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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weezy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Weezy Washington struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan Flow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Weezy Washington!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flow tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Flow fails with a takedown attempt.
Flow fails with the takedown.
Flow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington misses with a hook. Flow ducked under it nicely.
Flow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Washington blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Flow misses with a low kick.
Flow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Washington looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Flow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flow tries to stand and escape but Washington is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flow throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington is looking to escape.
Flow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flow is taking a breather. Washington 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.
Flow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Washington.
Flow wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Washington tries to clinch but Flow moves out of range.
Washington misses with a combination
so Flow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flow is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flow stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Flow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Flow. Flow gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Washington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Flow is just out of range.
Flow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Flow or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.
Flow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington throws a right and a left that Flow avoids nicely.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Flow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flow misses with the combination.
Flow tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evan Flow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flow misses with a few strikes there.
Flow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Flow lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flow controlling the position easily from mount.
Washington is controlling an arm, preventing Flow from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Flow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flow is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Flow slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Washington fending off the submission attempt from Flow.
Flow softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flow is punishing Washington with strikes - can he finish him?!
Flow scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Flow is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Flow looking for the choke from the back.
Washington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Flow's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Flow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flow is looking to clinch.
Flow pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington blocks an elbow strike.
Flow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Flow tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Flow successfully pulls guard.
Flow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wanted to stand there but Flow had control of the position.
Washington won't allow Flow to sweep him here.
Flow wants to get back to his feet but Washington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Flow.
Flow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Flow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flow showed some decent athleticism there.
Flow not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flow wants to stand up but Washington is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Washington can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four 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.
Washington is staying active underneath Flow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flow tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it.
Flow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flow throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Flow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Flow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flow, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Flow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave McCreadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thick legg mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave McCreadie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to thick legg mcgee's chin.
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave McCreadie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, thick legg mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcgee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCreadie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed mcgee momentarily.
It looks like thick legg mcgee has been cut.
mcgee shoots in looking for a takedown. McCreadie tries to sprawl out of it but mcgee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCreadie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCreadie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
mcgee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCreadie darts in and clinches mcgee up against the cage.
mcgee has McCreadie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCreadie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dave McCreadie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of thick legg mcgee.
mcgee has McCreadie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCreadie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
mcgee looking for a takedown.
mcgee struggles to land a body shot inside as McCreadie controls his hands.
mcgee has McCreadie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCreadie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
mcgee fails to pull guard.
mcgee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mcgee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCreadie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
mcgee looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreadie wants to break free but mcgee has control.
McCreadie breaks from the clinch.
mcgee shoots in but McCreadie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCreadie drives through and clinches with mcgee against the cage.
mcgee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mcgee wants a takedown.
mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
mcgee wants to stall.
mcgee throws a head punch that misses.
McCreadie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning mcgee up against the cage.
mcgee looking for a takedown.
mcgee looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCreadie breaks the clinch.
McCreadie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCreadie moves into range and clinches up with mcgee.
McCreadie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
mcgee is trying desperately to land a takedown but McCreadie is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for mcgee.
McCreadie drives through and clinches with mcgee against the cage.
mcgee goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCreadie prevents it.
McCreadie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCreadie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent mcgee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCreadie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up thick legg mcgee's cut even more.
McCreadie lands a really nice looking cross but mcgee seems unphased.
McCreadie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dave McCreadie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCreadie closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks mcgee out cold! mcgee corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave McCreadie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Novacek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle Novacek 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyle Novacek!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novacek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Novacek pushing down on Price's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Novacek passes to full mount!
Novacek throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Price because Novacek loaded up on that one.
Novacek postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Price looks a forlorn figure.
Novacek landing strikes from the mount and Price is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Novacek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novacek scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Novacek breaks from Price's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Price is rocked!
Novacek is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Price goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Novacek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyle Novacek!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Van Der Meyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bailey Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Van Der Meyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bailey Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Meyde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendricks swivels and escapes.
Hendricks takes a swing at Van Der Meyde's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Meyde shoots in and drives through. Hendricks sprawls well.
