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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Crisp (ranked 5457 p4p, 426 weight class) and Joao Capitao (ranked 7543 p4p, 511 weight class). Joao Capitao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Crisp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Capitao!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capitao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crisp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capitao wants to clinch.
Capitao throws a nice looking combination but Crisp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crisp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capitao.
Capitao misses with a takedown attempt
and Crisp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Capitao working for a triangle but Crisp defends it easily.
Crisp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capitao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crisp is one step ahead there.
Capitao being controlled here, momentarily.
Crisp chips away with some ground and pound.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capitao is keeping the position for now.
Capitao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crisp.
Crisp looking to sit in guard and control but Capitao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Capitao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Crisp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capitao manages to get himself to full guard.
Crisp wants to control from the top but Capitao keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisp sitting in guard here, content to control.
Capitao working for a triangle but Crisp defends it easily.
Crisp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crisp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crisp throwing strikes but missing.
Crisp controlling from the top position.
Capitao has control of Crisp's left arm, preventing Crisp from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crisp trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crisp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Capitao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crisp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capitao looking to control but Crisp passes into half guard.
Capitao wants to control but Crisp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crisp wants to work for an arm triangle but Capitao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crisp wants to take a breather but Capitao is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crisp stalling away here and it's allowed Capitao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Capitao looking to control.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capitao is keeping the position for now.
Capitao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Crisp pushes down on Capitao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Capitao wants to control but Crisp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisp is trying to control the action in half guard but Capitao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crisp prevents Capitao from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Crisp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crisp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crisp.
Crisp tries to free his leg and advance position but Capitao is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capitao is trying to control the position but Crisp postures up.
Crisp stops Capitao from standing up.
Crisp content to stall in guard here.
Crisp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Capitao keeping moving, preventing Crisp from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capitao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Capitao. No joy for Crisp on that attempt.
Crisp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capitao can do to turn this around?
Capitao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Capitao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crisp keeps working.
Crisp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capitao.
Crisp has his hands clasped together around Capitao's back. He's all about the action.
Crisp is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capitao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crisp keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capitao misses with the combination.
Crisp feinted with a counter takedown.
Capitao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capitao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crisp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robbie Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Capitao.
Capitao is breathing heavily.
Capitao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crisp trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capitao trying to control the position.
Crisp pushes down on Capitao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Capitao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crisp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crisp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crisp is controlling the pace.
Capitao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crisp.
Capitao is refusing to be controlled, as Crisp sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisp is stalling here. Capitao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crisp seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Capitao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crisp manages to get back to half guard.
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 Robbie Crisp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crisp misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Capitao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Capitao looking to score a takedown here. Crisp is defending well but Capitao drives through and ends up in Crisp's guard.
Capitao postures up.
Crisp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capitao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capitao trying to control the position from guard on top but Crisp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao pushes down on Crisp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crisp trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crisp is trying to get back to full guard.
Capitao tries to stand and escape but Crisp is controlling the position.
Capitao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Capitao working over Crisp with some ground and pound. Crisp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Capitao tries to pass to full mount but Crisp defends it.
Robbie Crisp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crisp is refusing to be controlled, as Capitao sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Crisp as Capitao shoots in.
Capitao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capitao wants it to stay on the feet.
Capitao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crisp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Capitao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crisp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capitao's guard.
Robbie Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Capitao.
Capitao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capitao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crisp slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crisp'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.
Crisp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Capitao is looking to regain half guard here but Crisp keeps moving and retains side control.
Crisp controlling from side mount.
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.
Capitao stops Crisp from passing to mount.
Capitao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Crisp stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Robbie Crisp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crisp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Crisp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Valen (ranked 6430 p4p, 471 weight class) and Aaron Work (ranked 7802 p4p, 521 weight class). Work is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the name . Aaron Work is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
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225 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kal Valen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Work!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Work misses with a few strikes there.
Work with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Work goes for a double leg but Valen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valen continues to drive forward.
Work looks winded!
Work darts in trying to clinch
and Valen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Aaron Work has been cut.
Work moves out of range as Valen strikes.
Work is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valen with a body shot.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Valen. Those never looked like landing.
Work lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Work.
Valen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valen punishes Work's body with a nice straight punch.
