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APFC 22: Silva Vs Tyson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Ortiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Nice combo by Liddell! Oh, that's hurt him - Ortiz falls to the canvas and Liddell follows him into side control.
It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Liddell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ortiz!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell has control of Ortiz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ortiz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Liddell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Liddell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Liddell tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee warns Ortiz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Liddell landing strikes from the mount.
Liddell landing punches.
Ortiz is squirming around, avoiding Liddell's attempts to control the action.
Liddell with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Liddell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ortiz is surviving well by controlling Liddell's body position as best he can.
Liddell tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Liddell prevents Ortiz from getting the reversal.
Liddell throwing strikes here but Ortiz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Liddell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ortiz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ortiz and Liddell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Liddell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Liddell throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortiz takes one on the button.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Liddell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liddell throws a series of strikes that have Ortiz backpedaling.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell scoring well with a low kick there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Liddell. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Liddell coming out on top.
Liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Ortiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a two punch combo.
Ortiz misses the jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Liddell scores with a jab to the head.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liddell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liddell scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Liddell scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortiz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Liddell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A solid body kick from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a double jab
and Ortiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Liddell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Ortiz throws a combination that misses
and Liddell counters with a head kick.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Liddell is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ortiz.
A nice combination there by Liddell.
Liddell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortiz eats them both and turns towards Liddell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ortiz is rocked!
Liddell lands a brutal head kick. Ortiz looks out on his feet and Liddell throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Roberts enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bader parries the strikes from Roberts easily there. Roberts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bader to escape.
Roberts has hold of Bader's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bader seems comfortable defending it but Roberts has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bader is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bader is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roberts couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Roberts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Moyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandora kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Layla. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pandora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Serge Moyon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Pandora tenderised Moyon's leg. Moyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moyon closes the distance and pushes Pandora back into the ropes.
Moyon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moyon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pandora walks away with a smile on his face. Moyon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pandora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Serge Moyon has been cut.
Moyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arthur Pandora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Moyon.
Pandora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moyon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandora.
Pandora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moyon misses with the combination.
Moyon shoots in but no luck this time.
Moyon looks gassed!
Moyon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pandora thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moyon if he has to take too many more of those.
Moyon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pandora.
Pandora lands a front kick.
Pandora fakes the leg kick and cracks Moyon in the body.
Pandora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Pandora.
Moyon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moyon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pandora. That one must have hurt.
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!
Moyon tries to clinch but Pandora moves out of range.
Moyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moyon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pandora.
Pandora lands with a nice body kick.
Pandora lands a front kick.
Pandora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandora moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Moyon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pandora. That one must have hurt.
Pandora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moyon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moyon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pandora as he avoids it easily.
Pandora scores with a leg kick.
Pandora thumps Moyon with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Pandora.
Moyon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandora scores with a spinning back kick!
Pandora throws a head kick that misses.
Moyon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pandora thumps Moyon with a low kick.
Pandora cracks the inside of Moyon's front leg.
Moyon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandora lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moyon will feel that in the morning.
Pandora throws a sloppy head kick and Moyon moves out of range easily.
Pandora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moyon on the side of the head.
Moyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandora.
Pandora scores with a kick to the body.
Pandora throws a nice head kick!
Pandora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Pandora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moyon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pandora lands with a slapping head kick.
Moyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandora. Pandora obviously looking to wear him down.
Pandora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pandora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandora lands a nice shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandora. Moyon shrugs it off though.
Pandora connects with a high kick.
Pandora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Moyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandora.
Pandora cracks the inside of Moyon's front leg.
Moyon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Pandora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pandora.
Pandora is looking to slow Moyon down with leg kicks.
Moyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandora.
Pandora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandora lands with a slapping head kick.
Arthur Pandora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandora connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pandora.
Moyon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pandora is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moyon.
Moyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pandora can pounce on him.
Moyon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandora lands a leg kick that knocks Moyon off balance momentarily.
Pandora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pandora slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandora takes a swing at Moyon's ribcage but misses.
Moyon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pandora connects with a leg kick. Moyon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pandora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moyon's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pandora.
Pandora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moyon takes a step back to recover.
Pandora scores with a spinning back kick!
Pandora throws a sloppy head kick and Moyon moves out of range easily.
Moyon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moyon is looking to take a break and control but Pandora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moyon throwing strikes but Pandora manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moyon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pandora's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Pandora! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Moyon has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arthur Pandora!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture's entrance music is Linkin Park -Papercut. A fine choice. Marcus Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Couture looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Couture slips a jab from Jones.
