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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy LeBear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ubereem Aplestair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBear comes to the ring accompanied by Care Bear Tv Intro. Ubereem Aplestair has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Teddy LeBear's chin.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teddy LeBear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ubereem Aplestair!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBear is looking to clinch.
Aplestair is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LeBear's half guard.
Aplestair is just content to waste time from the top position. LeBear takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aplestair wants to pass the guard but LeBear is keeping the position.
LeBear managing to control the position.
Aplestair would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aplestair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBear is keeping the position for now.
LeBear wants to stand and escape but Aplestair is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aplestair wants to pass the guard but LeBear is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aplestair drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeBear looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeBear looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeBear!
Aplestair explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Aplestair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeBear tries to clinch there but Aplestair circles away.
Teddy LeBear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooh!!! LeBear has knocked Aplestair down with a huge combo! LeBear steps away and waves a wobbly Aplestair back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Ubereem Aplestair has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBear clinches up with Aplestair and pushes him back against the ropes.
LeBear lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aplestair.
Aplestair looks gassed!
LeBear manages to break the clinch.
LeBear misses with a low kick.
Aplestair clinches up against the ropes.
LeBear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBear misses with a straight right.
LeBear swinging wildly here.
Aplestair doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBear circles away.
Aplestair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBear avoids it really well and circles away.
LeBear cracks Aplestair with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LeBear has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aplestair to stand back up!
LeBear walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Aplestair drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! LeBear swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Aplestair's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy LeBear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between cedric rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Tatarata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatarata comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck-AC DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tomek Tatarata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, cedric rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Tatarata!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatarata swats away the attempt to clinch by rodriguez.
Tatarata with a poor takedown
and rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatarata looks to clinch
and rodriguez counters with a leg kick.
rodriguez throws a series of punches but Tatarata avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatarata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
rodriguez landing knees to the head.
It looks like Tomek Tatarata has been cut.
Tatarata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatarata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
rodriguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tatarata working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tatarata.
Tatarata wants a takedown but no success here.
cedric rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomek Tatarata.
Tatarata goes for a takedown in the clinch but rodriguez prevents it.
Tatarata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.
Tatarata is trying to break the clinch but rodriguez is controlling him.
rodriguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatarata with a poor takedown
and rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Tatarata.
rodriguez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Tatarata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
rodriguez misses with a combination
and Tatarata counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatarata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatarata can't break the clinch.
rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but Tatarata blocks with his arms.
Tatarata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatarata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tatarata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatarata tries to clinch
and rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
rodriguez lands a leg kick that knocks Tatarata off balance momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
cedric rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomek Tatarata's cut.
That's time! rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
rodriguez moves to clinch but Tatarata breaks away
and Tatarata moves into the clinch.
Tatarata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt
and rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatarata misses with a takedown
and rodriguez counters by clinching up.
rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Tatarata blocks the low kick.
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.
Tatarata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Tatarata wants to lay and pray for a moment but rodriguez keeps working.
rodriguez kicks off Tatarata and gets to his feet.
rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Tatarata back into the ropes.
Tatarata working aggressively here.
rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
rodriguez gets a clinch.
Tatarata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatarata tries to clinch
and rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tatarata is trying to break free.
rodriguez with a knee to the head.
rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatarata with a lazy takedown attempt
and rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tatarata is trying to break the clinch but rodriguez is controlling him.
rodriguez keeps control of Tatarata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatarata tries to break the clinch but rodriguez is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.
rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomek Tatarata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
rodriguez feints and then cracks Tatarata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatarata down.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
cedric rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomek Tatarata's cut.
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!
rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tatarata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
rodriguez wants to clinch up but Tatarata keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatarata closes the distance but rodriguez moves to the side
letting rodriguez counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatarata wants to clinch
and rodriguez counters by clinching up.
rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tatarata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and rodriguez counters with a head kick.
Tatarata darts in trying to clinch
and rodriguez counters with a big head kick but Tatarata shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rodriguez tries to clinch but Tatarata is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatarata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Tatarata closes the distance looking to clinch
and rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatarata closes the distance looking to clinch
and rodriguez counters with a head kick. That will keep Tatarata thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
cedric rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for rodriguez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... cedric rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Dunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Roberts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Dunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunga counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dunga drops Roberts with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roberts looks back up at him and smiles so Dunga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Oliver Roberts has been cut.
Roberts wants to clinch
and Dunga counters by clinching up.
Dunga presses Roberts against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunga breaks from the clinch.
Dunga clinches.
Dunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts gets tackled into the ropes by Dunga. Dunga maintains the clinch.
Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Dunga avoids nicely.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunga tries to clinch up.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts looks gassed!
Dunga misses with the combination.
Dunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Dunga is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunga connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunga lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Dunga darts in and clinches Roberts up against the ropes.
Dunga controlling the action here for a moment.
Roberts tries to circle away but Dunga has him pinned against the ropes.
Dunga breaks the clinch.
Roberts misses with an uppercut
and Dunga counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Dunga.
Dunga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dunga breaks from the clinch.
Dunga clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short left from Dunga.
Dunga breaks from the clinch.
Dunga drives through and clinches with Roberts against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts letting Dunga take a breather here.