Hendricks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Der Meyde closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Der Meyde lands in his opponent's guard.
Hendricks pushes Van Der Meyde off and gets back to his feet.
Van Der Meyde shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendricks tries to sprawl out of it but Van Der Meyde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendricks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Van Der Meyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks tests Van Der Meyde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Van Der Meyde moved out of range nicely.
Hendricks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hendricks stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Der Meyde. Van Der Meyde gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendricks misses the target.
Van Der Meyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a straight right.
Hendricks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Meyde fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Meyde scores with a takedown into Hendricks's guard.
Van Der Meyde throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Meyde might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Der Meyde wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Van Der Meyde forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde is trying to control. Hendricks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendricks won't allow Van Der Meyde to pass to mount.
Van Der Meyde trying to advance position but Hendricks counters by regaining guard.
Van Der Meyde trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bailey Hendricks dominated that round.
That's time! Van Der Meyde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Hendricks.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Van Der Meyde moved out of range nicely.
Van Der Meyde fails with the takedown.
Hendricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Meyde shoots in for a double leg but Hendricks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hendricks throws the left hand but Van Der Meyde avoids the punch easily.
Bailey Hendricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hendricks's guard.
Van Der Meyde postures up in Hendricks's guard and throws a big left but Hendricks blocks it.
Van Der Meyde stands and throws Hendricks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van Der Meyde creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendricks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hendricks dodges the ground and pound from Van Der Meyde.
Hendricks trying to remain calm as Van Der Meyde controls from the top position.
Van Der Meyde wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Der Meyde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Der Meyde asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Der Meyde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Der Meyde.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks throws the left hand but Van Der Meyde avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Van Der Meyde moved out of range nicely.
Van Der Meyde fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Van Der Meyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Meyde slips under a jab.
Van Der Meyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendricks.
Van Der Meyde shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendricks tries to sprawl out of it but Van Der Meyde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendricks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Meyde moves away.
That's four 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.
Van Der Meyde is looking to clinch.
Hendricks throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Meyde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Meyde shoots in but Hendricks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Meyde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Van Der Meyde dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Hendricks scores with a jab.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendricks misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Hendricks misses its intended target.
Van Der Meyde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendricks tries to avoid it but Van Der Meyde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendricks to the ground. Hendricks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendricks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Meyde.
Hendricks misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Meyde prevents Hendricks from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Meyde misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Van Der Meyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
Van Der Meyde is really struggling to control Hendricks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hendricks stops Van Der Meyde from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Meyde taking a break here but Hendricks is having none of it and regains half guard.
Van Der Meyde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendricks defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up but Van Der Meyde is controlling him
Van Der Meyde wants to pass to mount but Hendricks is defending the position.
Van Der Meyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
Van Der Meyde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Der Meyde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendricks circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Van Der Meyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Meyde shoots in but no luck this time.
Andy Van Der Meyde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Meyde slips a jab and a cross from Hendricks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Der Meyde wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bailey Hendricks.
I think Hendricks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bailey Hendricks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fast Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Punch.
Punch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Punch misses its intended target.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Punch.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but Punch moves out of range.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Punch pushes him off.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Punch shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Williams is backing up but Punch catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Williams covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Punch Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fast Punch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newb Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newb Newton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Newb Newton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hill lands a left and a right that send Newton crashing to the mat, dazed. Hill thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Newb Newton has been cut.
Newb Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Newton is controlling the position.
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hill cracks Newton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hill has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Newton to stand back up!
Newton is rocked!
Hill lands with a big right hook that stumbles Newton - he's out on his feet here! Hill follows up with another monster hook that separates Newton from consciousness! Newton falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hill stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Hill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Jurczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2001 Space Odissey/Blow me away (Breaking Benjamin) combo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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21
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mariusz Jurczyk!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurczyk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stone sprawls well. Stone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jurczyk gets slowly back to his feet.
Jurczyk fails with a takedown attempt.
Jurczyk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phil Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Jurczyk.
Stone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stone lands a jab to Jurczyk's midsection.
Jurczyk looks gassed!
Jurczyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Stone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stone.
It looks like Mariusz Jurczyk has been cut.
Stone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jurczyk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stone scoring with punches from side control.
Stone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 misses with the ground and pound.
Jurczyk tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Stone is chipping away with strikes.
Stone working the ground and pound.
Jurczyk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stone connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jurczyk can't do much from the bottom here.
Stone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jurczyk is being controlled here.
Stone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stone working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurczyk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stone working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jurczyk some visible discomfort.
Who's going to make the next move?
Stone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jurczyk to see if he's OK.
Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jurczyk, who protects the arm well.
Stone grinds an elbow into Jurczyk's temple.
Jurczyk is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone is trying to ground and pound but Jurczyk uses the momentary lack of control by Stone to regain half guard.
Jurczyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking for a kimura here.
Jurczyk is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jurczyk avoid being mounted?
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jurczyk with a poor takedown
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stone advances position into side control!
Jurczyk regains half guard.
Stone is keen to just control but Jurczyk is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurczyk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jurczyk is not content to let Stone control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stone lands a nice short elbow.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stone controlling the pace.
Jurczyk is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Jurczyk is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone trying to control the action but Jurczyk is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jurczyk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. Jurczyk didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Jurczyk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jurczyk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jurczyk won't be happy with that.
Jurczyk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stone cracks Jurczyk with a big right hand but Jurczyk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jurczyk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stone's best efforts.
Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Jurczyk defends the submission attempt.
Jurczyk is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jurczyk trying to control here.
Jurczyk wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands strikes from half guard.
Jurczyk is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone controlling the action here.
Jurczyk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jurczyk misses with a takedown
and Stone counters by clinching up.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone pulls guard.
Stone pulls Jurczyk in close to prevent any damage.
Jurczyk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jurczyk preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jurczyk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stone working for a triangle but Jurczyk defends it easily.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Jurczyk from controlling successfully.
Stone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jurczyk chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurczyk wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone pulls Jurczyk in to control the position.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jurczyk is aware though and is defending well.
Jurczyk lands a couple of elbows.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jurczyk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurczyk stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
Jurczyk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jurczyk has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jurczyk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jurczyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Stone gets full guard.
Jurczyk passes Stone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
Stone is pressing down on Jurczyk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Jurczyk passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Jurczyk has control of the leg.
Stone won't allow Jurczyk to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Jurczyk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Jurczyk shows good takedown defense.
Jurczyk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jurczyk!
Stone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stone raining down shots from the mount!
Jurczyk is trying to escape the mount.
Stone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jurczyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jurczyk is working to get back to half guard.
Stone working Jurczyk over with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone looking to finish Jurczyk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jurczyk!
Jurczyk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phil Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jurczyk is in a horrible position here. Stone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jurczyk wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone scoring with strikes but Jurczyk is staying in there.
Stone is working for a guillotine from mount but Jurczyk frees his head quite easily.
Jurczyk regains half guard.
Jurczyk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jurczyk gets back to full guard.
Jurczyk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stone wants to control from the top but Jurczyk keeps moving.
Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stone distracts Jurczyk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jurczyk is trying to keep Stone in close.
Jurczyk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stone rushes Jurczyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone.
Stone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stone pushes Jurczyk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stone pushes Jurczyk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stone pushes Jurczyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone lands an elbow just above Jurczyk 's eye.
Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jurczyk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
Stone lands a body punch.
Jurczyk tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Jurczyk drops back down to his feet.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Stone gets control of Jurczyk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jurczyk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stone is trying to control the position but Jurczyk postures up.
Jurczyk looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stone stays in close to Jurczyk's body and controls the position.
Stone cracks Jurczyk with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jurczyk can do to turn this around?
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jurczyk is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jurczyk is on top in guard.
Jurczyk preventing the sweep.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mariusz Jurczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurczyk passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Jurczyk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phil Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jurczyk looks to land a strike but Stone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Stone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
171 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Hickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradley is just out of range.
Hickman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bradley will feel that in the morning.
Bradley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickman darts in and clinches Bradley up against the cage.
