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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stove's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fire. The key to victory for Steffan Stove has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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133 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steffan Stove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Olszewicz.
Olszewicz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stove rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olszewicz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Olszewicz landing with the ground and pound.
Olszewicz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stove is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Olszewicz looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olszewicz advances to half guard.
Olszewicz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stove defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stove's head.
Olszewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stove keeps working.
Stove wants to control but Olszewicz is keeping busy.
Olszewicz seems to be working for a kimura but Stove defends the submission attempt.
Olszewicz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Olszewicz wants to free his trapped foot but Stove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Olszewicz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stove defending well though.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Olszewicz seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olszewicz connects with a nice short shot to Stove's temple.
Olszewicz is trying to control. Stove wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Olszewicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stove's coaches at The Exiled Elite have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Olszewicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olszewicz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olszewicz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stove attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Stove misses.
Olszewicz moves out of range of the leg kick from Stove.
Stove throws a looping overhand right but Olszewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Stove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olszewicz fails to land the takedown.
Stove lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove lands with a nice body punch.
Stove walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Olszewicz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olszewicz moves away.
Olszewicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Stove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olszewicz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stove avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steffan Stove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olszewicz.
Stove gets through Olszewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olszewicz wants to take the fight to the mat but Stove manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Olszewicz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stove gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stove gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olszewicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Stove tenderised Olszewicz's leg. Olszewicz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Olszewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olszewicz has his takedown stuffed
and Stove counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olszewicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Stove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olszewicz can do to turn this around?
Stove prevents the takedown attempt.
Steffan Stove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olszewicz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stove.
Stove throws a punch but it's blocked by Olszewicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stove avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Olszewicz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olszewicz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olszewicz is working away from the top position though.
Olszewicz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Olszewicz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Olszewicz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stove keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olszewicz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz is pressing down on Stove's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stove is holding on for now.
Olszewicz thows a huge punch but Stove dodges it nicely.
Olszewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olszewicz controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Olszewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stove feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Olszewicz's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stove pinned against the cage. Stove gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olszewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stove connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olszewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Steffan Stove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olszewicz's sensitive parts.
Stove scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olszewicz is rocked!
It looks like Jan Olszewicz has been cut.
Stove chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olszewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Stove finish him?
Stove dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olszewicz. That did some damage!
Stove finds Olszewicz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Olszewicz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Stove lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Olszewicz will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steffan Stove!
Steffan Stove bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artair Dostan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nelly - The Champ. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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158 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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154 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Artair Dostan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dostan closes the distance and clinches up with Huang, looking for a takedown. Dostan pushes Huang against the cage but Huang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dostan stuffs the takedown attempt from Huang. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Huang walks into a left hand.
Dostan with a poor takedown
and Huang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Dostan.
Dostan keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Dostan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
Dostan keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dostan pulls Huang in close to prevent any damage.
Dostan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Dostan has wrist control.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Dostan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dostan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dostan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huang somewhat.
Dostan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Dostan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Huang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dostan.
Huang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dostan tries to pass to full mount but Huang defends it.
Dostan wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it.
Huang actively working from the bottom here.
Huang tries to roll over but Dostan keeps him under control.
Huang actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dostan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dostan is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Huang wants to improve his position but Dostan is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dostan trying to control from half guard but Huang is working away.
Huang is pressing down on Dostan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dostan looking to pass the guard.
Dostan throwing strikes from guard but Huang blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dostan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dostan tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dostan to the ground. Dostan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huang shoots in for a double leg but Dostan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Dostan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dostan as he avoids it easily.
Dostan slaps away a takedown attempt from Huang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dostan defends well and Huang ends up having to push Dostan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Huang stops a takedown attempt from Dostan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artair Dostan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dostan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huang.
Huang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dostan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dostan parries the strikes from Huang easily there. Huang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dostan to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Huang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dostan struggling a bit here.
Dostan pushes Huang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dostan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Huang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dostan is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dostan, who protects the arm well.
