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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PeeWee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardinal comes to the cage accompanied by In Mourning - In The Failing Hour. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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150 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Cardinal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, PeeWee Herman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman shoots in for a takedown but Cardinal shows good takedown defense.
Cardinal feints and as Herman raises his hands in defense, Cardinal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herman trying to control the position.
Herman wants to sweep but no luck.
Herman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardinal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cardinal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardinal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cardinal advances to half guard.
Herman is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardinal wants to free his trapped foot but Herman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman is looking to improve his position.
Herman gets back to full guard.
Cardinal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman is in trouble now - Cardinal has advanced to mount!
Cardinal lands with some strikes.
Cardinal working the ground and pound effectively.
Herman has left one of his arms exposed and Cardinal doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Herman screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Cardinal!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaobon Killer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Killer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Killer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Killer checks a low kick from Moreira.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Killer misses.
Killer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreira momentarily.
Moreira scores with a jab to the head.
Killer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moreira doesn't seem phased though.
Moreira fakes the leg kick and cracks Killer in the body.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Moreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Moreira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick from Moreira.
Moreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?
Moreira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moreira seems to have recovered his senses.
Moreira gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Killer throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Moreira stumbling backwards into the cage! Moreira bounces back off the cage towards Killer, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Killer lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Killer celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaobon Killer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop DoGG. Kenny McCormick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roger Nelson's chin.
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146 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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136 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of McCormick's side.
McCormick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nelson.
McCormick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCormick is keeping busy.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCormick.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.
McCormick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCormick lands a knee to the body.
McCormick wants the takedown. Nelson is fighting it off but McCormick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nelson's guard against the cage.
Nelson keeping full guard, as McCormick tries to pass.
Nelson is controlling McCormick's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCormick postures up.
McCormick content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCormick wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCormick is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
McCormick looking to pass the guard.
McCormick trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCormick is out of range.
McCormick looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and McCormick moves out of range easily.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson lands a high kick!
McCormick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCormick misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks McCormick in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson keeps McCormick at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson slips a straight right by McCormick.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
McCormick tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCormick is breathing heavily.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson lands a nice hook to McCormick's body. McCormick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nelson avoids the body shot from McCormick.
McCormick fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
McCormick tries to clinch up
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCormick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
McCormick is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nelson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! McCormick is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roger Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Gullich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gena Yourass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yourass comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad News kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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222 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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214 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolfgang Gullich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gena Yourass!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yourass.
Horrible takedown by Gullich or perhaps it was just good defense by Yourass which made him look bad.
Gullich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gullich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yourass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gullich is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yourass is on top in guard.
Yourass wants to stand but Gullich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gullich is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gullich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gullich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gullich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yourass's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gullich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yourass is looking to improve his position.
Gullich wants to advance to full mount but Yourass doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gullich won't allow Yourass to get back to his feet.
Gullich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yourass is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gullich, into his guard.
Yourass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gullich is proving hard to escape from.
Yourass trying to control the position from guard on top but Gullich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yourass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gullich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullich is looking to sinch up a triangle. Yourass throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gullich's body to avoid the submission. Gullich has instead reached around Yourass's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gullich arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wolfgang Gullich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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165 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madden Rush!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spencer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rush checks a low kick from Spencer.
Rush just misses with a punch to the body.
Rush tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spencer tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rush off to one side.
Dylan Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madden Rush.
Rush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spencer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rush goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spencer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rush but great work by Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spencer stands up.
Rush shoots in and bounces Spencer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rush wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer is looking for a triangle but Rush pushes his legs off easily.
Spencer is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rush throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Spencer's body to avoid the submission. Spencer has instead reached around Rush's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Spencer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dylan Spencer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent has chosen BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden" as his entrance music. 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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179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Bros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Kent!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent throws a head kick but Bros moves out of range.
Bros throws a nice looking combination but Kent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bros scores with a body shot.
