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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sedar Diakhate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Van Buuren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diakhate's entrance music is Enigma - Return To Innocence. A fine choice. Rick Van Buuren is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sedar Diakhate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Van Buuren!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buuren cracks Diakhate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Buuren throws a shot from downtown. Diakhate moves away and avoids it.
Diakhate blocks the body kick.
Diakhate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Buuren.
Van Buuren looks to score with a jab to the body but Diakhate is just out of range.
Diakhate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buuren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diakhate throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buuren moves out of range easily.
Van Buuren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Van Buuren.
Diakhate is looking for a counter combo.
Diakhate lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Buuren takes a step back to recover.
Diakhate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Buuren.
Diakhate ducks right into an uppercut from Van Buuren.
Diakhate throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diakhate lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buuren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diakhate thumps Van Buuren with a low kick.
Rick Van Buuren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakhate avoids the head kick by Van Buuren.
Diakhate takes one on the button.
Diakhate throws a front kick that sends Van Buuren stumbling back into the cage.
Van Buuren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diakhate counters with a body kick.
We've been told by Diakhate's head coaches at Men of Mayhem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diakhate moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Buuren looks winded!
Diakhate scores with a push kick.
Van Buuren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diakhate pushes Van Buuren up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Diakhate.
Van Buuren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diakhate scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diakhate lands a nice knee to the body.
Diakhate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diakhate crunches a lovely knee into Van Buuren's ribcage.
Diakhate lands a nice knee to the body.
Diakhate landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Diakhate.
Diakhate lands a knee to the body.
Diakhate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Buuren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diakhate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Buuren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diakhate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Buuren's face.
Diakhate landing knees to the body.
Van Buuren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diakhate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diakhate lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Buuren won't want to take too many of those.
Diakhate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diakhate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Buuren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diakhate.
Diakhate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diakhate landing knees to the body.
Diakhate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Buuren's face.
Diakhate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Buuren.
Diakhate stalling.
Diakhate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Buuren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buuren swings wildly with an uppercut but Diakhate uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buuren.
Van Buuren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Buuren jumps guard but Diakhate stands there with Van Buuren around his waist. Van Buuren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Buuren tries to pull guard but Diakhate won't allow it.
Sedar Diakhate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Van Buuren.
Van Buuren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diakhate trying to land knees to the body.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Buuren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Buuren misses with a punch on the inside.
Diakhate lands a nice knee to the body.
Diakhate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Buuren is defending well for now.
Diakhate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Buuren is looking to break free of the clinch but Diakhate has double underhooks.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Buuren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diakhate crunches a lovely knee into Van Buuren's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diakhate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diakhate lands a nice knee to the body.
Diakhate lands a knee to the head.
Diakhate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diakhate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diakhate landing knees to the body.
Diakhate crunches a lovely knee into Van Buuren's ribcage.
Diakhate landing knees to the head.
Diakhate with a knee to the head.
Diakhate scores with a knee to the head.
Diakhate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Buuren is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diakhate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Diakhate.
Diakhate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buuren blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sedar Diakhate dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crunch! Diakhate slams his shin into Van Buuren's torso.
Van Buuren scores with a decent looking hook.
Diakhate throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diakhate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buuren! But no joy.
Van Buuren throws a shot from downtown. Diakhate moves away and avoids it.
Diakhate half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diakhate.
Diakhate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buuren.
Diakhate tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buuren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Buuren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buuren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diakhate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakhate connects with a solid leg kick.
Diakhate looks for the body kick but Van Buuren saw that one coming.
Van Buuren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Buuren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diakhate is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diakhate lands a jab to Van Buuren's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buuren misses with a hook.
Van Buuren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diakhate counters by clinching up.
Van Buuren is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diakhate lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Buuren avoids a wild elbow strike from Diakhate.
Van Buuren avoiding damage as Diakhate throws knees to the body.
Diakhate working Van Buuren over with knees to the body.
Diakhate landing knees to the head.
Van Buuren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diakhate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Buuren's face.
Diakhate scores with a knee to the head.
Van Buuren tries to circle away but Diakhate has him pinned against the cage.
Diakhate prevents Van Buuren from breaking the clinch.
Diakhate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diakhate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Diakhate lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate scores a nice knee to the body.
Diakhate lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Buuren won't want to take too many of those.
Diakhate scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Buuren takes a shot to the head.
Diakhate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Buuren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diakhate landing knees to the body.
Diakhate lands a nice knee to the body.
Diakhate landing knees to the head.
Van Buuren manages to pull guard.
Van Buuren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diakhate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diakhate has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diakhate won't allow Van Buuren to sweep him here.
