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MMA 44 : Foot Bitch Slap PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barry Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Moreira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Mashburn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Moreira! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Moreira goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Moreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mashburn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moreira. Moreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mashburn's calf. Mashburn throws a shot from downtown. Moreira moves away and avoids it. Moreira swinging wildly here.
Mashburn blocks a low kick nicely. Moreira misses with a two punch combination.
Moreira throws a chopping leg kick but Mashburn manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mashburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moreira is fending him off so far but Mashburn persists. Nope, Moreira circles away and we're back to standing. Moreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mashburn takes a kick to the side of the head. A solid leg kick lands there for Moreira.
Mashburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreira scores with a nice body kick.
Pedro Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Mashburn, before circling back to the center of the mat. Moreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pedro Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mashburn misses with a two punch combination.
Moreira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mashburn circles away quickly and effectively. Mashburn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mashburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mashburn is breathing heavily. Moreira wants to stand up but Mashburn is controlling him. Mashburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mashburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mashburn prevents Moreira from getting back to his feet. Mashburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moreira's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moreira wants to stand but Mashburn is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mashburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mashburn 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. Moreira keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Mashburn scoring with punches to the head and body. Moreira wants to stand up but Mashburn is controlling him. Moreira keeping full guard, as Mashburn tries to pass. Moreira wants to stand and escape but Mashburn is having none of it. Mashburn postures up and lands a big shot to Moreira's brow. Moreira keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully. Mashburn throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mashburn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mashburn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Moreira is looking to stand up but Mashburn isn't so interested in that idea. Mashburn is in close to Moreira's body, working some short punches and elbows. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mashburn trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom. Mashburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mashburn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mashburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mashburn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Moreira wants to get back to his feet but Mashburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mashburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mashburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barry Mashburn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Moreira tries to score with a low kick but Mashburn moves his leg out of the way. Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Moreira throws a solid leg kick but Mashburn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moreira. Mashburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mashburn dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
Moreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mashburn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Moreira takes one on the button. Moreira misses with the combination.
Mashburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Moreira will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mashburn staying out of range there. Moreira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Moreira takes a swing at Mashburn's ribcage but misses. Moreira walks into a left hand. Moreira throws a body punch but Mashburn moves out of range. Moreira misses the shot to the body. Mashburn fails to land the takedown. Mashburn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moreira to the mat! Moreira manages to get full guard. Moreira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mashburn is controlling him. Moreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Moreira is looking to stand up but Mashburn isn't so interested in that idea. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mashburn throwing strikes but missing. Mashburn working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mashburn stops Moreira from standing up. Mashburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mashburn works over Moreira with some ground and pound from guard. Mashburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mashburn wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving. Mashburn stops Moreira from standing up. Mashburn trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mashburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Moreira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Mashburn drags the fight down to the ground.
Mashburn has his feet on Moreira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Mashburn tries to clinch but Moreira is having none of it. Mashburn scores with a takedown into Moreira's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mashburn trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom. Mashburn throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely. Mashburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Moreira is looking to stand up but Mashburn isn't so interested in that idea. Mashburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Mashburn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mashburn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Moreira wants to stand and escape but Mashburn is having none of it. Mashburn throws a big right hand that misses. Mashburn chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mashburn stops Moreira from standing up. Moreira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Mashburn looking to pass the guard. Mashburn lands a couple of digs. Mashburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Mashburn content to stall in guard here. Moreira wants to stand up but Mashburn is controlling him. Moreira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mashburn trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry Mashburn wasn't doing enough on the ground. Mashburn fails with the takedown. Moreira falls off balance throwing a combination
so Mashburn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Moreira keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully. Mashburn with a flurry of punches that miss. Mashburn stands up over Moreira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mashburn tries to stand but Moreira is controlling from the bottom. Mashburn throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely. Moreira keeping full guard, as Mashburn tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Mashburn dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mashburn slips a straight right by Moreira. Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Moreira misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moreira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mashburn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mashburn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mashburn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Moreira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Mashburn moves out of range easily. Moreira scores with a push kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mashburn throws a body kick that misses. Mashburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moreira is trying to defend but Mashburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Mashburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moreira's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moreira pushes Mashburn off looking to stand but Mashburn dives back in and keeps control.