Valen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valen moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Work is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valen.
Valen misses with a punch to the body.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Work.
Work blocks an uppercut.
Valen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Work backwards.
Valen lands a nice uppercut.
Valen is leaning against Work and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Work.
Valen lands a nice uppercut.
Valen lands with a light punch inside.
Work is rocked!
Valen lands a nice uppercut.
Work is still on wobbly legs! Can Valen finish him?
Good body shot from Valen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Work blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Work.
Valen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valen throws a big uppercut that drops Work! More strikes from Valen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Work lies dazed against the cage as Valen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kal Valen!
Aaron Work was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come again, your support has been amazing, I will be back ready to fight again. Goodnight to everyone here, I love you all. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Light (ranked 6015 p4p, 446 weight class) and Tommas Holmsen (ranked 4838 p4p, 395 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Light might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Blood. The crowd seem to be enjoying Holmsen's choice of entrance music: Марыля Родо
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommas Holmsen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Holmsen misses.
Holmsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Light, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Light fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Light keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Light, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmsen jabs at Light's body.
Light throws a good cross that connects.
Holmsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Light is just out of range.
Holmsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Light stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Light is just out of range.
Light takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Light is breathing heavily.
Holmsen swings for the body but Light moves out of range.
And Light counters with a quick kick to the body but Holmsen blocks it.
Tommas Holmsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Light circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmsen with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Light.
Holmsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holmsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holmsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holmsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Light up against the cage.
Holmsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lights head.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmsen.
Holmsen breaks the clinch.
Holmsen digs a good body shot into Light's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Light seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmsen lands a nice shot that snaps Light's head back.
Holmsen throws a series of punches but Light moves out of range.
Holmsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Light manages to avoid it.
Holmsen lands with a good body shot.
Holmsen misses with a double jab.
Holmsen looks to land a left hand but Light moved out of range nicely.
Holmsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Light backs up against the cage.
Holmsen misses with a looping right.
Light takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Light looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmsen misses with a body punch
and Light counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Light tries to pull guard but Holmsen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Light. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holmsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmsen.
Still in the clinch, Holmsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holmsen stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holmsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Holmsen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Holmsen.
Holmsen lands with a left to the head.
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmsen misses with a hook. Light ducked under it nicely.
Light defending well as Holmsen loads up on a big left hand.
Light appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Light misses with a hook. Holmsen ducked under it nicely.
Holmsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmsen lands a shoulder strike.
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Holmsen misses with a few strikes there.
Holmsen misses with the combination.
Holmsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmsen wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommas Holmsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holmsen rushes Light and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Light jumps guard but Holmsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmsen throws a lazy right hand but Light sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Light.
It looks like Tommas Holmsen has been cut.
Holmsen lands a left and a right that send Light crashing to the mat, dazed. Holmsen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Bobby Light has been cut.
Bobby Light is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmsen clinches.
A shot in the inside from Holmsen.
Holmsen controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Holmsen.
Holmsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Light avoids the body shot from Holmsen.
Holmsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Light sprawling to the canvas! Light rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holmsen finish him?!
Light is rocked!
Holmsen Throws a clean left jab. Holmsen Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Light's chin! Light crumbles to the ground and Holmsen follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Holmsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommas Holmsen!
Tommas Holmsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bobby Light had this to say: 'Shit'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheer Rooj (ranked 4373 p4p, 356 weight class) and The That Ever Lived (ranked 6342 p4p, 467 weight class). Rooj has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheer Rooj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The That Ever Lived!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That Ever Lived drops Rooj with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rooj looks back up at him and smiles so That Ever Lived waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rooj is rocked!
It looks like Sheer Rooj has been cut.
Rooj is breathing heavily.
That Ever Lived fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rooj out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). The That Ever Lived!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Alkamid (ranked 3476 p4p, 296 weight class) and Aragon Macbeth (ranked 5113 p4p, 377 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheikh Alkamid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aragon Macbeth!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkamid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macbeth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alkamid throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alkamid keeping full guard, as Macbeth tries to pass.
Macbeth throwing strikes from guard but Alkamid blocks nicely.
Macbeth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alkamid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macbeth on the ground.
Alkamid tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Macbeth presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Macbeth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macbeth raining down shots from the mount!
