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RMFE - 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo De Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo De Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Sousa sprawls well. De Sousa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
De Sousa pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but De Sousa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
De Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Sousa scoring with some ground and pound.
De Sousa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but De Sousa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Sousa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Sousa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to stand up but De Sousa is controlling him.
De Sousa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to stand but De Sousa is controlling the position.
Gracie kicks De Sousa off and gets to his feet.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Sousa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sousa throws a big right hand that misses.
De Sousa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Sousa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but De Sousa is having none of it.
De Sousa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Sousa is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Sousa advances to half guard.
Gracie has hold of De Sousa's hands but De Sousa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Sousa connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Sousa slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
De Sousa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sousa is working for a submission of some sort.
De Sousa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Sousa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Sousa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sousa works his way into full mount!
De Sousa looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
De Sousa throwing strikes here but Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
De Sousa working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Sousa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
De Sousa working Gracie over with strikes here.
De Sousa has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
De Sousa won't let Gracie get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sousa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Poor strikes thrown by De Sousa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
De Sousa lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De Sousa.
You get the feeling that Gracie really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo De Sousa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Sousa scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Sousa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
De Sousa landing a few strikes.
De Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
De Sousa is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Sousa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sousa looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
De Sousa is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie avoids a series of strikes thrown by De Sousa.
Gracie is trying to stand up.
The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
De Sousa won't let Gracie get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ronaldo De Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Sousa has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
De Sousa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling De Sousa's body position as best he can.
De Sousa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
De Sousa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
De Sousa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
De Sousa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! De Sousa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
De Sousa unloading with bombs!
De Sousa with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie really wants to buck De Sousa off and get back to his feet.
De Sousa looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
De Sousa working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. De Sousa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie avoids a series of strikes thrown by De Sousa.
De Sousa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
De Sousa raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
De Sousa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Sousa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
De Sousa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
De Sousa looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo De Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Sousa misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Sousa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Sousa manages to end up in side control.
Gracie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Sousa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gracie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
De Sousa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on De Sousa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Sousa is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Check out the look on De Sousa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Sousa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Sousa lands an elbow.
Gracie tries to escape but De Sousa is in control.
De Sousa in side control lands a decent elbow.
De Sousa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie is not content to let De Sousa control the position.
De Sousa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Sousa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is trying to buck De Sousa off.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie stops De Sousa from passing to mount.
Gracie is trying to buck De Sousa off.
De Sousa working the body and head with strikes.
Gracie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sousa trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but De Sousa drags him back down.
De Sousa cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
De Sousa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Gracie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
De Sousa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Sousa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Sousa tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Sousa trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Sousa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Sousa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
De Sousa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but De Sousa drags him back down.
De Sousa is chipping away with strikes.
De Sousa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Sousa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Sousa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but De Sousa drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo De Sousa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Sousa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo De Sousa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxi Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez feints and as Vera raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vera keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Vera pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Vera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Vera is defending well.
Vera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Vera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Vera postures up.
Vera wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vera wants to get up but he can't break Rodriguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Vera postures up.
Vera wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vera looks gassed!
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
Vera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rodriguez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vera is looking to defend but Rodriguez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vera! Rodriguez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vera taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxi Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Losefa Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Losefa Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sullivan wants to hold on but Tuilagi pushes him away.
Sullivan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as Tuilagi sits in half guard.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tuilagi trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Tuilagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sullivan defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sullivan is trying to maintain the position but Tuilagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Tuilagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sullivan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuilagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Tuilagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuilagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sullivan is trying to defend but Tuilagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuilagi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuilagi slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to hold on to Tuilagi's head to control him but Tuilagi postures up.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi is looking to advance position but Sullivan won't allow it.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Tuilagi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tuilagi trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi tries to pass to full mount but Sullivan defends it.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Tuilagi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sullivan wants to control but Tuilagi is keeping busy.
Sullivan gets full guard.
Tuilagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tuilagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tuilagi trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuilagi postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuilagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tuilagi trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Sullivan just wasn't active enough.
Tuilagi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tuilagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan circles away.
Tuilagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sullivan wants to control but Tuilagi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Losefa Tuilagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tuilagi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sullivan to the mat! Sullivan manages to get full guard.
Tuilagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan looking to control.
Tuilagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuilagi trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuilagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuilagi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sullivan's guard.
Tuilagi looking to pass the guard.
Tuilagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuilagi controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Tuilagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuilagi throwing strikes but missing.
Tuilagi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuilagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tuilagi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Losefa Tuilagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuilagi is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tuilagi throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tuilagi has control of Sullivan's left arm, preventing Sullivan from doing any damage.
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.
Tuilagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuilagi wants to stand up but Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Losefa Tuilagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tuilagi is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Tuilagi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sullivan's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Tuilagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuilagi has wrist control.
Tuilagi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sullivan is controlling him.
Tuilagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuilagi is keeping the position for now.
Tuilagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuilagi is keeping the position for now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tuilagi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuilagi is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Losefa Tuilagi.
Tuilagi slips a jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan gets caught flat footed, as Tuilagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuilagi trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Tuilagi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan controls Tuilagi momentarily but Tuilagi frees himself.
Tuilagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tuilagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Losefa Tuilagi.
Tuilagi has managed to clinch.
Sullivan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sullivan tries to break the clinch but Tuilagi is controlling the position.
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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuilagi.
Tuilagi misses with some punches.
Tuilagi breaks from the clinch.
Tuilagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tuilagi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sullivan!
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Tuilagi's attempts to control the action.
Losefa Tuilagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan wants to control but Tuilagi is having none of it.
Tuilagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Losefa Tuilagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuilagi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Losefa Tuilagi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Chapman II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Chapman II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman II shoots in for a double leg but Payakaroon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chapman II circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chapman II is defended easily by Payakaroon.
Chapman II fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chapman II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Chapman II dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Chapman II's head and hops out.
Chapman II shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payakaroon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Payakaroon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapman II.
Chapman II pushes down on Payakaroon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chapman II sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payakaroon defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon has hold of Chapman II's hands but Chapman II slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chapman II wants to free his trapped foot but Payakaroon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chapman II trying to control from half guard but Payakaroon is working away.
Chapman II 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.
Payakaroon has hold of Chapman II's hands but Chapman II slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Payakaroon is trying to escape back to his feet but Chapman II uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman II throwing strikes but Payakaroon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chapman II is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Payakaroon off and has taken his back!
Payakaroon avoids the strikes from Chapman II.
Payakaroon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chapman II missing with strikes.
Will Chapman II go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II is punishing Payakaroon with strikes - can he finish him?!
Chapman II punishes Payakaroon with strikes from the back mount.
Chapman II lands shots from the back.
Chapman II is looking to control Payakaroon but Payakaroon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chapman II has managed to slip his arm under Payakaroon's chin. This could be all over... yep, Payakaroon is tapping out! Submission win for Chapman II.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Floyd Chapman II!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Ceausu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigi Ceausu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceausu with a jab.
Ceausu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chamoukpetch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chamoukpetch tries to clinch up.
Ceausu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ceausu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ceausu working the head and body with strikes.
Chamoukpetch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ceausu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ceausu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chamoukpetch is just riding it out for now. Ceausu eventually gives up the hold.
Chamoukpetch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ceausu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chamoukpetch is looking to control Ceausu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chamoukpetch avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceausu uses his free foot to push down on Chamoukpetch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chamoukpetch.
Ceausu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ceausu landing strikes from the mount and Chamoukpetch is in trouble!
Ceausu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ceausu controlling the position easily from mount.
Chamoukpetch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceausu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ceausu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ceausu controlling his opponent.