Barry Mashburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mashburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
Mashburn tries to pass to full mount but Moreira defends it. Mashburn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mashburn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Moreira has his feet on Mashburn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Moreira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Moreira throws a hook but Mashburn avoids it easily. Mashburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreira's waist but Moreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mashburn off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mashburn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Moreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mashburn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Mashburn throwing shots but Moreira is blocking nicely. Moreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Moreira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moreira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Moreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mashburn gets a takedown into half guard. Mashburn wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it. Mashburn throwing shots but Moreira is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
Mashburn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Mashburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mashburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mashburn moves nicely into side control. The strikes coming from Mashburn are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Moreira tries to escape but Mashburn is in control. Mashburn trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom. Mashburn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mashburn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mashburn trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom. Moreira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Mashburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working. Moreira is trying to buck Mashburn off. Mashburn working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry Mashburn showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mashburn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Mashburn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Licken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Licken has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 cm
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225 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Licken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silver Haze! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Licken wants to clinch. Licken clinches up with Haze and pushes him back against the cage. Licken misses with a knee to the head. Licken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haze gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haze jumps guard.
Haze has his feet on Licken's thighs here. He's pushed Licken off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Licken screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silver Haze!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mavic Krow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIntyre comes to the cage accompanied by The Chosen One. 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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274 lbs
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280 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott McIntyre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mavic Krow! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McIntyre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. McIntyre is looking to take a break and control but Krow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Krow is looking to regain half guard here but McIntyre keeps moving and retains side control. Krow gets back to half guard. Krow is pressing down on McIntyre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. McIntyre is looking to work some ground and pound but Krow has wrist control. McIntyre trying to control but Krow is working from the bottom. McIntyre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McIntyre advances position into side control! Krow tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McIntyre presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. McIntyre get's back to his feet. McIntyre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. McIntyre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Krow is staying active underneath McIntyre, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Krow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krow. Krow has his foot on McIntyre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McIntyre works his way back into a safe position though. McIntyre preventing the sweep. Krow keeping moving, preventing McIntyre from controlling successfully. Krow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McIntyre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! McIntyre trying to control but Krow is working from the bottom. McIntyre is sitting in close to Krow's body. Krow has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McIntyre is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McIntyre is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Krow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mavic Krow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idont Fight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkki Kyllikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyllikki has chosen Urheilu ja isänmaa as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nyrkki Kyllikki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Idont Fight! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nyrkki Kyllikki! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kyllikki darts in and clinches Fight up against the cage. Fight tries to work over Kyllikki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fight. Kyllikki lands a body punch. Fight is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyllikki has double underhooks. Kyllikki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Fight has a couple of punches blocked by Kyllikki.
Kyllikki is working Fight over against the cage. Kyllikki lands a body shot. Fight is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Kyllikki lands a shot to the body. Kyllikki scores with a hook to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kyllikki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kyllikki lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Kyllikki. Kyllikki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyllikki lands with a left to the head. Kyllikki is working Fight over against the cage. A right hand to the body from Kyllikki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyllikki. Nice body punch from Kyllikki - that landed with a thud.
Kyllikki lands on the inside with an uppercut. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kyllikki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A right hand to the body from Kyllikki.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kyllikki lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kyllikki lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Kyllikki - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Kyllikki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kyllikki digs a right hand underneath Fight's ribcage. Fight let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kyllikki works on Fight's body with a couple of short punches. Kyllikki presses Fight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kyllikki presses Fight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Kyllikki.
