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AMS FC 86 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engelbreckt has chosen If I had a heart as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluivert darts in looking for a takedown but Engelbreckt gets double underhooks and turns Kluivert into the cage.
Kluivert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engelbreckt counters with a left to the body.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown but Engelbreckt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kluivert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluivert cracks a nice hook into Engelbreckt's ribs.
Engelbreckt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kluivert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluivert has his takedown stuffed
and Engelbreckt counters by clinching up.
Engelbreckt jumps guard and drags Kluivert to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kluivert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Engelbreckt has control of Kluivert's left arm, preventing Kluivert from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kluivert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kluivert trying to control but Engelbreckt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kluivert 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.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Engelbreckt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluivert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engelbreckt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kluivert defends well.
Engelbreckt is adopting a defensive guard.
Kluivert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Engelbreckt's guard.
Kluivert 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kluivert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kluivert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Engelbreckt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Engelbreckt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kluivert trying to pass the guard but Engelbreckt defending well.
Kluivert trying to control the action but Engelbreckt is working from the bottom.
Kluivert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engelbreckt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kluivert is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Engelbreckt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kluivert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engelbreckt defends it nicely.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown but Engelbreckt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kluivert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kluivert darts in looking for a takedown but Engelbreckt gets double underhooks and turns Kluivert into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Engelbreckt. No joy for Kluivert on that attempt.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch there but Kluivert circles away.
Engelbreckt stuffs the takedown.
Kluivert is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch but Kluivert is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Engelbreckt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Engelbreckt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kluivert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kluivert looks for the body kick but Engelbreckt saw that one coming.
Kluivert swats away the attempt to clinch by Engelbreckt.
Kluivert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kluivert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluivert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Engelbreckt defends well and Kluivert ends up having to push Engelbreckt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch but Kluivert is avoiding it.
Engelbreckt throws a series of punches but Kluivert moves out of range.
Kluivert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Engelbreckt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engelbreckt moves out of range of the body kick.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Engelbreckt as he avoids it easily.
Kluivert shoots for a double leg takedown but Engelbreckt sprawls well. He's pushed Kluivert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Engelbreckt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown but Engelbreckt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kluivert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Engelbreckt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Engelbreckt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kluivert keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluivert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Engelbreckt can pounce on him.
Kluivert misses with a takedown attempt - Engelbreckt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Engelbreckt coming out on top.
Kluivert fails with a takedown attempt.
Engelbreckt has closed the distance and engaged Kluivert in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kluivert wants to take the fight to the mat but Engelbreckt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluivert goes for a takedown attempt but Engelbreckt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Engelbreckt misses.
Kluivert attempts a counter takedown but Engelbreckt avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbreckt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Engelbreckt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Engelbreckt prevents the takedown attempt.
Engelbreckt breaks the clinch.
Alexander Engelbreckt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Engelbreckt has Kluivert up against the cage in a clinch.
Kluivert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Engelbreckt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Engelbreckt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kluivert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluivert shoots in and drives through. Engelbreckt sprawls well.
Kluivert is looking to score with low kicks.
Kluivert shoots in and drives through. Engelbreckt sprawls well.
Engelbreckt's coach down at Javi´ Corner was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Engelbreckt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alexander Engelbreckt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Engelbreckt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Engelbreckt duly obliges.
It looks like Robin Kluivert has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engelbreckt cracks Kluivert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert tries to work over Engelbreckt's front leg with a kick but Engelbreckt checks it.
Engelbreckt counters with a body kick.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Engelbreckt as he jumps to the side.
Kluivert fails with a takedown attempt.
Kluivert fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Engelbreckt checks it well.
Engelbreckt moves in looking to clinch but Kluivert pushes him off.
Engelbreckt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Engelbreckt wants it to stay on the feet.
Engelbreckt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kluivert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Engelbreckt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Engelbreckt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Engelbreckt has Kluivert pressed against the cage, preventing Kluivert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kluivert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Engelbreckt.
