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Extreme XXVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winky Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk has chosen elephant man haters as his entrance music. Tomasz Adamek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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203 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winky Monk!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adamek somewhat.
Adamek shoots in and drives through. Monk sprawls well.
Monk misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adamek is defended easily by Monk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Adamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Adamek with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamek has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monk pinned against the cage. Monk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adamek swats away the attempt to clinch by Monk.
Adamek closes the distance and clinches up with Monk, looking for a takedown. Adamek pushes Monk against the ropes but Monk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monk steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Adamek is out on his feet! Monk sets himself and nearly takes Adamek's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Winky Monk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the ring accompanied by Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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173 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Rob!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn has Rob up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Benn pushes Rob back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benn has clasped his hands together around Rob's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Benn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rob rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benn's guard! Nice work there by Rob!
Benn striking off his back but it's not causing Rob any problems.
Benn wants to sweep here but Rob controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benn is on top in guard.
Benn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benn lands a couple of digs.
Rob controls Benn momentarily but Benn frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn throwing strikes but missing.
Benn throwing strikes but missing.
Benn postures up in Rob's guard and throws a big left but Rob blocks it.
Benn is looking to work some ground and pound but Rob has wrist control.
Benn is looking to work some ground and pound but Rob has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benn lands with a good body shot.
Rob on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rob tries to keep at a distance but Benn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benn is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Rob can't fight it off and eventually Benn manages to take the fight to the floor. Rob looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rob's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benn passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benn is looking for a kimura here.
Benn working over Rob with some ground and pound. Rob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn working over Rob with some ground and pound. Rob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benn wants to free his trapped foot but Rob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Benn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Benn there.
Rob has hold of Benn's hands but Benn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rob looks gassed!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benn connects with a nice short shot to Rob's temple.
Nice strikes from Benn there.
Benn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rob tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Benn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Benn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Chapman (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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169 lbs
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177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bravo defends it nicely.
Chapman shoots in and drives through. Bravo sprawls well.
No luck for Chapman with that takedown attempt.
Johny Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Chapman.
Chapman looks for a takedown but Bravo sprawls well.
Chapman fails with the takedown.
Bravo pushes Chapman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chapman tries to circle away but Bravo has him pinned against the ropes.
Chapman tries to score a body lock takedown but Bravo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chapman jumps guard.
Chapman has momentary wrist control but Bravo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Bravo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chapman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bravo uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chapman looks gassed!
Chapman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chapman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chapman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bravo.
Bravo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Bravo controls the action.
Bravo tries to get the hooks in deep but Chapman pushed the leg off.
Bravo has the hooks in. Chapman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chapman is keeping busy.
Chapman avoids the strikes from Bravo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo keeps control of the position as Chapman tries to break free.
Bravo controlling from the back.
Bravo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chapman for as long as he can get away with.
Chapman trying to get back to his feet but Bravo is in full control for now.
Bravo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chapman staying busy and making it hard for Bravo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman holding both Bravo 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bravo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johny Bravo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bravo with a poor takedown
and Chapman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bravo's guard now.
Bravo working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonny Chapman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chapman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johny Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapman has his takedown stuffed
and Bravo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bravo.
Chapman goes for a takedown attempt but Bravo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johny Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Chapman.
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch.
Bravo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Bravo to work.
Bravo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chapman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chapman can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bravo.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chapman's defenses.
Chapman takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Bravo to work.
Bravo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Bravo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chapman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Chapman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chapman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bravo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bravo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chapman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chapman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman letting Bravo take a breather here.
Bravo looking for a takedown.
Bravo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chapman's defenses.
Bravo with a knee to the head.
Bravo lands an elbow that stopped Chapman in his tracks for a moment.
Chapman is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bravo is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bravo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johny Bravo.
Chapman misses with a takedown
and Bravo moves into the clinch.
Bravo lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands an elbow inside that Chapman shrugs off.
Bravo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chapman stops a takedown attempt from Bravo.
Bravo goes for a takedown attempt but Chapman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bravo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapman pinned against the cage. Chapman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chapman shoots and misses
and Bravo counters with a big head kick but Chapman shrugs it off.
Chapman has his takedown stuffed
and Bravo moves into the clinch.
Bravo lands a damaging elbow.
Chapman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bravo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bravo prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bravo looking for a takedown.
Chapman is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bravo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bravo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bravo presses Chapman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bravo lands a nice uppercut.
Bravo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bravo lands a knee to the body.
Bravo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Bravo 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!
Chapman has his takedown stuffed
and Bravo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chapman!
Chapman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chapman wants to get up but he can't break Bravo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chapman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bravo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bravo has escaped and now he's on top!
Bravo pushes down on Chapman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to advance position but Chapman won't allow it.
Bravo prevents Chapman from standing back up.