Dostan tries to buck Huang off but Huang is having none of it.
Dostan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Huang trying to control the action but Dostan is working from the bottom.
Huang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Dostan tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Dostan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dostan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dostan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huang off and has taken his back!
Dostan missing with punches from the back.
Huang tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostan is landing with strikes from the back.
Huang breaks Dostan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dostan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Huang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
Huang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dostan stalling against the cage.
Dostan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dostan throws a punch but it's blocked by Huang.
Huang looking to stall.
Dostan trying to stall but Huang improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dostan tries to pass to full mount but Huang defends it.
Dostan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huang wants to improve his position but Dostan is controlling well.
Dostan controlling the action here.
Artair Dostan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huang is looking to improve his position.
Dostan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dostan tries to pass to full mount but Huang defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artair Dostan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dostan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huang as he avoids it easily.
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dostan defends well and Huang ends up having to push Dostan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dostan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dostan taking a breather.
Dostan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang tries to stall but Dostan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Huang misses with a punch on the inside.
Dostan lands a shoulder strike.
Dostan blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Dostan.
Dostan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dostan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang trying to stall but Dostan improves his position.
Huang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Dostan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dostan goes for a takedown attempt but Huang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostan stuffs the takedown attempt from Huang. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Dostan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Dostan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huang prevents it.
Kevin Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artair Dostan.
Dostan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dostan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dostan counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostan tries to close the distance and clinch but Huang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huang shoots for a takedown but Dostan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dostan sprawls well. Dostan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Dostan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artair Dostan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huang shoots in and drives through. Dostan sprawls well.
Huang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huang misses with a straight left.
Huang misses with a takedown
and Dostan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Huang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dostan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huang somewhat.
Dostan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dostan showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostan wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dostan stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
Dostan looking to pass the guard.
Dostan wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dostan won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Dostan from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dostan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dostan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dostan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Huang has locked up a guillotine! Huang's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dostan is holding on here and Huang must be using up a lot of energy. Dostan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Huang gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianni Visnadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati comes to the cage accompanied by Anarchy in the UK. Visnadi has chosen Blind by Korn as his entrance music. Gianni Visnadi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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157 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianni Visnadi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galati has managed to clinch.
Visnadi has Galati pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galati manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Visnadi has Galati pressed against the cage, preventing Galati from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Galati is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Visnadi wants a takedown.
Galati controlling the action here for a moment.
Visnadi jumps guard and drags Galati to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Visnadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galati tries to free his leg and advance position but Visnadi is retaining full guard.
Visnadi keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati won't allow Visnadi to sweep him here.
Galati content to stall in guard here.
Visnadi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galati is looking to advance position but Visnadi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Galati is trying desperately to improve position.
Visnadi avoids the attempt from Galati to control.
Visnadi throwing strikes here but Galati is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galati defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Visnadi.
Galati sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Galati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visnadi pulls his head out easily.
Galati gets back to full guard.
Visnadi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visnadi is trying to get an arm triangle but Galati is defending well.
Galati defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galati has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galati is looking for a sweep.
Galati can't do much from the bottom here.
Visnadi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Galati is avoiding damage well.
Visnadi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galati struggling a bit here.
Galati sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galati wants to control but Visnadi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galati gets back to full guard.
Galati working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Visnadi.
Galati is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Visnadi wants to pass the guard but Galati is keeping the position.
Galati trying to keep a closed guard but Visnadi is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galati looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Visnadi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Visnadi takes the fight into the clinch.
Galati manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galati controls Visnadi momentarily but Visnadi frees himself.
Galati is really struggling to control Visnadi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Visnadi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galati trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visnadi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galati's guard.
Galati is doing well to control the position and prevent Visnadi from advancing to side control.
Visnadi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galati's head.
Galati looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Visnadi is working away from the top position though.
Gianni Visnadi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galati moves into full guard.
Galati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Visnadi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Visnadi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Visnadi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Visnadi forces his way into half guard.
