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BB XXVIII: Wolfen v Cahill PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sosed Staryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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237 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Sosed Staryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Franks!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staryu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Staryu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Staryu scores with a head kick.
Staryu throws a leg kick but Franks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Staryu sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Franks to the ground! Staryu dives into full mount looking to finish!
Franks is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staryu prevents Franks from getting the reversal.
Franks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Staryu tries to control but Franks wriggling away.
Franks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Franks actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks is looking to improve his position.
Franks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staryu won't allow Franks to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Staryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staryu 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.
Franks working for a triangle but Staryu defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks has his foot on Staryu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staryu works his way back into a safe position though.
Franks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staryu is aware though and is defending well.
Staryu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Staryu defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks working for a triangle but Staryu defends it easily.
Franks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sosed Staryu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Staryu throws a head kick but Franks moves out of range.
Staryu misses with a head kick.
Staryu avoids the body shot from Franks.
Franks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Staryu throws a head kick that misses.
Staryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franks.
Staryu throws a front kick aimed at Franks's knee but Franks avoids it well.
Franks scores with a body shot.
Staryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Franks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staryu tries to score with a low kick but Franks moves his leg out of the way.
Staryu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Staryu throws a head kick that misses.
Franks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Staryu's hands.
That kick from Staryu tenderised Franks's leg. Franks is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staryu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franks.
Franks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Staryu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosed Staryu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franks blocks a head kick by Staryu.
Staryu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staryu throws a leg kick which misses Franks's front leg but catches the back leg as Franks tries to avoid it.
Franks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Staryu. That's going to slow Franks down.
Franks is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Staryu misses.
Staryu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Staryu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staryu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Staryu.
Staryu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Franks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Staryu throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staryu scoring well with a low kick there.
Staryu is looking to score with low kicks.
Staryu throws a low kick, looking for Franks's leg but Franks calmly moves out of range.
Staryu lands with a slapping head kick.
Staryu feints and then cracks Franks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franks down.
Staryu lands with a slapping head kick.
Staryu tried to score with a low kick but Franks checks it.
A big head kick from Staryu and Franks is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Franks is still in real trouble! Can Staryu finish him?
Franks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staryu is aware though and is defending well.
Staryu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franks seems to have recovered his senses.
Franks is looking for a triangle but Staryu pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staryu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Franks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staryu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staryu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Staryu looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sosed Staryu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Staryu misses with a leg kick.
Franks shoots in but Staryu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Staryu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sosed Staryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staryu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franks. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Franks.
Franks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staryu.
Staryu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franks's sensitive parts.
Staryu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Staryu misses with a head kick.
Franks misses with a wild body shot.
Staryu throws a sloppy head kick and Franks moves out of range easily.
Staryu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Franks is able to avoid easily.
Staryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sosed Staryu is winning the standup battle so far.
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Staryu connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Franks to the floor! Staryu dives in looking for the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franks actively working from the bottom here.
Franks is trying to get back to full guard.
Franks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franks actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staryu in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Staryu is going to stand back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Franks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staryu pulls his head out easily.
Franks tries to get to full guard but Staryu has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staryu is trying to control the action in half guard but Franks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like Staryu is going to stand back up.
Staryu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ron Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Franks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franks looking for submissions off his back.
Franks actively working from the bottom here.
Sosed Staryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sosed Staryu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Staryu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sosed Staryu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hallendro Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Nick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hallendro Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Nick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Filipovic lands.
Filipovic scores with a kick to the body.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Nick.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Nick avoids them all with ease.
Nick avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nick is defended easily by Filipovic.
Nick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
Filipovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Don Nick has been cut.
Nick avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Nick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filipovic sprawls well initially but Nick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is not content to let Nick control the position.
Nick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nick seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
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.
Filipovic won't allow Nick to pass to mount.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Don Nick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Nick ducks under and follows up with a left that Nick also avoids with ease.
Filipovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nick throws a push kick but Filipovic slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Filipovic!
Filipovic stalks Nick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nick's face. Nick staggers backwards, shaken.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nick throws a right hand that Filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipovic also avoids with ease.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nick pushes Filipovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nick tries to pull guard but Filipovic holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nick drops back down to his feet.
Hallendro Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Nick.
