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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Tromaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Brown has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tromaras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Brown!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tromaras throws a head kick that misses.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Tromaras gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the ropes.
We've been told by Tromaras's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aaron Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tromaras tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tromaras to the ground. Tromaras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tromaras fails to land the takedown.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tromaras defends well and Brown ends up having to push Tromaras into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Brown looks to move away, Tromaras throws a big counter combo bu Brown just gets out of the way.
George Tromaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Brown.
Tromaras throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tromaras off to one side.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Tromaras shoots in but no luck this time.
Tromaras is breathing heavily.
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tromaras to the ground. Brown is now in Tromaras's guard.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Tromaras has managed to sweep!
Tromaras advances position into side control!
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Tromaras keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown wants to control but Tromaras postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown is looking to escape.
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.
Brown wants to control but Tromaras is keeping busy.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tromaras really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Tromaras wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tromaras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tromaras as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown dives in and grabs Tromaras's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tromaras pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Tromaras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Tromaras shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Tromaras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown stops Tromaras from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Tromaras is defending well.
Brown throws a strike but Tromaras avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tromaras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tromaras slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tromaras.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tromaras jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tromaras.
Brown feints and as Tromaras raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tromaras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tromaras keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Tromaras has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromaras pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Tromaras trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tromaras keeps moving.
Tromaras working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tromaras stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
George Tromaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Tromaras sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Tromaras throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brown shoots in but Tromaras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tromaras was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tromaras did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown stands up out of the half guard.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tromaras sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tromaras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tromaras keeps working.
Brown prevents Tromaras from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is keen to just control but Tromaras is a slippery customer.
Aaron Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown wants to stand up but Tromaras has a hold of him and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tromaras is trying to control but can't.
Tromaras is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tromaras is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tromaras avoid being mounted?
Tromaras blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tromaras throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tromaras leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tromaras fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tromaras counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tromaras managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tromaras.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tromaras is defending well for now.
Tromaras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Tromaras avoids the damage to the body.
Tromaras jumps guard but Brown stands there with Tromaras around his waist. Tromaras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tromaras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Tromaras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tromaras drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromaras fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
George Tromaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Brown.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Tromaras is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Tromaras's guard.
Tromaras looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tromaras keeps moving.
Brown won't allow Tromaras to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromaras is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tromaras is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Tromaras is working away.
Tromaras wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!
Tromaras is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown has control of Tromaras's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tromaras regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tromaras is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromaras is working to get back to half guard.
Brown avoids the attempt from Tromaras to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
George Tromaras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Aaron Brown!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Aaron Brown!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Aaron Brown!
Aaron Brown wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lajos Toldiett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toldiett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Loose yourself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lajos Toldiett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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236 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan De Groot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lajos Toldiett!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toldiett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Groot.
De Groot throws a hook to the side of Toldiett's head but Toldiett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Toldiett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toldiett scores with a jab.
De Groot throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Toldiett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Groot avoids the body shot from Toldiett.
De Groot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toldiett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Groot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toldiett scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Groot in his tracks.
It looks like Jan De Groot has been cut.
De Groot misses with a lunging right hand
and Toldiett scores with a counter punch that sends De Groot to the canvas! Toldiett smells blood - he's punishing De Groot with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! De Groot has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lajos Toldiett!
Lajos Toldiett opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Havel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow moves into range and clinches up with Havel.
Havel looking for a takedown.
Havel wants to take the fight to the mat but Chow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Havel is working for takedown but Chow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Havel.
Havel is trying to drag Chow to the mat but Chow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Chow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Havel.
A right hook to the body lands for Chow.
Havel tries to score a body lock takedown but Chow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Havel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow tries to circle away but Havel has him pinned against the ropes.
Chow controlling the action here for a moment.
Havel tries to score a body lock takedown but Chow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Havel wants to pass the guard but Chow is defending well.
Havel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chow defends it well.
Chow moves into full guard.
Havel won't allow Chow to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chow has control of Havel's left arm, preventing Havel from doing any damage.
Havel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow wants to sweep but no luck.