Visnadi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Visnadi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Visnadi wants to work for an arm triangle but Galati is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Visnadi is looking to advance position but Galati won't allow it.
Visnadi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galati is refusing to be controlled, as Visnadi sits in half guard.
Galati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Visnadi is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Visnadi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Visnadi is thwarting Galati's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Galati throws a left and a right that both miss
and Visnadi counters by clinching up.
Galati working hard to break the clinch.
Visnadi pulls guard effortlessly.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Visnadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Visnadi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galati has managed to get both his arms back between Visnadi's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galati lands a couple of digs.
Galati looking to pass the guard.
Visnadi has a closed guard, preventing Galati from standing up.
Visnadi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galati trying to control but Visnadi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Visnadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Visnadi tries to keep at a distance but Galati has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galati turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Visnadi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Visnadi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Galati is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Visnadi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Visnadi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galati is looking to take a break and control but Visnadi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Visnadi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Galati misses with the ground and pound.
Galati goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Visnadi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Galati but great work by Visnadi.
Visnadi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galati is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Galati is trying to control Visnadi's posture but Visnadi avoids it.
Galati manages to work his way to half guard, despite Visnadi's best efforts.
Visnadi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galati defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galati misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Visnadi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galati tries to roll over but Visnadi keeps him under control.
Galati is working hard here to advance position.
Galati throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Galati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visnadi pulls his head out easily.
Galati looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galati trying to control from the bottom.
Galati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galati wants to control but Visnadi is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pavel Galati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Galati.
Gianni Visnadi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galati rushes Visnadi and presses him up against the cage.
Visnadi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galati gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Visnadi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Visnadi trying to control the position from guard on top but Galati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galati is looking for a triangle but Visnadi pushes his legs off easily.
Visnadi is pushing down on Galati's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galati is fighting to maintain full guard but Visnadi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galati is refusing to be controlled, as Visnadi sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galati actively working from the bottom here.
Galati slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pavel Galati.
I think Visnadi 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Visnadi!
During a confident post fight interview, Gianni Visnadi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Ron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron comes to the cage accompanied by Carmina Burana O Fortuna. Sleed has chosen I'm An Individual as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Ron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jock Sleed!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ron moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jock Sleed has been cut.
Sleed shoots in and drives through. Ron sprawls well.
Ron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sleed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ron takes a swing at Sleed's ribcage but misses.
Sleed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ron definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Ron misses its intended target.
Ron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sleed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ron checks a low kick from Sleed.
Ron misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sleed.
Ron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sleed wants to clinch.
Ron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sleed staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ron throws out a loose jab but Sleed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sleed.
Ron closes the distance and clinches up with Sleed, looking for a takedown. Ron pushes Sleed against the cage but Sleed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ron ducks under a wild hook from Sleed.
Ron lands a jab.
Ron misses with a hook.
Sleed throws a lazy right hand but Ron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sleed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sleed misses with a hook.
Ron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sleed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ron somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genghis Ron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ron moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ron misses with the head strike.
Sleed lands a nice uppercut.
Sleed lands a nice uppercut.
Sleed blocks an uppercut.
Ron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Sleed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sleed backwards.
Sleed throws a head punch that misses.
Ron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sleed has a couple of punches blocked by Ron.
Ron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sleed backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ron working aggressively here.
A short right from Sleed.
Sleed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sleed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sleed is working for takedown but Ron is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ron blocking some punches.
Ron throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleed.
Sleed digs a right hand underneath Ron's ribcage. Ron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Sleed.
Sleed lands with a left to the head.
Ron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sleed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sleed gets through Ron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sleed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sleed struggles to land a body shot inside as Ron controls his hands.
Sleed misses with a punch on the inside.
Sleed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sleed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleed can't find room to land a body shot as Ron controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleed.
Sleed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Ron.
Ron blocks a body shot from Sleed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Genghis Ron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jock Sleed'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.
Sleed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ron misses the jab.
Ron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ron tries to clinch but Sleed moves out of range.
Ron misses with an uppercut.
