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HFL #20 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pakile Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Kushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakile Pike has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Pakile Pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Kushman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushman throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike misses with a head kick.
Pike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kushman circles away quickly and effectively.
Kushman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A combination from Pike does no damage.
Kushman moves out of range of the body kick.
Kushman wants to counter with a clinch but Pike pushes him away.
Pike throws a body shot but no joy.
And Kushman tries to counter it with a takedown but Pike pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kushman looks to land a right hand but Pike moved out of range.
Pike throws a big counter combination but Kushman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushman avoids the head kick by Pike.
Kushman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kushman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kushman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kushman misses with a body shot.
Pike throwing a counter right hand but Kushman manages to avoid it.
Pike goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kushman there.
Pike lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pike throws a looping overhand right but Kushman ducks down to avoid it.
Kushman thuds a left hand into Pike's body.
Pike scores with a decent looking hook.
Kushman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pakile Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pike lands a body shot.
Kushman takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Kushman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushman throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushman lands with a straight right. Pike didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Kushman.
Kushman throws a body punch but Pike moves out of range.
And Pike counters with a quick kick to the body but Kushman blocks it.
Pike punishes Kushman's body with a nice straight punch.
Kushman swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Kushman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kushman connects with a body shot.
Kushman tries to clinch there but Pike circles away.
Kushman catches Pike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pike misses with a head kick.
Kushman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kushman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pike appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushman misses with an uppercut.
Pike throws a wild body kick that Kushman sees coming a mile off.
Kushman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pike tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pike looks to land a body kick but Kushman moved away.
Pike misses with a body kick.
Kushman throws out a counter right but Pike avoids it with no problem.
Kushman thuds his right hand into Pike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kushman misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pike sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kushman somewhat.
Pike throws a leg kick which misses Kushman's front leg but catches the back leg as Kushman tries to avoid it.
Kushman misses with a wild body shot.
Pike connects with an inside leg kick.
Pike connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushman misses the jab.
Pike throws a counter high kick but Kushman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kushman looks to throw the jab but Pike is out of range.
Kushman misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Kushman 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.
Pike throws a head kick that misses.
Pike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kushman misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
Pike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pike pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kushman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kushman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kushman is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pike.
Kushman blocks a low kick nicely.
Kushman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike throws a body kick that misses.
Pike moves forwards but Kushman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Kushman.
Pike misses with a low kick as Kushman jumps back.
Pike misses with an uppercut. Kushman saw that one coming.
Kushman blocks a head kick by Pike.
Kushman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pike in his tracks.
Kushman gets a clinch.
Pike breaks the clinch.
Pike looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kushman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kushman throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Pike tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushman connects with a right hand. Pike shakes it off.
Pike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushman.
Pike feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kushman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pike stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Kushman.
Kushman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pike. Pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kushman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pike. Pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pike throws a sloppy head kick and Kushman moves out of range easily.
Pike slips under a jab.
Kushman scores with a nice head shot.
Pike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pike misses with a kick to the body.
Pike sets himself, and Kushman steps forward looking for the clinch! Pike avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pike throws a front kick aimed at Kushman's knee but Kushman avoids it well.
Kushman moves out of range as Pike throws a body kick.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Kushman.
Kushman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pike misses with a kick to the body.
Kushman throws a hook but Pike avoids it easily.
Pike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pike misses with a body kick.
Pike throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kushman thuds a left hand into Pike's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pike misses its intended target.
Kushman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pike defends it well.
Nice uppercut there from Kushman.
Kushman misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Pike. No joy for Kushman on that attempt.
Pike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pike throws a right and a left that Kushman avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Pike
and Kushman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pike!
Kushman trying to control the position but Pike is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Kushman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kushman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pike misses with a series of wild punches.
Pike scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kushman shoots in but no luck this time.
Pike quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pike takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Pike there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kushman with a jab.
Kushman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pike. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike tries to land a front kick but Kushman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kushman tries for a takedown but Pike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pike.
Kushman lands a nice looking body shot.
Kushman throws a big shot that misses.
Pike pushes Kushman away with a front kick.
Kushman scores with a nice right hand.
Pike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kushman connects with a jab.
Pike dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kushman. That did some damage!
Pike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Pike.
Kushman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pakile Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike looks for the body kick but Kushman saw that one coming.
It looks like Pike has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kushman lands the left hand.
Kushman misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
Pike throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Pike looks to throw a body kick
and Kushman counters by clinching up.