Ceausu tries to control but Chamoukpetch wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceausu is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Chamoukpetch is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gigi Ceausu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guus Meeuwis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keo has chosen Soulfly - Bleed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Guus Meeuwis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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, Guus Meeuwis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heng Keo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeuwis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keo pinned against the cage. Keo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meeuwis .
Keo tries to clinch there but Meeuwis circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keo misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Meeuwis .
Keo throws a shot from downtown. Meeuwis moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeuwis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guus Meeuwis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeuwis dives in and grabs Keo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keo pushes down on Meeuwis 's head and hops out.
Meeuwis swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
Keo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keo tries to clinch but Meeuwis moves out of range.
Meeuwis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keo moves in looking to clinch but Meeuwis pushes him off.
Keo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meeuwis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keo doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeuwis circles away.
Keo tries to clinch up.
Keo is looking to clinch but Meeuwis is avoiding it.
Meeuwis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keo's waist but Keo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meeuwis off to one side.
Heng Keo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeuwis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeuwis fails to land the takedown.
Keo doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeuwis circles away.
Meeuwis swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo tries to clinch up but Meeuwis circles away and keeps his distance.
Keo doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeuwis circles away.
Meeuwis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meeuwis swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
Meeuwis swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
Keo tries to close the distance and clinch but Meeuwis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keo tries to clinch but Meeuwis is having none of it.
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.
Meeuwis dives in and grabs Keo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keo pushes down on Meeuwis 's head and hops out.
Keo looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeuwis is just out of range.
Keo is looking to clinch.
Keo doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeuwis circles away.
Keo is looking to clinch.
Keo tries to clinch up.
Keo tries to clinch there but Meeuwis circles away.
Keo throws a body punch but Meeuwis moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meeuwis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Keo!
Meeuwis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heng Keo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meeuwis keeps the fight on the outside.
Keo digs a good body shot into Meeuwis 's ribs.
Keo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meeuwis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keo tries to clinch up but Meeuwis circles away and keeps his distance.
Keo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meeuwis .
Keo stuns Meeuwis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keo gets caught flat footed, as Meeuwis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meeuwis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeuwis looking to sit in guard and control but Keo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meeuwis wants to hit a switch here but Keo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Meeuwis there!
Meeuwis is looking to get to half guard.
Keo controlling the position easily from mount.
Meeuwis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Keo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Meeuwis turns into Keo and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeuwis looking to pass the guard.
Meeuwis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Meeuwis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keo for as long as he can get away with.
Meeuwis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Keo keeping moving, preventing Meeuwis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meeuwis looking to sit in guard and control but Keo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeuwis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meeuwis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keo is aware though and is defending well.
Meeuwis wants to sweep here but Keo controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meeuwis is on top in guard.
Meeuwis pushes down on Keo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keo gets full guard.
Keo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeuwis trying to control the position from guard on top but Keo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keo working a defensive guard here.
Meeuwis trying to control the position from guard on top but Keo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meeuwis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meeuwis tries to free his leg and advance position but Keo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heng Keo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Keo is looking to clinch.
Keo wants to clinch.
Meeuwis shoots in looking for a takedown but Keo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meeuwis 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meeuwis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keo jabs Meeuwis right on the nose. Meeuwis blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meeuwis .
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Keo. No joy for Meeuwis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guus Meeuwis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keo wants to clinch up but Meeuwis keeps it at a distance.
Keo throws a body punch but Meeuwis moves out of range.
Keo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meeuwis doesn't seem bothered though.
Meeuwis swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
Keo doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeuwis circles away.
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.
Keo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meeuwis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeuwis .
Keo is looking to clinch.
Keo punishes Meeuwis 's body with a nice straight punch.
Keo wants to clinch.
Keo cracks Meeuwis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meeuwis swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo is looking to clinch but Meeuwis is avoiding it.
Meeuwis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeuwis keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeuwis swats away the attempt to clinch by Keo.
Keo swings for the body but Meeuwis moves out of range.
Keo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keo fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Keo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keo wants to clinch up but Meeuwis keeps it at a distance.
