the canvas! Aerts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Assis finish him?!
Aerts is rocked!
Assis throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Assis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Assis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Legen Dary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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272 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Legen Dary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dary pushes Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dary looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dary can't get the takedown.
Dary is trying to break free.
Filipovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dary is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dary stops a takedown attempt from Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dary tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dary.
Dary wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dary is looking to chop away at Filipovic's legs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dary!
Filipovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dary.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Dary.
Dary drops Filipovic with a beautiful combination! Filipovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dary is looking for the KO!
Filipovic is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dary misses with a series of wild punches.
Legen Dary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dary has Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic keeps control of Dary as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Dary won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dary is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Dary is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling him.
Dary lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dary has Filipovic pushed against the cage.
Filipovic has Dary pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dary manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Dary breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dary swinging wildly here.
Filipovic wants to clinch
and Dary counters with a three punch combo that has Filipovic backing up. Filipovic nods at Dary to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Dary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dary sprawls well. Dary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filipovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Dary misses with a combination
and Filipovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dary scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Dary lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Dary finds it's target.
Dary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Filipovic counter with a right hand.
Dary has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.
Dary manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dary misses with a series of wild punches.
Dary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dary shoots in and drives through. Filipovic sprawls well.
Dary clinches up with Filipovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Dary breaks the clinch.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dary misses with a few strikes there.
Dary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filipovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dary tries to avoid it but Filipovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dary to the ground. Dary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dary is defended easily by Filipovic.
Filipovic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dary is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Filipovic.
Dary has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legen Dary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dary throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
A combination from Dary does no damage.
Dary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dary breaks from the clinch.
Dary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipovic as he avoids it easily.
Filipovic thumps Dary with a low kick.
Dary doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dary throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Dary tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Dary clinches up with Filipovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Dary is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dary keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipovic's efforts to push away.
Dary lands with a short shot to the head.
Filipovic keeps control of Dary as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filipovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but Dary has the dominant position.
Dary prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dary dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Dary's head and hops out.
Filipovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dary is able to avoid easily.
Dary throws a lazy head kick
and Filipovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dary wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
Legen Dary is winning the standup battle so far.
Dary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dary.
Dary throws a combination. Filipovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dary misses with a wild combination.
Filipovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dary sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filipovic somewhat.
Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Dary tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Dary clinches but Filipovic breaks the clinch
and Filipovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dary defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filipovic.
No joy there for Dary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dary swivels and escapes.
Dary takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dary is trying to break free.
Dary lands a body shot.
Dary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dary lands with a short shot to the head.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Dary is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Dary has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legen Dary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dary keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dary takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dary misses with a wild combination.
Filipovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dary circles away.
Dary checks a low kick from Filipovic.
Filipovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dary checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dary throws a right hand that Filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipovic also avoids with ease.
Dary fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dary lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dary drops Filipovic with a beautiful combination! Filipovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dary is looking for the KO!
Filipovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Dary finish him?
Dary lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Filipovic is looking to close the distance but Dary sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Filipovic crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Filipovic is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Legen Dary!
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