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QFC Tournament 769 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Medzy KitaKul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Medzy KitaKul!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kovalev.
Kovalev closes the distance and pushes KitaKul back into the cage.
Kovalev can't break the clinch.
Kovalev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalev feints a jab promting KitaKul to slip. Kovalev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. KitaKul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kovalev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kovalev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
KitaKul is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
KitaKul is not content to let Kovalev control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KitaKul can't do much from the bottom here.
Kovalev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
I wouldn't like to be where KitaKul is right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev working away.
An elbow from Kovalev crashes against the mat.
KitaKul can't do much from the bottom here.
KitaKul avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kovalev.
You can see the frustration on KitaKul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
KitaKul has one of Kovalev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kovalev decides to stand back up. Kovalev steps back and let's KitaKul get back to his feet.
Kovalev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And KitaKul tries to counter it with a takedown but Kovalev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
KitaKul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with KitaKul, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kovalev.
Kovalev breaks from the clinch.
Kovalev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And KitaKul tries to counter it with a takedown but Kovalev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kovalev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovalev clinches with his opponent.
Kovalev breaks from the clinch.
Kovalev throws a head kick but KitaKul moves out of range.
And KitaKul tries to counter it with a takedown but Kovalev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick and KitaKul moves out of range easily.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick and KitaKul moves out of range easily.
KitaKul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KitaKul avoids the head kick by Kovalev.
KitaKul feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Kovalev.
KitaKul feints the counter takedown.
Kovalev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KitaKul is trying to drag Kovalev to the mat but Kovalev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kovalev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kovalev is pressed up against the cage. KitaKul has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kovalev down to the mat. Kovalev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medzy KitaKul.
Kovalev throws a head kick but KitaKul moves out of range.
And KitaKul tries to counter it with a takedown but Kovalev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kovalev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
KitaKul is positioning himself well to prevent Kovalev advancing to mount.
Let's hope that KitaKul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KitaKul can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KitaKul is trying to maintain the position but Kovalev is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalev thows a huge punch but KitaKul dodges it nicely.
Kovalev tries to stand but can't do so whilst KitaKul controls his leg.
KitaKul has his hands clasped together around Kovalev's back. He's all about the action.
KitaKul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovalev.
KitaKul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
KitaKul controlling Kovalev's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kovalev 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.
Kovalev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mike Kovalev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalev misses with a head kick.
KitaKul feints the counter takedown.
Kovalev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalev. Those never looked like landing.
KitaKul with the counter takedown but Kovalev avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kovalev.
A head kick misses from Kovalev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KitaKul blocks a head kick by Kovalev.
Mike Kovalev is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalev has managed to clinch.
KitaKul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kovalev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
KitaKul lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KitaKul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kovalev working a defensive guard here.
KitaKul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KitaKul avoids the head kick by Kovalev.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses.
KitaKul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kovalev defends it well.
Kovalev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
KitaKul gets tackled into the cage by Kovalev. Kovalev maintains the clinch.
KitaKul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
KitaKul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
KitaKul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
KitaKul is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from KitaKul.
Mike Kovalev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalev throws a head kick but KitaKul moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kovalev
and KitaKul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kovalev's guard.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet but KitaKul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
KitaKul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kovalev dominated that second round.
That's time! Kovalev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kovalev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
KitaKul is trying to control but can't.
KitaKul is holding on to half guard well.
Kovalev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev is looking for a kimura but KitaKul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalev to get the leverage.
Kovalev wants to pass the guard but KitaKul is defending well.
Kovalev prevents KitaKul from improving his position.
KitaKul keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of KitaKul the control monster continue. Boring.
Kovalev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovalev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
KitaKul is staying active underneath Kovalev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kovalev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KitaKul can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KitaKul wants to get back to full guard.
Kovalev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovalev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovalev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kovalev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
KitaKul keeping control of the position.
Kovalev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
KitaKul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kovalev misses with a head kick.
Kovalev closes the distance and pushes KitaKul back into the cage.
KitaKul lands a takedown into guard.
KitaKul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
More stalling from KitaKul.
KitaKul with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from KitaKul.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kovalev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on KitaKul if he has to take too many more of those.
Kovalev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kovalev is trying to get an arm triangle but KitaKul is defending well.
KitaKul has one of Kovalev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
KitaKul avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kovalev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KitaKul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Medzy KitaKul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Kovalev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovalev decides to stand and escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kovalev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovalev 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 for Mike Kovalev!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Mike Kovalev!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Mike Kovalev!
Mike Kovalev wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Medzy KitaKul had this to say: 'fuck you all, i hate you all suckers and potato face's'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Jensen scoring with strikes.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Jensen scores with punches from side control.
Murphy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jensen grinds an elbow into Murphy's temple.
Murphy wants to control but Jensen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Jensen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Murphy is rocked!
Jensen cracks Murphy with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jensen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Murphy is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Jensen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Arcade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luuk De Witte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Arcade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luuk De Witte!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Witte misses with a straight left.
Arcade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Witte misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcade misses the target.
A jab from De Witte misses.
Arcade fails with the takedown
and De Witte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Witte misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Witte stuffs the takedown.
Arcade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Witte.
De Witte throws out a loose jab but Arcade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcade shoots in and drives through. De Witte sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Witte's corner calls for a 1-2. De Witte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arcade just misses with a punch to the body.
