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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gekke Anti (ranked 5662 p4p, 200 weight class) and Ari Baba (ranked 3418 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gekke Anti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Baba!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba with a jab.
It looks like Gekke Anti has been cut.
Baba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baba lands a head shot.
Anti takes one to the side of the head.
Anti is breathing heavily.
Anti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baba cracks Anti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baba finish him?
Anti is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anti loses concentration momentarily and Baba pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Anti crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Baba finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ari Baba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khwezi Gonya (ranked 7315 p4p, 557 weight class) and Haka Tonga (ranked 7174 p4p, 548 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khwezi Gonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haka Tonga!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Gonya misses
and Tonga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Tonga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gonya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonga trying to control but Gonya is working from the bottom.
Tonga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonya's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga controlling the pace.
Gonya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonya wants to hit a switch here but Tonga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonya there!
Tonga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gonya is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tonga wants to control the pace but Gonya is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonya is on top in guard.
Gonya stands up and waves to Tonga to follow him.
Gonya misses with a double jab.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonya.
Tonga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tonga is looking to take a break and control but Gonya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonya is defending well.
Tonga trying to control the position but Gonya is working away.
Tonga lands some shots froms side control.
Tonga lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tonga working the head and body with strikes.
Tonga trying to control the action but Gonya is working from the bottom.
Gonya wants to control but Tonga postures up.
Gonya prevents Tonga from improving position.
Tonga controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonga in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haka Tonga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gonya moves in looking to clinch but Tonga pushes him off.
And Tonga tries to counter it with a takedown but Gonya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gonya tries for a takedown but Tonga circles away easily
and Tonga counters with a three punch combo that has Gonya backing up. Gonya nods at Tonga to acknowledge the strikes.
Tonga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tonga drives through with a takedown into Gonya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonya can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tonga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonya looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga is looking to take a break and control but Gonya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonya tries to get to full guard but Tonga has control of the leg.
Haka Tonga has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tonga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonya defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonga.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonga wants to control from the top but Gonya keeps moving.
Gonya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonga defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gonya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonga tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonya is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga trying to control but Gonya is working from the bottom.
Tonga wants to pass the guard but Gonya is keeping the position.
Gonya is looking for a triangle but Tonga pushes his legs off easily.
Tonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonya trying to keep a closed guard but Tonga is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haka Tonga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tonga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonga throws a right and a left that Gonya avoids nicely.
Tonga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tonga defends well and Gonya ends up having to push Tonga into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonya to the ground. Tonga is now in Gonya's guard.
Tonga has gone for a leg lock! Gonya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tonga's guard.
Tonga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Gonya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tonga's guard.
Tonga tries to get to full guard but Gonya has control of the leg.
Tonga is pressing down on Gonya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonga wants to stand and escape but Gonya is having none of it.
Tonga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonga is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gonya dives into side control.
Gonya decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tonga to his feet.
Gonya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonga moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonya throws a head kick that misses.
Tonga unleashes a big counter combination but Gonya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gonya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonya's half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tonga is just content to waste time from the top position. Gonya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gonya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tonga wants to control from the top but Gonya keeps moving.
Gonya wants to sweep here but Tonga controlling him for the moment.
Tonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khwezi Gonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonga working over Gonya with some ground and pound. Gonya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonya is staying active underneath Tonga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonga decides to stand up.
Gonya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haka Tonga.
Well Tonga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haka Tonga!
A relieved looking Haka Tonga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diomar Dirksz (ranked 7195 p4p, 626 weight class) and Carter Donovan (ranked 5786 p4p, 595 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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, Diomar Dirksz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksz.
Dirksz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Donovan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dirksz is looking to improve his position.
Donovan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy.
Dirksz wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirksz trying to control but Donovan postures up.
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dirksz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donovan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two 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.
Dirksz looking for submissions off his back.
Dirksz is looking for a sweep. Donovan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Dirksz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donovan is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Donovan trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donovan drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donovan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.
Dirksz tries to get to full guard but Donovan has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan moves nicely into side control.
Dirksz is trying to get back to half guard.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Dirksz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirksz tries to improve position but can't.
Donovan working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Donovan stalls from top position.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Dirksz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dirksz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donovan tries to advance to mount but Dirksz denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donovan taking a break here but Dirksz is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Donovan finds it's way through Dirksz's defenses.
Dirksz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donovan circles away.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches.
Donovan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dirksz regains guard.
Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Dirksz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dirksz manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Dirksz's guard.
Dirksz has his foot on Donovan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donovan works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan is keen to just control but Dirksz is a slippery customer.
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Donovan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donovan wants to stand but Dirksz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dirksz blocking the ground and pound.
Dirksz wants to control but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirksz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donovan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Donovan misses with a head shot.
Donovan wants to control the pace but Dirksz is squirming around nicely.
Donovan avoids the attempt from Dirksz to control.
Donovan wants to control the pace but Dirksz is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan controlling from mount.
Donovan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dirksz to take his back!
Donovan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Donovan missing with strikes.
Donovan biding his time, controlling Dirksz.
Donovan punches the canvas rather than the man.
Donovan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dirksz wants to escape the position.
Donovan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan trying to control momentarily.
Dirksz fending off the submission attempt from Donovan.
Donovan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dirksz hold on?
Donovan controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan is riding his opponent, not letting Dirksz buck him off.
Donovan is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Donovan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dirksz to the ground. Donovan is now in Dirksz's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dirksz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirksz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donovan defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirksz is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirksz defends it easily.
Donovan keeping full guard, as Dirksz tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirksz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donovan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dirksz has Donovan in his guard.
Dirksz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donovan postures up in Dirksz's guard and throws a big left but Dirksz blocks it.
Dirksz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donovan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dirksz looking for subs off his back but Donovan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donovan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carter Donovan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dirksz tries to get to full guard but Donovan has control of the leg.
Donovan tries to stand and escape but Dirksz is controlling the position.
Donovan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donovan passes to full mount!
Donovan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dirksz because Donovan loaded up on that one.
Donovan avoids the attempt from Dirksz to control.
Donovan looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan trying to control but Dirksz is having none of it.
Dirksz wants to hold on but Donovan pushes him away.
Dirksz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donovan controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirksz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diomar Dirksz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Donovan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donovan controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donovan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Donovan!
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