Nick jumps guard and drags Filipovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Nick wants to stand but Filipovic is controlling the position.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Nick won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filipovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filipovic postures up.
Nick managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nick is looking to stand up but Filipovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Nick controls Filipovic momentarily but Filipovic frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Nick.
Filipovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Nick looks for the body kick but Filipovic saw that one coming.
Filipovic throws a one two combo.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Filipovic.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filipovic lands the left hand.
Nick tries a head kick but it misses.
Nick ducks right into an uppercut from Filipovic.
Nick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic scores with a nice right hand.
Filipovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Nick is rocked!
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hallendro Filipovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Nick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Filipovic.
Nick is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipovic finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Filipovic throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nick is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hallendro Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bass Sultan Hengzt - Berliner Schnauze. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rambo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunter's waist but Hunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rambo off to one side.
Marek Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
Hunter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like John Rambo has been cut.
Hunter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rambo.
Rambo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Rambo down.
Rambo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rambo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunter.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rambo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Rambo wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Hunter lands a front kick.
Hunter lands a jab.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hunter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rambo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rambo as Hunter tries to tie him up.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunter.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Rambo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marek Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Rambo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter punishes Rambo's body with a nice straight punch.
Rambo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter throws a push kick but Rambo slaps the foot to one side.
Rambo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rambo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination.
Hunter has managed to clinch.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rambo is rocked!
That has opened up John Rambo's cut even more.
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rambo! He's out on his feet! Hunter rushes in and drops Rambo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marek Hunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between R The ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhelyazko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). R The ghost has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R The ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhelyazko Velilkov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The ghost moves out of range of the body kick.
The ghost looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Velilkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Velilkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velilkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Velilkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The ghost is fending him off so far but Velilkov persists. Nope, The ghost circles away and we're back to standing.
Velilkov scores with a kick to the body.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Velilkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
R The ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velilkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Velilkov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The ghost takes a kick to the side of the head.
Velilkov throws a head kick but The ghost moves out of range.
The ghost is looking to clinch.
Velilkov misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velilkov lands a front kick.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Velilkov circles away and keeps his distance.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Velilkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Velilkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velilkov looks for the body kick but The ghost saw that one coming.
Velilkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses.
The ghost instigates a clinch.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Velilkov pushes him off.
Velilkov throws a head kick but The ghost moves out of range.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - The ghost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses.
Velilkov throws a head kick but The ghost moves out of range.
Velilkov keeps the fight on the outside.
The ghost blocks a head kick by Velilkov.
The ghost is looking to clinch but Velilkov is avoiding it.
The ghost moves out of range as Velilkov throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velilkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The ghost tries to clinch there but Velilkov circles away.
Velilkov rushes The ghost and presses him up against the ropes.
Velilkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velilkov tries a head kick but it misses.
The ghost takes a kick to the side of the head.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
The ghost wants to clinch but Velilkov slips to the side
and Velilkov counters with a head kick.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velilkov misses with a head kick.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch but The ghost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ghost moves out of range of the body kick from Velilkov.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Velilkov.
The ghost gets a clinch.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velilkov.
The ghost closes the distance looking to clinch
and Velilkov counters with a head kick.
The ghost rushes Velilkov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Velilkov blocks the elbow strike.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velilkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Velilkov lands a head kick!
The ghost tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Velilkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velilkov lands a head kick!
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses.
Velilkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ghost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Velilkov.
The ghost tries to clinch but Velilkov moves away
so Velilkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velilkov wanted to stand there but The ghost had control of the position.
Velilkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The ghost, up you get!
The ghost leaves Velilkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
The ghost blocks a head kick by Velilkov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velilkov misses with a head kick.
The ghost tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Velilkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velilkov throws the kick towards the body but The ghost avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The ghost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhelyazko Velilkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velilkov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Velilkov counters with a body kick.
Velilkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Velilkov lands but The ghost takes it in his stride.
The ghost blocks a head kick by Velilkov.
The ghost closes the distance but Velilkov moves to the side
and Velilkov counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Velilkov.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The ghost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velilkov dodges an elbow strike from The ghost.
Velilkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velilkov misses with a head kick.
The ghost closes the distance and pushes Velilkov back into the ropes.