Diakhate 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buuren keeping full guard, as Diakhate tries to pass.
Diakhate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Buuren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Buuren misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diakhate slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diakhate.
Diakhate rushes Van Buuren and presses him up against the cage.
Diakhate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buuren blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Buuren misses with the head strike.
Van Buuren throws a punch but it's blocked by Diakhate.
Van Buuren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Buuren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diakhate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Buuren blocks an elbow strike from Diakhate.
Diakhate landing knees to the body.
Sedar Diakhate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diakhate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Buuren's face.
Diakhate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diakhate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Diakhate.
Van Buuren takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sedar Diakhate dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diakhate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diakhate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diakhate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diakhate slips under a jab.
Van Buuren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diakhate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Buuren.
Diakhate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diakhate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Buuren can do to turn this around?
Diakhate closes the distance and clinches.
Diakhate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakhate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Diakhate.
Van Buuren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diakhate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diakhate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Buuren avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakhate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diakhate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Buuren's efforts to push away.
Diakhate is stalling here.
Diakhate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Buuren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Buuren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diakhate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diakhate.
Diakhate with a knee to the head.
Come on Diakhate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diakhate scores with a knee to the head.
Diakhate connects with a knee to the head.
Diakhate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diakhate scores a nice knee to the body.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but Van Buuren blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buuren managing to block the knees to the body from Diakhate.
Diakhate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diakhate lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Buuren lands with a right to the head.
Van Buuren tries to pull guard but Diakhate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Buuren breaks from the clinch.
Diakhate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diakhate feints and then cracks Van Buuren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Buuren down.
Van Buuren misses with a straight left.
Van Buuren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buuren lands with a straight right. Diakhate didn't see that one coming.
Van Buuren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diakhate defending well as Van Buuren loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buuren misses the target.
Diakhate quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate instigates a clinch.
Diakhate misses with a knee to the head.
Van Buuren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diakhate to keep the fight standing.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diakhate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Buuren's face.
Diakhate working Van Buuren over with knees to the body.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Buuren pulls guard.
Sedar Diakhate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buuren keeping full guard, as Diakhate tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diakhate stays in close to Van Buuren's body and controls the position.
Diakhate continues to stall.
Van Buuren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diakhate tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Buuren is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diakhate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Buuren on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Diakhate.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Van Buuren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diakhate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Buuren has a closed guard, preventing Diakhate from standing up.
Van Buuren is trying to keep Diakhate in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sedar Diakhate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diakhate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sedar Diakhate!
A victorious Sedar Diakhate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gates comes into the arena with Hell Song blaring out of the sound system. Scott Manning has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mason Gates's chin.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mason Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Manning!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning scores with the left hand. Gates knows he should have avoided that one.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
Manning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manning misses with the combination.
As Manning tries to get set, Gates tries to push him back and clinch up but Manning manages to avoid the attempt.
Manning is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gates.
Manning throws a low kick but Gates avoids it.
Manning looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gates swinging wildly here.
Manning throws out a counter right but Gates avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mason Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manning swings for the body but Gates moves out of range.
Manning pushes Gates up against the cage in a clinch.
Gates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gates is trying to push Manning away but Manning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gates is looking to break free of the clinch but Manning has double underhooks.
Manning tightens his grip and picks Gates up, before dumping him to the ground. Gates manages to land in guard.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning looking to pass the guard.
Manning with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manning 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.
Manning stops Gates from standing up.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gates is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gates's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Gates is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gates taking some punishment here, with Manning in his half guard.
Manning trying to mount his opponent but Gates defends it.
Manning keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manning drops an elbow to the side of Gates's head.
Manning is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gates manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Manning keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Manning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manning misses with a straight left.
Gates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gates tries to avoid it but Manning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gates to the ground. Gates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gates was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Gates throws a big counter combination but Manning scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning throws a body punch but Gates moves out of range.
Gates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gates misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manning! But no joy.
Gates misses with a few strikes there.
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 Mason Gates will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manning is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gates's half guard.
Manning with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manning is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates has one foot on Manning's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Manning needs to keep his hands up - Gates had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gates slips under a jab from Manning.
Gates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gates wants it to stay on the feet.
Manning throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gates was covering up waiting for the punch and Manning finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manning trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Manning working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.
Manning advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning is taking a breather. Gates says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gates taking some punishment here, with Manning in his half guard.
Well, if Manning is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gates is trying to stand up here but Manning is controlling him well.
Manning working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manning lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gates! More strikes land and this one is all over! Manning jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Manning!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Paulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cezary Sojka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Paulik has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Paulik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cezary Sojka!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulik throws a right hand that Sojka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sojka also avoids with ease.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paulik doesn't manage to clinch there - Sojka circles away.
