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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fanis Bartko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poco Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartko comes to the cage accompanied by Marpo - Muay Thai. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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175 cm
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170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Brawler
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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 Amsterdam, Fanis Bartko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Poco Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bartko or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bartko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bartko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bartko stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Bartko is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bartko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bartko wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Bartko is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Fanis Bartko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bartko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fanis Bartko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Bartko leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bartko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Bartko tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Bartko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bartko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Bartko counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Bartko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartko tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Bartko passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown pushes Bartko off looking to stand but Bartko dives back in and keeps control.
Bartko seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bartko wants to stand up but Brown manages to regain full guard.
Bartko won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bartko from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control Bartko's posture.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bartko is aware though and is defending well.
Brown keeping full guard, as Bartko tries to pass.
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.
Bartko trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Bartko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bartko wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Fanis Bartko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bartko shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Bartko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brown's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanis Bartko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bartko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Bartko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartko is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartko misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Bartko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bartko showed some decent athleticism there.
Bartko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bartko is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to control but Bartko is keeping busy.
Bartko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bartko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fanis Bartko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bartko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Bartko eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is controlling Bartko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Bartko is controlling him
Bartko wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fanis Bartko just wasn't active enough.
Bartko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bartko takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a one two! Bartko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bartko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Bartko postures up.
Bartko looking to pass the guard.
Bartko trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartko looking for a sweep. Not yet Bartko, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bartko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bartko has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartko has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bartko's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanis Bartko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bartko misses with a body kick.
Bartko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bartko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bartko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bartko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown wriggles free and stands up.
Bartko closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Bartko pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bartko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bartko stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartko trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Bartko is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bartko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown is not content to let Bartko control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bartko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Bartko swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bartko's guard.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Bartko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to stand but Bartko is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Bartko is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown gets to his feet - Bartko follows without any prompting.
Bartko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bartko.
Brown working for a triangle but Bartko defends it easily.
Bartko stops Brown from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Poco Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bartko from controlling successfully.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Bartko pushes his legs off easily.
Bartko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bartko has Brown in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fanis Bartko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bartko, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Fanis Bartko!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Fanis Bartko!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Fanis Bartko!
Fanis Bartko wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Kiltspinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batistuta comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses: Knocking On Heavens Door. 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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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Kiltspinner!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiltspinner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batistuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiltspinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Kiltspinner is having none of it.
Batistuta throws a wild body kick that Kiltspinner sees coming a mile off.
Batistuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiltspinner looks to land a combination but Batistuta avoids it well.
Kiltspinner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiltspinner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiltspinner misses with a few strikes there.
Kiltspinner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiltspinner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batistuta. That's going to slow Kiltspinner down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiltspinner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiltspinner looks gassed!
A combination from Kiltspinner does no damage.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Kiltspinner moves out of range.
Batistuta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batistuta connects with a solid leg kick.
Batistuta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kiltspinner takes a step back to recover.
Batistuta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kiltspinner's calf.
Batistuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiltspinner circles away.
Batistuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batistuta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Batistuta rushes Kiltspinner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jimmy Kiltspinner has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Batistuta.
Kiltspinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Batistuta scores a nice knee to the body.
Kiltspinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Batistuta with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Batistuta.
Batistuta leaning against his opponent.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batistuta lands an elbow inside that Kiltspinner shrugs off.
Batistuta lands an elbow just above Kiltspinner 's eye.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batistuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batistuta landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Batistuta.
A knee to the head by Batistuta.
Kiltspinner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batistuta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiltspinner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kiltspinner tries for a takedown but Batistuta manages to get underhooks.
Batistuta lands a knee to the head.
Kiltspinner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batistuta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batistuta is pressed up against the cage. Kiltspinner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Batistuta down to the mat. Batistuta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gabriel Batistuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kiltspinner.
Batistuta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta moves in looking to clinch but Kiltspinner pushes him off.
Batistuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Kiltspinner misses.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Kiltspinner is avoiding it.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Kiltspinner is avoiding it.
Batistuta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiltspinner keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiltspinner lands with a nice combination. Batistuta backs away looking to recover.
Batistuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Batistuta moves in looking to clinch but Kiltspinner pushes him off.
Kiltspinner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batistuta.
Gabriel Batistuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jab, jab by Batistuta - just one landing.
Kiltspinner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Batistuta. Kiltspinner shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Batistuta.
Batistuta cracks the inside of Kiltspinner's front leg.
Batistuta moves in looking to clinch but Kiltspinner pushes him off.
Batistuta moves into the clinch.
Batistuta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiltspinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Batistuta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jimmy Kiltspinner's cut even more.
Batistuta scores with a knee to the head.
Batistuta with a knee to the head.
Batistuta with a knee to the head.
Batistuta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Batistuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Kiltspinner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kiltspinner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kiltspinner throws out a loose jab but Batistuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Kiltspinner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batistuta misses the shot to the body.
Batistuta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiltspinner's sensitive parts.
Batistuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batistuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiltspinner swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batistuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta throws a head kick but Kiltspinner moves out of range.
Batistuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batistuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batistuta moves into the clinch.
Batistuta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Batistuta stalling.
Batistuta seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Batistuta landing knees to the head.
Kiltspinner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Batistuta.
Batistuta lands an elbow that stopped Kiltspinner in his tracks for a moment.
Batistuta stalling in the clinch.
Kiltspinner jumps guard but Batistuta stands there with Kiltspinner around his waist. Kiltspinner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kiltspinner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiltspinner takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Batistuta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Batistuta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batistuta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batistuta landing knees to the head.
Kiltspinner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batistuta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiltspinner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kiltspinner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Batistuta.
Batistuta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Batistuta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiltspinner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Batistuta with a knee to the head.
Batistuta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiltspinner blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiltspinner avoids the elbow strike from Batistuta, against the cage.
Kiltspinner tries to pull guard but Batistuta holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiltspinner drops back down to his feet.
Gabriel Batistuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kiltspinner.
A knee to the head by Batistuta.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Batistuta obliges.
Batistuta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiltspinner blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiltspinner jumps guard but Batistuta stands there with Kiltspinner around his waist. Kiltspinner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batistuta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiltspinner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kiltspinner looking to throw knees to the head but Batistuta is blocking nicely.
Kiltspinner is looking to control Batistuta's arms but Batistuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiltspinner has his back to the cage.
Batistuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiltspinner can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Batistuta.
Batistuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batistuta scores with a knee to the head.
Batistuta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiltspinner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Batistuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batistuta lands a good knee to the midsection. Kiltspinner won't want to take too many of those.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batistuta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kiltspinner trying to stall but Batistuta improves his position.
Batistuta connects with a knee to the head.
Kiltspinner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batistuta has Kiltspinner pressed against the cage, preventing Kiltspinner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batistuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiltspinner's defenses.
Kiltspinner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kiltspinner tries to pull guard but Batistuta holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiltspinner drops back down to his feet.
Batistuta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batistuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batistuta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kiltspinner jumps guard but Batistuta stands there with Kiltspinner around his waist. Kiltspinner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kiltspinner wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Batistuta.
Batistuta lands a damaging elbow.
Batistuta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Batistuta.
Batistuta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Batistuta with a knee to the head.
Kiltspinner tries to break the clinch but Batistuta is controlling the position.
Kiltspinner is trying to break the clinch but Batistuta is controlling him.
Kiltspinner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batistuta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batistuta lands a knee to the head.
Batistuta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kiltspinner missing with knees to the body.
Batistuta crunches a lovely knee into Kiltspinner's ribcage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Batistuta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Kiltspinner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Batistuta throws a hook but Kiltspinner blocks it.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Kiltspinner is avoiding it.
Batistuta misses with a body shot.