Bros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kent circles away quickly and effectively.
Bros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kent moves away.
Bros tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bros throws a sloppy head kick
and Kent counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kent counters with a nice body kick.
Kent throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bros tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kent is in Bros's guard.
Bros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bros looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kent sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bros throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bros is keeping the position for now.
Kent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kent looking to pass the guard.
Bros wants to sweep here but Kent controlling him for the moment.
Kent passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kent prevents Bros from improving his position.
Kent works his way into side control.
Kent moves into full mount!
Kent wants to control the pace but Bros is squirming around nicely.
Kent content just to control the position here.
Kent is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bros can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bros is working to get back to half guard.
Kent manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bros to take his back!
Bros is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bros prevents Kent from getting a body triangle.
Kent looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bros tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kent wants to control the pace but Bros is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent controlling the pace for now.
Bros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kent avoids the attempt from Bros to control.
Kent wants to control the pace but Bros is squirming around nicely.
Bros is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bros is in a horrible position here. Kent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bros scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bros misses with a wild body shot.
Bros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kent circles away quickly and effectively.
Kent throws a head kick that misses.
Bros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bros misses with a few strikes there.
Bros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kent avoids the body shot from Bros.
Bros throws a jab when Kent was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bros. Those never looked like landing.
Mario Bros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bros throws a hook to the side of Kent's head but Kent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mario Bros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bros misses with a double jab.
Kent 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.
Kent forces his way into half guard.
Kent wants to pass to mount but Bros is defending the position.
Kent is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bros as he works his way to full guard.
Kent pushing down on Bros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bros is looking to control Kent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bros avoid being mounted?
Kent is trying to control the action in half guard but Bros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bros is trying to control but can't.
Bros tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bros moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kent wants to control from the top but Bros keeps moving.
Kent tries to free his leg and advance position but Bros is retaining full guard.
Kent has gone for a leg lock! Bros slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kent's guard.
Bros won't allow Kent to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bros wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
Mario Bros has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bros throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Kent shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kent moves into full mount! Bros won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bros tries to hold on but Kent postures up.
Bros takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kent looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bros is trying to escape the mount.
Kent goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bros turns into him and now he's in Kent's guard.
Bros wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Kent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bros misses with a combination
and Kent counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bros takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Bros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kent cracks the inside of Bros's front leg.
Bros throws a lazy head kick
and Kent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bros's guard.
Bros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kent wants to control from the top but Bros keeps moving.
Kent passes Bros's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kent drops an elbow to the side of Bros's head.
Well, if Kent is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kent is looking for a kimura here.
Bros is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent is trying to control the action in half guard but Bros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kent tries to pass to full mount but Bros defends it.
Kent is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bros!
Bros sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kent trying to mount his opponent but Bros defends it.
Kent works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jim Kent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bros is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent moves to the back position.
Bros trying to control the hands but Kent won't let him.
Kent lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bros's head.
Kent controlling the position well here. Bros rolled but Kent kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kent sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bros taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Kent!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Starks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Randy Couture's chin.
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Starks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Starks steps into range and cracks Couture with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Couture flops backwards and Starks dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Starks postures up.
Starks wants to stand but Couture is controlling his posture from full guard.
Starks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starks pinned against the cage. Starks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starks tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Starks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks is not content to let Couture control the position.
Starks is trying to buck Couture off.
That's two 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Starks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture prevents Starks from escaping the position.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
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.
Couture prevents Starks from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture looking to control but instead Starks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Starks is trying to stand back up but Couture is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Starks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Starks gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starks.
Starks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Starks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starks dips a shoulder and cracks Couture with a mighty uppercut! Couture falls back against the cage and Starks unloads with a barrage of strikes! Couture is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Starks screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Starks!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Van Der Meyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang - Triumph. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Van Der Meyde!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Meyde is just out of range.