Fight letting Kyllikki take a breather here. Kyllikki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fight backwards. Kyllikki lands a shoulder strike. Kyllikki digs a right hand into Fight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fight's gas tank. A bit of stalling here from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a shot to the body. Kyllikki lands a shoulder strike. Kyllikki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kyllikki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fight backwards. A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kyllikki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Good body shot from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki controlling the action here for a moment.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fight or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kyllikki digs a right hand underneath Fight's ribcage. Fight let out a lung full of air as it connected. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kyllikki. Kyllikki digs a right hand into Fight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fight's gas tank. Come on Kyllikki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fight or not. Kyllikki lands a shot to the body. A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
A right handed body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki leaning his opponent against the cage. Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kyllikki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Kyllikki. Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A bit of stalling here from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fight or not. A short left from Kyllikki. Kyllikki pressing his opponent against the cage. Kyllikki scores with a nice hook to the head. Kyllikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyllikki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right handed body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a body shot. Fight being controlled against the cage. Kyllikki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kyllikki lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyllikki. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kyllikki pushes Fight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kyllikki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kyllikki - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Good body shot from Kyllikki.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyllikki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kyllikki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyllikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
A nice left hand lands by Kyllikki.
Kyllikki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kyllikki lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kyllikki pushes Fight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kyllikki works on Fight's body with a couple of short punches. Kyllikki scores with a nice hook to the head. Kyllikki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kyllikki scores with a hook to the body. A right hand to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki scores with a hook to the body. Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fight or not. Fight being controlled against the cage. Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fight or not. Kyllikki pushes Fight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Kyllikki as the two fighters clinch.
Kyllikki stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kyllikki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kyllikki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyllikki leaning his opponent against the cage. Kyllikki is leaning against Fight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Kyllikki dominated that round. That's time! Fight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kyllikki scores with a jab to the jaw. Kyllikki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kyllikki closes the distance and pushes Fight back into the cage. Kyllikki lands a right hand. Kyllikki lands a body punch in the clinch. Kyllikki lands a body punch in the clinch. Kyllikki blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kyllikki. A right hook to the body lands for Kyllikki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Kyllikki. A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fight or not. Kyllikki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fight. Kyllikki controlling the action here for a moment.
Kyllikki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyllikki. Kyllikki cracks Fight with a nice body shot. Fight wants to break free but Kyllikki has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A right hand to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kyllikki lands a shot to the body. Kyllikki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kyllikki pushes Fight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Kyllikki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Kyllikki. Kyllikki pushes Fight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from Kyllikki - that landed with a thud.
Kyllikki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fight backwards. Fight working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kyllikki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fight. Kyllikki pushes Fight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kyllikki lands a hook that snaps the head of Fight backwards. Kyllikki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kyllikki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fight. A right hand to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki digs a right hand underneath Fight's ribcage. Fight let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kyllikki works on Fight's body with a couple of short punches. A short body shot lands from Kyllikki as the two fighters clinch.
Kyllikki stalling against the cage.
Kyllikki works on Fight's body with a couple of short punches. Kyllikki lands a hook that snaps the head of Fight backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyllikki.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kyllikki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kyllikki lands a body punch. Good body shot from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a nice shot to the body. Kyllikki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kyllikki lands a body shot. Kyllikki lands a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyllikki.
Kyllikki scores with a hook to the body. A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short uppercut from Kyllikki. A nice left hand lands by Kyllikki.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Fight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kyllikki has Fight pushed against the cage. Kyllikki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kyllikki digs a right hand underneath Fight's ribcage. Fight let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right hand to the body from Kyllikki.
A short body shot lands from Kyllikki as the two fighters clinch.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fight or not. A right hook to the body lands for Kyllikki.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kyllikki is leaning against Fight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kyllikki lands with a right to the head. Kyllikki gets through Fight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kyllikki is leaning against Fight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kyllikki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fights head. Kyllikki lands with a left to the head. A short right from Kyllikki. Fight being controlled against the cage. Still in the clinch, Kyllikki scores with a nice short uppercut. Kyllikki scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kyllikki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fight backwards. Kyllikki lands a body punch. A shot in the inside from Kyllikki. Nyrkki Kyllikki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyllikki. Kyllikki digs a right hand into Fight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fight's gas tank. Kyllikki lands a body punch in the clinch. Kyllikki lands a left hand.
Kyllikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kyllikki pressing his opponent against the cage. A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Good body shot from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fight up against the cage. Fight is trying to stall.