Havel trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
Chow wants to sweep here but Havel controlling him for the moment.
Havel wants to control from the top but Chow keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chow keeping full guard, as Havel tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Havel under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chow stalling.
Havel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Havel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Chow's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chow.
Chow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Havel struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Chow stalls from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Havel is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havel seems a little lost for a moment, as Chow dominates the positioning.
Havel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Havel wants to control but Chow postures up.
We've been informed that Havel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Havel is trying to get back to half guard.
Chow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Havel on the ground.
Chow lands some shots froms side control.
Havel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havel struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chow 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.
Havel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chow swivels and escapes.
Havel shoots in but Chow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chow.
Havel can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow wants to control but Havel is keeping him busy.
Chow cracks Havel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chow landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Havel throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Havel is trying to control Chow's posture but Chow avoids it.
Havel stops Chow from passing to mount.
Chow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chow cracks Havel with a big right hand but Havel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havel, who protects the arm well.
Havel wants to control but Chow postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chow connects with a decent elbow.
Havel prevents Chow from moving into mount.
Chow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Havel tries to improve position but can't.
Havel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Havel is looking to reverse the position.
Havel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chow off and has taken his back!
Chow biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havel is persistently looking for the submission but Chow is defending it well.
Chow tries to escape the position.
Chow is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Havel working for the choke.
Chow tries to escape but Havel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chow breaks Havel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havel can do to turn this around?
Chow landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Havel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chow feints and as Havel raises his hands in defense, Chow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Havel 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.
Chow postures up.
Chow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Havel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow looking to pass the guard.
Chow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Havel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chow defends it easily.
Chow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chow is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Havel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chow is looking to defend but Havel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chow! Havel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chow taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Havel!
John Havel looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to all the fans, and the orginazation ! See you soon !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Toni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Toni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes shoots for a double leg takedown but Toni sprawls well. He's pushed Cortes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortes lands the left hand.
Toni connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortes is looking to clinch but Toni is avoiding it.
Toni misses with a low kick.
Cortes throws a hook to the side of Toni's head but Toni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Toni.
An attempted straight right counter from Toni misses the target.
Cortes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortes swings widly with a right hand
and Toni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cortes's coach down at Elite Fighting Temple was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cortes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Toni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Toni's head coaches at Elite Fighting Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toni connects with an inside leg kick.
Cortes throws an overhand right that lands on Toni's shoulder, as Toni tries to avoid the shot.
Toni is looking to slow Cortes down with leg kicks.
Toni lands a head kick. Cortes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Felipe Cortes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cortes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toni counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cortes goes for a double leg but Toni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Toni continues to drive forward.
Anton Toni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Cortes.
Toni thuds his right hand into Cortes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toni lands a big head kick that sends Cortes tumbling to the mat! Toni takes a step backwards and waves Cortes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cortes is rocked!
A solid body kick from Toni.
Cortes is still on wobbly legs! Can Toni finish him?
Cortes looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortes's sensitive parts.
Cortes tries to keep at a distance but Toni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toni lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cortes to his knees! Toni keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Toni!
Anton Toni is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Lumberpumper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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201 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaino Heikkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denis Lumberpumper!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumberpumper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heikkinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Lumberpumper misses with a looping left.
Lumberpumper throws a right hand that Heikkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Heikkinen also avoids with ease.
As Lumberpumper tries to get set, Heikkinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Lumberpumper manages to avoid the attempt.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch but Lumberpumper is avoiding it.
Lumberpumper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heikkinen moves into the clinch.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but Lumberpumper blocks it.
Lumberpumper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heikkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lumberpumper is defending well for now.
Lumberpumper avoiding damage as Heikkinen throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumberpumper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heikkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lumberpumper.
Lumberpumper throws a right and a left that Heikkinen avoids nicely.
Kaino Heikkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lumberpumper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heikkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Lumberpumper breaks away and moves out of range.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Heikkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heikkinen slips under a jab.