Sojka takes one to the chin there.
Paulik misses with a few strikes there.
Sojka has managed to clinch.
Paulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sojka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paulik is breathing heavily.
Sojka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauliks head.
Sojka lands a right hand.
Sojka gets through Paulik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sojka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
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!
Sojka scores with a shot to the side of Paulik's head.
Sojka stalling against the cage.
Paulik misses with some punches.
Paulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sojka lands a right hand.
Paulik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sojka.
Paulik has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka.
Sojka is leaning against Paulik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sojka digs a right hand underneath Paulik's ribcage. Paulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Sojka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sojka scores with a hook to the body.
Sojka lands with a left to the head.
Sojka lands with a light punch inside.
Sojka lands a right hand.
Paulik is rocked!
Sojka lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Paulik to his knees! Sojka keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cezary Sojka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garth Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garth Andrade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Axel Stone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garth Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrade as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Andrade as Stone shoots in.
Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
Garth Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Stone.
Stone tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade throws a big counter combination but Stone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrade tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrade to the ground. Andrade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrade feints a jab promting Stone to slip. Andrade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone 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.
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andrade, who protects the arm well.
Stone prevents Andrade from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stone.
Stone trying to control the position but Andrade is working away.
Andrade is trying to buck Stone off.
Stone tries for a kimura but Andrade is defending well.
Stone with the ground and pound but Andrade regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Andrade is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
Ground and pound from Stone.
Stone wants to take a breather but Andrade is having none of it.
Stone not doing much here.
Andrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrade is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrade keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stone trying to work for an americana but Andrade has managed to regain full guard.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrade is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone passes Andrade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Axel Stone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stone dives in and grabs Andrade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrade pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Stone dives in and scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone postures up in Andrade's guard and throws a big left but Andrade blocks it.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrade has wrist control.
Stone wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone postures up in Andrade's guard and throws a big left but Andrade blocks it.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone 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.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone working some strikes from top position.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone scoring with some ground and pound.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrade wants to stand and escape but Stone is having none of it.
Stone stands and throws Andrade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stone misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrade is defending well.
Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrade is defending well.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrade is defending well.
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Axel Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone wants to control but Andrade is keeping him busy.
Stone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andrade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stone's guard! Nice work there by Andrade!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone is looking for a triangle but Andrade pushes his legs off easily.
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrade counters with a one-two to the body.
Stone looks to clinch
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Stone looks to move away, Andrade throws a big counter combo but Stone just gets out of the way.
Stone moves to clinch but Andrade breaks away
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrade circles away.
Garth Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Stone.
Andrade moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is trying to drag Andrade to the mat but Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andrade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrade tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Stone is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andrade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrade throws a one two combo.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andrade is looking to break free of the clinch but Stone has double underhooks.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Andrade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrade stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Andrade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andrade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Axel Stone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garth Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stone takes a shot to the head.
Stone jumps guard but Andrade stands there with Stone around his waist. Stone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Andrade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Axel Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade feints a jab promting Stone to slip. Andrade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
We've been informed that Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stone keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone has Andrade pressed against the cage, preventing Andrade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Garth Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone is rocked!
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garth Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Pixies - Where is my mind?. Marcus Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hughes.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Hughes tries to tie him up.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Davis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hughes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davis to the mat. Davis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hughes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hughes.
I was talking to Hughes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughes has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Hughes keeps him there for the moment.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.
A nice combination there by Davis.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Jab by Davis.
Marcus Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Davis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a nice right hand that sends Hughes toppling to the canvas! Hughes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Davis finish him?!
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes ducks into an uppercut from Davis and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Davis!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Davis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Joseph Hughes spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone for coming out '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taran Chula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Omad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taran Chula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Omad!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Chula.
Chula jabs Omad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chula works Omad's body with a nice hook.
Omad looks to land a combination. Chula sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Taran Chula has been cut.
Chula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Omad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chula scrambles back to his feet.
Omad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chula.
A head kick by Omad misses
and Chula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Omad's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Omad misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chula.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chula can pounce on him.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omad was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.
A big right from Chula misses.
Omad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Omad throws a sloppy head kick
and Chula counters with a solid body kick.
Omad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chula lands a body shot.
Chula lands a big head kick that sends Omad tumbling to the mat! Chula takes a step backwards and waves Omad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Omad is rocked!
It looks like Mohammed Omad has been cut.
Omad misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omad throws a head kick that misses
and Chula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Omad looks winded!
Omad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chula scores with a leg kick.
Omad lands a nice looking body kick.
Omad throws a sloppy head kick and Chula moves out of range easily.
