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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between marley sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sabu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is pure hatred. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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133 lbs
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147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, marley sabu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sabu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonard counters with a takedown into side control.
Leonard happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused sabu some visible discomfort.
Leonard works to advance to full mount. sabu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Leonard landing strikes from the mount.
sabu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard unloads with some vicious shots from mount and sabu wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Leonard celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuriel Leonard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Knight has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samurai Jack!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Knight down.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack misses with a combination
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knight prevents Jack from improving his position.
Knight is controlling the pace.
Knight looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Duke Knight wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Jack fights it but they end up in guard.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
Jack has control of Knight's left arm, preventing Knight from doing any damage.
Jack manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack controlling his opponent.
Knight is squirming around, avoiding Jack's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Samurai Jack was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jack lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Jack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Knight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Knight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jack thows a body shot but no joy.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Knight is trying to stall.
Knight is trying to push Jack away but Jack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Jack.
Knight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Jack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jack.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Jack has double underhooks.
Jack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jack lands an uppercut.
Jack is working Knight over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jack is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jack scores with a hook to the body.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands a left hand.
Jack lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Jack.
A left hand lands to the body for Jack.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Knight is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Jack - that landed with a thud.
Jack scores with a shoulder strike.
Jack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jack gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Knight is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samurai Jack!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little john (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joey sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john's entrance music is its a fight. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying sabu's choice of entrance music: Everything Ends. Little john has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Solid chin |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Little john!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, joey sabu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sabu is trying hard to land a takedown here. john sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
sabu fails with the takedown
and john counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
john is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! sabu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little john!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Manard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etienne Legacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manard comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard Or Go Home. Legacy has chosen Stripsearch as his entrance music. Etienne Legacy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Manard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Etienne Legacy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manard blocks a head kick by Legacy.
Manard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legacy was well out of range. Poor timing from Manard.
Manard gets a clinch.
Manard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manard tries to land knees in the clinch but Legacy avoids the damage to the body.
Legacy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Legacy looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
Manard tries a knee to the head but Legacy blocks it.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Manard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legacy.
Manard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Manard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manard lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Manard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Etienne Legacy has been cut.
Legacy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manard scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Manard.
Manard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manard tries to land a knee to the head but Legacy blocks with his arms.
Legacy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manard.
A right hook to the body lands for Manard.
Manard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manard tries a knee to the head but Legacy blocks it.
Manard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legacy blocks it with crossed arms.
Manard tries a knee to the head but Legacy blocks it.
Manard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manard is leaning against Legacy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Manard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manard is working Legacy over against the cage.
Manard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manard.
Manard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legacy avoids it.
Manard trying to land knees to the body.
Manard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Manard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Manard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legacy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legacy is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Manard.
A shot in the inside from Manard.
Manard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legacy blocks it with crossed arms.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legacy takes a shot to the head.
Manard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legacy is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Manard.
Manard tries to land knees in the clinch but Legacy avoids the damage to the body.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Legacy avoiding damage as Manard throws knees to the body.
Manard lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Manard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legacy's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Manard.
Manard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Nice body punch from Manard.
Manard lands a hook that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manard.
Manard lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manard.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Manard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manard works on Legacy's body with a couple of short punches.
Manard tries to land knees in the clinch but Legacy avoids the damage to the body.
Legacy takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Manard.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Manard looking to throw knees to the head but Legacy is blocking nicely.
Manard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legacy is defending well for now.
Manard is working Legacy over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manard presses Legacy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Manard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Manard digs a right hand underneath Legacy's ribcage. Legacy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manard lands a shot to the body.
Manard tries a knee to the head but Legacy blocks it.
Manard landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Manard.
Manard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manard.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Legacy managing to block the knees to the body from Manard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Manard.
Manard prevents Legacy from breaking the clinch.
Manard scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Manard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Etienne Legacy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Legacy!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manard controlling from mount.
Legacy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Manard.
Manard throws a sloppy strike and Legacy uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Legacy has ended up in Manard's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Legacy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Etienne Legacy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Legacy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
Manard lands with a short shot to the head.
Manard lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Manard.
