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ICW-1 There Will Be Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferguingo Sergio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GIORDANO FABIJAN (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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222 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ferguingo Sergio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, GIORDANO FABIJAN!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergio blocks a head kick by FABIJAN.
FABIJAN has a takedown stuffed.
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
FABIJAN postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sergio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of FABIJAN, into his guard.
Sergio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of FABIJAN is proving hard to escape from.
Sergio won't allow FABIJAN to get back to his feet.
Sergio postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergio is looking to stand up but FABIJAN won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FABIJAN wants to stand up but Sergio is controlling him.
Sergio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
FABIJAN is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sergio prevents FABIJAN from getting back to his feet.
FABIJAN throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
FABIJAN is looking for a triangle but Sergio pushes his legs off easily.
FABIJAN looks gassed!
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.
FABIJAN striking off his back but it's not causing Sergio any problems.
FABIJAN throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sergio preventing the sweep.
Sergio trying to stand up but can't free himself from FABIJAN's guard.
FABIJAN lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sergio!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FABIJAN throwing strikes here but Sergio is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
FABIJAN looking to control but Sergio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
FABIJAN avoids the attempt from Sergio to control.
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.
The referee warns Sergio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Ferguingo Sergio has been cut.
FABIJAN in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ferguingo Sergio's cut is getting worse.
Sergio is looking to improve his position but FABIJAN isn't that keen on the idea.
FABIJAN looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poor strikes thrown by FABIJAN there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GIORDANO FABIJAN dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferguingo Sergio's cut.
That's time! Sergio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
FABIJAN avoids the attempt from Sergio to control.
FABIJAN throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
FABIJAN looking to control but Sergio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
FABIJAN is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sergio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FABIJAN avoids the attempt from Sergio to control.
Sergio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for FABIJAN on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
FABIJAN working the ground and pound effectively.
Jeez, Ferguingo Sergio's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ferguingo Sergio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). GIORDANO FABIJAN!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Costa!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mashburn manages to avoid it.
Costa punishes Mashburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Costa punishes Mashburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Mashburn is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Costa.
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!
Mashburn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Costa throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Mashburn stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Costa follows into mount!
Mashburn is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Mashburn has been cut.
Mashburn blocking the ground and pound.
Costa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Costa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mashburn because Costa loaded up on that one.
Mashburn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Costa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Costa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mashburn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa looking to control but Mashburn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Costa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Costa throws some wild stikes that Mashburn manages to avoid easily.
Costa thowing shots but they're missing.
Mashburn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Costa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa unloads with some shots from mount but Mashburn bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Costa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mashburn is trying to escape the mount.
Mashburn tries to hold on but Costa postures up.
Mashburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mashburn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Costa.
Mashburn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mashburn tries to get out of the position.
Mashburn tries to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Mashburn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Costa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mashburn blocking the ground and pound.
Costa unloads with some shots from mount but Mashburn bucks and avoids them well.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mashburn is desperately trying to improve his position but Costa has a good base and remains in mount.
Costa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mashburn can't escape the position.
Costa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Costa unloads with some shots from mount but Mashburn bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Costa thowing shots but they're missing.
Costa prevents Mashburn from getting the reversal.
Mashburn is working hard here to advance position.
Costa punching from mount but Mashburn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mashburn wants to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Costa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mashburn because Costa loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mashburn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Costa prevents Mashburn from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Mashburn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Costa as Mashburn shoots in.
Costa throws a solid leg kick but Mashburn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Costa.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mashburn shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Mashburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Mashburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mashburn.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Mashburn should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn gets the takedown into side control.
Costa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Costa is looking to escape.
Mashburn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
Mashburn trying to control from half guard but Costa is working away.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Costa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mashburn.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mashburn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa throws a leg kick but Mashburn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mashburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mashburn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mashburn is trying to control. Costa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mashburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Mashburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn wants to pass the guard but Costa is defending well.
Mashburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mashburn trying to pass the guard but Costa defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Mashburn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Mashburn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mashburn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mashburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Costa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mashburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Mashburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mashburn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Mashburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mashburn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costa lands a jab-cross combination.
Mashburn tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mashburn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa wants to get back to his feet but Mashburn drags him back down.