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Couture not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand up but Couture is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture slips nicely into half guard.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Couture thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Couture is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Couture slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones looks gassed!
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Couture 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.
Couture trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Couture thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Couture not doing much here.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Couture throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
Couture passes the guard and advances to mount!
Couture dominating with strikes here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Couture connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Couture thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Couture tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Couture lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Couture punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Couture.
Couture breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Couture throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Couture lands a big elbow.
Couture lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Couture connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Couture.
Couture throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Couture smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Couture lands a big elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Couture working Jones over with strikes here.
Couture putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Couture fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Couture unloading with bombs!
Couture looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couture lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Couture is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Couture with good strikes from the mount here!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Couture landing strikes, looking to finish!
Couture has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Couture postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Couture.
Couture postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Couture cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Couture tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couture is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Couture smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Couture landing punches.
Couture lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture unloading with bombs!
Couture looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Couture is defended easily by Jones.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Couture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Couture persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couture lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Couture is having none of it.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture scoring with some ground and pound.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Couture are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Couture.
Couture lands a few punches from side control.
Couture landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Couture lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Couture working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Couture are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Couture looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Couture misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Couture trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Couture.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Couture.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Couture.
Couture working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Couture creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Couture remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Couture postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Couture creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Couture working the ground and pound from side control.
Couture creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Couture throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Couture misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The strikes coming from Couture are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Couture in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Couture working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
Couture working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Couture crashes against the mat.
Couture misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Couture is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Couture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Couture lands an elbow.
Couture working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Randy Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Couture is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Couture working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Couture creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Couture trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Couture postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Randy Couture!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Randy Couture!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Randy Couture!
Randy Couture wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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197 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Douglas wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Douglas tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Douglas misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
Douglas wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Douglas wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Douglas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Brian Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Douglas and Jones goes tumbling to the canvas! Douglas follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Douglas trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Douglas.
Douglas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's four 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.
Douglas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jones.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Douglas slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Douglas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
That's six 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.
Douglas lands a left and a right that sends Jones crashing to the canvas! Douglas dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Douglas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Douglas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Douglas's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Douglas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Douglas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Douglas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Douglas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Douglas missing with knees to the body.
Douglas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Douglas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Douglas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Douglas lands an elbow inside.
Jon Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Douglas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Douglas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douglas landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Douglas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands a knee to the body.
Douglas with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Douglas.
Douglas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Douglas.
Knees to the body from Douglas.
Douglas lands a nice elbow.
Douglas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Douglas lands a nice elbow.
Douglas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Douglas obliges.
Douglas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Douglas stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas lands a damaging elbow.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants a takedown.
Douglas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Douglas lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones is trying to drag Douglas to the mat but Douglas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Douglas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Douglas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Douglas leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's six 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.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Douglas quickly recovers to half guard.
Douglas is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglas defending well though.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Douglas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Douglas pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Douglas moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Douglas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Douglas lands a knee to the body.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Douglas missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Douglas.
Douglas working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Brian Douglas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Douglas up, before dumping him to the ground. Douglas manages to land in guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Douglas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Douglas from getting back to his feet.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Douglas.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones prevents Douglas from getting back to his feet.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Douglas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Douglas working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brian Douglas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones prevents Douglas from getting back to his feet.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones won't allow Douglas to get back to his feet.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Douglas's head.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Brian Douglas!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Brian Douglas!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Brian Douglas!
Brian Douglas wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Brett Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Rodgers does it's job there.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers.
It looks like Joey Andrews has been cut.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Andrews shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodgers with a nice cross.
Rodgers connects with a jab.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Andrews's body. Andrews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodgers cracks Andrews with a good jab.
Brett Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from.
Andrews won't allow Rodgers to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers has his feet on Andrews's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rodgers cracks Andrews with an open hand slap.
Rodgers jabs Andrews right on the nose. Andrews blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Andrews's body.
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrews circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodgers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Rodgers does no damage.
Rodgers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrews momentarily.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrews circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Andrews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers.
Rodgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodgers.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Rodgers lands.
Nice cross by Rodgers.
Andrews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodgers looks to land a combination. Andrews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice uppercut there from Rodgers.