Alkamid wants to control but Macbeth is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macbeth tries to control but Alkamid wriggling away.
Macbeth landing strikes from the mount and Alkamid is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alkamid in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alkamid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alkamid'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.
Alkamid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macbeth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alkamid is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth controlling from mount.
BOOM! Macbeth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alkamid is trying desperately to improve position.
Macbeth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Macbeth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkamid working to try and regain half guard.
Macbeth looking to control but Alkamid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macbeth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alkamid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkamid is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alkamid wants to hold on but Macbeth pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Macbeth working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Alkamid is squirming around, avoiding Macbeth's attempts to control the action.
Alkamid tries to reverse the position but Macbeth maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee warns Alkamid that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Macbeth dominating with strikes here.
Macbeth dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aragon Macbeth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Macbeth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alkamid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Macbeth scrambles back to his feet.
Macbeth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macbeth defending well as Alkamid loads up on a big left hand.
Alkamid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Macbeth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alkamid loads up on a big right hand but Macbeth slips the punch.
Alkamid cracks Macbeth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Macbeth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alkamid avoids it really well and circles away.
Macbeth moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macbeth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alkamid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alkamid throws a good cross that connects.
Alkamid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkamid throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkamid slaps away a takedown attempt from Macbeth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cheikh Alkamid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aragon Macbeth.
Macbeth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alkamid pinned against the cage. Alkamid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alkamid scores with a nice head shot.
Alkamid looks to land a right hand but Macbeth moved out of range.
Macbeth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alkamid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Macbeth scrambles back to his feet.
Alkamid lands a glancing blow to the side of Macbeth's head.
Macbeth blocks a jab.
Alkamid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alkamid throws a hook to the side of Macbeth's head but Macbeth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macbeth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alkamid misses with a hook. Macbeth ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alkamid.
Cheikh Alkamid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alkamid throws a jab when Macbeth was well out of range.
Alkamid connects with a right hand. Macbeth shakes it off.
Macbeth shoots in but no luck this time.
Macbeth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alkamid counters with a left and a right that stings Macbeth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkamid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macbeth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alkamid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macbeth somewhat.
Macbeth is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alkamid, as that shot connected.
Alkamid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alkamid misses with a hook. Macbeth ducked under it nicely.
Alkamid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alkamid loads up on a big right hand but Macbeth slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macbeth or perhaps it was just good defense by Alkamid, which made it look bad.
Alkamid's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alkamid duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by Macbeth.
Alkamid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Macbeth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aragon Macbeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alkamid swats away the attempt to clinch by Macbeth.
Macbeth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alkamid with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Macbeth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alkamid is out of range and Macbeth settles back down.
Macbeth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macbeth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macbeth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Macbeth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macbeth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alkamid.
Alkamid lands a jab-cross combination.
Macbeth is rocked!
A head kick misses from Macbeth.
Macbeth is still on wobbly legs! Can Alkamid finish him?
Cheikh Alkamid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkamid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macbeth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alkamid.
Macbeth seems to have recovered his senses.
Macbeth goes for a double leg but Alkamid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alkamid continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheikh Alkamid dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Macbeth tries to clinch but Alkamid is having none of it.
A slow jab from Alkamid misses its intended target.
Macbeth moves forwards but Alkamid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cheikh Alkamid is winning the standup battle so far.
Macbeth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Macbeth advances to mount.
Macbeth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alkamid's face.
Macbeth is working for a guillotine from mount but Alkamid frees his head quite easily.
Alkamid is trying desperately to improve position.
Macbeth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macbeth wants to finish this one by submission but Alkamid is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Macbeth.
Macbeth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alkamid's face.
Macbeth is landing with some decent strikes but Alkamid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Macbeth looking to control but Alkamid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alkamid is desperately trying to improve his position but Macbeth has a good base and remains in mount.
Macbeth has isolated one of Alkamid's arms. Alkamid looking to fight him off but Macbeth twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aragon Macbeth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Nassim (ranked 3588 p4p, 309 weight class) and Dre Bly (ranked 6135 p4p, 454 weight class). Bly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Want War- Pastor Troy. Cheikh Nassim could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dre Bly's chin.
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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264 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheikh Nassim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dre Bly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bly walks into a jab.