Ron shoots for a double leg takedown but Sleed sprawls well. He's pushed Ron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleed was well out of range. Poor timing from Ron.
Ron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sleed keeps the fight on the outside.
Sleed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleed with a jab.
Sleed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Sleed.
Sleed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ron tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ron darts in and clinches Sleed up against the cage.
Sleed tries to throw a body punch but Ron avoids it by throwing Sleed back against the cage.
Sleed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ron is working Sleed over against the cage.
Jock Sleed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ron fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ron.
Ron throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleed.
Sleed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sleed misses with a punch to the body.
Sleed misses with some punches.
Sleed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sleed blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sleed misses with a body punch.
Ron misses with the head strike.
Ron cracks Sleed with a nice body shot.
Sleed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ron.
A right handed body shot lands from Sleed.
Sleed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sleed misses with a punch on the inside.
Sleed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Sleed.
Nice body punch from Sleed.
Ron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sleed tries a body shot but Ron blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Sleed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sleed.
Ron throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleed.
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Sleed.
Sleed can't find room to land a body shot as Ron controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sleed fails to land.
Sleed works on Ron's body with a couple of short punches.
Sleed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ron throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleed.
Sleed throws a punch but it's blocked by Ron.
Ron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sleed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleed lands a body punch.
Sleed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleed.
Ron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sleed throws a head punch that misses.
Ron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ron blocking some punches.
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Sleed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleed misses with a punch on the inside.
Ron misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Sleed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jock Sleed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sleed moves away from the strike by Ron.
Sleed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ron.
Sleed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ron on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ron throws a sloppy head kick and Sleed moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Ron.
Genghis Ron is winning the standup battle so far.
Ron throws out a loose jab but Sleed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleed misses with a low kick as Ron jumps back.
Sleed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleed shoots in and drives through. Ron sprawls well.
Ron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sleed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ron in his tracks.
Jab by Sleed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sleed moves out of range as Ron strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ron under the eye.
Ron tries to close the distance and clinch but Sleed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ron misses with a straight right.
Sleed connects with a solid leg kick.
Ron throws the left hand but Sleed avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ron misses with a punch on the inside.
Ron misses with some punches.
Sleed can't find room to land a body shot as Ron controls the action.
Sleed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ron throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleed.
Sleed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleed.
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Sleed.
Ron misses with a punch to the body.
Ron gets underhooks to prevent Sleed's takedown attempt.
Genghis Ron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Sleed.
Ron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleed.
Sleed lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sleed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Sleed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Sleed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleed tries a body shot but Ron blocks it.
Sleed struggles to land a body shot inside as Ron controls his hands.
Ron working aggressively here.
Ron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ron.
Ron misses with a punch to the body.
Ron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sleed tries to work over Ron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ron blocking some punches.
Ron throws a head punch that misses.
Sleed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sleed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleed.
Ron throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleed.
Ron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ron swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ron.
Ron misses with the head strike.
Sleed lands with a right to the head.
Ron misses with a body punch.
Ron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sleed swings wildly with an uppercut but Ron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Sleed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sleed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Sleed!
Jock Sleed tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Malverde (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malverde circles away.
Malverde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malverde throws out a leg kick but Wolf moves out of range and Malverde only half commits.
Malverde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malverde lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malverde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malverde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malverde as he avoids it easily.
Malverde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malverde tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Malverde, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malverde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Malverde there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malverde does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab by Malverde.
Malverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Malverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Malverde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolf on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malverde but Malverde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick.
Malverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf.
Malverde scores with a three punch combo!
Jesus Malverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malverde looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf moves out of range as Malverde throws a body kick.
Malverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wolf clinches up against the cage.
Malverde misses with some punches.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Malverde.
Nice body punch from Malverde.
Malverde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malverde prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malverde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malverde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malverde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Malverde.
Malverde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malverde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolf's face.
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!
Malverde is working Wolf over against the cage.
Wolf jumps guard but Malverde stands there with Wolf around his waist. Wolf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolf wants a takedown but no success here.