Keo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keo wants to clinch up but Meeuwis keeps it at a distance.
Meeuwis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keo pinned against the cage. Keo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keo misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heng Keo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heng Keo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Lirios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magus Helmstead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmstead has chosen Blitzkill as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dino Lirios has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dino Lirios seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Dino Lirios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magus Helmstead!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmstead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lirios defends it nicely.
Lirios stuffs the takedown attempt from Helmstead. Helmstead gets slowly back to his feet.
Lirios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helmstead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lirios.
Lirios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helmstead moves out of range of the body kick from Lirios.
A good leg kick by Lirios.
A combination from Helmstead does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmstead shoots in but Lirios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dino Lirios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magus Helmstead.
Helmstead tries to close the distance and clinch but Lirios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lirios avoids the body shot from Helmstead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmstead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lirios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lirios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helmstead looks gassed!
Helmstead on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lirios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Helmstead has a takedown stuffed.
Helmstead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Helmstead takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Helmstead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lirios's waist but Lirios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helmstead off to one side.
Lirios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lirios lands in his opponent's guard.
Lirios stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirios turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lirios with a nice cross.
Helmstead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helmstead there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lirios buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lirios chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lirios scores with a decent looking hook.
Lirios closes the distance and clinches.
Lirios breaks from the clinch.
Lirios is looking to slow Helmstead down with leg kicks.
Helmstead walks into a stiff left hand from Lirios.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lirios.
Magus Helmstead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lirios closes the distance and clinches.
Lirios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lirios connects with a crisp jab.
Helmstead moves forwards but Lirios connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lirios cracks the inside of Helmstead's front leg.
Helmstead throws a head kick but Lirios moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lirios!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lirios wants to get back to striking at distance but Helmstead won't allow it.
Lirios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lirios connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lirios with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Helmstead misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Helmstead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lirios.
Lirios fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helmstead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lirios.
Helmstead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lirios closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lirios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lirios connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lirios scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Lirios does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helmstead has his takedown stuffed
and Lirios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lirios cracks Helmstead with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helmstead tries to clinch
and Lirios counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Helmstead's guard now.
Lirios gets to his feet. Helmstead looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Lirios 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.
Lirios closes the distance and clinches.
Helmstead is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lirios is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Helmstead.
Lirios working hard to break the clinch.
Lirios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lirios slips a jab and a cross from Helmstead.
Magus Helmstead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helmstead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lirios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lirios lands a lovely overhand right.
Lirios lands a body shot.
Lirios lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lirios lands with a good body shot.
Lirios cracks the inside of Helmstead's front leg.
Helmstead is breathing heavily.
Lirios lands a head kick!
Lirios shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Helmstead napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lirios stands up.
Helmstead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lirios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lirios dodges the punch combination from Helmstead.
Dino Lirios is winning the standup battle so far.
Lirios thuds his right hand into Helmstead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lirios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lirios lands in his opponent's guard.
Lirios gets to his feet. Helmstead looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirios pushes Helmstead up against the cage in a clinch.
Lirios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helmstead tries to clinch but Lirios moves away
and Lirios counters with a straight right hand.
Lirios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helmstead can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lirios.
Lirios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helmstead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helmstead throws a combination that misses
and Lirios counters with an inside leg kick.
Helmstead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lirios will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Helmstead throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Helmstead misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmstead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lirios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Lirios tenderised Helmstead's leg. Helmstead is trying to keep his angry face on.
Helmstead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lirios cracks the inside of Helmstead's front leg.
A good leg kick by Lirios.
Helmstead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lirios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lirios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Lirios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helmstead throws a leg kick
and Lirios counters with a stiff right hand.
Lirios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Lirios.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmstead takes one on the button.
Lirios dips to his left and cracks Helmstead with an uppercut!
Lirios misses with a takedown attempt - Helmstead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helmstead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lirios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lirios clinches up with Helmstead and pushes him back against the cage.