Jimmy Kiltspinner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiltspinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiltspinner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batistuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batistuta throws a head kick but Kiltspinner moves out of range.
Batistuta slips a jab and a cross from Kiltspinner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batistuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Batistuta misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batistuta wants to clinch up but Kiltspinner keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiltspinner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batistuta.
Kiltspinner swats away the attempt to clinch by Batistuta.
Kiltspinner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabriel Batistuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Batistuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiltspinner throws a good cross that connects.
Kiltspinner misses with a few strikes there.
Kiltspinner throws a one two combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batistuta.
Batistuta scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta moves in looking to clinch but Kiltspinner pushes him off.
Kiltspinner avoids the head kick by Batistuta.
Batistuta slips a jab and a cross from Kiltspinner.
Kiltspinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batistuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiltspinner circles away.
Batistuta cracks the inside of Kiltspinner's front leg.
Batistuta tries to clinch up but Kiltspinner circles away and keeps his distance.
Batistuta scores with a hook.
The cut above Jimmy Kiltspinner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Batistuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batistuta tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batistuta moves in looking to clinch but Kiltspinner pushes him off.
Batistuta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batistuta.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Kiltspinner is avoiding it.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiltspinner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batistuta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kiltspinner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kiltspinner walks into a left hand.
Kiltspinner throws a combination. Batistuta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Batistuta tries to clinch there but Kiltspinner circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batistuta connects with a knee to the head.
Gabriel Batistuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiltspinner is rocked!
Jimmy Kiltspinner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiltspinner fails to pull guard.
Kiltspinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Batistuta finish him?
Batistuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Kiltspinner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Batistuta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Berglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fargo Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Berglund had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Berglund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fargo Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berglund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Berglund thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Berglund's brow.
Berglund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy distracts Berglund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murphy stands up over Berglund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berglund has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Berglund is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Berglund looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy stops Berglund from getting back to his feet.
Murphy winds up and cracks Berglund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berglund is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berglund actively working from the bottom here.
Berglund is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berglund on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berglund defending well though.
Murphy stops Berglund from getting back to his feet.
Berglund is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Murphy is tapping! Great win for Berglund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugo Berglund!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duce Malatesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malatesta comes to the cage accompanied by Becoming the bull. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duce Malatesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malatesta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chambers's guard.
Malatesta trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Malatesta chips away with some ground and pound.
Chambers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malatesta controls the pace.
Malatesta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malatesta loads up on a big left hand. Chambers felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Malatesta looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Chambers can't hide his disappointment, as Malatesta celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duce Malatesta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saenchai Sor Kingstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sleet Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saenchai Sor Kingstar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 London, Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sleet Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar cracks the inside of Leonidas's front leg.
Leonidas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingstar throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Leonidas crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ripa Saranapuolella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Alexander !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ripa Saranapuolella!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saranapuolella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saranapuolella scores with a jab.
Alexander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Saranapuolella moves into the clinch successfully.
Saranapuolella working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saranapuolella throws a head punch that misses.
Saranapuolella throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saranapuolella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander tries a body shot but Saranapuolella blocks it.
Alexander looking for a takedown.
Saranapuolella throws a head punch that misses.
Saranapuolella working aggressively here.
A short right from Saranapuolella.
It looks like Aaron Alexander has been cut.
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Alexander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saranapuolella misses with a punch on the inside.
Saranapuolella misses with some punches.
Saranapuolella lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Saranapuolella has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Saranapuolella lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Saranapuolella lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saranapuolella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saranapuolella working aggressively here.
Saranapuolella doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander tries to work over Saranapuolella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saranapuolella doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Saranapuolella blocks a body shot from Alexander .
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
Saranapuolella doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Saranapuolella pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saranapuolella lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saranapuolella misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saranapuolella takes a swing at Alexander 's ribcage but misses.
Saranapuolella throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Saranapuolella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripa Saranapuolella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saranapuolella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saranapuolella just misses with a punch to the body.