Chapman is refusing to be controlled, as Bravo sits in half guard.
Bravo stops Chapman from getting back to his feet.
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.
Bravo works his way into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bravo wants to control but Chapman is keeping him busy.
Chapman is looking to get back to his feet here but Bravo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chapman's back.
Bravo tries to get the hooks in deep but Chapman pushed the leg off.
Chapman is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo punishes Chapman with strikes from the back mount.
Bravo is hanging on to Chapman's back as he tries to escape.
Will Bravo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chapman is trying to get back to his feet but Bravo has full control of the position and if anything, Chapman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bravo lands shots from the back.
Chapman trying to get back to his feet but Bravo is in full control for now.
Bravo has good solid back control here.
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.
I really don't envy Chapman right now.
Chapman controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bravo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Bravo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prokhor Stalevarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mir Steven (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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257 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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257 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Prokhor Stalevarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mir Steven!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steven not doing much here.
Stalevarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stalevarov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steven stops Stalevarov from getting back to his feet.
Steven content to control rather than advance.
Steven wants to control but Stalevarov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalevarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steven pulls his head out easily.
Steven stands up and beckons Stalevarov to join him on the feet.
Stalevarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steven taking a breather.
Steven breaks from the clinch.
Stalevarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steven counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steven.
Steven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven wants to pass to mount but Stalevarov is defending the position.
Steven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steven passes to side control.
Steven decides to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalevarov shoots and misses
and Steven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prokhor Stalevarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalevarov is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stalevarov is looking for a sweep. Steven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steven wants to take a breather but Stalevarov is having none of it.
Stalevarov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stalevarov trying to get back to full guard but Steven takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Steven lands a heavy elbow.
Steven controlling his opponent.
Steven landing shots from mount.
Steven controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steven lands a nice shot to the head.
Stalevarov working to try and regain half guard.
Stalevarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steven controlling from mount.
Stalevarov wants to control but Steven is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mir Steven dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steven lands a couple of elbows.
Steven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevenis looking to pass into half guard but Stalevarov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stalevarov is in guard.
Steven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stalevarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Stalevarov looking to control.
Steven stands up over Stalevarov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mir Steven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stalevarov's guard.
Stalevarov manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven wants to stand but Stalevarov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steven is breathing heavily.
Steven slips nicely into half guard.
Stalevarov is trying to stand up here but Steven is controlling him well.
Steven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steven wants to pass to mount but Stalevarov is defending the position.
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.
Steven is thwarting Stalevarov's attempts to control the position.
Steven is looking for a kimura here.
Steven wants to control but Stalevarov is keeping him busy.
Stalevarov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stalevarov wants to improve his position but Steven is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stalevarov tries to clinch but Steven moves away
so Steven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalevarov keeping moving, preventing Steven from controlling successfully.
Stalevarov is looking for a triangle but Steven pushes his legs off easily.
Steven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steven trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalevarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steven is looking to stand up but Stalevarov won't let him.
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.
Steven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stalevarov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stalevarov has escaped and now he's on top!
Steven is trying to control the position but Stalevarov postures up.
Steven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steven wants to sweep but no luck.
Stalevarov wants to stand but Steven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steven is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mir Steven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Stalevarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steven counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steven.
Steven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steven stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stalevarov.
Stalevarov closes the distance and clinches up with Steven, looking for a takedown. Stalevarov pushes Steven against the ropes but Steven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prokhor Stalevarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steven feints and as Stalevarov raises his hands in defense, Steven changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steven landing with the ground and pound.
Steven passes Stalevarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steven wants to take a breather but Stalevarov is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven trying to mount his opponent but Stalevarov defends it.
Steven seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mir Steven.
Stalevarov has his takedown stuffed
and Steven counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stalevarov's guard now.
Stalevarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steven passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Steven.
Stalevarov trying to get back to full guard but Steven takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stalevarov tries to hold on but Steven pushes him away.
Steven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven prevents Stalevarov from getting the reversal.
Steven with good strikes from the mount here!
Steven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steven controlling his opponent.
Steven prevents Stalevarov from getting the reversal.
Stalevarov wants to hold on but Steven pushes him away.
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.
Stalevarov is trying desperately to improve position.
Stalevarov taking shots to the head.
Steven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stalevarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prokhor Stalevarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalevarov is in a horrible position here. Steven smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mir Steven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steven controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mir Steven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mir Steven!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klucth Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel comes to the ring accompanied by Bombshell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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189 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klucth Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muay Thai Spar!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Spar.
Spar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spar throws a leg kick
and Diesel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel is sitting in close to Spar's body. Spar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diesel is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diesel is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Spar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muay Thai Spar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toney Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toney Couture!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
Gabriel Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture rushes Walker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Walker digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Couture shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Couture trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Couture!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Walker wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Couture is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
Couture sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Couture is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Couture is trying to stand back up but Walker is controlling him
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture looks gassed!
