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Bloodbath IX PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McKinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike McKinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinley lands a big head kick that sends Marquez tumbling to the mat! McKinley takes a step backwards and waves Marquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McKinley misses with a head kick.
Marquez throws a series of punches but McKinley moves out of range.
Marquez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch but McKinley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marquez avoids the head kick by McKinley.
Marquez avoids the head kick by McKinley.
McKinley darts in and clinches Marquez up against the ropes.
McKinley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but McKinley has the dominant position.
Marquez tries to circle away but McKinley has him pinned against the ropes.
McKinley prevents Marquez from breaking the clinch.
Marquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but McKinley has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from McKinley - that landed with a thud.
McKinley scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKinley has him pressed against the ropes.
McKinley manages to break the clinch.
McKinley lands a big head kick that sends Marquez tumbling to the mat! McKinley takes a step backwards and waves Marquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marquez is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from McKinley and Marquez falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by McKinley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike McKinley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Sjoblum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bass Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sjoblum comes to the ring accompanied by Viikate - Viina & Terva & Hauta. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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249 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Sjoblum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bass Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten drops Sjoblum with a beautiful combination! Sjoblum stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rutten is looking for the KO!
Sjoblum is rocked!
It looks like Brad Sjoblum has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sjoblum shoots in for a double leg but Rutten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oh Sjoblum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown but Sjoblum sprawls well. He's pushed Rutten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Sjoblum seems to have got his legs back now.
Sjoblum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Rutten. No joy for Sjoblum on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Sjoblum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sjoblum! He's out on his feet! Rutten rushes in and drops Sjoblum with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bass Rutten!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Winston Wallace has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Winston Wallace seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
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243 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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, Winston Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Yvel!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Yvel circles away.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yvel gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yvel is proving hard to escape from.
Yvel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Yvel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wallace should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yvel has tightened it up now! Wallace should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gilbert Yvel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasco Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Igo (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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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasco Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Igo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa throws a series of punches but Igo moves out of range.
Sousa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa lands with a nice combination. Igo backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Liam Igo has been cut.
Sousa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Igo shoots in but no luck this time.
Igo blocks a head kick by Sousa.
A combination from Sousa does no damage.
Sousa lands a head kick. Igo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sousa has closed the distance and engaged Igo in a clinch.
Igo wants a takedown but no success here.
Sousa pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Igo is controlling him.
Igo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sousa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sousa has escaped and now he's on top!
Sousa wanted to stand there but Igo had control of the position.
Igo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Igo is tightening it up a little... Sousa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sousa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sousa taps out! nice BJJ there by Igo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Liam Igo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hijav Bahrai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Hijav Bahrai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hijav Bahrai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hijav Bahrai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio Lombardi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bahrai misses with a low kick.
Lombardi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijav Bahrai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahrai throws a leg kick but Lombardi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bahrai needs to keep his hands up - Lombardi had a free shot at his head there.
Bahrai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bahrai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lombardi trying to control the position but Bahrai is working away.
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.
Bahrai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lombardi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bahrai gets back to half guard.
Lombardi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bahrai trying to control but Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bahrai is not content to let Lombardi control the position.
Bahrai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lombardi stands up over Bahrai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahrai trying to control the position.
Bahrai wants to sweep here but Lombardi controlling him for the moment.
Lombardi scoring with some ground and pound.
Lombardi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lombardi wants to control from the top but Bahrai keeps moving.
Lombardi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bahrai's head.
Bahrai is looking for a triangle but Lombardi pushes his legs off easily.
Bahrai keeping moving, preventing Lombardi from controlling successfully.
Lombardi distracts Bahrai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lombardi stopping the sweep attempt from Bahrai.
Lombardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahrai looking to control.
Lombardi wants to control from the top but Bahrai keeps moving.
Lombardi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bahrai 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bahrai is on top in guard.
Bahrai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lombardi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bahrai has Lombardi in his guard.
Lombardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bahrai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bahrai is retaining full guard.
Bahrai trying to control the position.
Lombardi preventing the sweep.
Lombardi thows a big elbow that misses.
Lombardi connects with a couple of short punches.
Bahrai wants to stand but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Bahrai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bahrai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lombardi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bahrai is keen to just control but Lombardi is a slippery customer.
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.
Lombardi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lombardi is looking to stand up but Bahrai isn't so interested in that idea.
Bahrai stopping the sweep attempt from Lombardi.