Saranapuolella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander throws a body punch but Saranapuolella moves out of range.
Alexander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alexander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saranapuolella works over Alexander 's head and body with a nice combination.
Saranapuolella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella misses with a two punch combination.
Saranapuolella misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a series of strikes. Saranapuolella will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexander misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saranapuolella looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Saranapuolella thows a body shot but no joy.
Saranapuolella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Saranapuolella tries to clinch
and Alexander counters with a left and a right that stings Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Saranapuolella misses.
Saranapuolella digs a good hook to Alexander 's body.
Saranapuolella lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saranapuolella throws out the jab.
Saranapuolella slips a jab and a cross from Alexander .
Saranapuolella comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saranapuolella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander .
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander . Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saranapuolella misses with a combination
and Alexander counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saranapuolella misses with a double jab
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saranapuolella thuds a left hand into Alexander 's body.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saranapuolella throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saranapuolella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saranapuolella lands a slapping body shot.
Saranapuolella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saranapuolella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saranapuolella connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Saranapuolella misses with a double jab
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Alexander slips under a jab from Saranapuolella.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripa Saranapuolella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alexander 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saranapuolella lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander 's hand.
Nice shot by Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saranapuolella throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Saranapuolella fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saranapuolella closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alexander counters with a three punch combo that has Saranapuolella backing up. Saranapuolella nods at Alexander to acknowledge the strikes.
Saranapuolella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander .
Donk. Saranapuolella catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Saranapuolella loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saranapuolella misses with a double jab
and Alexander counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Saranapuolella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saranapuolella misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Saranapuolella ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Saranapuolella lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into rage.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saranapuolella misses with a jab to the body
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saranapuolella takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Saranapuolella misses.
Saranapuolella uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Saranapuolella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saranapuolella misses with a double jab.
Saranapuolella connects with a crisp jab.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Alexander .
Saranapuolella misses with a double jab
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saranapuolella misses with a jab to the body
and Saranapuolella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saranapuolella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ripa Saranapuolella seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saranapuolella misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Saranapuolella closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saranapuolella throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Alexander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Saranapuolella.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saranapuolella scores with a nice head shot.
Saranapuolella scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Saranapuolella misses with a jab to the body
and Alexander counters with a three punch combo that has Saranapuolella backing up. Saranapuolella nods at Alexander to acknowledge the strikes.
Saranapuolella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
Saranapuolella cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saranapuolella goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saranapuolella scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saranapuolella throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saranapuolella throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella just misses with a punch to the body.
Saranapuolella lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saranapuolella misses with a straight right.
Saranapuolella thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Saranapuolella misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saranapuolella. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saranapuolella is looking to clinch.
Saranapuolella lands with a hook. Alexander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saranapuolella thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saranapuolella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander .
Saranapuolella misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saranapuolella lands a two punch combo.
Saranapuolella scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saranapuolella throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander walks into a straight right hand from Saranapuolella.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saranapuolella misses with a body shot.
Saranapuolella throws a sloppy body shot
and Alexander counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripa Saranapuolella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alexander 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Saranapuolella lands the left hand.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saranapuolella throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Saranapuolella misses the target.
Saranapuolella lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saranapuolella.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander . Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saranapuolella just misses with a punch to the body.
Saranapuolella misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a one-two to the body.
Saranapuolella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saranapuolella misses the shot to the body.
Saranapuolella lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saranapuolella misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Alexander tries to bum rush Saranapuolella with a series of wild strikes but Saranapuolella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saranapuolella throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saranapuolella throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saranapuolella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saranapuolella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saranapuolella digs a good body shot into Alexander 's ribs.
Saranapuolella changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saranapuolella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saranapuolella swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a three punch combo that has Saranapuolella backing up. Saranapuolella nods at Alexander to acknowledge the strikes.
Alexander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saranapuolella throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Saranapuolella. Beautiful body shot.