Lirios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helmstead wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lirios.
Helmstead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Lirios dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lirios scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Helmstead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lirios shoots in for a takedown but Helmstead shows good takedown defense.
Helmstead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Helmstead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lirios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helmstead swinging wildly here.
Helmstead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lirios manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lirios goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lirios has Helmstead up against the cage in a clinch.
Lirios wants to break free but Helmstead has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmstead prevents Lirios from breaking the clinch.
Lirios looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Helmstead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lirios manages to break the clinch.
Helmstead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lirios counters with a low kick, right behind Helmstead 's knee.
Lirios cracks the inside of Helmstead's front leg.
Helmstead closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lirios counters with an outside leg kick.
Lirios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lirios throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lirios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Helmstead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
A swing and a miss from Helmstead.
Lirios throws a leg kick which misses Helmstead's front leg but catches the back leg as Helmstead tries to avoid it.
A combination from Helmstead does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lirios.
Lirios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lirios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Helmstead in his tracks.
Lirios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lirios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lirios pushes Helmstead up against the cage in a clinch.
Helmstead breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Lirios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lirios shoots in and bounces Helmstead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lirios stands up and waves to Helmstead to follow him.
Helmstead tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helmstead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lirios counters with a low kick, right behind Helmstead 's knee.
Lirios lands a leg kick that knocks Helmstead off balance momentarily.
Helmstead is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lirios lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lirios shoots in looking for a takedown. Helmstead tries to sprawl out of it but Lirios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Helmstead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lirios moves into the clinch successfully.
Helmstead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magus Helmstead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helmstead wants to clinch up but Lirios keeps it at a distance.
Helmstead throws a combination that misses
so Lirios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lirios stands up and waves to Helmstead to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lirios throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Lirios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lirios has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Lirios!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Letto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Kandinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Letto comes to the cage accompanied by S.O.A.D. - Sugar. Ray Letto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Letto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rez Kandinsky!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letto connects with the punch.
Letto misses with a body shot.
Letto misses with a wild body shot.
Letto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kandinsky forces Letto back against the cage and clinches.
Kandinsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kandinsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Letto or not.
A head punch on the inside from Kandinsky fails to land.
Kandinsky has Letto pressed against the cage, preventing Letto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kandinsky lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Letto.
Letto letting Kandinsky take a breather here.
Kandinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kandinsky.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kandinsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
Letto is trying to break the clinch but Kandinsky has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandinsky lands a body shot.
Kandinsky is working Letto over against the cage.
Kandinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kandinsky is leaning against Letto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Kandinsky.
Letto blocks an uppercut.
Letto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kandinsky.
Letto is breathing heavily.
Letto is looking to break free of the clinch but Kandinsky has double underhooks.
Kandinsky digs a right hand into Letto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Letto's gas tank.
Kandinsky lands with a left to the head.
Kandinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
Kandinsky lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Kandinsky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kandinsky.
Letto takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kandinsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kandinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kandinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands a left hand.
Kandinsky pushes Letto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kandinsky lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky leaning against his opponent.
Kandinsky works on Letto's body with a couple of short punches.
Kandinsky cracks Letto with a nice body shot.
Kandinsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
Kandinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kandinsky lands a shoulder strike.
Kandinsky pushes Letto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kandinsky lands with a light punch inside.
Kandinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kandinsky lands a left hand.
Kandinsky is leaning against Letto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kandinsky - that landed with a thud.
Kandinsky lands a shoulder strike.
Kandinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Kandinsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kandinsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kandinsky lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kandinsky.
A short right from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands a body punch.
Kandinsky lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Letto or not.
Kandinsky gets through Letto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky is working Letto over against the cage.
Kandinsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kandinsky lands a left hand.
Kandinsky presses Letto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kandinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kandinsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kandinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
Kandinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Letto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kandinsky scores with a hook to the body.
Kandinsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kandinsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
Kandinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kandinsky lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kandinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Letto is rocked!