Nassim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nassim obliges.
Bly looks winded!
Bly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nassim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nassim.
Nassim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nassim obliges.
A short body shot lands from Nassim as the two fighters clinch.
Nassim lands a shoulder strike.
Nassim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nassim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bly backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nassim throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Nassim on the inside.
Nassim lands with a right to the head.
Bly is rocked!
Nassim lands a big right hand that drops Bly! The killer instinct kicks in and Nassim finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nassim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheikh Nassim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skull Cracker (ranked 4079 p4p, 413 weight class) and Roland Gilmour (ranked 3541 p4p, 368 weight class). Gilmour has chosen Amie as his entrance music. The key to victory for Skull Cracker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skull Cracker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Gilmour!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmour moves out of range as Cracker strikes.
Gilmour on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gilmour tries to land a leg kick but Cracker saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Cracker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gilmour misses with a body shot.
Gilmour misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Cracker. Beautiful body shot.
Gilmour shoots for a double leg takedown but Cracker sprawls well. He's pushed Gilmour's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gilmour's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmour's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gilmour closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cracker did well to prevent Gilmour getting side control.
Cracker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gilmour manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmour raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cracker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilmour on the ground.
Gilmour is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gilmour!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roland Gilmour!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Manfied (ranked 2514 p4p, 355 weight class) and Mr Second (ranked 4277 p4p, 558 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Manfied!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Second!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Second throws a hook but Manfied blocks it.
Manfied closes the distance and clinches.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land.
Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Second.
Second has had enough of the clinch but Manfied keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfied.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Second wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manfied lands a nice uppercut.
Second has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manfied seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Second can turn it around.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Second breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Second connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manfied ducks under a wild hook from Second.
Second misses with an uppercut.
Manfied clinches up with Second and pushes him back against the cage.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Second takes a shot to the head.
Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfied misses with some punches.
Manfied lands with a short shot to the head.
Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfied scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfied lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfied throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manfied misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfied looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manfied working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
Manfied working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Second.
A short uppercut from Manfied.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Second.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied lands with a right to the head.
Manfied softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Second blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manfied is keeping busy.
Second taking a breather.
Second blocks an uppercut.
Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Second uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Second blocking some punches.
Second wants to break free but Manfied has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
A short uppercut from Manfied.
Manfied lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfied working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfied throws a head punch that misses.
Manfied misses with a hook from the clinch.
Second blocking some punches.
Manfied lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfied.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Second.
Second is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Manfied.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfied keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Second's efforts to push away.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Second.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Manfied dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manfied drops his hands momentarily and Second takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Second misses with an uppercut. Manfied saw that one coming.
Manfied takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manfied clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied throws a head punch that misses.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfied.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Second.
Second is trying to break the clinch but Manfied is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Manfied on the inside.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfied throws a punch but it's blocked by Second.
Second tries to break free but Manfied pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfied working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manfied throws a punch but it's blocked by Second.
Liam Manfied has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside.
Second pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Second misses with a hook.
Manfied has managed to clinch.
Second looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Second's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land.
Manfied is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Second can do to turn this around?
Manfied lands a nice uppercut.
Manfied misses with the head strike.
Manfied lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfied prevents Second from breaking the clinch.
Second blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Second has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land.
Manfied lands a left hand that snaps the head of Second backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Second uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfied throws a punch but it's blocked by Second.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied throws a punch but it's blocked by Second.
Manfied lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Second backwards.
Manfied misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manfied lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second tries to circle away but Manfied has him pinned against the cage.
Manfied lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Manfied.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
Manfied has Second pressed against the cage, preventing Second from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Manfied.
Manfied lands a hook that snaps the head of Second backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land.
Second wants to stall.
Second wants to get back to striking at distance but Manfied won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfied lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manfied lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfied lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Second blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manfied scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Second is rocked!
Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfied misses with the head strike.
Second blocking some punches.
Manfied lands a big right hand that sends Second to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Second!
Second is still in real trouble! Can Manfied finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Second manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Manfied keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Second seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Manfied dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Manfied moves into the clinch.
Manfied lands a hook that snaps the head of Second backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land.
