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SFC 11: Churchill vs Dominguez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Glen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Glen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glen scores with a spinning back kick!
Glen wants to clinch
and Duffy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glen thinking.
Rick Glen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy shoots in looking for a takedown but Glen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duffy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glen tries to clinch but Duffy moves out of range.
Glen moves into range and clinches up with Duffy.
Duffy jumps guard but Glen stands there with Duffy around his waist. Duffy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Glen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duffy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duffy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duffy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy looking to pass the guard.
Duffy has gone for a leg lock! Glen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duffy's guard.
Glen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duffy wants to reverse the position here. Glen has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Duffy is forced to tap! Duffy looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rick Glen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Smakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cabbage - No meat for you. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
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153 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Smakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Hiller!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smakov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smakov misses with a wild combination.
Hiller dives in for a single leg takedown but Smakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hiller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smakov's efforts to push away.
Smakov working hard to break the clinch.
Hiller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiller has Smakov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hiller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smakov tumbling to the mat - Hiller dives into Smakov's guard.
Hiller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smakov tries to get out of the position.
Smakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller postures up in Smakov's guard and throws a big left but Smakov blocks it.
Hiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Smakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiller slips nicely into half guard.
Hiller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiller.
Hiller drops an elbow to the side of Smakov's head.
Hiller passes to side control.
Hiller trying to control the position but Smakov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is chipping away with strikes.
Hiller working the ground and pound from side control.
Hiller lands a few punches from side control.
Hiller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hiller moves into full mount!
Hiller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hiller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hiller with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking to finish Smakov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smakov!
It looks like Sergej Smakov has been cut.
The referee warns Smakov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hiller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smakov is rocked!
Hiller raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Smakov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiller looking to control but Smakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smakov seems to have got his legs back now.
Hiller with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hiller controlling the position easily from mount.
Hiller punching from mount but Smakov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hiller with shots to the head and body - Smakov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hiller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hiller scoring with strikes but Smakov is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smakov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hiller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Smakov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hiller misses with a straight left.
Sergej Smakov's cut is getting worse.
Smakov looks to throw the jab but Hiller is out of range.
Hiller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smakov moves away from the strike by Hiller.
Smakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hiller.
Smakov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hiller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hiller lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller cracks Smakov with a big elbow.
Hiller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smakov defending against the ground and pound.
Hiller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hiller is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smakov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jeez, Sergej Smakov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergej Smakov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Hiller!
A victorious Matt Hiller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Efremov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Silversteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Efremov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frankie Silversteen's chin.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Efremov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Silversteen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silversteen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Efremov trying to control the position.
Silversteen passes Efremov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Efremov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Efremov.
Silversteen landing with the ground and pound.
Silversteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Efremov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silversteen throwing strikes but missing.
Efremov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silversteen.
Efremov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efremov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Efremov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Efremov trying to keep a closed guard but Silversteen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silversteen is in close to Efremov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Efremov working for a triangle but Silversteen defends it easily.
Silversteen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silversteen stands up over Efremov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silversteen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silversteen looking to pass the guard.
Efremov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silversteen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silversteen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Efremov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silversteen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Efremov's guard.
Silversteen throwing shots but Efremov is blocking nicely.
Silversteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Efremov sees it coming and defends easily.
Efremov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Efremov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silversteen preventing the sweep.
Silversteen postures up and lands a big shot to Efremov's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efremov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silversteen manages to get himself to full guard.
Silversteen looking to control.
Efremov trying to control but Silversteen is working from the bottom.
Efremov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silversteen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Efremov slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silversteen wants to control but Efremov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silversteen wants to control but Efremov passes into side.
Efremov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silversteen keeps working.
Efremov just content to control the position.
Silversteen can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silversteen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Silversteen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silversteen shoots in and bounces Efremov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Efremov managing to control the position.
Efremov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silversteen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silversteen pushing down on Efremov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silversteen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silversteen is looking for a kimura but Efremov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silversteen to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silversteen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Efremov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Efremov trying to hold on to Silversteen's head to control him but Silversteen postures up.
Efremov is controlling Silversteen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silversteen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Efremov is trying to control but can't.
Silversteen is trying for a kimura here. Efremov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silversteen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Silversteen!
A less than humble Frankie Silversteen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janko Bulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janko Bulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Greenberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenberg lands with a straight right. Bulk didn't see that one coming.
Bulk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bulk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greenberg defends well and Bulk ends up having to push Greenberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bulk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Greenberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bulk.
Greenberg is trying to break the clinch but Bulk is controlling him.
Bulk misses with an elbow strike.
Bulk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bulk has Greenberg pressed against the cage, preventing Greenberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bulk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jake Greenberg has been cut.
Bulk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greenberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulk looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Bulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bulk has Greenberg pressed against the cage, preventing Greenberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greenberg wants to break free but Bulk has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greenberg with a nice cross.
Greenberg lands with a straight right. Bulk didn't see that one coming.
Bulk tries to clinch but Greenberg is having none of it.
Jake Greenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulk instigates a clinch.
Greenberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greenberg managing to block the knees to the body from Bulk.
Bulk avoiding damage.
Bulk breaks from the clinch.
Bulk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greenberg is fending him off so far but Bulk persists. Nope, Greenberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Greenberg misses with a straight left.
Greenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bulk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Greenberg. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Greenberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bulk.
Greenberg misses with a double jab.