Kandinsky slows down the pace here.
Kandinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rez Kandinsky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Letto. Those never looked like landing.
Kandinsky gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kandinsky.
Kandinsky works on Letto's body with a couple of short punches.
Kandinsky is working Letto over against the cage.
Kandinsky lands a right hand.
Kandinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kandinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kandinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kandinsky presses Letto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kandinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Kandinsky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kandinsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kandinsky cracks Letto with a nice body shot.
Kandinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kandinsky on the inside.
Letto wants to break free but Kandinsky has control.
Kandinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kandinsky on the inside.
Oh Letto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kandinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kandinsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kandinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kandinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kandinsky is struggling to control the position.
Letto seems to have got his legs back now.
Kandinsky lands a right hand.
Kandinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kandinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Letto blocks an uppercut.
Kandinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kandinsky lands a shot to the body.
Letto is trying to break the clinch but Kandinsky has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kandinsky lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Kandinsky.
Letto is trying to break free.
Kandinsky scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kandinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kandinsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kandinsky 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 Kandinsky.
A nice left hand lands by Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kandinsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kandinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Letto.
Kandinsky pushes Letto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Letto has had enough of the clinch but Kandinsky keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kandinsky taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kandinsky.
Kandinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kandinsky scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kandinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Letto takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Kandinsky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kandinsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kandinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kandinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kandinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kandinsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Letto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kandinsky lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Kandinsky to work.
Kandinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kandinsky.
Rez Kandinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kandinsky fails to land.
Kandinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Letto working hard to break the clinch.
Kandinsky misses with some punches.
Kandinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kandinsky lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rez Kandinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Letto throws an overhand right that lands on Kandinsky's shoulder, as Kandinsky tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Kandinsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kandinsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Letto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Letto scores with the left hand. Kandinsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Letto jabs Kandinsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Letto throws a big shot that misses.
Kandinsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Letto misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kandinsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Letto's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky drives through and clinches with Letto against the cage.
Kandinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandinsky prevents Letto from breaking the clinch.
Kandinsky prevents Letto from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kandinsky fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Letto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Kandinsky.
A short left from Kandinsky.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kandinsky lands a body shot.
Kandinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Letto.
Kandinsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky cracks Letto with a nice body shot.
Kandinsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rez Kandinsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kandinsky - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
Kandinsky presses Letto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kandinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kandinsky lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky presses Letto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kandinsky lands a body shot.
Kandinsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Letto.
Kandinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Letto takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kandinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kandinsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kandinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Letto backwards.
Kandinsky has Letto pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kandinsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lettos head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kandinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lettos head.
Kandinsky presses Letto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kandinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kandinsky scores with a shot to the side of Letto's head.
Kandinsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kandinsky.
A short uppercut from Kandinsky.
Letto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kandinsky lands a left hand.
Kandinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kandinsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kandinsky digs a right hand underneath Letto's ribcage. Letto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ray Letto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kandinsky lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rez Kandinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kandinsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rez Kandinsky!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ken kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Phock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ken kenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phat Phock!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kenner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phock at a distance.
Phock swings away with a body shot that misses
and kenner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by kenner.
Phat Phock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
kenner connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Phat Phock has been cut.
Phock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from kenner.
kenner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phock throws a body punch but kenner moves out of range.
Phock loads up on a big right hand but kenner slips the punch.
kenner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phock's head backwards.
Phock thuds a left hand into kenner's body.
kenner moves away from the strike by Phock.
kenner slips a jab from Phock.
kenner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phock throws a sloppy body shot
and kenner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from kenner.
kenner throws a hook to the side of Phock's head but Phock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
kenner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
kenner looks to land a right hand but Phock moved out of range.
kenner ducks under a wild hook from Phock.
Phock blocks a jab.
kenner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phock has time to react.