Van Der Meyde avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Van Der Meyde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Meyde throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Van Der Meyde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Meyde misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Der Meyde thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Van Der Meyde counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Meyde's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Van Der Meyde tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Van Der Meyde tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Der Meyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Van Der Meyde wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Van Der Meyde breaks the clinch.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Van Der Meyde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Der Meyde counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Der Meyde falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Van Der Meyde counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Der Meyde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Der Meyde looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Van Der Meyde's body. Van Der Meyde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Meyde's shoulder, as Van Der Meyde tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson is looking to wear down Van Der Meyde with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Meyde counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Der Meyde counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Van Der Meyde to acknowledge the strikes.
Andy Van Der Meyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Meyde tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Der Meyde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab when Van Der Meyde was well out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Meyde shows good takedown defense.
Van Der Meyde has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Meyde's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Meyde controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Van Der Meyde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Der Meyde scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rashad Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Der Meyde misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Der Meyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Van Der Meyde moves out of range.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson throws a body punch but Van Der Meyde moves out of range.
Van Der Meyde misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Meyde throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws the left hand but Van Der Meyde avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Meyde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Van Der Meyde moved out of range.
Rashad Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Meyde counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Van Der Meyde counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Meyde swinging wildly here.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Van Der Meyde counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Meyde throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Der Meyde thinking.
Andy Van Der Meyde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Meyde scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde swinging wildly here.
Van Der Meyde throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Van Der Meyde fights it but they end up in guard.
Van Der Meyde keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Van Der Meyde wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Meyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson 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.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Der Meyde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Meyde is keeping the position for now.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Meyde wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Meyde's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Meyde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Meyde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Van Der Meyde manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Der Meyde swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Meyde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Der Meyde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Der Meyde throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Der Meyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Meyde looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Van Der Meyde's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Van Der Meyde was well out of range.
Van Der Meyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Van Der Meyde's head back.
Jackson cracks Van Der Meyde with a good jab.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Meyde moves away and avoids it.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Van Der Meyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Meyde.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Der Meyde should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Van Der Meyde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Meyde throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Meyde slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Meyde falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Meyde manages to avoid it.
Van Der Meyde throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Meyde. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Der Meyde.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Der Meyde has time to react.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Meyde moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Der Meyde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andy Van Der Meyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Van Der Meyde counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Van Der Meyde throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Der Meyde counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Der Meyde throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Der Meyde quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Meyde is looking to escape.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Van Der Meyde defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Koers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ottatukka Oikenee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koers comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Koers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ottatukka Oikenee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Oikenee.
Oikenee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oikenee tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koers misses the shot to the body.
Oikenee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koers.
Oikenee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oikenee throws a head kick that misses.
Koers connects with a single shot there.
Koers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Oikenee.
Oikenee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Ottatukka Oikenee has been cut.
Koers lands a slapping body shot.
Oikenee moves forwards but Koers 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!
Koers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oikenee manages to avoid it.
Koers takes a swing at Oikenee's ribcage but misses.
Oikenee throws a nice head kick!
Koers blocks a head kick by Oikenee.
Oikenee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oikenee, pushing him back against the cage.
Oikenee decides to pull guard.
Oikenee keeping moving, preventing Koers from controlling successfully.
Koers is looking to work some ground and pound but Oikenee has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oikenee keeping moving, preventing Koers from controlling successfully.
Koers thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koers is looking to work some ground and pound but Oikenee has wrist control.
Oikenee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oikenee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koers landing some decent shots from guard.
Oikenee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koers 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.
Oikenee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koers is looking to work some ground and pound but Oikenee has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koers stands up over Oikenee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koers tries to free his leg and advance position but Oikenee is retaining full guard.
Koers is looking to work some ground and pound but Oikenee has wrist control.
Koers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oikenee wants to sweep here but Koers controlling him for the moment.