I was talking to Kluivert's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Engelbreckt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Engelbreckt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Engelbreckt breaks the clinch.
Engelbreckt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Engelbreckt has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Engelbreckt.
Kluivert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Engelbreckt taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kluivert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Engelbreckt working Kluivert over with knees to the body.
Engelbreckt breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engelbreckt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robin Kluivert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engelbreckt scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluivert should have avoided that one.
Kluivert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt cracks Kluivert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Engelbreckt clinches with his opponent.
Kluivert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Engelbreckt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kluivert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engelbreckt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Engelbreckt.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Engelbreckt sprawls well. Engelbreckt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kluivert gets slowly back to his feet.
Engelbreckt throws a sloppy head kick and Kluivert moves out of range easily.
Engelbreckt rushes Kluivert and presses him up against the cage.
Engelbreckt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Engelbreckt throws a low kick but Kluivert moves out of range easily.
Engelbreckt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Engelbreckt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Kluivert'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. This is the final round!
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluivert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Engelbreckt sprawls and moves away.
Kluivert misses with a takedown attempt - Engelbreckt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Engelbreckt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Engelbreckt clinches with his opponent.
Engelbreckt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Engelbreckt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluivert turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kluivert manages to end up in side control.
Kluivert throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Engelbreckt dodges the ground and pound from Kluivert.
Kluivert wants to control but Engelbreckt is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelbreckt wants to control but Kluivert postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kluivert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engelbreckt keeps working.
Kluivert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Engelbreckt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbreckt can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engelbreckt is not content to let Kluivert control the position.
Engelbreckt struggling a bit here.
Kluivert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Engelbreckt has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kluivert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Engelbreckt, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Engelbreckt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engelbreckt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Engelbreckt struggling a bit here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kluivert is trying to get an arm triangle but Engelbreckt is defending well.
Robin Kluivert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kluivert misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Engelbreckt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kluivert.
Kluivert dives in and grabs Engelbreckt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Engelbreckt pushes down on Kluivert's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluivert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kluivert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Engelbreckt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Engelbreckt gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt lands a right hand.
Engelbreckt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown but Engelbreckt shows good takedown defense.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but Kluivert is having none of it.
Kluivert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander Engelbreckt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluivert should have avoided that one.
Robin Kluivert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Engelbreckt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kluivert to the mat! Kluivert manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluivert is looking for a triangle here but Engelbreckt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Engelbreckt slows the pace down.
Engelbreckt trying to control the action but Kluivert is working from the bottom.
Kluivert being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Engelbreckt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Engelbreckt 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Engelbreckt!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Engelbreckt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz comes to the cage accompanied by Beck - Loser . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Alaniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrance Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookins fails with a takedown attempt.
Brookins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaniz manages to avoid it.
Brookins doesn't manage to clinch there - Alaniz circles away.
Brookins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alaniz!
Alaniz is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Alaniz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brookins is looking to take a break and control but Alaniz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz manages to get back to half guard.
Brookins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brookins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alaniz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brookins pulls his head out easily.
Alaniz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brookins pulls his head out easily.
Brookins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alaniz's head.
Alaniz wants to get back to full guard.
Alaniz is looking to control Brookins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alaniz avoid being mounted?
Alaniz is trying to get back to full guard.
Brookins working the head and body with strikes.
Alaniz wants to get back to full guard but Brookins has passed into side control.
Brookins is looking to take a break and control but Alaniz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Brookins working the ground and pound from side control.
Brookins lands a nice forearm strike.
Alaniz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alaniz can't do much from the bottom here.
Brookins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alaniz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Alaniz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alaniz wants to control but Brookins is keeping busy.
Alaniz tries to roll over but Brookins keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alaniz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brookins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brookins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brookins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alaniz moves into full guard.
Alaniz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brookins manages to get himself to full guard.
Brookins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brookins wants to sweep here but Alaniz controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz connects with a couple of short punches.
Brookins has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alaniz doesn't defend quickly enough and Brookins has managed to lock this one up! Can Alaniz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brookins on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terrance Brookins!