Chula stuns Omad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chula connects with a body shot that sends Omad's belly button to the back.
A jab from Chula does it's job there.
Chula digs a good body shot into Omad's ribs.
Chula definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chula cracks Omad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chula has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Omad to stand back up!
Omad is still on wobbly legs! Can Chula finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chula.
Chula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chula! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taran Chula!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franciszek Szczepaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franciszek Szczepaniak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zack Cortez's chin.
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franciszek Szczepaniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez gets tackled into the cage by Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Cortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
A short left from Cortez.
Szczepaniak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczepaniak tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczepaniak working aggressively here.
Szczepaniak scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Szczepaniak effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Szczepaniak.
Cortez tries to break free but Szczepaniak pushes him back against the cage.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Szczepaniak as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez blocking some punches.
A short left from Cortez.
Szczepaniak lands with a right to the head.
Cortez throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Szczepaniak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Cortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez prevents a body shot from Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak managing to block the knees to the body from Cortez.
Szczepaniak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczepaniak gets an underhook and turns Cortez into the cage.
A short uppercut from Szczepaniak.
Cortez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortez throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczepaniak lands a hook that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Szczepaniak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Cortez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Szczepaniak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Szczepaniak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cortez.
Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczepaniak lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortez's head.
Szczepaniak clinches up with Cortez and pushes him back against the cage.
Szczepaniak can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Szczepaniak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczepaniak effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Szczepaniak fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczepaniak struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak throws a head punch that misses.
Szczepaniak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Szczepaniak.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczepaniak controls his hands.
Cortez can't find room to land a body shot as Szczepaniak controls the action.
Szczepaniak blocks an elbow strike.
Szczepaniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szczepaniak backwards.
Szczepaniak misses with some punches.
Cortez digs a right hand into Szczepaniak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szczepaniak's gas tank.
Szczepaniak pushes Cortez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szczepaniak lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczepaniak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczepaniak blocks a body shot from Cortez.
Cortez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczepaniak is defending well for now.
Szczepaniak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cortez tries a body shot but Szczepaniak blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczepaniak misses with a body punch.
Cortez scores with a shoulder strike.
Cortez pushes off an throws an elbow but Szczepaniak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Szczepaniak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczepaniak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczepaniak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczepaniak blocks an uppercut.
Szczepaniak blocks an elbow strike.
Szczepaniak misses with some punches.
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 Franciszek Szczepaniak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Szczepaniak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Szczepaniak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Zack Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Cortez does it's job there.
Szczepaniak throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczepaniak.
Cortez misses with a left hand
and Szczepaniak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez tries to keep at a distance but Szczepaniak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szczepaniak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cortez misses with an elbow strike.
Szczepaniak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Szczepaniak or not.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Szczepaniak moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczepaniak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczepaniak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczepaniak is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Szczepaniak moved out of range.
Szczepaniak staying out of range there.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczepaniak was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez misses with an uppercut
and Szczepaniak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez is looking to clinch.
Szczepaniak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Szczepaniak can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez taking a breather.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Szczepaniak misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczepaniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortez is rocked!
Szczepaniak throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczepaniak finish him?
Szczepaniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szczepaniak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A bit of stalling here from Cortez.
Szczepaniak lands on the inside with an 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!
Szczepaniak creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cortez with a big uppercut! Cortez tries to clinch up but Szczepaniak pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cortez to the mat! Cortez covers up and Szczepaniak unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franciszek Szczepaniak!
Zack Cortez was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight was a fluke.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustu Bekcer (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig The Meth Addict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rustu Bekcer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Meth Addict uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bekcer.
Bekcer clinches with his opponent.
The Meth Addict ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Meth Addict no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Meth Addict wants to sweep here but Bekcer controlling him for the moment.
Bekcer postures up.
Bekcer wants to stand but The Meth Addict is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Meth Addict looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bekcer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekcer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Meth Addict controls Bekcer momentarily but Bekcer frees himself.
The Meth Addict seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekcer 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.
Bekcer wants to stand but The Meth Addict is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bekcer throws a jab but it's blocked by The Meth Addict.
Bekcer misses with an uppercut
and The Meth Addict counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Meth Addict seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bekcer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Meth Addict winds up and cracks Bekcer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Meth Addict wants to pass to mount but Bekcer is defending the position.
The Meth Addict wants to take a breather but Bekcer is having none of it.
The Meth Addict is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Meth Addict is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Meth Addict moves into full mount! Bekcer won't be happy about that!
The Meth Addict trying to control but Bekcer is having none of it.
The Meth Addict is really struggling to control Bekcer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bekcer taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict trying to control but Bekcer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bekcer tries to reverse the position but The Meth Addict maintains control.