Lumberpumper throws a series of punches but Heikkinen avoids them all with ease.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lumberpumper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lumberpumper throws a big counter head kick but Heikkinen avoids it with no problem.
Heikkinen tries to clinch up but Lumberpumper circles away and keeps his distance.
Lumberpumper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lumberpumper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumberpumper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heikkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lumberpumper moves out of range of the strikes.
Lumberpumper throws out a counter right but Heikkinen avoids it with no problem.
Heikkinen clinches.
Heikkinen missing with knees to the body.
Lumberpumper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Lumberpumper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lumberpumper avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lumberpumper wants to get back to striking at distance but Heikkinen won't allow it.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lumberpumper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumberpumper is trying to break free.
Lumberpumper manages to break the clinch.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lumberpumper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lumberpumper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Heikkinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Heikkinen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lumberpumper avoids it.
Lumberpumper managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaino Heikkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Lumberpumper.
Heikkinen effectively controlling the action here.
Lumberpumper managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the body.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Lumberpumper avoids the damage to the body.
Lumberpumper managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lumberpumper.
Heikkinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Lumberpumper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heikkinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lumberpumper dives in for a single leg takedown but Heikkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Lumberpumper misses the jab.
Heikkinen misses with a straight right.
Lumberpumper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heikkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Lumberpumper breaks away and moves out of range.
Heikkinen tries to clinch up.
Heikkinen tries to clinch up.
Lumberpumper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heikkinen defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lumberpumper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumberpumper connects with the punch.
Lumberpumper tries to bum rush Heikkinen with a series of wild strikes but Heikkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lumberpumper with a nice cross.
Heikkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heikkinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lumberpumper's face.
Heikkinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heikkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lumberpumper is defending well for now.
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lumberpumper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heikkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumberpumper is working for takedown but Heikkinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heikkinen slows down the pace here.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Lumberpumper is breathing heavily.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Lumberpumper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heikkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lumberpumper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lumberpumper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lumberpumper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumberpumper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
Lumberpumper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heikkinen working the clinch nicely. Lumberpumper is working for position but Heikkinen cracks him with a big knee to the head! Lumberpumper crumples up against the ropes and Heikkinen lands two more shots before the ref can save Lumberpumper! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kaino Heikkinen!
A very excited looking Kaino Heikkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Denis Lumberpumper had this to say: 'I injured my hand but didn't want to let the organisation down. I'll kick the shit out of the twat in a rematch. He's not on my level. He's a fanny.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rommel has chosen stereo mcs- connected as his entrance music. Sean Hollywood is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Rommel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rommel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses the shot to the body.
Rommel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollywood defends it nicely.
Hollywood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rommel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rommel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollywood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rommel somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Rommel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hollywood tries to sprawl out of it but Rommel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hollywood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Hollywood misses its target.
Sean Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Rommel.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Rommel moves out of range.
Rommel with the counter takedown but Hollywood avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel fails to land the takedown.
Hollywood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rommel.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollywood throws a body shot but no joy.
Rommel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rommel feints and as Hollywood raises his hands in defense, Rommel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rommel looking to pass the guard.
Hollywood looking to control.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Rommel from controlling successfully.
Rommel wants to get up but he can't break Hollywood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Rommel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rommel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollywood is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hollywood dodges the punch combination from Rommel.
Erwin Rommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rommel moves away.
Rommel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rommel feints a counter leg kick.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Rommel moved out of range.
Rommel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollywood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rommel somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rommel dives in and grabs Hollywood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hollywood pushes down on Rommel's head and hops out.
Hollywood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hollywood as Rommel shoots in.
Hollywood throws out a leg kick but Rommel moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits.
No luck for Rommel with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hollywood misses the target.
Rommel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hollywood throws a body shot but no joy.
Rommel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hollywood throws a low kick but Rommel moves out of range easily.
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollywood clinches up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood breaks from the clinch.
Rommel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollywood's waist but Hollywood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rommel off to one side.
Sean Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rommel.
Rommel fails with the takedown
and Hollywood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood cracks Rommel with an open hand slap.