Kyllikki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fight up against the cage. Kyllikki works on Fight's body with a couple of short punches. Fight tries to break free but Kyllikki pushes him back against the cage. Kyllikki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a body shot. A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Good body shot from Kyllikki.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
This has been an exciting period of action! A left hand lands to the body for Kyllikki.
Fight swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyllikki uses good head movement to avoid it. Kyllikki presses Fight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Kyllikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kyllikki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kyllikki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyllikki.
Fight throws a hook but Kyllikki blocks it. Fight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Fight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyllikki. Fight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kyllikki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kyllikki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fight is rocked! Kyllikki drops Fight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fight! Kyllikki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Nyrkki Kyllikki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robb Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cunnigham's choice of entrance music: Jeremy. Jeremy Cunnigham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Flynn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Cunnigham! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunnigham paws at him with a jab and circles away. Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunnigham sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunnigham tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunnigham to the ground. Cunnigham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cunnigham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flynn quickly recovers to half guard. Cunnigham misses with a head shot. Flynn uses the momentum to regain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cunnigham is looking to work some ground and pound but Flynn has wrist control. Cunnigham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cunnigham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Flynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cunnigham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now. Cunnigham is pushing down on Flynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Cunnigham has managed to sneak the leg through. Flynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cunnigham. Flynn is pressing down on Cunnigham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cunnigham is one step ahead there. Cunnigham stands and throws Flynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Cunnigham tries to advance to mount but can't. Cunnigham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cunnigham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Cunnigham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flynn has escaped the position, nice work there. Cunnigham trying to control the position but Flynn is working away. Flynn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cunnigham controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flynn wants to get back to his feet but Cunnigham drags him back down. Cunnigham tries to score with some ground and pound. Flynn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Cunnigham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cunnigham swings around for an armbar but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cunnigham's guard. Cunnigham looking to control.
Cunnigham tries to land a sweep but no joy. Flynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Cunnigham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Flynn lands a couple of elbows. Cunnigham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flynn stands up over Cunnigham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Flynn gets to his feet. Cunnigham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flynn tries to clinch but Cunnigham moves out of range. Flynn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Flynn lands a left and a right that send Cunnigham crashing to the mat, dazed. Flynn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cunnigham is rocked!
It looks like Jeremy Cunnigham has been cut. Flynn misses with a straight right. Flynn tries to clinch but Cunnigham moves out of range. Cunnigham fails with the takedown. Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Cunnigham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cunnigham. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Flynn is breathing heavily. Cunnigham looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Flynn wants to stand up but Cunnigham is controlling him. Cunnigham tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cunnigham drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Cunnigham off! Cunnigham jumps back into Flynn's guard. Flynn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cunnigham is controlling him. Cunnigham looking to pass the guard. Flynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cunnigham. Cunnigham throws a strike but Flynn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Cunnigham has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Flynn tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunnigham is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robb Flynn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jeremy Cunnigham's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flynn moves to clinch but Cunnigham breaks away and Flynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flynn sprawls well. Flynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cunnigham gets slowly back to his feet. Flynn tries to clinch but fails miserably and Cunnigham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Flynn gets back to full guard.
Cunnigham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunnigham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Cunnigham trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cunnigham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jeremy Cunnigham has got the better of the ground game so far. Cunnigham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Flynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cunnigham stopping the sweep attempt from Flynn. Flynn is looking to stand up but Cunnigham isn't so interested in that idea. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cunnigham drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Cunnigham off! Cunnigham jumps back into Flynn's guard. Cunnighamis looking to pass into half guard but Flynn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flynn is in guard. Cunnigham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flynn stands up over Cunnigham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Flynn with a nice head shot there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flynn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Cunnigham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Flynn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cunnigham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Flynn lands a couple of digs. Cunnigham wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment. Cunnigham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Flynn wants to stand but Cunnigham is controlling his posture from full guard. Cunnigham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cunnigham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Flynn pushing down on Cunnigham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Cunnigham is looking to control Flynn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cunnigham avoid being mounted? Cunnigham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flynn pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunnigham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Flynn trying to pass the guard but Cunnigham defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Flynn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Flynn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Flynn thows a huge punch but Cunnigham dodges it nicely.