Manfied lands a left hand that snaps the head of Second backwards.
Second blocks an uppercut.
Manfied lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Second backwards.
Second blocks an uppercut.
Manfied lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manfied lands a big right hand that sends Second to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Second!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfied stands up out of the half guard.
Manfied closes the distance and clinches.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Second uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfied misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfied lands a left hand.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside.
Second can't break the clinch.
Second wants to get back to striking at distance but Manfied won't allow it.
Manfied throws a head punch that misses.
Second wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied working aggressively here.
Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Second uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfied lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
Manfied throws a punch but it's blocked by Second.
Mr Second has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfied throws a head punch that misses.
Second trying to stall but Manfied improves his position.
Second wants to break free but Manfied has control.
Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Manfied.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
A nice left hand lands by Manfied.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfied.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Second.
Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfied misses with some punches.
Second blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfied.
Second wants to get back to striking at distance but Manfied won't allow it.
Second blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land.
Manfied lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Second blocks an uppercut.
Second is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manfied.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second blocking some punches.
Manfied scores with a shoulder strike.
Second tries to break free but Manfied pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Second.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Second fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Second blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfied.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Second.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Second wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manfied has him pressed against the cage.
Manfied lands a right hand that snaps the head of Second backwards.
Second blocking some punches.
Second trying to stall but Manfied improves his position.
Second has a couple of punches blocked by Manfied.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfied.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Manfied showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manfied, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Manfied!
A victorious Liam Manfied thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Kassim (ranked 1834 p4p, 218 weight class) and Max Price (ranked 3098 p4p, 335 weight class). Price has chosen Future - Tie My Shoes ft. Young Thug as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheikh Kassim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Price!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassim throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.
Kassim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kassim tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Price misses with an uppercut. Kassim saw that one coming.
Kassim lands a jab to the nose.
Max Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kassim misses with a right hand
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Kassim moves out of range as Price strikes.
A big left from Price misses.
Kassim moves away from the strike by Price.
Price fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kassim on the side of the head.
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Price cracks Kassim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Price misses with an uppercut. Kassim saw that one coming.
Kassim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kassim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Price connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kassim. Kassim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Price walks into a straight right hand from Kassim.
Price misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kassim misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Price there.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassim is just out of range.
Price throws out a loose jab but Kassim uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim misses with an uppercut.
Kassim blocks a jab.
Kassim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Kassim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Kassim throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kassim tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
A little jabbing left from Price on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kassim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Kassim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Kassim moves away and avoids it.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kassim.
Price misses with a looping right.
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kassim ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Kassim moves out of range as Price strikes.
A big left from Kassim misses.
Price works the jab nicely.
Price misses with a straight left.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kassim.
Kassim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Kassim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kassim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kassim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kassim lands with an uppercut that bounces Price off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Kassim misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price lands a nice hook to Kassim's body. Kassim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Price looks to land a left hand but Kassim moved out of range nicely.
Price misses with a hook.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kassim was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Price scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Kassim slips the punch.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kassim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kassim lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Price.
Price wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.
Price tries to break the clinch but Kassim is controlling the position.
Kassim has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Kassim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Price's efforts to push away.
Price wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kassim.
Price is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Price tries to circle away but Kassim has him pinned against the cage.
Price working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Kassim on the inside.
Price tries to break free but Kassim pushes him back against the cage.
Kassim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Price's efforts to push away.
Kassim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Price or not.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Kassim is controlling him.
Price has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Price is looking to break free of the clinch but Kassim has double underhooks.
Kassim throws a head punch that misses.
Price's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Price's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kassim lands with a right to the head.
Kassim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kassim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Price takes a shot to the head.
Price is looking to break free of the clinch but Kassim has double underhooks.
Kassim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Price is rocked!
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!
A head punch on the inside from Kassim fails to land.
Kassim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Kassim swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kassim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Price.
Kassim lands with a light punch inside.
Kassim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Price looks winded!
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price working hard to break the clinch.
Kassim leaning his opponent against the cage.
Price is trying to force a seperation but Kassim has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cheikh Kassim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kassim misses with a straight right.
Kassim takes one on the button.
Price lands a jab to Kassim's midsection.