Costa regains half guard.
Mashburn is pressing down on Costa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costa is holding on for now.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
Mashburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Mashburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mashburn has managed to get both his arms back between Costa's legs - danger averted.
Mashburn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mashburn trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
Mashburn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Costa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mashburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mashburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Mashburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Costa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DINO HORVAT (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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270 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Czesio Niemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DINO HORVAT!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HORVAT walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
HORVAT tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niemen is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Niemen.
Niemen with a nice cross.
Niemen lunges at HORVAT with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by HORVAT's hand.
Niemen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Niemen connects with a right hand. HORVAT shakes it off.
Niemen lands with a slapping head kick.
Niemen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Niemen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
HORVAT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niemen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten HORVAT somewhat.
Niemen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niemen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Niemen with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niemen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of HORVAT's head.
HORVAT misses with a two punch combination.
HORVAT tries to clinch but Niemen is having none of it.
Niemen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Niemen throws a one two combo.
HORVAT looks gassed!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niemen!
Donk. Niemen catches HORVAT right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Niemen catches HORVAT with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
HORVAT slips a jab and a cross from Niemen.
Niemen lands an overhand right.
HORVAT takes one to the chin there.
Niemen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niemen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Niemen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
HORVAT is rocked!
Niemen lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. HORVAT is looking to close the distance but Niemen sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! HORVAT crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope HORVAT is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Czesio Niemen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Jimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Tatarata (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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Jimmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartosz Tatarata!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatarata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jimmo instigates a clinch.
Jimmo controlling the action here for a moment.
Tatarata should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tatarata tries for a takedown but Jimmo manages to get underhooks.
Tatarata tries to circle away but Jimmo has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jimmo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tatarata misses with a knee to the head.
Jimmo stalling the fight.
Tatarata has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jimmo is trying to keep an underhook but Tatarata manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jimmo has his hands clasped together around Tatarata's back. He's all about the action.
Jimmo'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.
Jimmo has one foot on Tatarata's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tatarata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimmo blocks a head kick by Tatarata.
Jimmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown by Tatarata or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimmo which made him look bad.
Jimmo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jimmo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tatarata looks gassed!
Jimmo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tatarata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo controlling from mount.
Tatarata wants to get back to his feet.
Jimmo controlling the pace for now.
Tatarata is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo controlling the position easily from mount.
Tatarata tries to reverse the position but Jimmo maintains control.
Jimmo content just to control the position here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Jimmo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jimmo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tatarata tries to clinch
and Jimmo counters with a two punch combo.
Jimmo slaps away a takedown attempt from Tatarata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryan Jimmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Tatarata.
Jimmo clinches.
Tatarata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Jimmo.
Jimmo taking a breather.
Jimmo breaks from the clinch.
Jimmo shoots in but Tatarata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmo gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Jimmo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jimmo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tatarata.
Jimmo scores with a nice strike.
Ryan Jimmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatarata gets caught flat footed, as Jimmo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jimmo stands up and waves to Tatarata to follow him.
Jimmo tries to clinch but Tatarata moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jimmo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tatarata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimmo tries to clinch there but Tatarata circles away.
Tatarata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatarata closes the distance and clinches up with Jimmo, looking for a takedown. Tatarata pushes Jimmo against the cage but Jimmo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tatarata takes a swing at Jimmo's ribcage but misses.
Tatarata dives in and grabs Jimmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jimmo pushes down on Tatarata's head and hops out.
Ryan Jimmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Tatarata.
Jimmo closes the distance and clinches.
Jimmo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jimmo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tatarata pulls guard effortlessly.
Jimmo wants to pass the guard but Tatarata is keeping the position.
Jimmo wants to control from the top but Tatarata keeps moving.
Jimmo wants to get up but he can't break Tatarata's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatarata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jimmo defends well.
Jimmo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Jimmo.
Jimmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tatarata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tatarata throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan Jimmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimmo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tatarata throws a combination that misses
and Jimmo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tatarata wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatarata is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo decides to return to a standing position.
Tatarata shoots for a double leg takedown but Jimmo sprawls well. He's pushed Tatarata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimmo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimmo throws a lazy head kick
and Tatarata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jimmo's guard.