The Meth Addict jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bekcer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Meth Addict wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bekcer keeps working.
The Meth Addict is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bekcer is trying to escape and The Meth Addict transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bekcer is forced to tap! Nice work there by The Meth Addict! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig The Meth Addict!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miues Rafki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miues Rafki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Shore!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Shore.
Rafki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rafki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shore throws a chopping leg kick but Rafki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rafki fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafki shoots in and bounces Shore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rafki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shore works over Rafki's head and body with a nice combination.
Rafki moves out of range of the leg kick from Shore.
Rafki shoots in but Shore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rafki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miues Rafki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Shore as Rafki shoots in.
Shore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafki shoots for a double leg takedown but Shore sprawls well. He's pushed Rafki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rafki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shore looking to sit in guard and control but Rafki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rafki trying to control the position from guard on top but Shore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shore pushes Rafki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rafki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rafki goes for a double leg but Shore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shore continues to drive forward.
Rafki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shore's waist but Shore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rafki off to one side.
Shore has closed the distance and engaged Rafki in a clinch.
Shore jumps guard and drags Rafki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafki wants to control from the top but Shore keeps moving.
Rafki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rafki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rafki trying to control the position from guard on top but Shore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shore trying to control the position.
Rafki wants to control from the top but Shore keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rafki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rafki trying to control from half guard but Shore is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rafki.
Rafki is trying to control. Shore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rafki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rafki wants to work for an arm triangle but Shore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafki decides to stand and escape the position.
Rafki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shore pinned against the cage. Shore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rafki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shore is fending him off so far but Rafki persists. Nope, Shore circles away and we're back to standing.
Shore tries to clinch up but Rafki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rafki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shore but Shore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shore enables Rafki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rafki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rafki on his heels. He'll look to pass Rafki's guard now, I'm sure.
Shore chips away with some ground and pound.
Rafki keeping moving, preventing Shore from controlling successfully.
Shore throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Shore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rafki looks for a takedown but Shore sprawls well.
Rafki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shore pinned against the cage. Shore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rafki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shore pinned against the cage. Shore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miues Rafki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rafki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rafki somewhat.
Shore unleashes a big counter combination but Rafki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rafki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rafki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rafki.
Shore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rafki.
Shore throws a right hand that Rafki ducks under and follows up with a left that Rafki also avoids with ease.
Shore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rafki to the mat! Rafki manages to get full guard.
Shore is sitting in close to Rafki's body. Rafki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shore is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shore is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rafki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miues Rafki!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitford Rockamoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitford Rockamoly has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Logan's chin.
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268 lbs
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238 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Whitford Rockamoly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockamoly shoots in and drives through. Logan sprawls well.
Logan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rockamoly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Logan's guard.
Rockamoly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockamoly throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockamoly throws a big elbow that misses.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockamoly is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockamoly trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Rockamoly working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan has control of Rockamoly's left arm, preventing Rockamoly from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockamoly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockamoly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamoly 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.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockamoly works over Logan with some ground and pound from guard.
Logan is trying to keep Rockamoly in close.
Rockamoly landing with the ground and pound.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rockamoly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rockamoly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rockamoly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockamoly 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to sweep here but Rockamoly controlling him for the moment.
Rockamoly stands up over Logan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rockamoly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockamoly 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.
Logan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Rockamoly from controlling successfully.
Rockamoly forces his way into half guard.
Logan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rockamoly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to hold on to Rockamoly's head to control him but Rockamoly postures up.
Rockamoly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockamoly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rockamoly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Logan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockamoly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockamoly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Logan defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamoly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Logan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockamoly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Logan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Logan tries to get out of the position.
Rockamoly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Logan is looking to control Rockamoly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Logan avoid being mounted?
Rockamoly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rockamoly in particular looking to stall.
Rockamoly passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockamoly is putting a hurting on Logan here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitford Rockamoly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rockamoly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Logan defends it nicely.
Rockamoly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logan as he jumps to the side.
Rockamoly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Logan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whitford Rockamoly.
Rockamoly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Logan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rockamoly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Logan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockamoly misses with a takedown
and Logan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockamoly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Logan tries to avoid it but Rockamoly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Logan to the ground. Logan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockamoly is defended easily by Logan.
Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Richard Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Logan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockamoly's head backwards.
Rockamoly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Logan.
Whitford Rockamoly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockamoly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Logan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Logan lands an elbow inside that Rockamoly shrugs off.
Rockamoly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Logan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Logan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rockamoly's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rockamoly drops to his knees and Logan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Logan!
Richard Logan is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Logan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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