Hickman manages to break the clinch.
Hickman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bradley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hickman tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
Hickman misses with a head kick.
Bradley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bradley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hickman pinned against the cage. Hickman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hickman tries to clinch up.
Hickman blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Hickman drives through and clinches with Bradley against the cage.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradley has a takedown stuffed.
Dick Hickman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Bradley.
Hickman clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman breaks the clinch.
Hickman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley looks gassed!
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hickman wants to clinch up but Bradley keeps it at a distance.
Hickman tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
Hickman lands a nice hook to Bradley's body. Bradley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hickman avoids the head kick by Bradley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickman. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hickman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hickman has closed the distance and engaged Bradley in a clinch.
Hickman blocking some punches.
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickman is looking to clinch.
Bradley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hickman.
Hickman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman wants to clinch up but Bradley keeps it at a distance.
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hickman looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Bradley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradley misses with a hook. Hickman ducked under it nicely.
Bradley shoots for a takedown but Hickman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Hickman saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hickman - that will leave a mark!
Hickman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunter Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hickman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bradley throws a body kick the misses
and Hickman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hickman manages to break the clinch.
Hickman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hickman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Hickman moves into range and clinches up with Bradley.
Hickman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hickman breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman moves into the clinch.
Hickman scores with a shot to the side of Bradley's head.
Hickman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickman throws a head kick but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses.
Hickman moves in looking to clinch but Bradley pushes him off.
Hickman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bradley's calf.
A head kick from Hickman lands but Bradley takes it in his stride.
Bradley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hickman throws a head kick but Bradley moves out of range.
Hickman is looking to wear down Bradley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hickman!
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hickman lands with a nice body kick.
Bradley is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hickman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bradley.
Hickman forces Bradley back against the cage and clinches.
Hickman breaks from the clinch.
Hickman throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Bradley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hickman counters with a left and a right that stings Bradley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickman thuds his shin into the meat of Bradley's side.
Hickman closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bradley or not.
Hickman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Hickman misses with a double jab
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hickman.
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Bradley's front leg but catches the back leg as Bradley tries to avoid it.
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Bradley's front leg but catches the back leg as Bradley tries to avoid it.
Hickman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hickman delivers a nice body kick.
Hickman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hickman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bradley misses with a takedown attempt - Hickman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hickman has closed the distance and engaged Bradley in a clinch.
Bradley wants to break free but Hickman has control.
Hickman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hickman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hickman darts in trying to clinch
and Bradley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hickman misses with a double jab.
Bradley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hickman blocks the leg kick.
Hickman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hickman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Dick Hickman has been cut.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Hickman saw that one coming.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bradley.
Bradley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hickman, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hickman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Hickman.
Hickman breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Hickman as he checks the leg kick.
Bradley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hickman moves into the clinch successfully.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hickman has him pressed against the cage.
Hickman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hickman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradley throws a shot from downtown. Hickman moves away and avoids it.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hickman lands with a nice combination. Bradley backs away looking to recover.
Hickman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bradley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bradley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dick Hickman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hickman.
Hickman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bradley's head.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Hickman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hickman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hickman's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley wants to stand and escape but instead Hickman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bradley is pulling down on Hickman's head to control his posture.
Hickman tries to stand but Bradley is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman prevents Bradley from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bradley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bradley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hickman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bradley.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunter Bradley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Hickman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickman is just out of range.
Bradley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hickman at a distance.
Bradley connects with a body shot.
Bradley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hickman on the side of the head.
Hickman throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Hickman misses with a two punch combination.
Hickman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hickman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hickman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradley throws a lazy head kick
and Hickman counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickman.
Dick Hickman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley clobbers Hickman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hickman slips a straight right by Bradley.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dick Hickman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bradley.
Bradley throws a lazy head kick
and Hickman counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hickman does it's job there.
Hickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bradley misses with a double jab.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hickman lands a high kick!
Hickman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hickman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradley misses with a combination
enabling Hickman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley throws a combination that misses
and Hickman moves into the clinch.
Hickman has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hickman throws a head kick but Bradley moves out of range.