The ghost throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, The ghost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velilkov's brow.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The ghost moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ghost has closed the distance and engaged Velilkov in a clinch.
Velilkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Velilkov avoids a wild elbow strike from The ghost.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
R The ghost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velilkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Velilkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velilkov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The ghost.
Velilkov stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The ghost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Velilkov. That one must have hurt.
Velilkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velilkov misses with a head kick.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Velilkov.
The ghost tries to clinch up.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
The ghost darts in and clinches Velilkov up against the ropes.
The ghost throws an elbow that misses.
Velilkov blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
Velilkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velilkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The ghost's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velilkov prevents The ghost from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov decides to stand and escape the position.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses.
The ghost wants to clinch but Velilkov slips to the side
and Velilkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Velilkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velilkov prevents The ghost from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov passes into half guard.
Velilkov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Velilkov clinches up against the ropes.
Velilkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velilkov manages to break the clinch.
Velilkov scores with a head kick. The ghost tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like R The ghost has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Velilkov tries a head kick but it misses.
The ghost will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The ghost blocks a head kick by Velilkov.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhelyazko Velilkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on R The ghost's cut.
That's time! The ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The ghost closes the distance but Velilkov moves to the side
and Velilkov counters with a body kick that stops The ghost in his tracks momentarily.
The ghost instigates a clinch.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velilkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velilkov avoids the elbow strike from The ghost, against the ropes.
Velilkov breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Velilkov.
Velilkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Velilkov gets tackled into the ropes by The ghost. The ghost maintains the clinch.
Velilkov dodges an elbow strike from The ghost.
Velilkov blocks the elbow strike.
Velilkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The ghost wants to clinch but Velilkov slips to the side
so Velilkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ghost working a defensive guard here.
Velilkov stands up from The ghost's guard - Velilkov perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov throws a head kick but The ghost moves out of range.
The ghost on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Velilkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The ghost tries to clinch there but Velilkov circles away.
The ghost takes the fight into the clinch.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and The ghost moves out of range easily.
The ghost tries to clinch up
and Velilkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velilkov.
With the fighters up against the ropes, The ghost throws an elbow but misses.
Velilkov breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The ghost tries to clinch but Velilkov moves out of range.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The ghost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velilkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Velilkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Velilkov.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Velilkov.
Velilkov is looking to clinch.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velilkov misses with a head kick.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Velilkov.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Velilkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velilkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The ghost closes the distance but Velilkov moves to the side
and Velilkov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The ghost has Velilkov up against the ropes in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Velilkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ghost misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov breaks the clinch.
The ghost circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Velilkov.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Velilkov.
The ghost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velilkov counters with a solid body kick.
The ghost clinches with his opponent.
The ghost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Velilkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhelyazko Velilkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Velilkov pushes him off.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Velilkov.
A head kick misses from Velilkov.
R The ghost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velilkov tries a head kick but it misses.
The ghost closes the distance but Velilkov moves to the side
and Velilkov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Velilkov.
Velilkov throws a head kick but The ghost moves out of range.
The ghost tries to clinch but Velilkov moves away
and Velilkov counters with a body kick.
Velilkov shoots in looking for a takedown. The ghost tries to sprawl out of it but Velilkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. The ghost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Velilkov.
The ghost tries to clinch up
and Velilkov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The ghost is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The ghost closes the distance but Velilkov moves to the side
and Velilkov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The ghost really felt that one!
Velilkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Velilkov throws a head kick that misses.
Velilkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Velilkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The ghost moves out of range of the body kick.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velilkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The ghost has taken the fight to the clinch.
R The ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ghost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhelyazko Velilkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velilkov 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhelyazko Velilkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham comes to the ring accompanied by Amorphis - House of Sleep. Rick James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
214 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malham misses the shot to the body.
Malham connects with a single shot there.
Malham throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Malham throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Malham throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Malham misses the shot to the body.
Malham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malham misses with a straight left.
James moves in looking to clinch but Malham pushes him off.
James is looking to clinch.
Malham looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Malham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malham lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
James dodges the punch combination from Malham.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Malham circles away.
Malham throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Malham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
John Malham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to clinch there but Malham circles away.
No joy there for Malham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malham lands a body shot.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James tries to clinch there but Malham circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Malham pushes James against the ropes but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malham misses with a straight left.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Malham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to clinch up.