Flynn drops an elbow to the side of Cunnigham's head. Cunnigham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flynn. Flynn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Flynn working Cunnigham over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cunnigham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Cunnigham. Cunnigham is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Flynn frees his head nicely. Oh but Cunnigham has switched to an armbar! Flynn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jeremy Cunnigham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppers's entrance music is No Song. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergeant Peppers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Steel! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steel is looking to clinch but Peppers is avoiding it.
Peppers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Sergeant Peppers has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peppers.
It looks like John Steel has been cut. Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peppers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Peppers connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back. Peppers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peppers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steel! Peppers controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peppers'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Peppers is in the full mount, landing strikes. Peppers controlling his opponent. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Peppers thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peppers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Steel is on top in guard.
Peppers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Peppers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Peppers controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peppers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Peppers has Steel in his guard. Peppers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Peppers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Steel darts in trying to clinch and Peppers counters with a nice double leg into guard. Steel keeping moving, preventing Peppers from controlling successfully. Peppers postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it. Peppers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peppers controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Peppers wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Sergeant Peppers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Peppers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steel throws a right and a left that Peppers avoids nicely. Peppers fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Steel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Steel looks to clinch but Peppers throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Steel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergeant Peppers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Purple Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliza Marie II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marie II is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You´re the voice - John Farnham. Eliza Marie II has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Purple Haze! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliza Marie II! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haze shoots in but Marie II avoids the takedown attempt easily. Eliza Marie II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marie II displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab. Marie II checks the leg kick. Haze moves in looking to clinch but Marie II pushes him off. Marie II swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marie II throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it. Haze shoots in but Marie II avoids the takedown attempt easily. Marie II throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marie II lands a really nice looking cross but Haze seems unphased.
It looks like Purple Haze has been cut. Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marie II. Haze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haze misses with a wild combination.
Marie II misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming. Haze's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Haze duly obliges. Haze lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marie II shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Haze is on queer street and Marie II is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Eliza Marie II!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum comes to the cage accompanied by Candy Paint - Ken Tuck. Nixon has chosen Fear is Our Tradition by Ignite as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Imum! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dynamite Nixon! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Imum misses with a body kick. Nixon scores with a nice right hand.
Nixon has a takedown stuffed. Imum throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Imum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Imum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Imum throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range. Imum throws a leg kick but Nixon moved away. Nixon avoids the body shot from Imum.
Imum wants to clinch. Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imum.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nixon shoots in but Imum avoids the takedown attempt easily. Max Imum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dynamite Nixon. Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Imum avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nixon prevents a body shot from Imum. Imum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nixon blocks an elbow strike from Imum.
Nixon lands an uppercut. Imum trying to land knees to the body.
Nixon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Imum wants to get back to full guard. Imum is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Imum trying to control here.
Imum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Imum trying to get back to full guard but Nixon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Nixon dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Imum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum circles away from the clinch attempt and Imum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Nixon as Imum shoots in. Nice sprawl there from Nixon as Imum shoots in. Imum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Imum. Imum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nixon misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Imum explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Imum throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Nixon has his takedown stuffed and Imum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nixon! Imum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nixon because Imum loaded up on that one. Nixon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Imum.
Imum landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum working for a guillotine from mount but Nixon is in no mood to give up. Nixon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nixon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Imum trying to control from Nixon's half guard. Nixon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Imum looking to sit in guard and control but Nixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Imum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nixon!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Imum misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Imum unloads with some shots from mount but Nixon bucks and avoids them well.