Lombardi seems keen to control Bahrai's posture.
Bahrai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombardi controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Lombardi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bahrai throws a front kick that sends Lombardi stumbling back into the ropes.
Bahrai fakes the leg kick and cracks Lombardi in the body.
Giorgio Lombardi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombardi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lombardi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bahrai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bahrai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bahrai tries a head kick but it misses.
Bahrai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Bahrai is predictable there
enabling Lombardi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bahrai throws a head kick that misses.
Lombardi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bahrai did well to prevent Lombardi getting side control.
Lombardi is breathing heavily.
Bahrai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombardi.
Bahrai is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bahrai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bahrai is looking to escape.
Bahrai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lombardi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lombardi's back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lombardi staying busy and making it hard for Bahrai to control.
Lombardi's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Bahrai's hands.
Lombardi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bahrai.
Bahrai has got his arm under Lombardi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lombardi has spun round into Bahrai's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Bahrai has momentary wrist control but Lombardi slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lombardi lands a couple of digs.
Bahrai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lombardi won't allow Bahrai to sweep him here.
Bahrai is working hard here to advance position.
Lombardi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bahrai's head.
Lombardi stands up over Bahrai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bahrai keeping moving, preventing Lombardi from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bahrai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombardi gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahrai wants to control but Lombardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lombardi trying to control the action but Bahrai is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bahrai is looking to control Lombardi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bahrai avoid being mounted?
Lombardi is looking to advance position but Bahrai won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Lombardi there.
Bahrai gets back to full guard.
Bahrai looking for a sweep. Not yet Bahrai, not yet.
Lombardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bahrai is retaining full guard.
Bahrai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Lombardi working some strikes from top position.
Lombardi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bahrai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombardi defends it easily.
Lombardi stays in close to Bahrai's body and controls the position.
Lombardi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bahrai's head.
Bahrai wants to sweep but no luck.
Lombardi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bahrai trying to control the position.
Bahrai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lombardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bahrai has momentary wrist control but Lombardi slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giorgio Lombardi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lombardi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lombardi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bahrai in his tracks.
Bahrai throws and low kick but Lombardi moves out of range easily.
Lombardi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bahrai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bahrai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Lombardi blocks the low kick.
Bahrai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lombardi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lombardi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bahrai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bahrai manages to get back to half guard.
Bahrai is trying to maintain the position but Lombardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Bahrai is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lombardi is keen to just control but Bahrai is a slippery customer.
Bahrai tries to roll over but Lombardi keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahrai taking some punishment here, with Lombardi in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Lombardi.
Bahrai is not content to let Lombardi control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lombardi lands a nice short elbow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bahrai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lombardi's head.
Hijav Bahrai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombardi throws a right and a left that Bahrai avoids nicely.
Lombardi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bahrai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bahrai throws a wild body kick that Lombardi sees coming a mile off.
Lombardi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bahrai's half guard.
Lombardi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahrai actively working from the bottom here.
Bahrai wants to improve his position but Lombardi is controlling well.
Lombardi is nestled in close to Bahrai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombardi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lombardi working Bahrai over with strikes.
Bahrai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lombardi thows a big elbow that misses.
Lombardi cracks Bahrai with a solid left hand.
Lombardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Lombardi is working Bahrai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahrai wants to control but Lombardi passes easily into half guard.
Lombardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lombardi is pressing down on Bahrai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bahrai is holding on for now.
Lombardi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bahrai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lombardi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bahrai defending well though.
Bahrai gets full guard.
Lombardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lombardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bahrai is trying to control the position but Lombardi postures up.
Bahrai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lombardi postures up.
Lombardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lombardi trying to control but Bahrai is working from the bottom.
Lombardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bahrai uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Lombardi gets a takedown into half guard.
Bahrai trying to control here.
Giorgio Lombardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardi controlling the action here.
Bahrai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giorgio Lombardi.
I've got Lombardi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Lombardi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Nunoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajamu Mokoena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ajamu Mokoena is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Nunoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ajamu Mokoena!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokoena cracks Nunoz with an open hand slap.
Nunoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mokoena moves into the clinch.
Mokoena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nunoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mokoena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mokoena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nunoz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mokoena decides to stand and escape the position.
No joy there for Mokoena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Mokoena as Nunoz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Nunoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mokoena scores with a jab.