Hickman moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
Bradley shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bradley's sensitive parts.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hickman rushes Bradley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Hickman is controlling the position.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Hickman has him pressed against the cage.
Hickman lands a shot to the body.
Hickman pushes Bradley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Hickman is controlling him.
Bradley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hickman manages to break the clinch.
Hickman misses with a looping right.
Bradley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bradley throws an overhand right that lands on Hickman's shoulder, as Hickman tries to avoid the shot.
Hickman lands with a nice body kick.
Hickman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hickman throws a head kick but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley connects with a body shot.
Bradley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hickman counters with a three punch combo that has Bradley backing up. Bradley nods at Hickman to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Bradley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Bradley with that takedown attempt.
Dick Hickman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Bradley.
Hickman scoring well with a low kick there.
Hickman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bradley. That did some damage!
Hickman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hickman is looking to clinch but Bradley is avoiding it.
Bradley shoots in looking for a takedown. Hickman tries to sprawl out of it but Bradley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hickman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hickman swinging wildly here.
Hickman misses with a head kick.
Hickman scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman avoids the head kick by Bradley.
Hickman has closed the distance and engaged Bradley in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hickman.
Hickman misses with the head strike.
Hickman manages to break the clinch.
Bradley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bradley with a jab.
Hickman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hickman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Bradley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Hickman is out of range.
Hickman misses with a few strikes there.
Bradley takes a swing at Hickman's ribcage but misses.
Bradley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hickman.
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hickman!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley throws a strike there. Hickman manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Dick Hickman.
I think Hickman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Hickman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Speziale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Pitbull's choice of entrance music: Johnny B. Manu Speziale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manu Speziale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pitbull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Speziale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Pitbull slips under a jab from Speziale.
A telegraphed right hand from The Pitbull misses the target.
The Pitbull misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Speziale. The Pitbull shrugs it off though.
The Pitbull misses with a straight left.
Speziale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Pitbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Speziale on the side of the head.
It looks like Manu Speziale has been cut.
Speziale ducks under a wild hook from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull dives in and grabs Speziale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Speziale pushes down on The Pitbull's head and hops out.
The Pitbull ducks under a wild hook from Speziale.
The Pitbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Speziale scores with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speziale, right into the meat.
Speziale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Pitbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speziale was well out of range. Poor timing from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Pitbull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Pitbull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speziale circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Speziale. That snapped The Pitbull's head back.
Speziale tries to clinch up but The Pitbull circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Speziale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull thows a body shot but no joy.
The Pitbull blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Speziale. No joy for The Pitbull on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speziale.
The Pitbull shoots in but Speziale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manu Speziale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Pitbull.
The Pitbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Pitbull looks to land a right hand but Speziale moved out of range.
The Pitbull avoids the head kick by Speziale.
The Pitbull stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Speziale feints and then cracks The Pitbull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Pitbull down.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from The Pitbull misses.
The Pitbull looks to land a right hand but Speziale moved out of range.
The Pitbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Pitbull swinging wildly here.
The Pitbull looks gassed!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Speziale - that will leave a mark!
Speziale slaps away a takedown attempt from The Pitbull, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Speziale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a hook to the side of Speziale's head but Speziale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speziale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Pitbull.
Speziale lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Pitbull's sensitive parts.
Manu Speziale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Pitbull tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Speziale has managed to clinch.
Speziale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Speziale just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Pitbull's brow.
The Pitbull avoids a wild elbow strike from Speziale.
Speziale crunches a lovely knee into The Pitbull's ribcage.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but The Pitbull avoids the damage to the body.
Speziale throws an elbow that misses.
Speziale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right handed body shot lands from Speziale.
Speziale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Pitbull in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Speziale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Pitbull avoiding damage as Speziale throws knees to the body.
The Pitbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Speziale is leaning against The Pitbull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Speziale throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Pitbull takes a knee to the side of the body.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but The Pitbull avoids the damage to the body.
Speziale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Pitbull has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Speziale.
Speziale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Pitbull changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Speziale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speziale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Speziale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Speziale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Speziale misses with a hook.