Malham is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James moves into the clinch.
Malham dodges an elbow strike from James.
Malham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James takes a shot to the head.
James tries to work over Malham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malham manages to break the clinch.
Malham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malham throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Malham lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rick James has been cut.
Malham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malham.
Malham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malham thows a body shot but no joy.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Malham circles away.
Malham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malham shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Malham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malham is breathing heavily.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malham swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James tries to clinch there but Malham circles away.
Malham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malham throws a jab when James was well out of range.
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.
James moves into range and clinches up with Malham.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malham up against the ropes.
Malham is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Malham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malham.
Malham tries to break free but James pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malham.
Malham has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James trying to stall but Malham improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
Malham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from James.
James wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James wants to clinch up but Malham keeps it at a distance.
Malham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Malham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malham.
Malham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
James moves in looking to clinch but Malham pushes him off.
Malham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James wants to clinch.
Malham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Malham.
Malham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Malham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malham looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Malham tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Malham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James is looking to clinch.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malham throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Malham closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Malham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malham lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malham throws out the jab.
Malham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John Malham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James clinches up against the ropes.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malham backwards.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Malham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James cracks Malham with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from James.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James cracks Malham with a nice body shot.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James cracks Malham with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James scores with a hook to the body.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malham is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malham prevents a body shot from James.
James is leaning against Malham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malham backwards.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malham blocks an uppercut.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malham.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from James.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for James to work.
James digs a right hand underneath Malham's ribcage. Malham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malham avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malham.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Malham misses with a series of wild punches.
Malham misses the shot to the body.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James wants to clinch up but Malham keeps it at a distance.
Malham closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James tries to clinch but Malham moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Malham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Malham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James wants to clinch up but Malham keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Malham does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malham takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James tries to clinch but Malham moves out of range.
Malham throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Malham thows a body shot but no joy.
James blocks a jab.
James tries to clinch there but Malham circles away.
Rick James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malham. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malham fails with a takedown attempt.
Malham swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James wants to clinch.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Malham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Malham gets an underhook and turns James into the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Malham.
Malham wants the takedown. James is fighting it off but Malham persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James's guard against the ropes.
Malham stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James wants to stand up but Malham is controlling him.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malham.
Malham 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.
Malham wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James wants to get back to his feet but Malham is in a dominant position and won't allow 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.
Malham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James tries to clinch there but Malham circles away.
Malham throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James is looking to clinch.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Malham is winning the standup battle so far.
Malham lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malham gets tackled into the ropes by James. James maintains the clinch.
Malham working hard to break the clinch.
Malham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Malham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McKinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Django (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Django!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django lands a nice looking body kick.
McKinley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKinley avoids the head kick by Django.
McKinley avoids the head kick by Django.
McKinley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Django misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Django throws a head kick that McKinley semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Django throws a head kick but McKinley moves out of range.
McKinley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Django looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKinley moves out of range of the body kick.
McKinley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Django circles away quickly and effectively.
McKinley takes the fight into the clinch.
Django using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKinley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McKinley has Django pressed against the ropes, preventing Django from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKinley manages to break the clinch.
Django tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Django swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKinley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by McKinley misses
and Django counters with a series of strikes. McKinley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Django with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKinley to score with a decent uppercut.
Django throws a lazy head kick
and McKinley counters with a big head kick but Django shrugs it off.
Django is rocked!
Django looks gassed!
Django throws a lazy head kick
and McKinley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Django is still on wobbly legs! Can McKinley finish him?
Mike McKinley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKinley cracks the inside of Django's front leg.
Django seems to have recovered his senses.
McKinley with a hook.
The fighters circle, before McKinley throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Django's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McKinley lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mike McKinley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogba comes to the ring accompanied by Dirty house. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba throws a head kick but Silakka moves out of range.
Silakka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drogba throws a leg kick
and Silakka counters with a leg kick.
Silakka misses with a leg kick
and Drogba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drogba looks to throw a body kick
and Silakka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silakka throws a leg kick which misses Drogba's front leg but catches the back leg as Drogba tries to avoid it.