Wolf is trying to push Malverde away but Malverde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malverde scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malverde lands a shoulder strike.
Malverde scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Malverde misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Malverde dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malverde doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jesus Malverde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Malverde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from Malverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf fails with the takedown.
Malverde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Wolf got wobbled bad by a big combination! Malverde presses forward with punches and knees until Wolf stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Wolf closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Malverde!
An out of breath Jesus Malverde 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques La Haine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincente Saldivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Haine's entrance music is Cut Killer - Nique La Police. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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203 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques La Haine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincente Saldivar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Haine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saldivar works La Haine's body with a nice hook.
La Haine misses with a body shot.
La Haine swings for the body but Saldivar moves out of range.
Saldivar takes a swing at La Haine's ribcage but misses.
La Haine misses with a looping right.
Saldivar tries to land a leg kick but La Haine saw it coming and moves away.
Saldivar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Haine manages to avoid it.
La Haine throws a jab when Saldivar was well out of range.
Saldivar swings widly with a right hand
and La Haine counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine moves in looking to clinch but Saldivar pushes him off.
La Haine lands with a hook. Saldivar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Haine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saldivar.
La Haine connects with a single shot there.
Saldivar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saldivar loads up on a big right hand but La Haine slips the punch.
Saldivar jabs at La Haine's body.
La Haine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saldivar throws a hook but La Haine avoids it easily.
Saldivar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
La Haine throws a hook to the side of Saldivar's head but Saldivar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saldivar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Haine.
Saldivar feints and then cracks La Haine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Haine down.
Saldivar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Haine checks it well.
Saldivar slips under a jab from La Haine.
Saldivar throws a leg kick that misses.
Saldivar misses with a straight left.
Saldivar misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saldivar misses the shot to the body.
Saldivar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
La Haine throws a right hand that Saldivar ducks under and follows up with a left that Saldivar also avoids with ease.
Saldivar looks to score with a jab to the body but La Haine is just out of range.
La Haine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Saldivar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Haine throws a hook to the side of Saldivar's head but Saldivar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saldivar swings for the body but La Haine moves out of range.
Saldivar tries to keep at a distance but La Haine has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Haine blocks a body shot from Saldivar.
La Haine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saldivar lands with a short shot to the head.
La Haine throws an elbow that misses.
Saldivar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Haine's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saldivar tries to break free but La Haine pushes him back against the cage.
La Haine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saldivar scores with a shot to the side of La Haine's head.
La Haine managing to block the knees to the body from Saldivar.
Good body shot from La Haine.
Saldivar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Haine.
Saldivar working aggressively here.
Saldivar lands an uppercut.
La Haine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Haine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saldivar blocks an elbow strike from La Haine.
La Haine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
La Haine prevents a body shot from Saldivar.
Nice body punch from La Haine - that landed with a thud.
La Haine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saldivar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Haine.
La Haine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by La Haine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Haine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saldivar lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Saldivar.
Saldivar prevents a body shot from La Haine.
La Haine lands an elbow that stopped Saldivar in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from La Haine.
La Haine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saldivar blocks an uppercut.
La Haine lands a shot to the body.
La Haine can't find room to land a body shot as Saldivar controls the action.
La Haine misses with a punch to the body.
La Haine misses with a body punch.
La Haine tries to throw a body punch but Saldivar avoids it by throwing La Haine back against the cage.
La Haine lands an elbow inside.
La Haine lands a nice elbow.
La Haine misses with a punch to the body.
La Haine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saldivar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacques La Haine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saldivar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saldivar throws a big shot that misses.
La Haine is looking to clinch.
La Haine misses with a few strikes there.
La Haine takes the fight into the clinch.
La Haine lands an elbow that stopped Saldivar in his tracks for a moment.
Saldivar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La Haine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Haine misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldivar misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Haine.
Nice body punch from Saldivar.
A head punch on the inside from La Haine fails to land.
La Haine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saldivar misses with a body punch.
Saldivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saldivar blocks a body shot from La Haine.
La Haine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saldivar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Saldivar.
La Haine scores with a hook to the body.
Saldivar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
La Haine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saldivar misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saldivar.
La Haine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saldivar's elbow.
Saldivar tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
Saldivar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saldivar is trying to maintain a safe position but La Haine gets an underhook and turns Saldivar into the cage.
Saldivar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Haine has him pressed against the cage.
Saldivar working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saldivar.
Saldivar tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
Saldivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacques La Haine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saldivar blocking some punches.
A short right from Saldivar on the inside.
Saldivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saldivar tries to throw a body punch but La Haine avoids it by throwing Saldivar back against the cage.
La Haine is working Saldivar over against the cage.
La Haine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saldivar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La Haine backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saldivar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Haine's elbow.
Saldivar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Haine misses with a body punch.
Saldivar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saldivar swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saldivar avoids a wild elbow strike from La Haine.
La Haine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saldivar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Haine lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine can't find room to land a body shot as Saldivar controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by La Haine.
Saldivar pushes La Haine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saldivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Haine throws an elbow but it misses.
La Haine lands a shot to the body.
Saldivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Haine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saldivar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from La Haine.
La Haine lands a nice shot to the body.
La Haine pushes Saldivar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saldivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saldivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Haine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Haine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
La Haine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from La Haine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saldivar tries to land knees in the clinch but La Haine avoids the damage to the body.
Saldivar swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Haine misses with a punch to the body.
La Haine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saldivar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saldivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Saldivar.
La Haine pushes off an throws an elbow but Saldivar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
La Haine lands an elbow inside that Saldivar shrugs off.
La Haine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Haine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Haine.
Saldivar misses with a punch on the inside.
La Haine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saldivar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saldivar pushes La Haine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saldivar scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques La Haine dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saldivar misses with a body shot
and La Haine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
La Haine has taken the fight to the clinch.
La Haine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saldivar's elbow.
Saldivar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Haine backwards.
Saldivar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saldivar takes an elbow to the temple.
Saldivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Haine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saldivar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saldivar lands a nice shot to the body.
Saldivar throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saldivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saldivar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from La Haine.
La Haine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saldivar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saldivar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Haine's elbow.
La Haine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saldivar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saldivar swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saldivar working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from La Haine.
La Haine throws an elbow but it misses.
Saldivar lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Saldivar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
La Haine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saldivar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saldivar blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saldivar.
Saldivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saldivar misses with the head strike.
Saldivar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacques La Haine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Haine blocking some punches.
Saldivar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saldivar is leaning against La Haine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saldivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Haine blocks a body shot from Saldivar.
La Haine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vincente Saldivar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saldivar stalls.
La Haine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saldivar's elbow.
Saldivar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Haine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Haine blocks a body shot from Saldivar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
La Haine tries to work over Saldivar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Haine is leaning against Saldivar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saldivar has had enough of the clinch but La Haine keeps him there for the moment.
La Haine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saldivar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saldivar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saldivar lands a nice uppercut.
Saldivar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saldivar misses with a body punch.
La Haine tries a body shot but Saldivar blocks it.
Nice body punch from Saldivar - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saldivar misses with an elbow over the top.
Saldivar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saldivar misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Haine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saldivar.
Saldivar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saldivar.
Saldivar stalling in the clinch but La Haine improves position.
La Haine blocks a body shot from Saldivar.
Saldivar misses with a punch on the inside.
Saldivar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saldivar tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincente Saldivar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Haine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacques La Haine!
Jacques La Haine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fakhri El Hashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Hashem comes to the cage accompanied by Kassaman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fakhri El Hashem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mera tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Hashem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Hashem tries to kick Mera off but Mera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mera trying to pass the guard but El Hashem defending well.
Mera wants to control but El Hashem is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera uses his free foot to push down on El Hashem's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for El Hashem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera 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.
Mera throwing strikes here but El Hashem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Hashem turns into him and now he's in Mera's guard.