Manard landing knees to the head.
Manard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manard is working Legacy over against the cage.
Manard lands a right hand.
Manard cracks Legacy with a nice body shot.
Manard looking to throw knees to the head but Legacy is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
Manard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legacy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Legacy's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legacy misses with a knee strike.
Manard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legacy can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Manard.
Manard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Manard.
Manard is working Legacy over against the cage.
Manard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manard.
Gary Manard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legacy stalling in the clinch but Manard improves position.
Manard scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manard.
A short uppercut from Manard.
Manard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legacy.
A nice left hand lands by Manard.
Manard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Manard.
Manard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Manard.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Manard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legacy.
Manard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Legacy's brow.
Legacy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manard lands a nice uppercut.
Legacy dodges an elbow strike from Manard.
Manard presses Legacy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legacy blocks it with crossed arms.
Manard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legacy or not.
Manard lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Manard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Manard.
Manard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legacy's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legacy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manard pushes off an throws an elbow but Legacy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Manard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Etienne Legacy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legacy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Legacy gets tackled into the cage by Manard. Manard maintains the clinch.
Manard cracks Legacy with a nice body shot.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legacy or not.
Legacy wants to get back to striking at distance but Manard won't allow it.
Manard digs a right hand underneath Legacy's ribcage. Legacy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legacy.
Manard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manard lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Manard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manard lands an uppercut.
Manard is leaning against Legacy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manard pushes off an throws an elbow but Legacy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard landing knees to the head.
Manard scores with a hook to the body.
Manard presses Legacy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manard lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Manard.
Legacy avoiding damage as Manard throws knees to the body.
Manard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legacy is trying to break the clinch but Manard is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manard.
Manard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legacy blocks it with crossed arms.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Manard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Legacy can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manard lands a shot to the body.
Manard scores with a shoulder strike.
Manard crunches a lovely knee into Legacy's ribcage.
Legacy takes a shot to the head.
Manard gets through Legacy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legacy.
Manard lands a nice knee to the body.
Manard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legacy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manard.
Manard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Legacy tries to reverse the position but Manard maintains control.
Legacy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manard controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legacy is desperately trying to improve his position but Manard has a good base and remains in mount.
Manard controlling the position easily from mount.
Legacy is looking to get to half guard.
Manard content just to control the position here.
Manard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Legacy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manard get's back to his feet.
Manard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legacy, pushing him back against the cage.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Etienne Legacy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
Manard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manard.
Legacy pushes off an throws an elbow but Manard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gary Manard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hook to the body lands for Manard.
Manard scores with a knee to the head.
Manard lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard lands with a right to the head.
Manard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legacy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Manard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Manard!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pal Secam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Secam is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Andre Clark has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
160 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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149 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pal Secam!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Secam keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Secam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Secam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clark!
Clark tries to hold on but Secam pushes him away.
Secam has control of Clark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Secam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clark is now in Secam's guard. A big mistake from Secam there, giving up the dominant position!
Secam looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark cracks Secam with a solid left hand.
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Secam's guard.
Secam is pressing down on Clark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Secam is keeping the position for now.
Secam looking for a sweep. Not yet Secam, not yet.
Secam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Secam blocks nicely.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Secam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Secam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark postures up in Secam's guard and throws a big left but Secam blocks it.
Secam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark is working Secam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Secam keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Secam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Secam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Secam looking for subs off his back but Clark has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Secam is looking to improve his position.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Secam's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clark prevents Secam from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Secam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clark trying to control the action but Secam is working from the bottom.
Secam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Secam looking for submissions off his back.
Clark is looking for a kimura but Secam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage.
Secam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Secam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Secam is looking for a triangle but Clark pushes his legs off easily.
Secam looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secam trying to control the position.
Clark won't allow Secam to sweep him here.
Clark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Secam has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clark is looking to defend but Secam has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clark! Secam pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clark taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pal Secam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Ruud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Ruud!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Tigh misses
and Ruud counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruud.
Ruud wants to pass the guard but Tigh is keeping the position.
Tigh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tigh tries to get out of the position.