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Walker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker raining down shots from the mount!
Walker controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Couture's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Couture is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Walker has taken his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Couture is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture prevents Walker from getting a body triangle.
Couture has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Walker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Couture knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Couture for a finish.
Couture defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms.
Couture looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a single leg into guard. Walker didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard.
Gabriel Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couture's guard.
Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Couture!
Walker landing shots from mount.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Walker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Walker shoots and misses
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker jumps into guard, dragging Couture to the mat.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couture can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to get up but he can't break Walker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Walker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Couture?
Walker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Couture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Couture is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Couture circles away and we're back to standing.
Gabriel Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walker won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walker manages to get back to half guard.
Walker is pressing down on Couture's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Couture!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
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 Gabriel Walker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard.
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Couture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couture manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Couture's guard.
Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walker is looking to advance position but Couture won't allow it.
Walker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Couture tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
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.
Walker trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Couture can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walker looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Couture can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Couture sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Couture looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couture is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Walker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Toney Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Couture looks a forlorn figure.
Couture bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gabriel Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Walker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabriel Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJJ Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bader Cier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BJJ Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bader Cier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spar.
Cier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spar wants to clinch.
Cier throws a right hand that Spar ducks under and follows up with a left that Spar also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Cier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cier misses with a series of wild punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Cier blocks the leg kick.
Cier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spar.
Cier swats away the attempt to clinch by Spar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spar throws a combination that misses
and Cier moves into the clinch.
Spar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cier just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJJ Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spar shoots and misses
and Cier counters with an inside leg kick.
Spar shoots and misses
and Cier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spar's knee momentarily.
Cier throws a shot to the body.
Spar wants to clinch but Cier slips to the side
and Cier counters with a three punch combo that has Spar backing up. Spar nods at Cier to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cier throws a shot to the body.
Spar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cier.
Good body shot from Cier.
Cier breaks from the clinch.
Spar moves out of range of the body kick from Cier.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cier.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt
and Cier counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cier counters with a one-two to the body.
BJJ Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar slips a jab and a cross from Cier.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Spar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spar on the side of the head.
Cier slips a straight right by Spar.
Spar has his takedown stuffed
and Cier counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bader Cier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spar shoots and misses
and Cier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cier.
Spar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cier walks away with a smile on his face. Spar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spar tries for a takedown but Cier circles away easily
and Cier counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJJ Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cier scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cier taking a breather.
Cier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cier holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Spar goes for a takedown attempt but Cier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spar misses with a takedown
and Cier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spar fails to pull guard.
Spar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cier just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spar throws a body kick the misses
and Cier moves into the clinch.
Spar tries to pull guard but Cier won't allow it.
Spar takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cier breaks from the clinch.
Bader Cier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cier counters with a low kick, right behind Spar 's knee.
Cier misses the shot to the body.
Spar throws a head kick that misses
and Cier counters with a one-two to the body.
Spar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to pass to mount but Cier is defending the position.
Spar wants to control but Cier is keeping him busy.
Cier is trying to stand up here but Spar is controlling him well.
Cier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Cier really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cier is looking to get to half guard.
Spar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cier manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Spar advances to full mount.
Spar moves to back control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cier controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Cier is breathing heavily.
Cier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Spar gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Spar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Spar looking for the RNC.
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!
Cier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Spar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJJ Spar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spar fails with the takedown
and Cier counters with a three punch combo that has Spar backing up. Spar nods at Cier to acknowledge the strikes.
Cier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spar fails to pull guard.
Cier breaks the clinch.
Spar misses with a leg kick
and Cier counters with a big head kick but Spar shrugs it off.
Spar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cier is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cier flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cier working to try and regain half guard.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cier is looking to escape.
Spar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spar moves to the back position.
Spar doesn't have the hooks in and Cier manages to turn into his guard.
Cier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of BJJ Spar.
Some wild striking there from Cier.
Spar misses with a double jab
and Cier counters with a two punch combo.
Spar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cier counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJJ Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Cier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spar misses with a body shot.
Spar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spar tries for a takedown but Cier circles away easily
and Cier counters with a big head kick but Spar shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bader Cier.
I think Cier 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bader Cier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuris Margarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Margarin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Epic by Faith No More. Yuris Margarin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuris Margarin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Couture!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture lands a nice hook to Margarin's body. Margarin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Margarin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture connects with a high kick.
Margarin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couture as he jumps to the side.
Margarin has a takedown stuffed.
Margarin looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Margarin swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
A jab from Margarin misses.
Couture throws a nice head kick!
Margarin drives through and clinches with Couture against the ropes.