Tatarata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimmo is looking to stand up but Tatarata isn't so interested in that idea.
Jimmo pulls Tatarata in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jimmo is looking to stand up but Tatarata isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatarata passes Jimmo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Jimmo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tatarata lands with a slapping head kick.
Tatarata keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatarata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jimmo counters by clinching up.
Tatarata landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tatarata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimmo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jimmo tries to stall but Tatarata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimmo stalling in the clinch.
Jimmo looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Jimmo.
Tatarata misses with a head kick.
Jimmo closes the distance and pushes Tatarata back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jimmo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jimmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatarata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimmo's sensitive parts.
Tatarata lands with a kick to the temple. Jimmo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jimmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatarata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimmo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jimmo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tatarata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jimmo as he avoids it easily.
Tatarata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jimmo.
Jimmo shoots in but Tatarata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmo moves in looking to clinch but Tatarata pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo is looking to clinch.
Tatarata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jimmo gets full guard.
Tatarata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimmo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jimmo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tatarata's guard.
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!
Tatarata wants to stand but Jimmo is controlling the position.
Tatarata throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatarata trying to control the position.
Tatarata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jimmo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jimmo controlling the action here.
Tatarata is trying to escape back to his feet but Jimmo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tatarata is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jimmo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tatarata takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimmo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jimmo controlling from mount.
Tatarata is squirming around, avoiding Jimmo's attempts to control the action.
Ryan Jimmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatarata is trying desperately to improve position.
Bartosz Tatarata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmo controlling from the full mount.
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 Ryan Jimmo.
Well Jimmo 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Jimmo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slippery Thang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Williams 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slippery Thang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Williams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Thang circles away.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thang has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Thang missing with knees to the body.
Williams avoiding damage as Thang throws knees to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Rick Williams has been cut.
Thang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Thang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thang.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Thang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang lands a damaging elbow.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Thang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thang tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Thang avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Thang.
Thang missing with knees to the body.
Thang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thang dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Thang tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Thang is breathing heavily.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thang is defending well for now.
Thang lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams working aggressively here.
Thang tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Thang avoids the damage to the body.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thang blocks the elbow strike.
Thang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Thang lands a damaging elbow.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Thang avoids the damage to the body.
Thang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams avoiding damage as Thang throws knees to the body.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Thang is blocking nicely.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
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.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Thang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thang lands a nice elbow.
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Williams avoiding damage as Thang throws knees to the body.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Thang tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Thang lands a nice elbow.
Thang avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Thang.
Thang missing with knees to the body.
Thang throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Thang avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Thang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Thang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Nice elbow from Thang.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang blocks a body shot from Williams.
Thang lands a nice elbow.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Thang missing with knees to the body.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Thang lands a damaging elbow.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Thang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang blocks a body shot from Williams.
Thang lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
Williams avoiding damage as Thang throws knees to the body.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Thang avoids the damage to the body.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams tries to work over Thang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thang avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Thang.
Williams avoiding damage as Thang throws knees to the body.
Thang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang lands an elbow inside.
Thang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thang.
Thang blocks an uppercut.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thang.
Thang lands a damaging elbow.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Williams misses with some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thang lands an elbow inside.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Thang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Thang pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Thang lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slippery Thang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thang.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Thang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Nice elbow from Thang.
Thang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Nice elbow from Thang.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Thang lands a damaging elbow.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang throws an elbow that misses.
Thang avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Thang tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Thang avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thang missing with knees to the body.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Thang.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Thang avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Thang blocking some punches.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Thang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Thang blocks with his arms.
Thang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Thang blocks with his arms.
Williams avoiding damage as Thang throws knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thang is defending well for now.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thang is defending well for now.
Thang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Thang.
Thang lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Thang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thang is defending well for now.
Thang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams tries a body shot but Thang blocks it.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Thang blocks with his arms.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Thang avoids the damage to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Thang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thang lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams avoiding damage as Thang throws knees to the body.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Thang.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Thang lands a nice elbow.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Thang dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Thang lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Thang avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thang is defending well for now.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thang.
Williams tries to work over Thang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Thang managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Thang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Thang lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Thang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thang.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
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.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Thang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Thang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Thang avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thang.
Thang avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Thang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Thang is blocking nicely.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thang avoids it.