Kassim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
Price defending well as Kassim loads up on a big left hand.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Price with a jab.
Kassim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kassim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kassim.
Kassim misses the jab.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
Kassim is looking to clinch.
Price swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Price misses.
Kassim dips to his left and cracks Price with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kassim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Kassim throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price misses the jab.
Kassim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
Price throws a good cross that connects.
Price throws a hook but Kassim avoids it easily.
Kassim throws a big shot that misses.
Price throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Price.
A telegraphed right hand from Kassim misses the target.
Price moves away from the strike by Kassim.
Kassim takes the fight into the clinch.
Kassim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kassim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Kassim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Price up against the cage.
Kassim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheikh Kassim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassim prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Price looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.
Kassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Price working hard to break the clinch.
Kassim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price is trying to push Kassim away but Kassim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kassim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Kassim.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kassim keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kassim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kassim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kassim.
Kassim scores with a shot to the side of Price's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kassim trying to land knees to the body.
Kassim lands with a short shot to the head.
Kassim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kassim.
Price is breathing heavily.
Price is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kassim swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kassim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kassim.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassim.
Price is still on wobbly legs! Can Kassim finish him?
Price being controlled against the cage.
Price seems to have recovered his senses.
Kassim keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kassim looking to slow down the pace here.
Price wants to break free but Kassim has control.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Kassim is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Price tries to break the clinch but Kassim is controlling the position.
Kassim crunches a lovely knee into Price's ribcage.
Price tries to break the clinch but Kassim is controlling the position.
Price is trying to force a seperation but Kassim has the dominant position.
Kassim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Kassim is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheikh Kassim dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kassim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Price moves away from the strike by Kassim.
Kassim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price throws a hook but Kassim blocks it.
Price misses with a straight left.
Kassim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Kassim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Price.
Kassim thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kassim looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
Kassim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Kassim misses.
Kassim moves away from the strike by Price.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands a nice shot that snaps Kassim's head back.
Kassim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Kassim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kassim.
Price defending well as Kassim loads up on a big left hand.
Price moves out of range of the strikes.
Kassim throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kassim misses.
Kassim misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
Price throws a right hand that misses
letting Kassim counter with a right hand.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
Kassim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kassim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Kassim tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kassim.
Kassim throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
A big right from Price misses.
Price connects with a single shot there.
Kassim misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kassim ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kassim.
Kassim throws a lazy uppercut
and Price makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kassim throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassim misses the jab.
Kassim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kassim counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Kassim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Price manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price looks to land a right hand but Kassim moved out of range.
Kassim slips a straight right by Price.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Kassim's shoulder, as Kassim tries to avoid the shot.
Kassim slips under a jab from Price.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kassim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kassim sizes up Price with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kassim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Price misses with a straight right.
Kassim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Price manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kassim misses with an uppercut.
Kassim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Kassim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Price slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Kassim ducks down to avoid it.
Price takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kassim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Max Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kassim tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Kassim has managed to clinch.
A short right from Kassim.
Kassim trying to control the position but instead, Price has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kassim into the cage.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from Kassim.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kassim taking a breather.
Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Kassim ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price throws a hook to the side of Kassim's head but Kassim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price throws a hook to the side of Kassim's head but Kassim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kassim misses with an uppercut.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kassim manages to avoid it.
A big right from Price misses.
A jab from Price misses.
A jab lands there for Price.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
Price throws a jab when Kassim was well out of range.
Price scores with a hook.
Kassim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Price misses with a looping right.
Price throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kassim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Price takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kassim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kassim defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
Kassim slips under a jab from Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Max Price just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Price misses with a straight right.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kassim misses the target.
Kassim moves out of range as Price strikes.
Price lands a head shot.
Price needs to keep his hands up - Kassim had a free shot at his head there.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price lands a nice looking body shot.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kassim moves out of range as Price strikes.
Price throws a hook but Kassim blocks it.
A big right from Kassim misses.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Kassim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Price's head backwards.
Price throws a hook but Kassim blocks it.
Kassim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price throws a sloppy body shot
and Kassim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim throws a monster overhand right that drops Price! Kassim follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheikh Kassim!
Cheikh Kassim retains his welterweight title!
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