Nunoz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mokoena lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nunoz - he's out on his feet here! Mokoena follows up with another monster hook that separates Nunoz from consciousness! Nunoz falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mokoena stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ajamu Mokoena!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
170 lbs
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20
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pepe Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taco Train!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Train swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Train closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Perez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Train.
Train thows a huge punch but Perez dodges it nicely.
Train is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Train missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Train throws a strike but Perez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Perez keeping full guard, as Train tries to pass.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Train counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Train sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though.
Train sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though.
Perez trying to control but Train postures up.
Train lands strikes from half guard.
Perez tries to roll over but Train keeps him under control.
Train stalling away here and it's allowed Perez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Train trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez is trying to keep Train in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Perez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Train is defended easily by Perez.
Pepe Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Train fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Train.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Taco Train has been cut.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Train.
Pepe Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Train.
Perez gets underhooks to prevent Train's takedown attempt.
Perez landing knees to the head.
Train is trying to drag Perez to the mat but Perez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Train looks gassed!
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Train is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a nice elbow.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Train.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
Train is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Perez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Train works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Train has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Train stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perez looking to control.
Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perez is pulling down on Train's head to control his posture.
Train sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to sweep here but Train controlling him for the moment.
Perez keeping full guard, as Train tries to pass.
Train throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Perez closes the distance but Train moves to the side
and Train counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Train is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Train blocks with his arms.
Perez gets underhooks to prevent Train's takedown attempt.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Train blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Train dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taco Train's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Perez tries to clinch
and Train counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Train trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Train pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
Train postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perez pulls Train in close to prevent any damage.
Perez wants to sweep here but Train controlling him for the moment.
Perez is trying to keep Train in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez pulls Train in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Train closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
Perez looks to clinch
and Train decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Perez's guard.
Perez trying to control the position.
Train throwing strikes from guard but Perez blocks nicely.
Train drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perez dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez 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.
Perez stopping the sweep attempt from Train.
Perez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Perez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Train clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
Train avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Train is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Train avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez.
Train has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Perez is trying to keep an underhook but Train manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Train is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train is looking for a kimura here.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Train throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perez trying to control here.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Train sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Train not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Train avoids the head kick by Perez.
Train moves into the clinch.
Perez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Train is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Perez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Train wants a takedown but no success here.
Pepe Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Train.
Perez landing knees to the body.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Train on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Train blocks it.
Perez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Perez prevents the takedown attempt.
Perez lands an elbow inside.
Perez misses with a knee to the head.
Train tries to score a body lock takedown but Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Train wants a takedown but no success here.
Train has Perez pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Perez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Train showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taco Train's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Train fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perez sprawls well initially but Train persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Train not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Train prevents Perez from improving his position.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Perez is staying active underneath Train, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Train prevents Perez from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Train thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perez's head.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Train is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Perez clinches with his opponent.
Perez pushes off an throws an elbow but Train leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Train avoids it.
Train has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Perez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Perez wants to control his opponent's hands but Train gets his hands free.
Train has the hooks in. Perez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Train 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, Perez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Perez prevents Train from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Train manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Train missing with punches from the back.
Train controlling well, preventing Perez from escaping the position.
Perez avoids the strikes from Train.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Train gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
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.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Train.
Train working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Perez is doing well to defend. Train seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Perez is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taco Train!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Eminem- Not Afraid. A fine choice. Filipovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duran duran - Wild Boys 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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249 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Wilson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Wilson lands with a nice combination. Filipovic backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson lands a left and a right that send Filipovic crashing to the mat, dazed. Wilson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Filipovic is rocked!
Wilson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Filipovic - he's out on his feet here! Wilson follows up with another monster hook that separates Filipovic from consciousness! Filipovic falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Wilson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Wilson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Tallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tallo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DJ Distance-Mistral. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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, Aaron Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Tallo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallo.
Tallo blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright takes a swing at Tallo's ribcage but misses.
Tallo moves away from the strike by Wright.
Tallo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Wright misses.
Tallo ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Tallo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Tallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Tallo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Tallo's ribs.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Aaron Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Tallo off the ropes and back into rage.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Tallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Tallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright clobbers Tallo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tallo.
Aaron Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Tallo.
Tallo moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Tallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright lands a slapping body shot.
Tallo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallo slips a jab from Wright.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright drops Tallo with a beautiful combination! Tallo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wright is looking for the KO!
Tallo is rocked!
Wright cracks Tallo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Wright!
Aaron Wright retains his welterweight title!
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