Mera 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.
El Hashem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Hashem is looking to stand up but Mera won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mera wants to sweep but no luck.
Mera keeps trying to improve his position.
El Hashem wants to get up but he can't break Mera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mera looking for subs off his back but El Hashem has passed one foot through into half guard.
El Hashem decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Hashem.
A right-left combo lands from El Hashem.
Mera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Hashem.
El Hashem takes a swing at Mera's ribcage but misses.
El Hashem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Hashem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Hashem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Hashem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Hashem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mera.
El Hashem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
El Hashem looks to land a combination. Mera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Hashem lands a glancing blow to the side of Mera's head.
El Hashem cracks Mera with an open hand slap.
El Hashem misses with a series of wild punches.
El Hashem throws a body punch but Mera moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mera controlling the action here.
El Hashem wants to get back to his feet.
Mera wants to pass to mount but El Hashem is defending the position.
Mera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mera throws some wild stikes that El Hashem manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fakhri El Hashem 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.
El Hashem just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakhri El Hashem is winning the standup battle so far.
El Hashem scores with a body shot.
El Hashem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mera avoids the body shot from El Hashem.
El Hashem throws a right and a left that Mera avoids nicely.
El Hashem misses with the combination.
Mera feints and as El Hashem raises his hands in defense, Mera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jose Mera has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Hashem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Hashem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Hashem keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
El Hashem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?
Mera looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but El Hashem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and El Hashem dives on top into guard.
Mera is working an open guard so El Hashem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
El Hashem is looking to wear down Mera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
El Hashem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Hashem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but El Hashem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Hashem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mera scrambles back to his feet.
El Hashem scores with a nice right hand.
El Hashem throws a right and a left that Mera avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Hashem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mera.
Fakhri El Hashem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Hashem. Mera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Hashem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Hashem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
El Hashem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Hashem misses with a two punch combination.
El Hashem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mera moves away.
El Hashem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mera shoots in but El Hashem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fakhri El Hashem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Jab, jab by El Hashem - just one landing.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but El Hashem defends well and Mera ends up having to push El Hashem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Hashem is trying to force a seperation but Mera has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Hashem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mera.
El Hashem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mera slips under a jab from El Hashem.
El Hashem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mera manages to avoid it.
El Hashem lands a two punch combo.
El Hashem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Hashem quickly recovers to half guard.
Mera working the head and body with strikes.
Mera not doing much here.
Mera is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera wants to pass the guard but El Hashem is defending well.
Mera trying to advance position but El Hashem counters by regaining guard.
Mera drops back, looking for a kneebar! El Hashem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. El Hashem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from El Hashem!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fakhri El Hashem dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Hashem.
El Hashem scores with a nice strike.
Mera fails to land the takedown.
El Hashem seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
El Hashem lands with an uppercut that bounces Mera off the cage and back into range.
Mera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and El Hashem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - El Hashem scores with a four punch combination!
El Hashem jabs Mera right on the nose. Mera blinks but takes it well.
Mera is rocked!
El Hashem misses with a series of wild punches.
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can El Hashem finish him?
El Hashem lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Hashem drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mera right on the button. Mera goes down! El Hashem follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! El Hashem gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fakhri El Hashem!
During a confident post fight interview, Fakhri El Hashem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siblas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Furious Angels by Rob Dougan. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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249 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Siblas!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Siblas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Siblas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Siblas 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.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siblas moves away.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Siblas's ribs.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Siblas shows good takedown defense.
Siblas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Siblas throws a leg kick which misses Juntta's front leg but catches the back leg as Juntta tries to avoid it.
Juntta tests Siblas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siblas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juntta darts in looking for a takedown but Siblas gets double underhooks and turns Juntta into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siblas.
Siblas fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siblas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Juntta in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Juntta. Beautiful body shot.
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Siblas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siblas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta checks a low kick from Siblas.
Siblas sizes up Juntta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Juntta blocks the low kick.
Juntta scores with a nice head shot.