Hollywood tests Rommel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rommel is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Hollywood. No joy for Rommel on that attempt.
Rommel dives in and grabs Hollywood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hollywood pushes down on Rommel's head and hops out.
Rommel tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollywood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollywood gets caught flat footed, as Rommel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hollywood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rommel trying to control but Hollywood is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Hollywood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rommel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hollywood counters with a leg kick.
Rommel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hollywood counters with a left to the body.
Hollywood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rommel can do to turn this around?
Hollywood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rommel.
Sean Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Rommel.
Rommel walks into a stiff left hand from Hollywood.
Hollywood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rommel's hands.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollywood but Hollywood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rommel! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood shows good takedown defense.
Rommel dives in for a single leg takedown but Hollywood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rommel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rommel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hollywood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel with the ground and pound but Hollywood regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rommel is trying to work for a kimura but Hollywood is defending well.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep. Rommel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hollywood is not content to let Rommel control the position.
Rommel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Hollywood won't allow Rommel to pass to mount.
Rommel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hollywood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position.
Hollywood is not content to let Rommel control the position.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep. Rommel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel is trying for a kimura here. Hollywood looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rommel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erwin Rommel!
Our winner, Erwin Rommel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuomi Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wander Leijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakata comes to the ring accompanied by Ketsunoke vs Shirinoke by Gintama OST. 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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210 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitsuomi Sakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wander Leijonen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leijonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leijonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leijonen. Sakata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakata moves into the clinch successfully.
Leijonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakata digs a right hand underneath Leijonen's ribcage. Leijonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sakata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakata moves out of range of the body kick from Leijonen.
Sakata has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Sakata.
Sakata lands a good knee to the midsection. Leijonen won't want to take too many of those.
We've been informed that Leijonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leijonen looks winded!
Sakata lands an elbow just above Leijonen 's eye.
It looks like Wander Leijonen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakata breaks the clinch.
Leijonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakata moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Sakata.
Leijonen has managed to clinch.
Sakata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakata lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Sakata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sakata scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leijonen is rocked!
Sakata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leijonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakata finish him?
Leijonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leijonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Leijonen trying to land knees to the body.
Leijonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakata lands a body shot.
Sakata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leijonen.
Our sources have told us that Sakata has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sakata unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leijonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakata is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leijonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Wander Leijonen's cut even more.
Sakata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakata drops Leijonen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Leijonen is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Sakata presses Leijonen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sakata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sakata jerks Leijonen to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Leijonen's lifeless body is proped up only by the ropes. Sakata steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mitsuomi Sakata!
An intense looking Mitsuomi Sakata took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Minnasan, arigatou gozaimasu! Ore wa sugoku ureshii desu! Yatta!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Bulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algot Von Panzerhosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Panzerhosen has chosen Klamydia - Pohjanmaalla as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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203 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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217 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Bulger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Algot Von Panzerhosen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Panzerhosen.
Von Panzerhosen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Panzerhosen cracks Bulger with an open hand slap.
Von Panzerhosen lands a slapping body shot.
Von Panzerhosen scores with a hook to the body. Bulger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Algot Von Panzerhosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bulger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Panzerhosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Panzerhosen keeping moving, preventing Bulger from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Von Panzerhosen holds on and takes a little breather.
Bulger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Von Panzerhosen has his foot on Bulger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulger works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger wants to control from the top but Von Panzerhosen keeps moving.
Bulger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Panzerhosen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Panzerhosen rushes Bulger and presses him up against the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen misses with a knee strike.
Bulger is trying to drag Von Panzerhosen to the mat but Von Panzerhosen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger avoiding damage as Von Panzerhosen throws knees to the body.
Von Panzerhosen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Panzerhosen taking a breather.
Von Panzerhosen is pressed up against the ropes. Bulger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Panzerhosen down to the mat. Von Panzerhosen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Panzerhosen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bulger looks for a takedown but Von Panzerhosen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Bulger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Panzerhosen closes the distance and clinches.
Bulger avoiding damage as Von Panzerhosen throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Panzerhosen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bulger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Panzerhosen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Von Panzerhosen blocks an uppercut.