After winning the bout, Terrance Brookins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Charlie Alaniz had this to say: 'congratulations, who will the next one to beat me?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stove is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fire. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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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
14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steffan Stove!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stove uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawada has time to react.
No luck for Kawada with that takedown attempt.
Kawada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kawada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stove sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawada somewhat.
We've been told by Kawada's head coaches at Javi´ Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Kawada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kawada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada checks a low kick from Stove.
Kawada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stove manages to circle out of the way.
Kawada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stove.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but Stove shows good takedown defense.
Stove's coach down at The Exiled Elite was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stove's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kawada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stove counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kawada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kawada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stove scores with a hook.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawada misses with a takedown attempt
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stove.
Stove scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stove lands a leg kick that knocks Kawada off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove delivers a nice body kick.
Kawada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stove.
Stove scores with a leg kick.
Stove chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawada drives through and clinches with Stove against the cage.
Stove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stove gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stove tries a body shot but Kawada blocks it.
Kawada is working for takedown but Stove is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kawada jumps guard but Stove stands there with Kawada around his waist. Kawada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stove presses Kawada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove is working Kawada over against the cage.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawada controls his hands.
Kawada tries to land knees in the clinch but Stove avoids the damage to the body.
Stove breaks from the clinch.
Kawada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stove throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawada throws a leg kick but Stove sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kawada 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.
Kawada dives in for a single leg takedown but Stove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kawada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stove.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove throws a body punch but Kawada moves out of range.
Kawada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stove tries a head kick but it misses.
Stove throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stove.
Kawada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stove feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kawada's calf.
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Stove saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stove digs a good body shot into Kawada's ribs.
Stove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Stove dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kawada throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Stove connects with an inside leg kick.
Stove scores with a body shot.
Kawada fails to land the takedown.
Kawada darts in looking for a takedown but Stove gets double underhooks and turns Kawada into the cage.
Stove swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawada.
Stove tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawada is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Kawada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Stove as Kawada shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stove.
Stove scores with a kick to the body.
Stove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stove fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kawada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stove scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kawada misses with a takedown attempt
and Stove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stove.
Stove connects with a body shot that sends Kawada's belly button to the back.
Kawada walks into a stiff left hand from Stove.
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!
Stove lands with a hook. Kawada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stove misses with a body kick.
Stove lands a high kick!
Stove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kawada.
Stove cracks Kawada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kawada walks into a straight right hand from Stove.
Kawada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kawada is rocked!
Kawada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stove swivels and escapes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stove.
Stove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stove jabs Kawada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stove lands a big uppercut and Kawada crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kawada looks OK. Stove waves Kawada back to his feet!
Oh Kawada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keiji Kawada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stove throws a front kick that sends Kawada stumbling back into the cage.
Kawada seems to have got his legs back now.
Stove throws a head kick but Kawada moves out of range.
Stove throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stove lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawada's head.
Kawada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stove.
Stove's corner calls for a 1-2. Stove obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Stove.
Kawada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stove.
Stove comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stove lands a big head kick that sends Kawada tumbling to the mat! Stove takes a step backwards and waves Kawada back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kawada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stove throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kawada crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steffan Stove!
Steffan Stove was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Snabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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246 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rutger Snabel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hanlon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snabel doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanlon circles away.
Snabel throws a series of punches but Hanlon moves out of range.
Snabel gets a clinch.
Snabel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanlon backwards.
Hanlon can't find room to land a body shot as Snabel controls the action.
A short left from Snabel.
Snabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snabel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hanlon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snabel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Mark Hanlon has been cut.
Hanlon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snabel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snabel blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snabel crunches a lovely knee into Hanlon's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanlon misses with a punch to the body.
Snabel avoids the elbow strike from Hanlon, against the cage.
Snabel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanlon.
Snabel missing with knees to the body.
Snabel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanlon backwards.
Hanlon trying to control the position but instead, Snabel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hanlon into the cage.