Silakka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drogba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silakka throws a leg kick
and Drogba counters with a nice body kick.
Drogba throws a front kick aimed at Silakka's knee but Silakka avoids it well.
Silakka throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silakka misses with a leg kick
and Drogba counters with a thumping low kick.
Silakka throws out a leg kick but Drogba moves out of range and Silakka only half commits.
Silakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silakka connects with a high kick.
Silakka throws a leg kick
and Drogba counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Drogba blocks the low kick.
Drogba misses with a low kick.
Silakka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drogba throws a head kick but Silakka moves out of range.
Drogba pushes Silakka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silakka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drogba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silakka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drogba tries to score a body lock takedown but Silakka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drogba pulls Silakka into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silakka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drogba trying to keep a closed guard but Silakka is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba pushes a forearm under Silakka's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silakka is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Didier Drogba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuwill Submitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reagan comes to the ring accompanied by Tribute to Ronald Reagan . Yuwill Submitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Reagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuwill Submitt!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan tests Submitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Submitt moves away.
Submitt slips a straight right by Reagan.
Reagan thows a body shot but no joy.
Reagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reagan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Submitt's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Submitt.
Reagan blocks a jab.
A combination from Submitt does no damage.
Submitt moves forwards but Reagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Submitt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reagan lands a jab.
Reagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Reagan lands a jab to the head.
Reagan scores with a jab to the body.
Submitt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reagan did well to prevent Submitt getting side control.
Submitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reagan keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Submitt is keen to just control but Reagan is a slippery customer.
Submitt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Submitt.
Reagan tries to get to full guard but Submitt has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reagan is refusing to be controlled, as Submitt sits in half guard.
Submitt moves into full mount! Reagan won't be happy about that!
Submitt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reagan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submitt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Submitt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Submitt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Submitt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reagan has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Submitt wants to control but Reagan is keeping him busy.
Submitt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reagan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Submitt's guard! Nice work there by Reagan!
Reagan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Reagan 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.
Reagan misses with a wild body shot.
Submitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuwill Submitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Submitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Submitt somewhat.
Reagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Submitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reagan lands a right hook to the body.
Reagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Submitt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Submitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reagan connects with a looping right hand.
Reagan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Submitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Reagan lands a big right hand that sends Submitt crashing to the mat! Reagan stays standing though and waves Submitt back to his feet!
Submitt is rocked!
Reagan lands with a good body shot.
Reagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Submitt can do to turn this around?
Submitt is breathing heavily.
Reagan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronald Reagan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Cahill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cahill's choice of entrance music: Jesus Walks - Kanye West. 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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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wes Wolfen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Cahill!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cahill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cahill scores with a nice head shot.
Cahill thows a body kick. Wolfen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wolfen missing with a left hand there. Cahill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolfen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cahill catches Wolfen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cahill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfen.
Cahill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cahill lands with a straight right. Wolfen didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cahill misses with a body kick.
Cahill tries a low kick but Wolfen avoids it.
Cahill misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cahill. That snapped Wolfen's head back.
Cahill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolfen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cahill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolfen checks it well.
Cahill looks to land a combination but Wolfen avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cahill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfen avoids the head kick by Cahill.
Wolfen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cahill.
Cahill throws a shot to the body.
Cahill misses the jab.
Cahill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cahill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cahill's corner calls for a 1-2. Cahill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cahill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cahill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cahill stalks Wolfen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolfen's face. Wolfen staggers backwards, shaken.
Wolfen is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolfen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolfen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cahill.
Wolfen keeps the fight on the outside.
Cahill misses with a body shot.
Cahill moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cahill backwards.
Wolfen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfen looking to stall.
Cahill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cahill.
Wolfen tries a body shot but Cahill blocks it.
Cahill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfen is keeping busy.
Cahill lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cahill.
A right handed body shot lands from Cahill.
Wolfen tries to work over Cahill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cahill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfen backwards.
Cahill holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cahill.
Cahill works on Wolfen's body with a couple of short punches.
Cahill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cahill gets through Wolfen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cahill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Cahill on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cahill.
Cahill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cahill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cahill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfen backwards.
Wolfen is rocked!
Cahill lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wolfen to his knees! Cahill keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cahill!
Matt Cahill is the new light heavyweight champion!
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