Von Panzerhosen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Panzerhosen misses with a knee strike.
Bulger avoiding damage as Von Panzerhosen throws knees to the body.
Von Panzerhosen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to control Bulger's arms but Bulger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Panzerhosen has his back to the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Panzerhosen with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Von Panzerhosen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to control Bulger's arms but Bulger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Panzerhosen has his back to the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen has Bulger pressed against the ropes.
Bulger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Panzerhosen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Von Panzerhosen prevents a body shot from Bulger.
Von Panzerhosen prevents the takedown attempt.
Bulger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bulger is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Panzerhosen lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Panzerhosen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Panzerhosen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulger is defending well for now.
Von Panzerhosen with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algot Von Panzerhosen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Panzerhosen, right into the meat.
Von Panzerhosen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bulger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Algot Von Panzerhosen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Panzerhosen lands a nice knee to the body.
Von Panzerhosen controlling the action here for a moment.
Von Panzerhosen scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulger tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Panzerhosen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Panzerhosen stalls.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to control Bulger's arms but Bulger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Panzerhosen has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Panzerhosen backwards.
Bulger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Von Panzerhosen regains guard immediately.
Von Panzerhosen pulls Bulger in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bulger postures up.
Bulger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Panzerhosen is pulling down on Bulger's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen trying to keep a closed guard but Bulger is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Panzerhosen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Panzerhosen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Panzerhosen throws a sloppy head kick and Bulger moves out of range easily.
Bulger attempts a counter takedown but Von Panzerhosen avoids it well and moves away.
Von Panzerhosen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Panzerhosen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Panzerhosen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bulger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Panzerhosen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bulger. That did some damage!
Bulger checks a leg kick.
Bulger tries to counter with a takedown but Von Panzerhosen is quick to defend against it.
Von Panzerhosen pushes Bulger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bulger is looking for a takedown.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulger is defending well for now.
Von Panzerhosen missing with knees to the body.
Von Panzerhosen stops a takedown attempt from Bulger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Bulger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Panzerhosen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Panzerhosen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bulger can't get the takedown.
Bulger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulger wants to control from the top but Von Panzerhosen keeps moving.
Bulger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Panzerhosen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bulger has managed to get both his arms back between Von Panzerhosen's legs - danger averted.
Von Panzerhosen keeping moving, preventing Bulger from controlling successfully.
Von Panzerhosen is controlling Bulger's posture.
Von Panzerhosen is trying to control the position but Bulger postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Panzerhosen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bulger wants to control from the top but Von Panzerhosen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algot Von Panzerhosen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Von Panzerhosen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Panzerhosen scores with a leg kick.
Von Panzerhosen connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Panzerhosen.
Von Panzerhosen tries to score with a low kick but Bulger moves his leg out of the way.
Von Panzerhosen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Von Panzerhosen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Panzerhosen tries to land a front kick but Bulger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Panzerhosen scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Panzerhosen as he connects with a hook.
Bulger shoots in but Von Panzerhosen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Von Panzerhosen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Von Panzerhosen coming out on top.
Von Panzerhosen misses with a head kick.
Bulger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Von Panzerhosen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bulger avoids the body shot from Von Panzerhosen.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Panzerhosen. That snapped Bulger's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Panzerhosen.
Bulger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Panzerhosen is fending him off so far but Bulger persists. Nope, Von Panzerhosen circles away and we're back to standing.
Bulger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Bulger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen works Bulger's body with a nice hook.
Bulger walks into a jab.
Bulger misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Panzerhosen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Panzerhosen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bulger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Panzerhosen clinches up with Bulger and pushes him back against the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bulger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Panzerhosen trying to stall but Bulger improves his position.
Von Panzerhosen wants to stall.
Bulger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Panzerhosen scores a nice knee to the body.
Von Panzerhosen is struggling to control the position.
Von Panzerhosen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Algot Von Panzerhosen.
Bulger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulger tries to counter with a takedown but Von Panzerhosen is quick to defend against it.