Thang lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Thang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Thang lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Thang avoids the damage to the body.
Thang lands an elbow inside.
Thang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Thang.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slippery Thang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Thang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slippery Thang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Thang blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Thang avoids the damage to the body.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thang blocks the elbow strike.
Thang avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thang lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Thang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Thang lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Rick Williams's cut even more.
Thang avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Thang lands an elbow inside.
Williams tries to work over Thang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Thang lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Thang lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Rick Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Thang.
Thang lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Rick Williams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two 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.
Thang trying to land knees to the body.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thang is defending well for now.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thang.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams avoiding damage as Thang throws knees to the body.
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Thang.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thang lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rick Williams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slippery Thang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Wigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Wigger!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wigger misses with a looping left.
Mashburn scores with a jab to the body.
Mashburn is looking to clinch.
Wigger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mashburn is able to avoid easily.
Patrick Mashburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Wigger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mashburn is looking to clinch but Wigger is avoiding it.
Mashburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mashburn closes the distance and clinches.
Mashburn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Mashburn - that landed with a thud.
Mashburn trying to land knees to the body.
Mashburn digs a right hand underneath Wigger's ribcage. Wigger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mashburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wigger.
Mashburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigger avoids it.
Mashburn works on Wigger's body with a couple of short punches.
Mashburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wigger backwards.
Mashburn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigger is defending well for now.
Wigger is trying to force a seperation but Mashburn has the dominant position.
Mashburn tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigger avoids the damage to the body.
Mashburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wigger trying to control the position but instead, Mashburn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wigger into the cage.
Mashburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wigger wants a takedown but no success here.
Wigger managing to block the knees to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn is trying to maintain a safe position but Wigger gets an underhook and turns Mashburn into the cage.
A short uppercut from Mashburn.
Wigger can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn lands a damaging elbow.
Mashburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigger avoids it.
Mashburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mashburn lands with a left to the head.
Wigger is looking to break free of the clinch but Mashburn has double underhooks.
Wigger has had enough of the clinch but Mashburn keeps him there for the moment.
Mashburn missing with knees to the body.
Wigger avoiding damage as Mashburn throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mashburn.
Mashburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Wigger looks gassed!
Mashburn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patrick Mashburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Wigger.
Mashburn lands a left hand.
Mashburn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wigger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mashburn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mashburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Mashburn trying to land knees to the body.
Wigger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mashburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mashburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wigger.
Mashburn cracks Wigger with a nice body shot.
Mashburn looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Mashburn as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Mashburn.
Mashburn is working Wigger over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn is leaning against Wigger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mashburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wigger being controlled against the cage.
Mashburn tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigger avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Mashburn.
Mashburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mashburn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wigger's defenses.
Mashburn looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Mashburn.
Mashburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mashburn trying to control the position but instead, Wigger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mashburn into the cage.
Wigger takes an elbow to the temple.
Mashburn scores with a hook to the body.
Wigger fails to pull guard.
Mashburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mashburn missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wigger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wigger avoiding damage as Mashburn throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mashburn.
Mashburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mashburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mashburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mashburn lands a knee to the body.
Mashburn missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Mashburn.
Wigger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mashburn won't allow it.
Mashburn lands an elbow just above Wigger 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Mashburn.
Mashburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Mashburn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wigger tries to score a body lock takedown but Mashburn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mashburn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigger is defending well for now.
Mashburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mashburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mashburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mashburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigger avoids it.
Mashburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wigger backwards.
Wigger looking to stall.
Good body shot from Mashburn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mashburn.
Mashburn trying to control the position but instead, Wigger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mashburn into the cage.
Mashburn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigger is defending well for now.
Mashburn is looking to control Wigger's arms but Wigger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mashburn has his back to the cage.
Mashburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mashburn lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mashburn.
Wigger wants to stall.
Mashburn looking to stall.
Mashburn lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Wigger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wigger wants a takedown but no success here.
Mashburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wigger or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Mashburn.
A body shot lands from Mashburn.
Mashburn is leaning against Wigger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Mashburn.
Mashburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wigger.