Speziale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Pitbull. Speziale does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Pitbull misses with a double jab
and Speziale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speziale lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Pitbull's sensitive parts.
The Pitbull 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.
Speziale lands a front kick.
The Pitbull swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Speziale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Speziale.
The Pitbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Speziale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speziale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Speziale prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Pitbull.
Speziale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speziale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Pitbull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speziale missing with knees to the body.
The Pitbull tries to circle away but Speziale has him pinned against the cage.
Speziale works on The Pitbull's body with a couple of short punches.
Speziale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Pitbull blocks it with crossed arms.
The Pitbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Speziale gets underhooks to prevent The Pitbull's takedown attempt.
The Pitbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Pitbull presses Speziale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Speziale goes for a takedown attempt but The Pitbull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Speziale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speziale connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from The Pitbull misses.
The Pitbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speziale. Speziale obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull stuns Speziale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Speziale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Speziale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pitbull throws out the jab.
The Pitbull lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Speziale backs up against the cage.
The Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speziale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Speziale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manu Speziale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from The Pitbull misses.
Speziale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Pitbull.
Speziale throws a front kick aimed at The Pitbull's knee but The Pitbull avoids it well.
Speziale misses with an uppercut.
Speziale tries to work over The Pitbull's front leg with a kick but The Pitbull checks it.
The Pitbull misses with an uppercut. Speziale saw that one coming.
Speziale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Pitbull misses with a double jab.
The Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speziale moves away.
The Pitbull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Speziale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Pitbull walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speziale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Pitbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Pitbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Speziale.
Speziale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Pitbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from The Pitbull misses.
The Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
Speziale is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull thows a body shot but no joy.
The Pitbull avoids a kick to the body.
Speziale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Pitbull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Speziale scores with a sloppy right hand. The Pitbull should have avoided that one.
The Pitbull throws a hook but Speziale avoids it easily.
The Pitbull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Pitbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Speziale.
The Pitbull is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An inside leg kick from Speziale misses.
The Pitbull tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Pitbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speziale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Speziale prevents a body shot from The Pitbull.
Speziale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Speziale tries to land a knee to the head but The Pitbull blocks with his arms.
The Pitbull drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Pitbull is breathing heavily.
Speziale lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from The Pitbull.
Speziale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Pitbull's defenses.
The Pitbull on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Pitbull tries to throw a body punch but Speziale avoids it by throwing The Pitbull back against the cage.
Speziale misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull working hard to break the clinch.
The Pitbull on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Pitbull is trying to drag Speziale to the mat but Speziale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Speziale misses with a knee to the head.
Speziale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Pitbull is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Pitbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Speziale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Pitbull's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but The Pitbull avoids the damage to the body.
Speziale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull jumps into guard, dragging Speziale to the mat.
The Pitbull controls Speziale momentarily but Speziale frees himself.
The Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet The Pitbull, not yet.
Speziale throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull controls Speziale momentarily but Speziale frees himself.
The Pitbull wants to sweep but no luck.
The Pitbull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Speziale is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pitbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Speziale's guard.
Speziale working a defensive guard here.
Speziale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Pitbull's guard.
Speziale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Speziale slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from The Pitbull.
Speziale is thwarting The Pitbull's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speziale tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Pitbull knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Speziale wants to take a breather but The Pitbull is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Speziale lands a nice short elbow.
The Pitbull wants to control but Speziale is keeping busy.
Speziale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Speziale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Speziale throws out a leg kick but The Pitbull moves out of range and Speziale only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speziale.
The Pitbull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Speziale looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pitbull is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Speziale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manu Speziale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Pitbull throws a nice looking combination but Speziale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Pitbull misses with a hook. Speziale ducked under it nicely.
Speziale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Speziale scores with a leg kick.
The Pitbull misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from The Pitbull misses
and Speziale counters with a stiff right hand.
The Pitbull throws a lazy right hand but Speziale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John The Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speziale scores with a leg kick.
Speziale is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Speziale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Pitbull lands with an uppercut that bounces Speziale off the cage and back into rage.