Ruud trying to control the position from guard on top but Tigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ruud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruud wants to control from the top but Tigh keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lars Ruud hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ruud throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tigh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruud counters with a nice leg kick.
Tigh throws a lazy right hand but Ruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tigh throws a lazy body kick
and Ruud counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruud blocks the leg kick.
Tigh thows a leg kick but Ruud checks it
and Ruud counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tigh won't allow Ruud to pass to mount.
Tigh is refusing to be controlled, as Ruud sits in half guard.
Ruud gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tigh looks to clinch
and Ruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tigh looks to clinch
and Ruud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tigh misses with a leg kick
and Ruud counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tigh!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruud jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tigh is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tigh and Ruud has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The strikes coming from Ruud are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tigh is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tigh, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ruud wants to stand but Tigh is controlling his arm.
Tigh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruud on the ground.
Tigh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruud trying to control the action but Tigh is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Ruud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruud tries for a takedown but Tigh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tigh throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruud counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tigh!
Ruud tries to control but Tigh wriggling away.
Ruud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh is trying to reverse the position but instead Ruud has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruud somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
I would not like to be Tigh right now.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Ruud is looking for the choke from the back position but Tigh is controlling his hands well.
Ruud thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tigh rolls, trying to escape but Ruud keeps control of the position.
Ruud is looking for a choke. Tigh gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Tigh manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Tigh preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruud has his foot on Tigh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tigh works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tigh is one step ahead there.
Ruud is trying to keep Tigh in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruud pushes Tigh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Ruud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tigh throws a leg kick
so Ruud counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruud wants to pass the guard but Tigh is keeping the position.
Ruud wants to control from the top but Tigh keeps moving.
Ruud gets to his feet. Tigh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tigh tries to clinch but Ruud moves away
and Ruud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tigh thows a leg kick but Ruud checks it
and Ruud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruud checks a low kick from Tigh.
Tigh misses with a leg kick
and Ruud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tigh misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruud dodges the punch combination from Tigh.
Ruud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tigh swivels and escapes.
Tigh tries to sprawl but Ruud drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruud trying to control the action but Tigh is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh is looking to improve his position.
Ruud thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh is staying active underneath Ruud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruud wants to get back to his feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lars Ruud hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tigh looks to clinch
and Ruud decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tigh's guard.
Tigh keeping full guard, as Ruud tries to pass.
Ruud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruud wants to stand but Tigh is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ruud trying to control but Tigh is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Ruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Ruud!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Novac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernesto Guevara will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Novac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novac throws the kick towards the body but Guevara avoids it.
Novac fails with the takedown.
Guevara fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Novac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Novac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guevara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Novac throws a sloppy head kick and Guevara moves out of range easily.
Novac shoots in and gets a takedown into Guevara's guard.
Novac stopping the sweep attempt from Guevara.
Guevara wants to stand and escape but Novac is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guevara's head.
Novac stops Guevara from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Novac stands and throws Guevara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novac moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Novac trying to control the action but Guevara is working from the bottom.
Guevara tries to improve position but can't.
Guevara is trying to control Novac's posture but Novac avoids it.
Guevara is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Guevara is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Novac postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Novac trying to control the action but Guevara is working from the bottom.
Novac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guevara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Novac trying to control the action but Guevara is working from the bottom.
Novac tries to advance to mount but Guevara denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guevara tries to escape but Novac is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara sneaks out the side door and pushes Novac away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Novac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novac scores with a kick to the body.
Novac throws a body punch but Guevara moves out of range.
Novac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guevara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ernesto Guevara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novac tries a low kick but Guevara avoids it.
Guevara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Novac.
Guevara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Novac needs to keep his hands up - Guevara had a free shot at his head there.
Ernesto Guevara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guevara throws a nice looking combination but Novac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Novac throws a lazy uppercut
and Guevara counters with a left and a right that stings Novac.
Guevara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Guevara.
Guevara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guevara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Novac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guevara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Justin Novac will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guevara throws a series of punches but Novac moves out of range.
Novac blocks a jab.