Rodgers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrews had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rodgers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodgers feints a jab promting Andrews to slip. Rodgers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrews slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Andrews avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodgers. That snapped Andrews's head back.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrews slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Rodgers connects with a single shot there.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodgers lands with a hook. Andrews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rodgers duly obliges.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrews has time to react.
Rodgers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodgers catches Andrews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joey Andrews's cut is getting worse.
Jab by Rodgers.
Rodgers feints a jab promting Andrews to slip. Rodgers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrews slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Andrews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodgers jabs Andrews right on the nose. Andrews blinks but takes it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Rodgers.
Rodgers works over Andrews's head and body with a nice combination.
Joey Andrews's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrews under the eye.
Andrews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrews's head.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodgers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andrews is rocked!
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Rodgers.
Jeez, Joey Andrews's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rodgers looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Andrews's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brett Rodgers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bisping comes to the ring accompanied by Lpd Three years in the making. Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Era. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Davis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Bisping stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bisping wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Davis.
Bisping closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Bisping getting side control.
Davis won't allow Bisping to pass to mount.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Bisping is controlling him
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bisping controlling the action here.
Davis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Davis wants to control but Bisping is keeping busy.
Bisping stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce Davis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Bisping counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that.
Bisping trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is being controlled here.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bisping tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bisping is staying tight to Davis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Bisping postures up.
Bisping controls the position from side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Bisping wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Bisping counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Davis looks gassed!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bisping in particular looking to stall.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Bisping trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bisping stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Bisping has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Bisping shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bisping is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bisping trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is trying to keep Bisping in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bisping not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bisping counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bisping wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Davis being controlled here, momentarily.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Bisping from controlling successfully.
Bisping looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Bisping wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bisping shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bisping wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davis stops Bisping from standing up.
Bisping 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bruce Davis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bisping counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bisping.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bisping wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Bisping is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bisping wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Bisping engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bisping was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis holds on, trying desperately to control.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis tries to hold on but Bisping pushes him away.
Bisping content just to control the position here.
Bisping seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Davis for as long as he can get away with.
Bisping's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bisping has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bisping controlling his opponent.
Bisping wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Bisping is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bisping controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michael Bisping has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bisping drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bisping is staying tight to Davis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bisping takes a little break here. Davis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davis is not content to let Bisping control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Bisping counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bisping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bisping showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davis trying to control the position here.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Bisping counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bisping seems content to control.
Davis wants to control but Bisping is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bisping sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bisping has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis tries for a takedown but Bisping circles away easily
and Bisping counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Davis.
Bisping sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Bisping has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davis leaves Bisping with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Bisping counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Bisping.
Bisping misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Bisping didn't expect that.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis stops Bisping from standing up.
Bisping is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bisping looking for a takedown.
Bisping drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bisping decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bisping tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Bisping is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis is not content to let Bisping control the position.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bisping performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bisping counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bisping seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Bisping is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bisping performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davis tries for a takedown but Bisping circles away easily
and Bisping counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davis!
Bisping content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to hold on but Bisping pushes him away.
Bisping takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Michael Bisping has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bisping shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bisping wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bisping is controlling the pace.
Bisping wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Bisping trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Bisping counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bisping passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bisping is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis won't allow Bisping to pass to mount.
Bisping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bruce Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bisping has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Michael Bisping!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Michael Bisping!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Michael Bisping!
Michael Bisping wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marius Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaromskis comes into the arena with 5FDP-Meet the monster blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Paulo Thiago enters the ring!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marius Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaromskis wants it to stay on the feet.
Thiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thiago postures up in Zaromskis's guard and throws a big left but Zaromskis blocks it.
Zaromskis wants to stand up but Thiago is controlling him.
Zaromskis uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Thiago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaromskis.
Thiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaromskis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thiago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thiago lands in his opponent's guard.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.
Thiago is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaromskis has wrist control.
Zaromskis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis wants to stand and escape but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.
Thiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaromskis keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thiago landing with the ground and pound.
Zaromskis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaromskis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thiago on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thiago throws a big right hand that misses.
Thiago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaromskis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaromskis keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thiago throws a strike but Zaromskis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thiago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zaromskis defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis gets to his feet. Thiago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with Thiago.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaromskis.
Thiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marius Zaromskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Thiago.
Zaromskis ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaromskis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zaromskis wants to get back to his feet but Thiago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zaromskis is breathing heavily.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaromskis is keeping the position for now.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.