Snabel lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snabel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snabel.
Snabel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanlon looks winded!
Snabel lands an uppercut.
Hanlon managing to block the knees to the body from Snabel.
Snabel lands a left hand.
Snabel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hanlon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Snabel.
A nice left hand lands by Snabel.
Snabel is struggling to control the position.
Snabel lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snabel tries a knee to the head but Hanlon blocks it.
Hanlon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanlon is trying to break free.
Hanlon struggles to land a body shot inside as Snabel controls his hands.
Snabel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Snabel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanlon blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snabel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snabel scores with a knee to the head.
Snabel lands a left hand.
Snabel scores with a shoulder strike.
Snabel scores with a shot to the side of Hanlon's head.
Hanlon throws an elbow that misses.
Snabel landing knees to the body.
Snabel trying to land knees to the body.
Snabel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snabel.
Snabel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snabel missing with knees to the body.
Snabel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snabel lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Snabel.
Snabel scores with a knee to the head.
Hanlon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanlon is rocked!
That has opened up Mark Hanlon's cut even more.
Snabel scores with a shot to the side of Hanlon's head.
Hanlon is still on wobbly legs! Can Snabel finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snabel.
Snabel crunches a lovely knee into Hanlon's ribcage.
Snabel pushes Hanlon against the cage. Snabel is working some dirty boxing. Snabel pushes off with a quick right hook! Hanlon goes down! Hanlon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Snabel moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rutger Snabel!
A very excited looking Rutger Snabel 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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143 lbs
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139 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic throws a front kick aimed at Koltun's knee but Koltun avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Koltun. That snapped Markovic's head back.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Markovic misses.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Koltun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Markovic's half guard.
Markovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Markovic trying to control here.
Markovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Markovic is pressing down on Koltun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Markovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun seems keen to control Markovic's posture.
Markovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Koltun is retaining full guard.
Markovic won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
Koltun is pulling down on Markovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Markovic, at least for the moment.
Markovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koltun working a defensive guard but Markovic manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two 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.
Markovic wants to stand but Koltun is controlling his arm.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Markovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Markovic 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 Koltun's shoulder. That is not cool.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markovic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Markovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Markovic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Markovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Koltun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Markovic controlling from mount.
Koltun is looking to get to half guard.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Koltun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markovic throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koltun lands with an overhand left.
Koltun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Nice body punch from Koltun.
Koltun moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Markovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Markovic - that landed with a thud.
Koltun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koltun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koltun misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
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 Ksawery Koltun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Koltun digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
It looked like Koltun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses
so Koltun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koltun manages to get himself to full guard.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koltun holds on and takes a little breather.
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Markovic has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun keeping control of the position.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Markovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koltun is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Markovic seems content to control.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Markovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard but Markovic has passed into side control.
Koltun is trying to improve his position.
Markovic tries to stand but Koltun is controlling his head.
Markovic decides to stand back up.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Koltun moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Koltun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markovic lands the left hand.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic walks into a jab.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koltun checks it well.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koltun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Koltun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koltun misses with a leg kick.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Markovic is predictable there
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic prevents Koltun from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic tries to improve position but can't.
Koltun controlling the position.
Koltun grinds an elbow into Markovic's temple.
Markovic is trying to control Koltun's posture but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Markovic catches Koltun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Markovic slams his shin into Koltun's torso.
Koltun defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Markovic tries to land a body kick
and Koltun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koltun.
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markovic holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koltun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic slips a jab from Koltun.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Markovic thumps Koltun with a low kick.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun scores with a nice right hand.
Koltun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Koltun sees coming a mile off.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic lands with a cross.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Koltun. That snapped Markovic's head back.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Koltun throwing a counter right hand but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Koltun checks it.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Koltun lands the left hand.
Markovic throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koltun fails with the takedown.
A jab from Markovic does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic is looking to chop away at Koltun's legs.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Koltun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koltun slips a jab from Markovic.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markovic sprawls and moves away.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Koltun avoids it.