Oikenee is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Koers has his hands clasped together but Oikenee extends an breaks Koers's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Oikenee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ottatukka Oikenee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Svoboda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Alice In Chains - Rooster as his entrance music. 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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217 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukas Svoboda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to sprawl but Svoboda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Svoboda is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Svoboda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Svoboda has control of the leg.
Svoboda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Svoboda is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Svoboda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Svoboda wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda throws a strike but Williams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Svoboda postures up.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Svoboda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svoboda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Svoboda keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
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.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Svoboda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Svoboda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Svoboda!
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Svoboda is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
Svoboda controlling from side mount.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Williams is not content to let Svoboda control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is not content to let Svoboda control the position.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svoboda is working away from the top position though.
Williams punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svoboda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Svoboda trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Svoboda preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svoboda tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Svoboda from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Svoboda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams throws a jab when Svoboda was well out of range.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Svoboda.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svoboda counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svoboda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Svoboda misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Svoboda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Svoboda lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams controlling the position.
Svoboda has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Svoboda's guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Svoboda is retaining full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Svoboda keeps moving.
Williams postures up.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svoboda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Svoboda's legs - danger averted.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Svoboda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Williams is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Svoboda.
Svoboda is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams trying to control the position but Svoboda is working away.
Williams has control of an arm but Svoboda manages to advance to Williams's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda doesn't have the hooks in and Williams manages to turn into his guard.
Williams trying to control but Svoboda is working from the bottom.
Svoboda working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Williams is trying to control. Svoboda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Svoboda.
Svoboda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Svoboda defends it.
Williams controlling the pace.
Williams wants to take a breather but Svoboda is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Svoboda from improving his position.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams working Svoboda over with strikes.
Svoboda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams thows a huge punch but Svoboda dodges it nicely.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Svoboda is defending well.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Svoboda trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Svoboda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Svoboda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams with a poor takedown
enabling Svoboda to counter with a crisp jab.
Svoboda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams tries to clinch there but Svoboda circles away.
Jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Svoboda looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Svoboda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svoboda throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Svoboda with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svoboda tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Svoboda rather than just go for the knockout.
Svoboda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Svoboda is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Svoboda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williams uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Svoboda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams trying to control the action but Svoboda is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Svoboda's face as Williams controls the position.
Svoboda tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
The referee asks Williams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Williams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Svoboda can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Svoboda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Svoboda misses the jab.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Svoboda misses with a jab to the body
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Svoboda takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown
and Svoboda counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Williams controls Svoboda momentarily but Svoboda frees himself.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Svoboda trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svoboda is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svoboda wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Williams really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svoboda fails with the takedown
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Svoboda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Svoboda looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Svoboda working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Svoboda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Svoboda's head.
Svoboda looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
Randy Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams trying to control the action but Svoboda is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount!
Svoboda is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Svoboda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Williams winds up and cracks Svoboda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams trying to control the action but Svoboda is working from the bottom.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Svoboda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda actively working from the bottom here.
Svoboda taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svoboda is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Svoboda won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Svoboda is looking to improve his position.
Svoboda is doing well to control the position and prevent Williams from advancing to side control.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Svoboda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svoboda moves away.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Svoboda which made him look bad.
Svoboda throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svoboda tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svoboda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Williams dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams tries to clinch but Svoboda moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams tries to bum rush Svoboda with a series of wild strikes but Svoboda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svoboda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Svoboda misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams feints and then cracks Svoboda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svoboda down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams scores with a takedown into Svoboda's guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Svoboda trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Svoboda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svoboda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Svoboda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williams uses it to pass to side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Svoboda prevents Williams from moving into mount.
Svoboda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Williams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Svoboda is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Svoboda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Svoboda is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Svoboda can't do much from the bottom here.
Svoboda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Williams easily slips into full mount!
Svoboda wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Svoboda wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Svoboda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lukas Svoboda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams avoids the attempt from Svoboda to control.
Randy Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Williams! Randy Williams retains his light heavyweight title!
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