Thiago chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaromskis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis wants to stand up but Thiago is controlling him.
Thiago stays in close to Zaromskis's body and controls the position.
Thiago throws a strike but Zaromskis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thiago working a defensive guard here.
Zaromskis wants to stand but Thiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zaromskis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaromskis sprawls well. Zaromskis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Thiago closes the distance and clinches up with Zaromskis, looking for a takedown. Thiago pushes Zaromskis against the ropes but Zaromskis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thiago tries for a takedown but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marius Zaromskis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaromskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaromskis has closed the distance and engaged Thiago in a clinch.
Zaromskis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Thiago with that takedown attempt.
Thiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaromskis defends it nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaromskis clinches.
Zaromskis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaromskis's waist but Zaromskis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thiago off to one side.
Thiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Zaromskis as Thiago shoots in.
Zaromskis gets a clinch.
Zaromskis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zaromskis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thiago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zaromskis lands with a short shot to the head.
Thiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaromskis working Thiago over with knees to the body.
Zaromskis manages to pull guard.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaromskis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.
Thiago prevents Zaromskis from getting back to his feet.
Zaromskis keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.
Thiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paulo Thiago wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses.
Zaromskis wants to clinch.
Zaromskis pushes Thiago up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zaromskis wants to stall.
Thiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thiago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaromskis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with Thiago.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thiago.
Zaromskis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thiago is trying to keep an underhook but Zaromskis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thiago manages to get to full guard.
Thiago has his foot on Zaromskis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaromskis works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Zaromskis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zaromskis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Thiago or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaromskis which made him look bad.
Thiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marius Zaromskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Thiago.
Horrible takedown by Thiago or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaromskis which made him look bad.
Zaromskis has Thiago up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thiago can't break the clinch.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaromskis closes the distance and pushes Thiago back into the ropes.
Zaromskis lands a good knee to the midsection. Thiago won't want to take too many of those.
Zaromskis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thiago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zaromskis manages to break the clinch.
Zaromskis forces Thiago back against the ropes and clinches.
Zaromskis lands a damaging elbow.
Zaromskis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thiago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zaromskis lands a good knee to the midsection. Thiago won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaromskis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Zaromskis as the two fighters clinch.
Zaromskis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis lands a good knee to the midsection. Thiago won't want to take too many of those.
Zaromskis stalling the fight.
Zaromskis lands a takedown into guard.
Zaromskis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thiago, up you get!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaromskis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thiago wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaromskis landing knees to the head.
Zaromskis lands a shot to the body.
Zaromskis misses with a knee strike.
Thiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thiago is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zaromskis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thiago to the mat. Thiago regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zaromskis is looking to stand up but Thiago won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
Thiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago looking for a guillotine here but Zaromskis defends easily.
Zaromskis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paulo Thiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is posturing up here but Thiago has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zaromskis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zaromskis has to tap! Slick submission there by Thiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Thiago!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jorge Santiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Santiago !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Santiago . That snapped Condit's head back.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Condit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Condit somewhat.
Santiago misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Jorge Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Condit.
Condit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago thuds a left hand into Condit's body.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Condit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condit.
Condit misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Condit should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Santiago . Those never looked like landing.
Santiago lands an overhand right.
Santiago jabs at Condit's body.
No luck for Condit with that takedown attempt.
Santiago with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Condit walks into a jab.
Condit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Condit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Condit avoids them all with ease.
Condit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santiago .
Condit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Condit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condit.
Condit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santiago 's waist but Santiago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Condit off to one side.
Condit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Condit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santiago .
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Condit dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Condit's head and hops out.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Condit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Condit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condit.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santiago lands with a straight right. Condit didn't see that one coming.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Condit tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago lands a jab to Condit's midsection.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago connects with the punch.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
Santiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Condit.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands a jab.
Condit is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santiago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Condit.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Condit dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Condit's head and hops out.
Santiago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Condit. Condit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Condit closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago , looking for a takedown. Condit pushes Santiago against the ropes but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Condit fails with the takedown.
Santiago throws a body punch but Condit moves out of range.
Condit moves out of range of the strikes.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Condit moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santiago sprawls well. Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Condit. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Condit.
A cross from Santiago lands.
Nice uppercut there from Santiago .
Condit avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Condit.