Manu Speziale is winning the standup battle so far.
Speziale cracks the inside of The Pitbull's front leg.
A good leg kick by Speziale.
Speziale tries to clinch but The Pitbull is having none of it.
Speziale ducks under a wild hook from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull throws a left and a right that both miss
and Speziale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Pitbull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speziale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Pitbull.
Speziale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Pitbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speziale. Speziale obviously looking to wear him down.
Speziale is looking to slow The Pitbull down with leg kicks.
Speziale slips a straight right by The Pitbull.
Speziale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Pitbull loads up on a big right hand but Speziale slips the punch.
Speziale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speziale.
The Pitbull lands a jab.
Speziale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Speziale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from The Pitbull misses.
The Pitbull looks to throw the jab but Speziale is out of range.
Speziale slips a straight right by The Pitbull.
Speziale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pitbull throws out the jab.
A cross from Speziale lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speziale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Pitbull. That did some damage!
The Pitbull avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Pitbull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from The Pitbull misses its intended target.
Speziale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Speziale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Speziale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speziale, right into the meat.
The Pitbull misses with a straight right.
Speziale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Pitbull is trying to drag Speziale to the mat but Speziale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Speziale is struggling to control the position.
Speziale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Pitbull in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Speziale scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like John The Pitbull has been cut.
Speziale lands a nice elbow.
Speziale looking to throw knees to the head but The Pitbull is blocking nicely.
Speziale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Pitbull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Speziale has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull blocking some punches.
Speziale lands a knee to the head.
Speziale is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Pitbull is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Speziale to the mat. Speziale regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Speziale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Pitbull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Pitbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speziale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speziale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Speziale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Speziale keeping moving, preventing The Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Speziale trying to keep a closed guard but The Pitbull is proving a slippery customer.
The Pitbull with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from The Pitbull misses.
Speziale slips a straight right by The Pitbull.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speziale, right into the meat.
Speziale lands a head kick!
Speziale feints and then cracks The Pitbull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Pitbull down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Speziale.
Speziale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Pitbull checks it well.
The Pitbull falls off balance throwing a combination
and Speziale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Speziale lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Pitbull. Speziale does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Pitbull avoids the head kick by Speziale.
Speziale lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from The Pitbull misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Speziale clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Speziale cracks The Pitbull with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Pitbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speziale.
The Pitbull lands with a right hand.
Speziale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Pitbull.
Speziale cracks the inside of The Pitbull's front leg.
Speziale moves out of range as The Pitbull strikes.
The Pitbull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speziale circles away quickly and effectively.
Speziale misses with a looping left.
Speziale tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Pitbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Pitbull shoots for a takedown but Speziale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Speziale leaves The Pitbull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manu Speziale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Pitbull.
The Pitbull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Speziale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Speziale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Pitbull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Pitbull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale scores with a leg kick.
Speziale delivers a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Speziale.
Speziale throws a head kick that half lands.
Speziale scores with a kick to the body.
Speziale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Pitbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speziale leaning against his opponent.
The Pitbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speziale tries a knee to the head but The Pitbull blocks it.
The Pitbull breaks the clinch.
The Pitbull looks to land a left hand but Speziale moved out of range nicely.
The Pitbull has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Speziale.
Speziale doesn't manage to clinch there - The Pitbull circles away.
Speziale keeps The Pitbull at a distance using the push kick.
A slow jab from The Pitbull misses its intended target.
Speziale lands a head kick. The Pitbull smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Pitbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speziale.
The Pitbull sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Pitbull on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws the left hand but Speziale avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speziale, right into the meat.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pitbull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Speziale throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Pitbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Speziale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Pitbull misses the body punch
and Speziale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speziale cracks The Pitbull with an open hand slap.
Speziale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speziale lands with a good body shot.
Speziale scores with a jab to the body.
Speziale thumps The Pitbull with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Pitbull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Speziale connects with a solid leg kick.
Speziale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pitbull throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speziale.
The Pitbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speziale. Speziale obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speziale throws a head kick that half lands.