Couture is fighting off a takedown attempt but Margarin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Couture to the mat. Couture regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Couture throws his legs up looking for a submission but Margarin uses it to pass to side control.
Margarin landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture throws a few strikes from the bottom but Margarin takes advantage and mounts!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Margarin.
Margarin lands a heavy elbow.
Couture is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Margarin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Couture gets back to half guard.
Margarin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Couture defending well though.
Couture looks like he's trying to stand up.
Couture looking for submissions off his back.
Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Couture is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Margarin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Margarin lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking for submissions off his back.
Margarin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Couture looks gassed!
Margarin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Margarin lands strikes from half guard.
Margarin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Margarin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Margarin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margarin is trying to work for a kimura but Couture is defending well.
Margarin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture missing with punches from the bottom.
Margarin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Margarin working Couture over with strikes.
Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Margarin pulls his head out easily.
Margarin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Margarin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Margarin working the head and body with strikes.
Margarin lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margarin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Margarin working the head and body with strikes.
Margarin drops an elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Couture is trying to stand up here but Margarin is controlling him well.
Margarin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Margarin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Margarin working Couture over with strikes.
Couture slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Margarin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margarin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Margarin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Margarin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuris Margarin 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.
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Margarin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Margarin.
Margarin postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it.
Margarin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Margarin lands a couple of digs.
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Margarin trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Margarin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Margarin from controlling successfully.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Margarin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Margarin with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margarin forces his way into half guard.
Margarin slips a nice elbow through Couture's hands, connecting with Couture's forehead.
Margarin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Margarin working the head and body with strikes.
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Margarin.
Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Margarin drops an elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Margarin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couture defends it well.
Margarin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Couture with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture pushes Margarin off looking to stand but Margarin dives back in and keeps control.
Margarin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Margarin works his way into side control.
Margarin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Margarin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Couture flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Yuris Margarin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Margarin looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Margarin has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Couture's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Couture can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Margarin unloading with bombs!
Couture is still in real trouble! Can Margarin finish him?
Margarin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Margarin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Couture is looking to get to half guard.
Couture takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Couture wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Margarin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Couture hang on?
Couture is wriggling around trying to escape.
Margarin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Margarin landing punches.
Margarin lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Margarin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Margarin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Margarin cracks Couture with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuris Margarin!
Yuris Margarin retains his featherweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loser Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Shane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Loser Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Shane!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shane but Shane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Shane, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Shane against the ropes but Shane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shane throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Shane throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shane wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Shane fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Shane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shane misses with a knee strike.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Shane to 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.
Shane won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shane is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Shane postures up.
Shane is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shane has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Shane stands up from Johnson's guard - Shane perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shane misses with a wild combination.
Loser Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shane drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shane is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jones Shane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looks like Loser Johnson has been cut.
Shane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Shane moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Shane closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Shane won't allow it.
Shane scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson has Shane pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Shane.
Shane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shane prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loser Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Shane lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Shane breaks from the clinch.
Loser Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Shane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Shane is working from the bottom.
Shane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Shane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shane gets back to half guard.
Shane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson stops Shane from getting back to his feet.
Shane is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shane scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Johnson manages to mount him!
Johnson looking to control but Shane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Shane wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Shane defends it well.
Shane tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
Shane is looking to get to half guard.
Shane is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loser Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Loser Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Shane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Shane misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but Shane moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shane looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Shane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson dives in and grabs Shane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shane pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Shane keeps it at a distance.
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.
Shane fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Shane circles away.
Shane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shane stuffs the takedown.
Jones Shane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Shane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loser Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shane connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Shane pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Johnson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jones Shane! Jones Shane retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Berkovicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkovicz comes to the ring accompanied by The Undertaker Song. Juice is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) . Mike Berkovicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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203 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Berkovicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denzel Juice!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkovicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berkovicz throws a head kick but Juice moves out of range.
Berkovicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berkovicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Juice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berkovicz throws a head kick but Juice moves out of range.
Berkovicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Berkovicz tries to clinch
and Juice counters with a body kick that stops Berkovicz in his tracks momentarily.
Berkovicz is breathing heavily.
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!
Juice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Juice slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Juice obliges.
Juice digs a right hand underneath Berkovicz's ribcage. Berkovicz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juice lands a good knee to the midsection. Berkovicz won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Juice to work.
Juice pushes Berkovicz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Juice landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juice lands a big head kick that sends Berkovicz tumbling to the mat! Juice takes a step backwards and waves Berkovicz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Berkovicz is rocked!
It looks like Mike Berkovicz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juice misses with a double jab.
Oh Berkovicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juice feints a jab and as Berkovicz dips his head, Juice unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Berkovicz right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Berkovicz falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Juice smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Denzel Juice! Denzel Juice retains his light heavyweight title!
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