No joy there for Guevara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guevara moves out of range of the body kick from Novac.
Guevara avoids the body shot from Novac.
Guevara misses with a few strikes there.
Guevara thuds a left hand into Novac's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guevara counters with a one-two to the body.
Novac shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Novac putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Guevara tries to hold on but Novac pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Novac is staying active.
Guevara bucks Novac off and manages to get back to his feet!
Novac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Guevara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guevara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guevara throws a series of punches but Novac avoids them all with ease.
Novac misses with a head kick.
Guevara misses with the combination.
Guevara thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Novac misses with a body kick.
Novac throws a head kick but Guevara moves out of range.
Justin Novac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guevara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novac circles away quickly and effectively.
Novac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novac throws a head kick that misses.
Novac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guevara misses with a series of wild punches.
Novac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guevara counters with a one-two to the body.
Guevara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guevara misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guevara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guevara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Novac counters with a head kick. That will keep Guevara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guevara tries to clinch up but Novac circles away and keeps his distance.
Guevara's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Guevara duly obliges.
Guevara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Novac scores with a nice body kick.
Novac throws a sloppy head kick and Guevara moves out of range easily.
Novac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guevara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara lands with a hook. Novac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guevara misses with a wild combination.
Guevara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Novac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novac misses with a left hand
and Guevara counters by moving into the clinch.
Guevara is trying to push Novac away but Novac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guevara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guevara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Novac is trying to drag Guevara to the mat but Guevara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guevara lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Novac.
Novac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernesto Guevara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Novac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novac has his takedown stuffed
and Guevara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Guevara.
Guevara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novac's hands.
Novac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novac walks into a jab.
Novac throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guevara throws a body punch but Novac moves out of range.
Guevara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novac circles away quickly and effectively.
Novac throws a sloppy head kick and Guevara moves out of range easily.
Guevara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novac moves away.
Guevara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Novac.
No joy there for Guevara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guevara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novac circles away quickly and effectively.
Guevara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novac throws a head kick but Guevara moves out of range.
A combination from Guevara does no damage.
A combination from Guevara does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Guevara.
Guevara misses with a few strikes there.
Guevara throws a right and a left that Novac avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novac misses with a combination
letting Guevara counter with a right hand.
Novac throws a sloppy head kick and Guevara moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Guevara. Those never looked like landing.
Novac throws a head kick but Guevara moves out of range.
Guevara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guevara throws a nice looking combination but Novac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Novac scores with a nice body kick.
Guevara stalks Novac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Novac's face. Novac staggers backwards, shaken.
Guevara misses with a double jab
so Novac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara keeping moving, preventing Novac from controlling successfully.
Guevara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Novac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guevara is looking for a triangle but Novac pushes his legs off easily.
Guevara is looking to stand up but Novac isn't so interested in that idea.
Novac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guevara is not content to let Novac control the position.
Guevara wants to get back to his feet but Novac drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novac tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Novac lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Guevara wants to get back to his feet.
Guevara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guevara is not content to let Novac control the position.
Novac lands an elbow.
Guevara is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Novac is controlling him well.
Novac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guevara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guevara wants to get back to his feet but Novac drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Novac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Novac 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Novac!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Evans's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell needs to keep his hands up - Evans had a free shot at his head there.
Liddell looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Liddell connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans stops Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Evans working over Liddell with some ground and pound. Liddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans thows a huge punch but Liddell dodges it nicely.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Liddell pushes Evans off but Evans dives into side control.
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans working the ground and pound.
Evans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Evans working away.
Evans working the ground and pound but Liddell is defending the strikes.
Evans throws an elbow but Liddell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Evans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Liddell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Liddell tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
Evans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans works Liddell's body with a nice hook.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Liddell moves away and avoids it.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Liddell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Liddell some visible discomfort.
Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evans cracks Liddell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Evans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liddell, who protects the arm well.
Liddell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liddell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Liddell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Liddell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Liddell to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Evans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Liddell being controlled for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Liddell defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Evans and Liddell goes tumbling to the canvas! Evans follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Liddell is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Evans lands a big elbow - Liddell is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
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