Speziale lands a really nice looking cross but The Pitbull seems unphased.
Speziale throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Speziale.
The Pitbull throws a combination that misses
and Speziale counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Speziale as he jumps to the side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speziale, right into the meat.
The Pitbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speziale was well out of range. Poor timing from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speziale. That's going to slow The Pitbull down.
Speziale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Pitbull digs a good body shot into Speziale's ribs.
The Pitbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Speziale lunges at The Pitbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Pitbull's hand.
Speziale lands a nice looking body kick.
Speziale lands a jab to the head.
Speziale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Pitbull just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speziale forces The Pitbull back against the cage and clinches.
Speziale unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Pitbull lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Speziale.
Speziale tries a knee to the head but The Pitbull blocks it.
Speziale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speziale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Speziale scores with a knee to the head.
Speziale with a knee to the head.
The Pitbull avoids a wild elbow strike from Speziale.
Manu Speziale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Pitbull lands a body shot.
Speziale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Pitbull breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from The Pitbull misses.
Speziale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Speziale gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull is trying to maintain a safe position but Speziale gets an underhook and turns The Pitbull into the cage.
Speziale lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Pitbull tries to score a body lock takedown but Speziale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Speziale landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Speziale had his way with John The Pitbull in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Speziale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Pitbull misses with a jab to the body
and Speziale counters with a good low kick that The Pitbull was not able to check.
A head kick from Speziale lands but The Pitbull takes it in his stride.
The Pitbull swings for the body but Speziale moves out of range.
The Pitbull throws a lazy right hand but Speziale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speziale.
The Pitbull throws a looping overhand right but Speziale ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Pitbull.
A good leg kick by Speziale.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speziale.
Speziale thuds his shin into the meat of The Pitbull's side.
Some wild striking there from The Pitbull.
Speziale lands with a slapping head kick.
The Pitbull is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Speziale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale scores with a knee to the head.
The Pitbull manages to pull guard.
The Pitbull wants to sweep but no luck.
Speziale trying to control but The Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Speziale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Speziale trying to control but The Pitbull is working from the bottom.
The Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Speziale is one step ahead there.
The Pitbull working for a triangle but Speziale defends it easily.
Speziale trying to control but The Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Manu Speziale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Speziale throws a leg kick which misses The Pitbull's front leg but catches the back leg as The Pitbull tries to avoid it.
Speziale misses with a straight left.
Speziale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speziale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Pitbull crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Speziale - the referee stops the clock and The Pitbull gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Speziale. The Pitbull manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Pitbull looks to land a left hand but Speziale moved out of range nicely.
Speziale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pitbull dips to his left and cracks Speziale with an uppercut!
A slow jab from The Pitbull misses its intended target.
The Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Speziale digs a good hook to The Pitbull's body.
The Pitbull takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speziale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Pitbull misses with a jab to the body
and Speziale counters with a stiff right hand.
Speziale throws a leg kick but The Pitbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Speziale.
Speziale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speziale connects with a body shot.
Speziale closes the distance and pushes The Pitbull back into the cage.
The Pitbull trying to stall but Speziale improves his position.
The Pitbull managing to block the knees to the body from Speziale.
The Pitbull stalling in the clinch but Speziale improves position.
Speziale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speziale pressing his opponent against the cage.
Speziale looking to throw knees to the head but The Pitbull is blocking nicely.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but The Pitbull avoids the damage to the body.
The Pitbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Speziale.
The Pitbull holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull blocks the elbow strike.
The Pitbull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Speziale up against the cage.
John The Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pitbull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manu Speziale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Pitbull.
The Pitbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speziale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Pitbull is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for The Pitbull.
Speziale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Pitbull has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Pitbull wants to break free but Speziale has control.
Speziale lands a good knee to the midsection. The Pitbull won't want to take too many of those.
Speziale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Speziale lands a nice knee to the body.
Speziale connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Speziale as the two fighters clinch.
Speziale misses with a knee strike.
Speziale connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speziale.
A head punch on the inside from The Pitbull fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Speziale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Speziale, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Speziale!
Manu Speziale retains his welterweight title!
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