Phock ducks under a wild hook from kenner.
kenner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phock. Phock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
kenner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phock misses with a shot to the body
and kenner counters with a series of strikes. Phock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phock slips a straight right by kenner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kenner lands with a straight right. Phock didn't see that one coming.
kenner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
kenner looks to throw the jab but Phock is out of range.
Phock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by kenner.
kenner misses with a wild combination.
Phock misses with a straight left.
Phock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
kenner looks to land a left hand but Phock moved out of range nicely.
Phock thows a body shot but no joy.
Phock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from kenner.
Phock is looking to clinch.
kenner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
kenner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phock circles away quickly and effectively.
Phock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phock throws a looping overhand right but kenner ducks down to avoid it.
kenner looks to score with a jab to the body but Phock is just out of range.
Phock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kenner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by kenner.
Phock moves away from the strike by kenner.
Phock misses with an uppercut.
Phock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for kenner. That snapped Phock's head back.
Phock looks to throw the jab but kenner is out of range.
Phock throws a predictable looking body shot
and kenner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
kenner is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phock. kenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phock throws a predictable looking body shot
and kenner counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Phock. Those never looked like landing.
kenner misses with a hook.
Phock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract kenner.
kenner scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Phock ducks under a wild hook from kenner.
Phock throws a right and a left that kenner avoids nicely.
kenner misses with a hook. Phock ducked under it nicely.
Phock looks to throw the jab but kenner is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kenner misses with an uppercut.
kenner throws a big shot that misses.
kenner tries to bum rush Phock with a series of wild strikes but Phock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phock swings for the body but kenner moves out of range.
Phock misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phock. kenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phock throws out a loose jab but kenner uses good head movement to avoid it.
kenner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phock.
Phock moves out of range of the strikes.
kenner lands a glancing blow to the side of Phock's head.
kenner blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts kenner, as that shot connected.
kenner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
kenner slips under a jab.
kenner throws out a loose jab but Phock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phock throws out a loose jab but kenner uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phock misses the body punch
and kenner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
kenner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phock slips a jab from kenner.
Phock with a hook.
Phock throws a jab when kenner was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Phock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
kenner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Phock misses with a body shot.
Phock misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phock. kenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phock misses with a shot to the body
and kenner counters with a stiff right hand.
Phock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between kenner's hands.
Phock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kenner sizes up Phock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
kenner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
kenner throws a lazy right hand but Phock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 ken kenner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phat Phock's cut.
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.
kenner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! kenner scrambles back to his feet.
kenner defending well as Phock loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Phock.
kenner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phock.
Phock just misses with a punch to the body.
Phock wants to clinch.
kenner looks to throw the jab but Phock is out of range.
Phock throws a hook to the side of kenner's head but kenner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but kenner was well out of range. Poor timing from Phock.
kenner lands a head shot.
kenner looks to land a right hand but Phock moved out of range.
A right-left combo lands from kenner.
ken kenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Phock misses with a body shot.
Phock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from kenner misses its intended target.
Phock looks to land a left hand but kenner moved out of range nicely.
Phock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of kenner's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phock misses the shot to the body.
Phock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as kenner throws out the jab.
kenner missing with a left hand there. Phock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phock throws a looping overhand right but kenner ducks down to avoid it.
kenner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
kenner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from kenner.
kenner swings for the body but Phock moves out of range.
kenner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
kenner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phock circles away quickly and effectively.
kenner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phock looks to land a left hand but kenner moved out of range nicely.
kenner misses with a looping right.
Phock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Phock misses.
A swing and a miss from Phock.
Phock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but kenner was well out of range. Poor timing from Phock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phock swings for the body but kenner moves out of range.
kenner lunges at Phock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phock's hand.
kenner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Phock. That snapped kenner's head back.
Phock misses with a body shot.
Phock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but kenner was well out of range. Poor timing from Phock.
Phock lands a jab.
Phock takes one to the chin there.
Phock tries to clinch but kenner moves out of range.
kenner misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phock wants to clinch up but kenner keeps it at a distance.
Phock looks to land a right hand but kenner moved out of range.