Nixon regains half guard. Imum trying to advance position but Nixon counters by regaining guard. Imum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nixon digs a good hook to Imum's body.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside. Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Imum is looking to wear down Nixon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Imum takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dynamite Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Imum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nixon swings for the body but Imum moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Imum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nixon tries to clinch and Imum counters with a flying knee. Nice. Nixon lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Nixon misses. Decent striking displayed by Imum there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Imum is just out of range. Nixon misses the shot to the body. Imum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Nixon misses. Nice body punch from Imum. Imum throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum fails with the takedown and Nixon counters with a shoot takedown. Imum fights it but they end up in guard. Imum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nixon defends it easily. Imum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nixon stopping the sweep attempt from Imum. Nixon advances to half guard. Imum wants to control the action here but instead Nixon manages to pass to full mount! Nixon cracks Imum with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Imum is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Nixon really dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nixon shoots in but no luck this time. Crunch! Imum slams his shin into Nixon's torso. Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imum swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nixon looks to throw the jab but Imum is out of range. Imum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Imum scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Imum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nixon misses with a straight right. Nixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Imum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nixon's knee momentarily. Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Imum has taken the fight into the clinch. Nixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nixon wants a takedown but no success here.
Nixon pushes Imum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Imum misses with some punches.
Nixon lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Nixon. A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land. Nixon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Imum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dynamite Nixon. A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Imum is trying to maintain a safe position but Nixon gets an underhook and turns Imum into the cage. Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Imum.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Imum lands an elbow inside that Nixon shrugs off. A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Imum takes a shot to the head. Nixon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Imum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Imum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Imum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nixon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Imum can't fight it off and eventually Nixon manages to take the fight to the floor. Imum looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Nixon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Imum is looking for a triangle but Nixon pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum looking for subs off his back but Nixon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Imum is trying to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nixon connects with a nice short shot to Imum's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Imum is trying to control but Nixon manages to pass to mount!
Imum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nixon wants to control the pace but Imum is squirming around nicely. Nixon looking to finish Imum with some ground and pound. This is bad for Imum! Nixon lands with some strikes. Nixon avoids the attempt from Imum to control. Imum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Nixon dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Imum. Imum throws a head kick that misses. Imum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nixon shoots and misses and Imum counters with a head kick. Nixon lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round. Imum misses with a body shot
and Nixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Imum throws a leg kick and Nixon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Imum looking for submissions off his back. Imum has a hand on Nixon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nixon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Imum wants to control but Nixon is having none of it. Imum tries to reverse the position but Nixon maintains control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nixon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dynamite Nixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Imum regains half guard. Nixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imum's head. The fighters are battling for position here. Imum manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Imum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nixon is one step ahead there. Imum working for submissions but it's allowed Nixon to get to half guard.
Imum is looking to control Nixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imum avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Imum moves into full guard.
Imum wants to get back to his feet but Nixon passes into half guard.
Max Imum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Imum tries to roll over but Nixon keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight! Dynamite Nixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nixon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dynamite Nixon! Dynamite Nixon retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon The Professional (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Professional comes to the cage accompanied by Chop 'em Down. Jackson has chosen Wu Tang - Triumph as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon The Professional! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Professional pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Professional stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Professional. The Professional obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but The Professional uses good head movement to avoid it. The Professional lands with a slapping head kick. Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Professional takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Professional looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jackson trying to control the action but The Professional is working from the bottom. Jackson cracks The Professional with a big elbow. Jackson staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson misses with the ground and pound. Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The Professional prevents Jackson from improving position. The Professional can't do much from the bottom here. The Professional tries to get back to half guard but can't. The Professional is holding Jackson down, trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control. The Professional dodges the ground and pound from Jackson. Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but The Professional is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Professional managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
The Professional is not content to let Jackson control the position. Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Professional is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The Professional sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The Professional trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but The Professional defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Professional goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Professional. Jackson shrugs it off though. The Professional misses with a body kick. The Professional tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. The Professional turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The Professional misses with a body shot.
The Professional throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice straight punches there by The Professional. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Professional. The Professional tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. The Professional misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but The Professional is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but The Professional is retaining full guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Jackson wants to control from the top but The Professional keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rashad Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground. The Professional dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Good leg kick by The Professional there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right. Jackson throws the kick towards the body but The Professional avoids it. The Professional wants to clinch. The Professional staying out of range there. The Professional defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. The Professional slips under a jab from Jackson. The Professional lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Professional. Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into The Professional's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Professional avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Professional manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has The Professional in his guard. Jackson looking to control.
The Professional wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Professional passes into half guard.