Pike missing with knees to the body.
Kushman looking to throw knees to the head but Pike is blocking nicely.
Kushman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kushman trying to stall but Pike improves his position.
Kushman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pike is keeping busy.
Kushman is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Pike is struggling to control the position.
Pike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushman avoids the body shot from Pike.
Pike throws a nice looking combination but Kushman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kushman blocks a leg kick.
Pike is looking to wear down Kushman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pike throws a wild body kick that Kushman sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Kushman coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Pike.
Larry Kushman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pike looks to land a combination but Kushman avoids it well.
Kushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushman misses with an uppercut
and Pike counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Pike misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushman throws a hook but Pike avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Pike.
Pike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larry Kushman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pike misses with a low kick as Kushman jumps back.
Pike connects with a body shot that sends Kushman's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Pike misses.
Pike looks to land a body kick but Kushman moved away.
Pike goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Larry Kushman has been cut.
Kushman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pakile Pike.
Well Kushman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Kushman!
A victorious Larry Kushman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jima Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannes Vihannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihannes has chosen System Of A Down - Toxicity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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192 lbs
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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
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jima Jamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannes Vihannes!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihannes takes the fight into the clinch.
Jamm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jamm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamm prevents Vihannes from breaking the clinch.
Vihannes taking a breather.
Jamm scores a nice knee to the body.
Vihannes looks winded!
Vihannes takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Hannes Vihannes has been cut.
Jamm connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vihannes's face.
A knee to the head by Jamm.
Jamm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Jamm finds it's way through Vihannes's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamm looks to land a combination but Vihannes avoids it well.
Vihannes throws a front kick aimed at Jamm's knee but Jamm avoids it well.
Vihannes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jamm pinned against the cage. Jamm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vihannes tries to clinch but Jamm moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihannes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vihannes gets a clinch.
Jamm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jamm is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vihannes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jamm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamm scores with a knee to the head.
Vihannes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jamm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jima Jamm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vihannes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jamm moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamm connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vihannes's face.
Vihannes is trying to break free.
Jamm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm throws a body punch but Vihannes moves out of range.
Vihannes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vihannes shoots for a double leg takedown but Jamm sprawls well. He's pushed Vihannes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jima Jamm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vihannes.
Jamm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jamm is trying to stand up here but Vihannes is controlling him well.
Jamm gets back to full guard.
Jamm is pulling down on Vihannes's head. It's preventing any offense from Vihannes, at least for the moment.
Jamm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jamm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vihannes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vihannes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihannes wants to control from the top but Jamm keeps moving.
Vihannes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamm has Vihannes pulled in close to control his posture.
Jamm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vihannes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vihannes connects with a couple of short punches.
Vihannes throws a big right hand that misses.
Vihannes wants to pass the guard but Jamm is keeping the position.
Jamm keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
My spies in Sanitarium inform me that Vihannes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vihannes postures up.
Vihannes stopping the sweep attempt from Jamm.
That's four 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.
Vihannes wants to pass the guard but Jamm is keeping the position.
Jamm keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
Vihannes gets to his feet - Jamm follows without any prompting.
Vihannes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vihannes shoots in for a double leg but Jamm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vihannes shoots in looking for a takedown. Jamm tries to sprawl out of it but Vihannes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jamm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vihannes throws a lazy head kick
letting Jamm counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jima Jamm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Vihannes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jamm scores with a head kick.
A jab from Jamm does it's job there.
Vihannes is rocked!
Jamm stuffs the takedown.
Vihannes is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamm finish him?
Nice shot by Jamm.
Jamm circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vihannes to the canvas! Vihannes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jamm keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jima Jamm!
Jima Jamm managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Hannes Vihannes was interviewed post fight and said 'Got the number of that truck?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Cuervo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rich Junior's chin.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Cuervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuervo stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Cuervo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cuervo throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior moves forwards but Cuervo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuervo swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cuervo smiles and moves away.
Junior checks a leg kick.
Junior feints the counter takedown.
Junior tries to clinch but Cuervo moves out of range.
No luck for Junior with that takedown attempt.
Jose Cuervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuervo circles away.
Cuervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo tries to score with a low kick but Junior moves his leg out of the way.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cuervo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Junior finds it's way round the side to connect with Cuervo's head.
Cuervo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Junior.
Junior throws a leg kick that misses.
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Cuervo thuds his shin into the meat of Junior's side.