Wigger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mashburn has Wigger pressed against the cage, preventing Wigger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Mashburn.
Mashburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigger avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mashburn dominated that round.
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.
Mashburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
Wigger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mashburn throws a leg kick which misses Wigger's front leg but catches the back leg as Wigger tries to avoid it.
Mashburn pushes Wigger up against the cage in a clinch.
Mashburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mashburn.
Wigger being controlled against the cage.
Wigger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mashburn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wigger avoiding damage as Mashburn throws knees to the body.
Mashburn taking a breather.
Wigger takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wigger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mashburn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wigger takes an elbow to the temple.
Wigger has had enough of the clinch but Mashburn keeps him there for the moment.
Mashburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Wigger is breathing heavily.
Mashburn tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigger avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn digs a right hand into Wigger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wigger's gas tank.
Wigger managing to block the knees to the body from Mashburn.
A right hand to the body from Mashburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mashburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wigger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mashburn lands with a right to the head.
Wigger breaks from the clinch.
Mashburn is looking to clinch but Wigger is avoiding it.
Wigger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mashburn finds it's way round the side to connect with Wigger's head.
Mashburn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wigger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wigger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mashburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mashburn.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Wigger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mashburn is looking to clinch.
Patrick Mashburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Wigger pushes him off.
Mashburn wants to clinch up but Wigger keeps it at a distance.
Mashburn wants to clinch.
Mashburn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wigger, pushing him back against the cage.
Mashburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Wigger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wiggers head.
Wigger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Wigger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mashburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mashburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mashburn lands a shot to the body.
Mashburn missing with knees to the body.
Mashburn scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mashburn.
Mashburn wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mashburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wigger trying to control the position but instead, Mashburn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wigger into the cage.
Wigger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mashburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mashburn.
Knees to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Mashburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn lands an uppercut.
Mashburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wigger avoiding damage as Mashburn throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn lands a damaging elbow.
Mashburn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wigger is trying to stall.
Mashburn works on Wigger's body with a couple of short punches.
Mashburn is working Wigger over against the cage.
Mashburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wigger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mashburn has him pressed against the cage.
Mashburn digs a right hand into Wigger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wigger's gas tank.
Mashburn crunches a lovely knee into Wigger's ribcage.
Mashburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wigger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mashburn wants to stall.
Mashburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mashburn.
Mashburn cracks Wigger with a nice body shot.
Mashburn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigger is defending well for now.
Mashburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Wigger won't want to take too many of those.
Mashburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mashburn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Mashburn on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn pushes Wigger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mashburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wigger backwards.
Mashburn stalling.
Wigger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mashburn missing with knees to the body.
Wigger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mashburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Patrick Mashburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Wigger.
Wigger tries to circle away but Mashburn has him pinned against the cage.
Wigger can't break the clinch.
Mashburn lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Mashburn.
Mashburn works on Wigger's body with a couple of short punches.
Wigger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mashburn missing with knees to the body.
Wigger looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Mashburn.
Mashburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mashburn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mashburn.
Wigger avoiding damage as Mashburn throws knees to the body.
Wigger avoiding damage as Mashburn throws knees to the body.
Wigger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Mashburn - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mashburn dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Mashburn lands a nice looking body shot.
Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Wigger circles away.
Mashburn throws a sloppy head kick and Wigger moves out of range easily.
Mashburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mashburn tries to clinch up but Wigger circles away and keeps his distance.
Wigger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Wigger circles away.
Mashburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mashburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mashburn stalks Wigger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wigger's face. Wigger staggers backwards, shaken.
Mashburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wigger.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mashburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mashburn. Wigger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mashburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Wigger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mashburn is looking to wear down Wigger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mashburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wigger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mashburn slips a jab from Wigger.
Mashburn is looking to clinch but Wigger is avoiding it.
Mashburn tries to clinch up but Wigger circles away and keeps his distance.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Wigger pushes him off.
Wigger throws a big shot that misses.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wigger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mashburn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wigger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mashburn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wigger throwing strikes but Mashburn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mashburn tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wigger is looking for a sweep.
Mashburn tries to stand but Wigger controls the position and pulls Mashburn into his guard.