Saranapuolella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saranapuolella slips a jab and a cross from Alexander .
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saranapuolella lands a jab to Alexander 's midsection.
A shot to the body from Saranapuolella misses
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander looks to land a combination but Saranapuolella avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saranapuolella misses with a body shot.
Jab from Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella takes a swing at Alexander 's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saranapuolella. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saranapuolella jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saranapuolella falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saranapuolella loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Saranapuolella misses with a double jab
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Saranapuolella misses.
Saranapuolella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saranapuolella misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander slips a straight right by Saranapuolella.
Saranapuolella throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saranapuolella throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saranapuolella fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Saranapuolella moves out of range.
Jab by Saranapuolella.
Some wild striking there from Alexander .
Some wild striking there from Alexander .
Saranapuolella throws a sloppy body shot
and Saranapuolella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saranapuolella.
Alexander takes a swing at Saranapuolella's ribcage but misses.
Saranapuolella throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Saranapuolella takes a swing at Alexander 's ribcage but misses.
Saranapuolella works Alexander 's body with a nice hook.
Saranapuolella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saranapuolella lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Alexander tries to move into range but Saranapuolella moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saranapuolella misses with a wild body shot.
Saranapuolella swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Saranapuolella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saranapuolella lands a jab to Alexander 's midsection.
Saranapuolella swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Saranapuolella with a hook.
A combination from Alexander does no damage.
Saranapuolella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saranapuolella comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saranapuolella swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
Saranapuolella lands a nice hook to Alexander 's body. Alexander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ripa Saranapuolella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saranapuolella 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Ripa Saranapuolella!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Ripa Saranapuolella!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Ripa Saranapuolella!
Ripa Saranapuolella wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richardt Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardt Bam Bam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richardt Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Otto Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aalto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aalto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aalto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bam Bam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aalto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bam Bam is aware though and is defending well.
Bam Bam stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam delivers a nice body kick.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bam Bam misses with a two punch combination.
Bam Bam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bam Bam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bam Bam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aalto doesn't seem bothered though.
Bam Bam misses with a two punch combination.
Bam Bam swinging wildly here.
Bam Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bam Bam misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam misses the shot to the body.
Aalto swats away the attempt to clinch by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bam Bam is breathing heavily.
Bam Bam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aalto fails with the takedown
and Bam Bam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bam Bam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Bam Bam won't allow it.
Bam Bam can't break the clinch.
Bam Bam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam fails to land with a series of punches.
Bam Bam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto slips a jab and a cross from Bam Bam.
Aalto keeps the fight on the outside.
Bam Bam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aalto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bam Bam tries to avoid it but Aalto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bam Bam to the ground. Bam Bam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardt Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Aalto.
Bam Bam looks to throw a body kick
and Aalto counters by moving into the clinch.
Bam Bam wants to get back to striking at distance but Aalto won't allow it.
Aalto jumps guard but Bam Bam stands there with Aalto around his waist. Aalto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bam Bam can't get the takedown.
Aalto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bam Bam uses from the top position.
Bam Bam postures up.
Aalto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bam Bam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aalto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bam Bam is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto looking for a guillotine here but Bam Bam defends easily.
Aalto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bam Bam doesn't defend quickly enough and Aalto has managed to lock this one up! Can Bam Bam escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aalto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Otto Aalto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Balero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Black will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Balero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Black!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balero shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balero chips away with some ground and pound.
Black wants to stand up but Balero is controlling him.
Balero works over Black with some ground and pound from guard.
Balero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black wants to stand and escape but Balero is having none of it.
Balero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Balero connects with a couple of short punches.
Balero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Balero prevents Black from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balero cracks Black with a solid left hand.
Balero won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Balero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black is rocked!
Balero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black is still in real trouble! Can Balero finish him?
Balero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balero loads up on a big left hand. Black felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Balero looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Black can't hide his disappointment, as Balero celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Balero!
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