Bulk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bulk doesn't manage to clinch there - Greenberg circles away.
Bulk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bulk goes for a double leg but Greenberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greenberg continues to drive forward.
Greenberg is trying to break the clinch but Bulk has him pressed against the cage.
Greenberg can't get the takedown.
Greenberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bulk has him pressed against the cage.
Greenberg tries to circle away but Bulk has him pinned against the cage.
Greenberg can't break the clinch.
Bulk jumps into guard, dragging Greenberg to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg wanted to stand there but Bulk had control of the position.
Greenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Greenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Bulk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greenberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bulk trying to control but Greenberg is working from the bottom.
Greenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bulk looking to sit in guard and control but Greenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bulk is trying to keep Greenberg in close.
Bulk pulls Greenberg in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Greenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Greenberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bulk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greenberg misses with a body shot.
Greenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Greenberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Bulk. Bulk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Bulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenberg throws a series of punches but Bulk avoids them all with ease.
Bulk darts in and clinches Greenberg up against the cage.
Greenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bulk has him pressed against the cage.
Bulk trying to stall but Greenberg improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Greenberg misses.
Bulk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greenberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulk manages to avoid it.
Bulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenberg.
Jake Greenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulk walks into a left hand.
Bulk is looking to clinch.
Greenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Greenberg.
Bulk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenberg tries to avoid it but Bulk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenberg to the ground. Greenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bulk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greenberg lands the left hand.
Bulk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenberg as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulk shoots in but no luck this time.
Bulk shoots in for a double leg but Greenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bulk throws a sloppy head kick and Greenberg moves out of range easily.
Greenberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bulk tries to clinch but Greenberg moves away
and Greenberg counters with a left and a right that stings Bulk.
Greenberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bulk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Greenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greenberg lands a head shot.
Greenberg throws a combination. Bulk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Janko Bulk has been cut.
Greenberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bulk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bulk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bulk shoots in and drives through. Greenberg sprawls well.
Greenberg tests Bulk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Greenberg. Those never looked like landing.
Greenberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bulk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bulk is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg feints with a jab and clips Bulk right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bulk is sent crashing into the canvas and Greenberg leaps in for the kill! Bulk tries to get to his feet but Greenberg is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bulk is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Greenberg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Grreckon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Eclipse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blake Grreckon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Grreckon scores with a jab to the head.
Grreckon lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Grreckon.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws a hook but Grreckon avoids it easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Grreckon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Grreckon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grreckon's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grreckon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Grreckon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Grreckon is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grreckon wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grreckon is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grreckon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Grreckon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grreckon lands a nice shot to the body.
Jerson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Grreckon moved out of range.
Blake Grreckon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grreckon ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Grreckon scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
A jab from Grreckon finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Grreckon scores with a nice strike.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grreckon defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Grreckon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grreckon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grreckon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Grreckon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grreckon walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grreckon.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grreckon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grreckon lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grreckon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Grreckon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grreckon continues to drive forward.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grreckon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grreckon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Grreckon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Grreckon digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Grreckon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grreckon lands with a cross.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Grreckon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grreckon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grreckon. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grreckon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Grreckon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gracie out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Grreckon!
An out of breath Blake Grreckon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Barbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Begly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Martin Begly enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zach Barbery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Begly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Begly tries to clinch but Barbery moves away
and Barbery counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbery misses the target.
Begly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Begly wants to clinch up but Barbery keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Barbery misses.
Begly moves in looking to clinch but Barbery pushes him off.
Begly goes for a double leg but Barbery avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbery continues to drive forward.
Barbery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Begly throws a head punch that misses.
Begly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Begly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Begly looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begly is trying to push Barbery away but Barbery has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Begly swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbery is trying to force a seperation but Begly has the dominant position.
Barbery prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Begly.
Begly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Begly leaning against his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Begly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbery's brow.
Begly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Begly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begly wants to stall.
Begly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbery has had enough of the clinch but Begly keeps him there for the moment.
Begly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbery working hard to break the clinch.
Begly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Begly wants to stall.
Barbery wants to get back to striking at distance but Begly won't allow it.
Begly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Begly fails to land.
Barbery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbery misses with a body shot.
Begly looks to clinch
and Barbery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Begly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Begly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Begly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Begly looks winded!
A left lands for Barbery.
Barbery's jab looks to have found its range, popping Begly under the eye.
It looks like Martin Begly has been cut.
Begly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zach Barbery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbery keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Barbery.
Barbery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Barbery finds it's way through Begly's defenses.
Begly is rocked!
Barbery circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Begly tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Barbery wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zach Barbery!
Zach Barbery retains his lightweight title!
Zach Barbery decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Churchhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Churchhill had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Churchhill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churchhill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dominguez on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Churchhill coming out on top.
Churchhill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Churchhill cracks Dominguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Churchhill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dominguez looks winded!
Churchhill throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.
Churchhill lands with an uppercut that bounces Dominguez off the cage and back into range.
Dominguez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Churchhill scores with a body shot.
Churchhill lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Churchhill's head coaches at Dynamite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchhill punishes Dominguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Brett Churchhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churchhill dips to his left and cracks Dominguez with an uppercut!
Dominguez is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Churchhill. Beautiful body shot.
Dominguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Churchhill finish him?
Churchhill lands a body shot.
Churchhill measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Dominguez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brett Churchhill!
Brett Churchhill retains his middleweight title!
Brett Churchhill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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