Wigger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wigger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mashburn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wigger on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn is looking to stand up but Wigger won't let him.
Mashburn gets to his feet - Wigger follows without any prompting.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mashburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mashburn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mashburn wants to clinch.
Wigger throws a right hand that Mashburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mashburn also avoids with ease.
Patrick Mashburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mashburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mashburn wants to clinch.
Wigger keeps the fight on the outside.
Mashburn tries to clinch there but Wigger circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wigger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wigger swats away the attempt to clinch by Mashburn.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
Mashburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mashburn wants to clinch.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wigger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Wigger pushes him off.
Mashburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mashburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mashburn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mashburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wigger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Patrick Mashburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mashburn is trying to buck Wigger off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Wigger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mashburn 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mashburn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
240 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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25
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Mashburn!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashburn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Mark Mashburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Mashburn avoids them all with ease.
Mashburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Filipovic lands with a nice combination. Mashburn backs away looking to recover.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mashburn wants to clinch.
Mashburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Filipovic. Filipovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Mashburn wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mashburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Filipovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Mashburn tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Mashburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mashburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic lands a nice shot that snaps Mashburn's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mashburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mashburn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mashburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Mashburn moves out of range.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Mashburn avoids them all with ease.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Mashburn.
Mashburn slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Mashburn is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mashburn is looking to clinch.
Filipovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Mashburn moves out of range.
Filipovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Filipovic duly obliges.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Mashburn is looking to clinch.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mashburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mashburn is looking to clinch.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
A left lands for Filipovic.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mashburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mashburn.
Mashburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mashburn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that Mashburn avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Mashburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mashburn also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn tries to clinch up.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Mashburn.
Mashburn tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Mashburn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mashburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mashburn tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mashburn tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filipovic.
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.
Mashburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mashburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mashburn forces Filipovic back against the cage and clinches.
Mashburn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Filipovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mashburn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Mashburn's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mashburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Filipovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.
Mashburn trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mashburn.
Mashburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn slows down the pace here.
Mashburn receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mashburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mashburn is struggling to control the position.
Filipovic is trying to break free.
Mashburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mashburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mashburn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mashburn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mashburn misses with a knee to the head.
Mashburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Filipovic.
A head punch on the inside from Mashburn fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mashburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipovic avoids it.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Mashburn is controlling the position.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Mashburn keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mashburn has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mashburn.
Mashburn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic tries to break free but Mashburn pushes him back against the cage.
Mashburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mashburn lands a left hand.
Mashburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mashburn lands a damaging elbow.
Filipovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Filipovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filipovic being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mashburn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filipovic's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mashburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filipovic.
Mashburn wants to clinch.
Mashburn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Mashburn is looking to clinch.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mashburn's head.
Mashburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mashburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Mashburn.
Mashburn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mashburn is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Mashburn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovic throws a nice head kick!
Mashburn walks into a left hand.
Mashburn tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filipovic connects with a high kick.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mashburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Mashburn.
Filipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mashburn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Filipovic looks to land a combination. Mashburn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mashburn takes one to the side of the head.
Filipovic scores with a head kick.
Mashburn wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Filipovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Mashburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mashburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Filipovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mashburn is looking to clinch.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mashburn dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
Mashburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
Mashburn wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
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.
Filipovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mirko Filipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Filipovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mashburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mashburn needs to keep his hands up - Filipovic had a free shot at his head there.
Filipovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mashburn backs up against the cage.
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic throws a nice head kick!
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mashburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mashburn wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filipovic 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Vantinnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Varas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Timmy Varas enters the cage!
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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, Mikko Vantinnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timmy Varas!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vantinnen sprawls well. Vantinnen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varas gets slowly back to his feet.
Varas swats away the attempt to clinch by Vantinnen.
Vantinnen closes the distance and pushes Varas back into the cage.
Vantinnen digs a right hand into Varas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varas's gas tank.
Vantinnen looking to throw knees to the head but Varas is blocking nicely.
Vantinnen misses with a knee strike.
Vantinnen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Varas.
Vantinnen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Varas looks gassed!
A right hand to the body from Vantinnen.
Vantinnen trying to land knees to the body.