The Professional seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Professional trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard. The Professional preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leon The Professional will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A looping hook to the body misses from The Professional. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet. The Professional throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Professional won't be happy with that. The Professional tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it. Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now. An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
The Professional is not content to let Jackson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson working away. You can see the frustration on The Professional's face as Jackson controls the position. The Professional defending against the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Professional prevents Jackson from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of The Professional's head but The Professional avoids it well. Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Professional knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on The Professional's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Professional has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Professional being controlled for a moment. The Professional takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Sloppy strikes there by Jackson. Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Professional rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by The Professional!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jackson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on The Professional's thigh. The Professional counters though and makes it back to full guard. Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson really 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.
A head kick misses from The Professional. The Professional throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson defending well as The Professional loads up on a big left hand. Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Professional on the side of the head. Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Professional throws a leg kick and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Professional was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Professional looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The Professional looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming. The Professional fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well. The Professional throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. The Professional tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Professional. The Professional thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round. The Professional slips under a jab from Jackson. The Professional tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Professional. The Professional throws a lazy head kick enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. The Professional throws a leg kick that is checked and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. The Professional didn't expect that. Jackson passes The Professional's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The Professional blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson. Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Jackson trying to control the action but The Professional is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Professional is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jackson works his way into side control. Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of The Professional's head but The Professional avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here. Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Jackson trying to control the action but The Professional is working from the bottom. Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Professional defending against the ground and pound. Rashad Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far. The Professional prevents Jackson from improving position. Jackson wants to take a breather but The Professional manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson. Jackson forces his way into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Professional jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson throws a push kick but The Professional slaps the foot to one side. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Professional moves away. The Professional swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Professional chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The Professional fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson looks to land a right hand but The Professional moved out of range. Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The Professional looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Professional is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Professional manages to avoid it. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Professional sprawls well. The Professional wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. The Professional throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Professional counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Decent striking displayed by The Professional there. Leon The Professional is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Professional is just out of range. The Professional uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson. Leon The Professional has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown and The Professional counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Leon The Professional has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson. The Professional swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The Professional bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. The Professional trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The Professional is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The Professional preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Professional passes into half guard.
The Professional sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jackson has his hands clasped together around The Professional's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leon The Professional. Jackson lands with a nice body punch. The Professional wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range. Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Professional momentarily.
The Professional tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The Professional lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight! Leon The Professional showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson! Rashad Jackson is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezra Ray! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Kent! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ray avoids it really well and circles away. Ray getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ray fails with the takedown and Kent counters with a nice body kick.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Ray. Kent fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ray moves out of range of the body kick. Kent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. That kick from Ray tenderised Kent's leg. Kent is trying to keep his angry face on. Kent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Ray misses and Kent counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ray's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ray keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ray is looking to stand up but Kent isn't so interested in that idea. Kent wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position. Kent stops Ray from standing up. Kent throws and elbow that misses. Ray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kent's guard. Nice move by Ray! Kent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ray trying to control but Kent is working from the bottom.
That's two 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. Ray throwing strikes but missing. Kent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there. Ray lands a couple of elbows. Kent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily. Ray wants to pass the guard but Kent is keeping the position. Kent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kent controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself. Ray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ray wants to pass the guard but Kent is keeping the position. Kent lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ray!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kent trying to control but he's not successful this time. BOOM! Kent connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kent in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kent putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Kent working away from the top, dropping strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kent trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kent dominated that round. That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kent defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand. Ray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kent. Kent defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand. Ezra Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kent blocks a head kick by Ray.
Ray connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kent's hands. Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Kent counters with a nice body kick.
Kent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ray tries to avoid it but Kent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ray to the ground. Ray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kent throws a low kick but Ray moves out of range easily. Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Kent. Ray throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ray, right into the meat.
Kent avoids the head kick by Ray.