Santiago throws a good cross that connects.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Condit shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
Jorge Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Condit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Santiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Condit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Condit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Condit somewhat.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Condit tries to move into range but Santiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Condit shoots in.
Condit slips a jab from Santiago .
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Santiago .
Condit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santiago .
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Condit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Condit persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Condit dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Condit's head and hops out.
A jab from Santiago finds it's way through Condit's defenses.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Condit.
Condit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Condit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Condit tries to move into range but Santiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Condit shoots in.
Condit fails with the takedown.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Condit. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Condit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Santiago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Condit moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Condit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Condit has a takedown stuffed.
Condit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Condit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Santiago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santiago lands a nice shot that snaps Condit's head back.
Santiago with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Condit.
Condit shoots for a takedown but Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Santiago misses.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Condit shoots in.
Condit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Condit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Condit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Condit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Santiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Condit's hands.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Santiago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Condit back to the ropes. Santiago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condit.
Condit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Condit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Condit ducks under a wild hook from Santiago .
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago . Condit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Condit fails with the takedown.
Condit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Santiago swings for the body but Condit moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Condit.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santiago scores with a nice right hand.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Condit moves away.
Santiago throws a right hand that Condit ducks under and follows up with a left that Condit also avoids with ease.
Condit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Santiago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Condit on the side of the head.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
Condit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Condit needs to keep his hands up - Santiago had a free shot at his head there.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago scores with a punch to the head.
Condit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Condit tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Santiago dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Condit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Condit stands up and beckons Santiago to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Santiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Condit doesn't seem phased though.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown but Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Condit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Condit misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jorge Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Condit.
Santiago connects with a jab.
Santiago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Santiago scores with a hook.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Condit avoids them all with ease.
Jorge Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condit slips a straight right by Santiago .
Condit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago throws the left hand but Condit avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit walks into a straight right hand from Santiago .
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Condit with that takedown attempt.
Condit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Condit momentarily.
Condit has a takedown stuffed.
Condit slips a jab and a cross from Santiago .
Santiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Condits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santiago throws out a loose jab but Condit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santiago with a hook.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense.
Condit avoids the body shot from Santiago .
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Condit is defended easily by Santiago .
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Condit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Condit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Condit shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Condit shoots in but no luck this time.
Carlos Condit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Condit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Condit.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Condit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Condit with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Condit takes one on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Condit looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago lands with a right hand.
Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Condit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Condit takes one to the chin there.
Condit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santiago sprawls well. Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Condit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Santiago as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Condit walks into a straight right hand from Santiago .
Condit fails with the takedown.
Santiago lands a right hook to the body.
Santiago lands a slapping body shot.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Condit. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Condit slips a jab and a cross from Santiago .
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condit.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Santiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Condit should have avoided that one.
Condit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Condit somewhat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condit.
Condit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santiago connects with a body shot that sends Condit's belly button to the back.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Condit. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
No luck for Condit with that takedown attempt.
Condit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Condit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Santiago clobbers Condit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Condit shoots for a takedown but Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santiago throws a combination. Condit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Condit closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago , looking for a takedown. Condit pushes Santiago against the ropes but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Condit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santiago leaves Condit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Condit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Condit.
Santiago works Condit's body with a nice hook.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Condit shoots in.
Santiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Condit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santiago leaves Condit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Condit fails with the takedown.
Santiago connects with a body shot.
Santiago cracks Condit with a good jab.
Condit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Condit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago scores with a jab.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Condit.
Condit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Condit tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Santiago .
Condit escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Condit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santiago .
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Condit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Condit dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Condit's head and hops out.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body. Condit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Condit shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Condit can do to turn this around?
Condit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Condit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Condit shoots in but no luck this time.
Condit slips a straight right by Santiago .
Condit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santiago .
Santiago swings for the body but Condit moves out of range.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago scores with a one two! Condit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Condit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Condit.
Condit has a takedown stuffed.
Condit walks into a left hand.
Condit looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago digs a good hook to Condit's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Condit is defended easily by Santiago .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santiago , as that shot connected.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Condit slips the punch.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Santiago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Condit. Condit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carlos Condit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jorge Santiago !
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jorge Santiago !
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jorge Santiago !
Jorge Santiago wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the ring accompanied by Im a Champion. Silva has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Silva cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva connects with the punch.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Tyson to the ground! Silva dives into full mount looking to finish!
Tyson is rocked!
Silva postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Tyson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Silva goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wanderlei Silva!
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