Varas takes an elbow to the temple.
Varas managing to block the knees to the body from Vantinnen.
Vantinnen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vantinnen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vantinnen misses with a knee to the head.
Vantinnen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vantinnen lands an elbow inside that Varas shrugs off.
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!
Vantinnen looking to throw knees to the head but Varas is blocking nicely.
Vantinnen connects with a knee to the head.
Varas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vantinnen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vantinnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Varas takes a shot to the head.
Varas takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantinnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vantinnen lands an uppercut.
Varas taking a breather.
Vantinnen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Varas.
Vantinnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Varas avoids it.
Vantinnen lands a knee to the head.
Vantinnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Vantinnen.
Varas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vantinnen lands a knee to the head.
Varas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vantinnen tries a body shot but Varas blocks it.
Varas managing to block the knees to the body from Vantinnen.
Vantinnen misses with an elbow strike.
Vantinnen stops a takedown attempt from Varas.
Mikko Vantinnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Varas.
Varas tries to pull guard but Vantinnen won't allow it.
Vantinnen misses with a knee to the head.
Vantinnen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vantinnen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Varas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Varas avoiding damage as Vantinnen throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantinnen lands a damaging elbow.
Varas is trying to force a seperation but Vantinnen has the dominant position.
Vantinnen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Varas avoiding damage as Vantinnen throws knees to the body.
Vantinnen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Varas has hold of one of Vantinnen's legs. Vantinnen is fighting the takedown attempt but Varas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vantinnen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Varas is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vantinnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vantinnen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Varas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vantinnen tries to clinch up but Varas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vantinnen wants to clinch up but Varas keeps it at a distance.
Vantinnen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vantinnen misses with a knee to the head.
Varas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varas pulls Vantinnen into guard.
Vantinnen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Varas, up you get!
Varas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vantinnen as he jumps to the side.
Vantinnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vantinnen pinned against the cage. Vantinnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vantinnen rushes Varas and presses him up against the cage.
Vantinnen lands a knee to the head.
Vantinnen tries to throw a body punch but Varas avoids it by throwing Vantinnen back against the cage.
Vantinnen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vantinnen tries to land knees in the clinch but Varas avoids the damage to the body.
Varas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Varas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vantinnen defends it nicely.
Vantinnen tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vantinnen gets caught flat footed, as Varas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Varas won't allow Vantinnen to get back to his feet.
Vantinnen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Varas can't get the takedown.
Vantinnen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Varas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vantinnen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vantinnen.
Vantinnen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Varas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varas working hard to break the clinch.
Vantinnen working aggressively here.
Vantinnen connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Varas.
Varas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Vantinnen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vantinnen moves in looking to clinch but Varas pushes him off.
Vantinnen is looking to clinch but Varas is avoiding it.
Vantinnen moves in looking to clinch but Varas pushes him off.
Varas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vantinnen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vantinnen is looking to clinch but Varas is avoiding it.
Varas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vantinnen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Varas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Varas blocks an elbow strike from Vantinnen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vantinnen.
Vantinnen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Varas.
Vantinnen lands an elbow inside that Varas shrugs off.
Vantinnen misses with a knee to the head.
Vantinnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vantinnen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vantinnen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Varas wants a takedown.
Vantinnen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Varas.
Vantinnen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Varas is defending well for now.
Varas managing to block the knees to the body from Vantinnen.
Vantinnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varas is trying to break the clinch but Vantinnen has him pressed against the cage.
Varas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vantinnen pushes Varas off looking to stand but Varas dives back in and keeps control.
Varas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like Varas is going to stand back up.
Varas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Varas is trying to control. Vantinnen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vantinnen wants to clinch
and Varas counters with a single leg into guard. Vantinnen didn't expect that.
Vantinnen wants to stand but Varas is controlling the position.
Varas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vantinnen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vantinnen tries to clinch
and Varas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varas stops Vantinnen from standing up.
Varas is looking to work some ground and pound but Vantinnen has wrist control.
Varas is looking to stand up but Vantinnen won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantinnen wants to stand and escape but Varas is having none of it.
Varas trying to control the position from guard on top but Vantinnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Varas stops Vantinnen from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Varas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vantinnen pinned against the cage. Vantinnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikko Vantinnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Varas.