Juntta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siblas misses with an uppercut.
Juntta lands a nice hook to Siblas's body. Siblas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tony Siblas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siblas manages to avoid it.
Siblas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Juntta's corner calls for a 1-2. Juntta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Siblas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Siblas stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntta. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Siblas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juntta.
Juntta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Qube MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Juntta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Siblas quickly recovers to half 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!
Juntta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siblas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta with the ground and pound but Siblas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Siblas trying to keep a closed guard but Juntta is proving a slippery customer.
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juntta trying to control but Siblas is working from the bottom.
Juntta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Siblas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juntta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Siblas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siblas wants to sweep but no luck.
Juntta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Juntta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Siblas's head.
Juntta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Juntta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siblas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juntta is in close to Siblas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses. Siblas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juntta's guard. Nice move by Siblas!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juntta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juntta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siblas manages to get himself to full guard.
Juntta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siblas keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siblas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juntta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siblas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siblas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siblas!
Juntta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Siblas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Juntta misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Siblas trying to control the action but Juntta is working from the bottom.
Siblas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juntta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juntta strikes from the bottom but Siblas uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Juntta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Siblas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juntta.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Siblas throws a wild body kick that Juntta sees coming a mile off.
Juntta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Siblas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaska Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siblas manages to avoid it.
Siblas stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntta. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntta tries for a takedown but Siblas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siblas's hands.
Juntta swings widly with a right hand
and Siblas moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siblas.
Juntta gets through Siblas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siblas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juntta looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Siblas lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Siblas controls his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juntta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Siblas throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Siblas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Juntta throws a body punch but Siblas moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Juntta blocks the low kick.
Siblas misses with a looping left.
Siblas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
Siblas misses with a low kick.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siblas moves away.
Juntta misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Juntta.
Siblas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Siblas.
Juntta moves out of range as Siblas strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta darts in looking for a takedown but Siblas gets double underhooks and turns Juntta into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Siblas as the two fighters clinch.
Siblas lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Siblas.
Siblas lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siblas scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaska Juntta's cut is getting worse.
A short body shot lands from Siblas as the two fighters clinch.
Siblas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Siblas.
Siblas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siblas scores with a shot to the side of Juntta's head.
Siblas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juntta is rocked!
Siblas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Juntta! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Siblas is unloading with more strikes now! Juntta drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Siblas!
After winning the bout, Tony Siblas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coco Cobb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Kush!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush misses with a head kick.
Kush throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cobb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kush to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cobb is trying to keep Kush in close.
Cobb pulls Kush in close to prevent any damage.
Kush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kush's guard.
Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but Kush is retaining full guard.
Kush lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cobb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cobb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cobb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kush distracts Cobb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kush throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush throws a big right hand that misses.
Kush looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kush wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.
Kush controlling from the top position.
Kush looking to pass the guard.
Cobb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb swings for the body but Kush moves out of range.
Kush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Kush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Kush sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kush fails to land the takedown.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kush avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
Kush checks a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush has his takedown stuffed
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Coco Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Kush.
Kush manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cobb on his heels. He'll look to pass Cobb's guard now, I'm sure.
Kush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cobb is trying to maintain the position but Kush is very close to passing his half guard.
Cobb is looking to improve his position.
Cobb is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Kush will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb stuffs the takedown.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Kush pushes him off.
Kush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cobb's guard.
Cobb has his feet on Kush's thighs here. He's pushed Kush off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kush screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Coco Cobb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Emelianenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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255 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
Good exchange - Turnbull coming out on top.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Emelianenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turnbull doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Mark Turnbull has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnbull.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Emelianenko decides to pull guard.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turnbull lands a couple of elbows.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turnbull trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Turnbull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turnbull wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turnbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko looking for subs off his back but Turnbull has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turnbull working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh. Emelianenko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turnbull throws a sloppy strike and Emelianenko has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Turnbull is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Emelianenko!
A victorious Alexander Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mark Turnbull was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to beating the best manager in the game.'.
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