Von Panzerhosen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Von Panzerhosen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Algot Von Panzerhosen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Panzerhosen can pounce on him.
Bulger walks into a jab.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to land body kicks.
Bulger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Von Panzerhosen connects with the punch.
Von Panzerhosen connects with a leg kick. Bulger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bulger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Panzerhosen but Von Panzerhosen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Panzerhosen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Von Panzerhosen stuffs the takedown.
Von Panzerhosen tries a quick counter leg kick but Bulger is wise to it.
Von Panzerhosen forces Bulger back against the ropes and clinches.
Von Panzerhosen looking to throw knees to the head but Bulger is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Panzerhosen with a knee to the head.
Bulger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algot Von Panzerhosen really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Panzerhosen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bulger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Von Panzerhosen avoiding damage.
Von Panzerhosen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Von Panzerhosen misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Panzerhosen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bulger is keeping busy.
Von Panzerhosen has Bulger pressed against the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Algot Von Panzerhosen.
Von Panzerhosen connects with a body shot.
Von Panzerhosen rushes Bulger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bulger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Panzerhosen tries a knee to the head but Bulger blocks it.
Von Panzerhosen is pressed up against the ropes. Bulger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Panzerhosen down to the mat. Von Panzerhosen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Panzerhosen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bulger's calf.
A head kick from Von Panzerhosen lands but Bulger takes it in his stride.
Von Panzerhosen scores with a kick to the body.
Bulger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Panzerhosen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Bulger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Panzerhosen throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bulger as Von Panzerhosen tries to tie him up.
Von Panzerhosen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Panzerhosen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulger controls his hands.
Bulger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Panzerhosen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Von Panzerhosen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bulger is keeping busy.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulger is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Panzerhosen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von Panzerhosen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Panzerhosen misses with a knee to the head.
Bulger looking for a takedown.
Von Panzerhosen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bulger avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Panzerhosen.
That's four 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.
Bulger lands a shoulder strike.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulger is defending well for now.
Von Panzerhosen connects with a knee to the head.
Von Panzerhosen is trying to stall.
Von Panzerhosen lands a knee to the body.
Von Panzerhosen throws an elbow but it misses.
Bulger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Panzerhosen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bulger is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algot Von Panzerhosen dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bulger gets tackled into the ropes by Von Panzerhosen. Von Panzerhosen maintains the clinch.
Von Panzerhosen trying to control the position but instead, Bulger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Panzerhosen into the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bulger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Panzerhosen taking a breather.
Von Panzerhosen trying to stall but Bulger improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Algot Von Panzerhosen.
Bulger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Panzerhosen. Von Panzerhosen obviously looking to wear him down.
Bulger needs to keep his hands up - Von Panzerhosen had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen lands a high kick!
Von Panzerhosen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bulger, pushing him back against the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen lands an elbow inside.
Bulger avoids the elbow strike from Von Panzerhosen, against the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen lands an elbow that stopped Bulger in his tracks for a moment.
Von Panzerhosen throws an elbow that misses.
Von Panzerhosen trying to control the position but instead, Bulger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Panzerhosen into the ropes.
Von Panzerhosen tries to work over Bulger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Panzerhosen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen misses with a knee strike.
Von Panzerhosen stalling.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Von Panzerhosen throws an elbow but misses.
Bulger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Panzerhosen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Panzerhosen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bulger fails with the takedown.
Well,Bulger is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen fakes the leg kick and cracks Bulger in the body.
Von Panzerhosen fakes the leg kick and cracks Bulger in the body.
A good leg kick by Von Panzerhosen.
Joseph Bulger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulger fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Bulger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Von Panzerhosen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Panzerhosen throws a head kick but Bulger moves out of range.
Bulger avoids the head kick by Von Panzerhosen.
Von Panzerhosen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bulger. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Panzerhosen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bulger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Panzerhosen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Panzerhosen clobbers Bulger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Panzerhosen wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Panzerhosen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Algot Von Panzerhosen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Panzerhosen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Algot Von Panzerhosen!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Algot Von Panzerhosen!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Algot Von Panzerhosen!