De Witte tries to clinch but Arcade is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for De Witte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Witte misses with an uppercut.
Arcade is looking to counter the offense by De Witte and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcade gets the takedown into side control.
De Witte is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arcade connects with a decent elbow.
Arcade in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Witte is trying to get back to half guard.
De Witte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arcade wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Witte keeps working.
De Witte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arcade wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Witte keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Witte can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcade cracks De Witte with a big elbow.
Arcade working the ground and pound but De Witte is defending the strikes.
De Witte parries the strikes from Arcade easily there. Arcade is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Witte to escape.
De Witte being controlled for a moment.
De Witte tries to control but Arcade manages to take his back.
De Witte covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Arcade scores with punches from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcade throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Witte covering up well under a barage of strikes.
De Witte looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
De Witte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arcade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Witte covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Arcade missing with punches from the back.
De Witte is really stuck here.
Arcade has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Witte is trying to get back to his feet but Arcade has full control of the position and if anything, De Witte has just worked his way into a worse spot.
De Witte is covering up but some of the strikes from Arcade are getting through and doing damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcade working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arcade scores with strikes from the back.
Arcade tightening his grip on De Witte, looking for the choke.
De Witte wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Arcade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arcade missing with a left hand there. De Witte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcade misses with a looping right.
De Witte jabs Arcade right on the nose. Arcade blinks but takes it well.
Luuk De Witte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Witte misses with a looping right.
De Witte scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Johnny Arcade has been cut.
De Witte throws a poor cross that misses
and Arcade counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from De Witte - that landed with a thud.
Arcade is working for takedown but De Witte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arcade blocks an uppercut.
De Witte taking a breather.
De Witte misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcade blocking some punches.
Arcade trying to stall but De Witte improves his position.
De Witte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arcade breaks from the clinch.
Arcade walks into a stiff left hand from De Witte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Witte lands a body shot.
De Witte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arcade takes one to the side of the head.
Arcade is rocked!
De Witte scores with a hook to the body. Arcade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab lands there for De Witte.
Oh Arcade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Witte drops Arcade with a big left hand! Arcade is injured, injured bad! De Witte jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk De Witte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Kick Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Kick Ass!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kick Ass punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Kick Ass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kick Ass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz moves forwards but Kick Ass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kick Ass misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kick Ass throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kick Ass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kick Ass lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kick Ass. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Kick Ass is quick to defend against it.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Kick Ass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kick Ass is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the liver by Kick Ass. Beautiful body shot.
Kick Ass stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Kick Ass misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kick Ass misses with a wild combination.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kick Ass.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kick Ass as he jumps to the side.
Kick Ass connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick Ass slips a jab from Cruz.
Nice shot lands for Kick Ass.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kick Ass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Kick Ass misses.
Kick Ass misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kick Ass works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Kick Ass thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Kick Ass scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Kick Ass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Kick Ass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kick Ass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Kick Ass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kick Ass sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kick Ass throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kick Ass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Kick Ass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kick Ass works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Kick Ass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Kick Ass is quick to defend against it.
Kick Ass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
As Cruz backs off Kick Ass throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kick Ass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jonny Kick Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kick Ass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Kick Ass is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Kick Ass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kick Ass.
A nice combination there by Kick Ass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kick Ass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kick Ass cracks Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kick Ass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz trying to control but Kick Ass is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kick Ass is retaining full guard.
Kick Ass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kick Ass keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Kick Ass kicks Cruz off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kick Ass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kick Ass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Kick Ass looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kick Ass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Kick Ass misses the shot to the body.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Kick Ass gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Kick Ass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kick Ass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Kick Ass shows good takedown defense.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kick Ass displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kick Ass as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kick Ass lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cruz backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kick Ass misses with a series of wild punches.
Kick Ass misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Kick Ass.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Kick Ass is quick to defend against it.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Kick Ass is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kick Ass.
Kick Ass stuffs the takedown.
Kick Ass unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Kick Ass.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kick Ass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick Ass misses with a double jab.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kick Ass lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Kick Ass counters with a straight right hand.
Kick Ass scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kick Ass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danny Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kick Ass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kick Ass misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Kick Ass manages to avoid it.
Jonny Kick Ass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kick Ass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donk. Kick Ass catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Kick Ass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Kick Ass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kick Ass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jonny Kick Ass!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jonny Kick Ass!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jonny Kick Ass!
Jonny Kick Ass wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robi Lipa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Archibald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robi Lipa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Archibald!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lipa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Archibald.
Archibald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lipa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Lipa backs off Archibald throws a huge counter combo but Lipa manages to avoid it all.
Oooooh!!! Archibald has knocked Lipa down with a huge combo! Archibald steps away and waves a wobbly Lipa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lipa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archibald lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lipa is looking to close the distance but Archibald sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lipa crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lipa is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bruno Archibald!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Hamre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petr Kotrc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigmund Hamre!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamre misses with a body shot.
Kotrc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamre's waist but Hamre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kotrc off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Hamre misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamre. Kotrc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kotrc seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hamre scores with the left hand. Kotrc knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hamre scores with a decent looking hook.
Hamre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kotrc is rocked!
Hamre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kotrc. Kotrc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Kotrc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotrc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hamre counters with a crisp right that sends Kotrc to the canvas! Hamre follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigmund Hamre!
A relieved looking Sigmund Hamre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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