Markovic throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koltun catches Markovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Markovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Koltun away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Markovic 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwik Bourbon Conde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zero Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourbon Conde's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sick Puppies- You're Going Down. This should be fireworks!
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24
212 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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209 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwik Bourbon Conde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zero Hero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bourbon Conde misses.
Bourbon Conde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourbon Conde misses the target.
Hero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bourbon Conde at a distance.
Bourbon Conde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Bourbon Conde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ludwik Bourbon Conde has been cut.
Bourbon Conde throws a poor cross that misses
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bourbon Conde misses with a left hand
and Hero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourbon Conde thinking.
A big right from Bourbon Conde misses.
Hero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hero blocks a jab.
Ludwik Bourbon Conde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourbon Conde throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero slips a straight right by Bourbon Conde.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourbon Conde's head backwards.
Bourbon Conde misses with a lunging right hand
and Hero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourbon Conde thinking.
The fighters circling - Bourbon Conde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourbon Conde looks to land a left hand but Hero moved out of range nicely.
Hero with the counter takedown but Bourbon Conde avoids it easily.
Hero pounces like a tiger and cracks Bourbon Conde with a vicious hook! Bourbon Conde is down but not out! Hero follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zero Hero!
After winning the bout, Zero Hero 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kratos Anikitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anikitos comes to the cage accompanied by Ganja Mafia - Wirus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
180 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratos Anikitos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Lance!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anikitos cracks the inside of Lance's front leg.
Anikitos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anikitos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Leon Lance has been cut.
Anikitos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lance.
Good shot there by Anikitos.
Lance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anikitos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anikitos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leon Lance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lance fails to land with a series of punches.
Anikitos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anikitos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anikitos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lance throws a nice looking combination but Anikitos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anikitos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anikitos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anikitos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anikitos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lance was well out of range. Poor timing from Anikitos.
Lance looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Lance misses its intended target.
Anikitos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lance avoids it.
Lance takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lance throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anikitos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anikitos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anikitos misses the shot to the body.
Anikitos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lance, pushing him back against the cage.
Anikitos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lance or not.
Anikitos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anikitos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lance or not.
Lance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anikitos stalling.
Anikitos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lance letting Anikitos take a breather here.
Anikitos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anikitos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
Anikitos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anikitos lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anikitos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Anikitos controlling the action here for a moment.
Anikitos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anikitos.
Lance is trying to break the clinch but Anikitos has him pressed against the cage.
Anikitos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
Anikitos stalls.
Anikitos scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lance tries to break the clinch but Anikitos is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anikitos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anikitos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anikitos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Anikitos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anikitos digs a right hand into Lance's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lance's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Anikitos.
Anikitos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lance's efforts to push away.
Anikitos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lance up against the cage.
Anikitos pushes Lance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anikitos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Anikitos.
Anikitos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anikitos lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Anikitos.
Lance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lance's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anikitos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Anikitos.
Anikitos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anikitos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lance can't break the clinch.
Lance stalling in the clinch but Anikitos improves position.
Anikitos leaning against his opponent.
Lance wants to break free but Anikitos has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Anikitos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Lance's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anikitos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lance.
Lance has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anikitos.
Anikitos dodges the punch combination from Lance.
Anikitos blocks a jab.
Anikitos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anikitos thows a body kick. Lance tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anikitos is looking to slow Lance down with leg kicks.
Anikitos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Anikitos.
Lance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lance misses with a straight right.
Anikitos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anikitos ducks under a wild hook from Lance.
Anikitos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lance misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lance throws an overhand right that lands on Anikitos's shoulder, as Anikitos tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Anikitos.
Anikitos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anikitos connects with an inside leg kick.
Anikitos connects with a leg kick. Lance looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Lance.
Lance misses with a double jab
and Anikitos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anikitos pushes Lance away with a front kick.
Lance is breathing heavily.
Lance uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anikitos has time to react.