Kent throws a lazy head kick letting Ray counter with a right hand. A big right from Ray misses. Kent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray. Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
A big left from Ray misses. Ray misses the shot to the body. Ray throws a hook but Kent blocks it. Ray throws a body kick that misses. Ray misses with a kick to the body and Kent counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kent sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kent blocks a jab. Ray scores with a push kick. An inside leg kick lands from Ray. Ray lands a big head kick that sends Kent tumbling to the mat! Ray takes a step backwards and waves Kent back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kent is rocked! 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! Ray throws out a loose jab but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it. Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him? Ray lands a leg kick that knocks Kent off balance momentarily. Kent seems to have recovered his senses. Kent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray throws a leg kick and Kent counters with a body kick. Ray looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range. Ray gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kent counters with a single leg into guard. Ray didn't expect that. Jim Kent has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kent preventing the sweep. Kent passes Ray's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kent trying to mount his opponent but Ray defends it. Kent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kent is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kent throws a strike but Ray avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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. Kent slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Kent wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kent tries to score with some ground and pound. Ray controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Kent creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kent throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kent throwing shots but missing, from side control. Kent tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ray's legs. Ray gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray throws a hook to the side of Kent's head but Kent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ray throws a lazy head kick and Kent counters with a thumping low kick. Kent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray throws a lazy body kick and Kent counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Ray misses. Kent tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ray is able to avoid easily. Kent blocks a head kick by Ray.
Ray throws an overhand right that lands on Kent's shoulder, as Kent tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kent misses with a kick to the body.
Kent throws a leg kick that misses. Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray tests Kent's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kent avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kent shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kent showed some decent athleticism there. Kent works his way into full mount! Kent misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kent avoids the attempt from Ray to control. Ray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kent goes for an armbar but Ray turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ray. Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kent keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. Ray postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Ray sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ray won't allow Kent to sweep him here. Kent is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ezra Ray. Ray throws a leg kick and Kent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ray won't be happy with that. Kent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working. Ray prevents Kent from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kent looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ray is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here. Kent postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working. Kent working away. Kent fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kent really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kent checks a leg kick nicely. Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ray lands an overhand right. Kent throws a quick inside leg kick. Nice body punch from Ray. Ray gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kent counters with a takedown into side control. Ray struggling a bit here. Ray parries the strikes from Kent easily there. Kent is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ray to escape.
The ground and pound from Kent seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Ray is trying to control Kent's posture but Kent avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kent goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kent but great work by Ray. Ray decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kent to his feet. Ray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray. Ray misses with an uppercut. Ray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ray throws a hook but Kent avoids it easily. Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kent circles away quickly and effectively. Ray looks to land a body kick but Kent moved away. Kent moves away from the strike by Ray. Kent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Kent. Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ray. Ray misses with a straight right. Kent throws a nice inside leg kick. Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ray is not content to let Kent control the position. Kent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ray's head. Ray is trying to maintain the position but Kent is very close to passing his half guard. Kent wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well. Ray regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kent. Kent throws and elbow that misses. Ray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kent's guard. Nice move by Ray!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kent wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment. Ray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kent wants to control the position but Ray says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Ray slips a nice elbow through Kent's hands, connecting with Kent's forehead. Kent wants to improve his position but Ray is controlling well.
Kent manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ezra Ray will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Ray. Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kent tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ray is able to avoid easily. Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ray throws a jab but it's blocked by Kent. Kent closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Kent pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ray looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range. Kent throws a leg kick and Ray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kent fails with the takedown and Ray counters with a body kick that stops Kent in his tracks momentarily. Kent is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Ray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kent's head. Ray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kent. Ray getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ray throws a sloppy head kick so Kent counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kent trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Kent has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle. Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kent looking to control.
Ray gets to his feet. Kent looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ray throws a sloppy body shot
and Kent counters with a nice leg kick. Ray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kent pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Good work by Ray as he checks the leg kick. Ray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kent. Kent obviously looking to wear him down.
Ray throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ray throws an overhand right that lands on Kent's shoulder, as Kent tries to avoid the shot. Kent shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Kent. Kent moves out of range of the strikes. Kent tries to land a front kick but Ray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kent's head. Kent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ray trying to control but Kent postures up.
Kent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ray has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kent thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ray to regain full guard. Kent with a flurry of punches that miss. Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ray trying to control the position here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Ezra Ray showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ray 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:48 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ezra Ray! Ezra Ray retains his welterweight title!
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