Phock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
kenner slips under a jab from Phock.
Phock misses with a jab, cross combination.
kenner slips a jab and a cross from Phock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phock instigates a clinch.
Phock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
kenner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
kenner working aggressively here.
A short right from Phock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Phock.
Phock is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for kenner.
Phock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down kenner.
Phock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Phock as the two fighters clinch.
Phock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phock is working kenner over against the cage.
kenner is looking to control Phock's arms but Phock gets an underhook and turns him. Now kenner has his back to the cage.
Phock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phock gets through kenner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Phock on the inside.
Phock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of kenner backwards.
A shot in the inside from Phock.
Phock lands with a short shot to the head.
Phock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Phock's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Phock presses kenner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
kenner can't break the clinch.
Phock scores with a shoulder strike.
Phock digs a right hand underneath kenner's ribcage. kenner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phock lands a left hand.
Phock stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phock gets through kenner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Phock.
Phock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Phock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phat Phock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Phock swings for the body but kenner moves out of range.
kenner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
kenner misses with a straight left.
kenner connects with a body shot that sends Phock's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Phock.
kenner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phock counters with a right hand to the body.
Phock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phock misses the jab.
kenner ducks under a wild hook from Phock.
Phock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed kenner momentarily.
Phock misses with a double jab
and kenner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
kenner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phock misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by kenner.
Phock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from kenner misses.
Jab by Phock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phock. kenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from kenner.
Phock misses with an uppercut. kenner saw that one coming.
Phock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from kenner.
Phock throws a hook to the side of kenner's head but kenner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phock lands a nice looking body shot.
Phock is looking to clinch but kenner is avoiding it.
Phock throws a hook but kenner avoids it easily.
kenner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phock throws a predictable looking body shot
and kenner counters with a stiff right hand.
Phock throws a predictable looking body shot
and kenner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phock misses the shot to the body.
Phock lands a nice shot to the body.
Phock ducks right into an uppercut from kenner.
kenner misses with a hook.
Phock throws a predictable looking body shot
and kenner counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from kenner.
kenner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! kenner scrambles back to his feet.
kenner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phock works over kenner's head and body with a nice combination.
kenner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phock misses with a wild body shot.
Phock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but kenner was well out of range. Poor timing from Phock.
A jab from kenner finds it's way through Phock's defenses.
Phock throws a looping overhand right but kenner ducks down to avoid it.
Phock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phock walks into a left hand.
Phock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from kenner.
Phock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
kenner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phock.
kenner throws the left hand but Phock avoids the punch easily.
Phock swings for the body but kenner moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kenner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phock throws a body punch but kenner moves out of range.
A combination from Phock does no damage.
kenner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phock backs up against the cage.
Phock lands a nice hook to kenner's body. kenner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
kenner scores with a jab to the body.
kenner tries to keep at a distance but Phock has taken the fight into the clinch.
kenner tries to circle away but Phock has him pinned against the cage.
Phock avoiding damage.
kenner lands a body shot.
A short right from Phock on the inside.
Phock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phock gets through kenner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
kenner looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phock gets through kenner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
kenner tries to work over Phock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Phock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Phock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phock pushes kenner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Phock.
Phock pushes kenner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phock scores with a hook to the body.
Phock scores with a shoulder strike.
Phock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phock lands with a left to the head.
Phock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phock lands with a right to the head.
Phock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of kenner backwards.
Phock lands a left hand that snaps the head of kenner backwards.
Phock lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Phock.
Phock is working kenner over against the cage.
Phock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Phock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Phock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between alster ovareem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, alster ovareem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ovareem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
ovareem moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos misses with an uppercut. ovareem saw that one coming.
ovareem blocks a jab.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ovareem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ovareem lands an overhand right.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ovareem.
ovareem looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
ovareem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ovareem throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos connects with a nice cross there... ovareem is looking wobbly and Santos recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send ovareem to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Santos jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dos Santos!
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