Anikitos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anikitos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anikitos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anikitos thuds his shin into the meat of Lance's side.
Anikitos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lance throws a hook but Anikitos blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anikitos.
Anikitos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anikitos circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lance drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Anikitos follows Lance to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kratos Anikitos!
After the big win, Kratos Anikitos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Meikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
250 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Matti Meikalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Philip Dyson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Meikalainen.
It looks like Philip Dyson has been cut.
Dyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dyson lands a nice hook to Meikalainen's body. Meikalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meikalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Dyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meikalainen sizes up Dyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dyson lands a jab to the nose.
Dyson scores with a head kick. Meikalainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meikalainen wants to land a leg kick but Dyson is out of range.
Dyson cracks Meikalainen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dyson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Meikalainen to stand back up!
Meikalainen is rocked!
Dyson checks a leg kick.
Oh Meikalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dyson cracks a nice hook into Meikalainen's ribs.
Dyson drives through and clinches with Meikalainen against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Meikalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Dyson controls the action.
Dyson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Meikalainen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Meikalainen drops to his knees and Dyson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Dyson!
Philip Dyson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shebanov comes to the cage accompanied by Don't worry, be happy. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jaska Juntta was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
280 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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250 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shebanov but Shebanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shebanov tries to move into range but Juntta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Roman Shebanov has been cut.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Shebanov.
Juntta slips under a jab.
Juntta slips under a jab from Shebanov.
And Juntta tries to counter it with a takedown but Shebanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juntta slips a jab from Shebanov.
Shebanov misses with a wild combination.
Juntta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shebanov defends it well.
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt
and Shebanov counters with a nice body shot.
Juntta checks a leg kick.
Shebanov misses with an uppercut.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Juntta moves out of range as Shebanov strikes.
Juntta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juntta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shebanov defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Shebanov misses the target.
Roman Shebanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
Shebanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebanov ducks right into an uppercut from Juntta.
Shebanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Shebanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shebanov is pressed up against the cage. Juntta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shebanov down to the mat. Shebanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shebanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Shebanov's ribs.
Shebanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juntta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shebanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shebanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shebanov is looking to clinch.
Shebanov swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Shebanov leaves Juntta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juntta fails with the takedown.
Shebanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Shebanov.
Juntta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shebanov rushes Juntta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juntta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shebanov after a bit of a struggle.
Shebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shebanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juntta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shebanov is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shebanov.
Shebanov can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Juntta manages to break the clinch.
Shebanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shebanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juntta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shebanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shebanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Shebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta manages to break the clinch.
Shebanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juntta, pushing him back against the cage.
Shebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shebanov misses with a punch to the body.
Shebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntta looks winded!
Shebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Shebanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juntta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shebanov.
Shebanov avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Juntta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shebanov's waist but Shebanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juntta off to one side.
Shebanov sends Juntta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shebanov is motioning to the referee to let Juntta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shebanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shebanov wants to clinch.
Shebanov tests Juntta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
Shebanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shebanov leaves Juntta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shebanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juntta or perhaps it was just good defense by Shebanov, which made it look bad.
Shebanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Juntta feints the counter takedown.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Juntta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shebanov defends it nicely.
Shebanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shebanov sends Juntta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shebanov is motioning to the referee to let Juntta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Juntta is rocked!
Shebanov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Juntta out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Roman Shebanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby comes into the arena with Killing in the name of... blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
280 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arne Kjolby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjolby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kjolby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kjolby misses with a low kick.
Kjolby lands a right hook to the body.
Kjolby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutten tries to clinch
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kjolby scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Antonio Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kjolby connects with a body shot.
Rutten looks winded!
Rutten closes the distance but Kjolby moves to the side
and Kjolby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kjolby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Rutten tries to clinch there but Kjolby circles away.
Kjolby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutten under the eye.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kjolby counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Kjolby pounces like a tiger and cracks Rutten with a vicious hook! Rutten is down but not out! Kjolby follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arne Kjolby!
Arne Kjolby bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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