Algot Von Panzerhosen wins by unanimous decision! Algot Von Panzerhosen retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Algot Von Panzerhosen 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between God Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zilla comes to the ring accompanied by Your arms feel like home.. Trejo has chosen Dire Straits- Six Blade Knife as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, God Zilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo clinches with his opponent.
Trejo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zilla takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zilla tries to land knees in the clinch but Trejo avoids the damage to the body.
Trejo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trejo stops a takedown attempt from Zilla.
Zilla can't break the clinch.
Trejo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trejo as Zilla tries to tie him up.
Zilla trying to control the position but instead, Trejo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zilla into the ropes.
Zilla can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zilla tries to break the clinch but Trejo is controlling the position.
Zilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zilla pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trejo is aware though and is defending well.
Zilla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trejo has picked Zilla up and slammed him! Zilla can't keep hold of the triangle and Trejo manages to pass to side control!
Zilla is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trejo decides to stand back up. Trejo steps back and let's Zilla get back to his feet.
Zilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zilla shoots in but no luck this time.
Trejo feints a counter leg kick.
Trejo lands with a good body shot.
Trejo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trejo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zilla is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zilla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trejo counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God Zilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zilla is breathing heavily.
Trejo moves into the clinch successfully.
Zilla crunches a lovely knee into Trejo's ribcage.
Trejo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Trejo.
Zilla is trying to break free.
Zilla wants to take the fight to the mat but Trejo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trejo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trejo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trejo catches Zilla with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zilla forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Sir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Genetikk - Yes Sir. Robin Sir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Sir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ihejirika.
It looks like Robin Sir has been cut.
Sir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ihejirika to score with a decent uppercut.
Sir tries to clinch there but Ihejirika circles away.
Ihejirika digs a good body shot into Sir's ribs.
Sir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ihejirika moves away.
Sir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ihejirika scores with a decent looking hook.
Sir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihejirika. Sir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ihejirika misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ihejirika on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Tatenda Ihejirika has been cut.
Sir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ihejirika throws a counter combo.
Sir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ihejirika.
A quick step to the side and Sir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihejirika lands a nice looking body shot.
Sir lands an overhand right.
Sir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ihejirika.
A slow jab from Sir misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir swinging wildly here.
Ihejirika with a hook.
Sir moves into the clinch.
Ihejirika lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Ihejirika fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sir can't find room to land a body shot as Ihejirika controls the action.
Ihejirika tries to stall but Sir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sir misses with a punch on the inside.
Ihejirika is working Sir over against the ropes.
Sir is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ihejirika is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sir is keeping busy.
Ihejirika misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ihejirika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sir.
Ihejirika landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sir presses Ihejirika against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ihejirika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sir backwards.
Ihejirika lands with a light punch inside.
Sir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ihejirika working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sir as Ihejirika tries to tie him up.
Sir misses with a punch on the inside.
Sir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sir struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihejirika controls his hands.
Sir lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ihejirika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ihejirika prevents a body shot from Sir.
Ihejirika is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sir's elbow.
Sir goes for a takedown attempt but Ihejirika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Sir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ihejirika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ihejirika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sir wants to clinch.
Ihejirika swings for the body but Sir moves out of range.
Sir slips a straight right by Ihejirika.
As Ihejirika tries to get set, Sir tries to push him back and clinch up but Ihejirika manages to avoid the attempt.
Ihejirika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sir counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ihejirika!
Ihejirika is rocked!
Sir wants to control but Ihejirika is keeping him busy.
Ihejirika 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.
Ihejirika wants to improve his position but Sir is controlling well.
Sir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sir is looking to stall here but Ihejirika recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sir connects with a couple of short punches.
Ihejirika is trying to control the position but Sir postures up.
Sir throwing strikes but missing.
Sir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ihejirika is still in real trouble! Can Sir finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sir loads up on a big left hand. Ihejirika felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sir looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ihejirika can't hide his disappointment, as Sir celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Sir!
A determined Robin Sir didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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