Vantinnen tries to clinch up
and Varas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vantinnen connects with a knee to the head.
Vantinnen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vantinnen landing knees to the body.
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.
Vantinnen tries to land a knee to the head but Varas blocks with his arms.
Vantinnen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varas goes for a takedown attempt but Vantinnen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vantinnen tries to clinch but Varas moves out of range.
Vantinnen wants to clinch
and Varas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vantinnen closes the distance but Varas moves to the side
and Varas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vantinnen!
Vantinnen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vantinnen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Varas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Varas shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Vantinnen. No joy for Varas on that attempt.
Vantinnen wants to clinch
and Varas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vantinnen's guard.
Vantinnen wriggles free and stands up.
Varas misses with a body kick.
Vantinnen wants to clinch up but Varas keeps it at a distance.
Vantinnen wants to clinch up but Varas keeps it at a distance.
Vantinnen tries to clinch up but Varas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vantinnen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vantinnen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vantinnen obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vantinnen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Varas's brow.
Varas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vantinnen looking to throw knees to the head but Varas is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varas.
Varas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varas managing to block the knees to the body from Vantinnen.
Varas blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varas wants to break free but Vantinnen has control.
Vantinnen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vantinnen missing with knees to the body.
Vantinnen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vantinnen tries to land knees in the clinch but Varas avoids the damage to the body.
Vantinnen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Varas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Varas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varas is trying to break free.
Vantinnen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Varas avoiding damage as Vantinnen throws knees to the body.
Vantinnen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mikko Vantinnen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Varas blocks an elbow strike.
Varas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikko Vantinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vantinnen tries to clinch up but Varas circles away and keeps his distance.
Varas looks for the body kick but Vantinnen saw that one coming.
Vantinnen tries to clinch but Varas is having none of it.
Vantinnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vantinnen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Varas shoots in and drives through. Vantinnen sprawls well.
Mikko Vantinnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Varas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vantinnen moves into the clinch.
Vantinnen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vantinnen is leaning against Varas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vantinnen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vantinnen has a couple of punches blocked by Varas.
Varas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vantinnen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vantinnen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Varas.
Vantinnen throws an elbow that misses.
Vantinnen prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Vantinnen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vantinnen.
Vantinnen landing knees to the body.
Vantinnen misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vantinnen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Varas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vantinnen's brow.
Varas wants a takedown.
Vantinnen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Varas is defending well for now.
Vantinnen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Varas is defending well for now.
Vantinnen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Varas wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vantinnen walks away with a smile on his face. Varas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vantinnen moves into the clinch.
Varas managing to block the knees to the body from Vantinnen.
Varas jumps guard but Vantinnen stands there with Varas around his waist. Varas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vantinnen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varas.
Vantinnen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Varas's defenses.
Vantinnen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Varas.
Varas lands a takedown into guard.
Varas stops Vantinnen from standing up.
Vantinnen has momentary wrist control but Varas slips an elbow through the middle.
Vantinnen is looking to stand up but Varas isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantinnen keeping moving, preventing Varas from controlling successfully.
Vantinnen is looking to stand up but Varas isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Varas tries for a takedown but Vantinnen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vantinnen tries to close the distance and clinch but Varas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vantinnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varas shoots in for a double leg but Vantinnen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vantinnen wants to clinch up but Varas keeps it at a distance.
Mikko Vantinnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vantinnen avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Varas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vantinnen did well to prevent Varas getting side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Varas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Varas 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Varas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Koloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roxanni Purnatori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Koloff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Koloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roxanni Purnatori!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koloff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koloff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koloff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koloff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koloff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koloff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purnatori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koloff as he avoids it easily.
Koloff is looking to clinch but Purnatori is avoiding it.
Purnatori digs a good hook to Koloff's body.
A head kick misses from Koloff.
Koloff lands with a nice body punch.
Purnatori scores a takedown into full mount!
Purnatori with a couple of short strikes.
Purnatori landing strikes from the mount and Koloff is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purnatori breaks from Koloff's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koloff is rocked!
Purnatori connects with a bit shot that sees Koloff covering up! More strikes from Purnatori and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Purnatori is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roxanni Purnatori!
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A |
G |
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B |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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