Cuervo throws a solid leg kick but Junior takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cuervo.
Jose Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuervo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuervo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cuervo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior has time to react.
Cuervo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cuervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuervo.
And Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuervo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cuervo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cuervo!
Cuervo scoring well with a low kick there.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Cuervo.
Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cuervo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cuervo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Junior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junior clinches up against the cage.
Cuervo manages to pull guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but Cuervo keeps moving.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuervo is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior wants to control from the top but Cuervo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Cuervo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Junior winds up and cracks Cuervo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cuervo tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cuervo is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cuervo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Junior throws a strike but Cuervo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cuervo wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Junior postures up in Cuervo's guard and throws a big left but Cuervo blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuervo has wrist control.
Junior distracts Cuervo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cuervo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior advances to half guard.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cuervo defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cuervo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Cuervo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Junior fails with the takedown
and Cuervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuervo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junior.
Junior shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cuervo's guard.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior trying to move into half guard but instead Cuervo has managed to sweep!
Junior isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cuervo stacks Junior on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cuervo!
Cuervo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cuervo finds it's way round the side to connect with Junior's head.
Cuervo tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Cuervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cuervo swivels and escapes.
Jose Cuervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuervo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuervo tests Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cuervo - that will leave a mark!
Junior checks a leg kick.
Cuervo lands a nice looking body kick.
Cuervo misses with a double jab.
Cuervo tries to work over Junior's front leg with a kick but Junior checks it.
Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cuervo throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Cuervo misses with a straight right.
Jose Cuervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cuervo misses with a looping left.
Junior with the counter takedown but Cuervo avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cuervo. That's going to slow Junior down.
Cuervo throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Cuervo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cuervo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuervo walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Junior swinging wildly here.
Cuervo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Cuervo digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank.
Cuervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Cuervo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Junior tries to pull guard but Cuervo won't allow it.
Cuervo tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Junior blocks a body shot from Cuervo.
Junior is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Cuervo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cuervo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cuervo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cuervo defends it easily.
Cuervo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuervo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Junior cracks Cuervo with a solid left hand.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cuervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuervo has wrist control.
Cuervo wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuervo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cuervo dominated that second round.
That's time! Cuervo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Junior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Junior is defended easily by Cuervo.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuervo circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Cuervo tenderised Junior's leg. Junior is trying to keep his angry face on.
Junior shoots in looking for a takedown but Cuervo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Junior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cuervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Junior walks into a left hand.
Junior shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Junior connects with a nice short shot to Cuervo's temple.
Junior is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Cuervo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior wants to control but Cuervo is keeping him busy.
Cuervo is trying to stand.
Cuervo trying to control but Junior postures up.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cuervo won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cuervo's head.
Junior drops an elbow to the side of Cuervo's head.
Cuervo is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior lands a big elbow - Cuervo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Junior!
Rich Junior seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jose Cuervo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taxi! To the nearest pub.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Rold's head but Rold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rold dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Rold tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Rold being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rold trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson prevents Rold from improving his position.
Rold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson tries to roll but Rold sticks to his back.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keeping busy.
Well, with Rold on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Rold won't let him.
Rold is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Rold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rold 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rold has wrist control.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rold controls the pace.
Rold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rold trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
Rold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rold wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rold is one step ahead there.
Rold throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a strike but Rold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rold wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Rold is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Rold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rold trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson wants to control but Rold is keeping busy.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Rold has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rold trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rold content to stall in guard here.
Rold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
Rold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson controlling the position.
Enrique Rold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rold.
A little jabbing left from Rold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rold misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rold.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rold has wrist control.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Rold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Rold trying to control the position.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson 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.
Rold slips nicely into half guard.
Rold trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Rold from advancing position.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Rold sits in half guard.
Rold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Rold eventually gives up the hold.
Rold trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rold is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Rold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rold 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rold takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Rold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rold.
Rold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rold's guard.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rold's head.
Rold looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson trying to control the position but Rold manages to sink in the hooks.
Rold doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rold looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Rold pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrique Rold!
After the fight, Enrique Rold was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Starius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Starius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sisa Yiftos's chin.
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28
230 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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29
275 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Starius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yiftos scores with a decent looking hook.
Yiftos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yiftos throws a head kick but Starius moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Yiftos - just one landing.
Yiftos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starius.
Starius gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Yiftos gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Starius is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisa Yiftos!
Sisa Yiftos is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Sisa Yiftos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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