Dunga manages to break the clinch.
Dunga lands a body shot.
Dunga closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the ropes.
Dunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunga as he connects with a hook.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Dunga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dunga misses with a double jab.
Roberts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roberts is rocked!
Dunga misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunga finish him?
Dunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunga misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Remy Dunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Roberts.
Dunga is looking to clinch.
Roberts tries to bum rush Dunga with a series of wild strikes but Dunga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Dunga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dunga.
A right hook to the body lands for Dunga.
Roberts jumps guard.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Dunga from standing up.
Dunga postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunga gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting.
Dunga lands a head shot.
Roberts misses with a left hand
enabling Dunga to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunga dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and Dunga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunga scores with a nice head shot.
Dunga lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunga tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dunga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Dunga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunga clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts needs to keep his hands up - Dunga had a free shot at his head there.
Dunga throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roberts with the ground and pound but Dunga uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Dunga is keeping the position.
Dunga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dunga manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunga.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunga tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dunga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dunga closes the distance and clinches.
Dunga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunga misses with a combination
and Roberts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roberts has Dunga pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dunga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Remy Dunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Roberts.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dunga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Dunga holds him up against the ropes and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Dunga.
Dunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Remy Dunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunga misses with a double jab.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Dunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Dunga. Beautiful body shot.
Dunga misses with a double jab.
Remy Dunga is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunga manages to break the clinch.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunga is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Dunga circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Dunga does it's job there.
Dunga closes the distance and clinches.
Dunga pushes Roberts back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dunga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Dunga.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Dunga has the dominant position.
Dunga breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunga counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dunga.
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!
Dunga throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roberts wants to clinch
and Dunga counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dunga clinches with his opponent.
Roberts tries to circle away but Dunga has him pinned against the ropes.
Roberts tries to work over Dunga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunga closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberts is trying to push Dunga away but Dunga has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Dunga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Roberts's cut.
That's time! Dunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts forces Dunga back against the ropes and clinches.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roberts as Dunga tries to tie him up.
Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Dunga scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunga misses with a two punch combination.
Dunga lands a jab-cross combination.
Dunga lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunga tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Dunga scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunga tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Dunga misses with a combination
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to slow Dunga down by chopping away at his legs.
Dunga feints a jab promting Roberts to slip. Dunga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roberts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dunga misses with a hook
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Dunga counters with a nice body shot.
Dunga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roberts tries to clinch up but Dunga circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunga misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a series of strikes. Dunga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunga.
Roberts lands a body shot.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Dunga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dunga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunga tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Dunga.
Roberts is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Dunga misses.
Roberts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dunga tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunga misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Roberts.
Dunga tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Remy Dunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts tries to move into range but Dunga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Remy Dunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Roberts.
Dunga stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Dunga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dunga swinging wildly here.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Roberts coming out on top.
Dunga closes the distance and clinches.
Dunga gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunga has him pressed against the ropes.
Dunga manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunga doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Dunga rushes Roberts and presses him up against the ropes.
Roberts is trying to drag Dunga to the mat but Dunga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Dunga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunga lands with a cross.
Dunga takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunga scores with a three punch combo!
Dunga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oliver Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Dunga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Dunga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cristiano Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taco Train!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Train is in Teixeira's guard.
Train trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Train with a flurry of punches that miss.
Train drops back looking for a leg! Teixeira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teixeira manages to kick Train off! Train jumps back into Teixeira's guard.
Train with a flurry of punches that miss.
Train must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teixeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Train gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Teixeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Train is one step ahead there.
Train trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teixeira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Train frees his head nicely. Oh but Teixeira has switched to an armbar! Train is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cristiano Teixeira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukko Hemuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudi Voller 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudi Voller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kukko Hemuli!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemuli lands a nice hook to Voller's body. Voller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Voller walks into a jab.
Kukko Hemuli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voller is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooh!!! Hemuli has knocked Voller down with a huge combo! Hemuli steps away and waves a wobbly Voller back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Voller is rocked!
Voller is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hemuli tries to avoid it but Voller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hemuli to the ground. Hemuli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Voller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hemuli catches Voller with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Voller forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kukko Hemuli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booker comes into the arena with Dont go for the one - Gaelic Storm blaring out of the sound system. Martinez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like David Booker has been cut.
Booker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Booker is rocked!
Booker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Oh Booker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Booker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Martinez just holding on.
Booker seems to have got his legs back now.
Booker is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Booker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Booker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaeffer has chosen All Along the Watchtower as his entrance music. Dutch Schaeffer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a jab when Schaeffer was well out of range.
Schaeffer shoots in and bounces Wright off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Schaeffer prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Schaeffer trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Schaeffer 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.
Schaeffer drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Schaeffer off! Schaeffer jumps back into Wright's guard.
Schaeffer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaeffer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schaeffer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schaeffer drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Schaeffer off! Schaeffer jumps back into Wright's guard.
Wright has his feet on Schaeffer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws a series of punches but Schaeffer avoids them all with ease.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Wright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schaeffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schaeffer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaeffer.
Schaeffer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schaeffer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wright, who protects the arm well.
Schaeffer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaeffer is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Wright is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Schaeffer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaeffer has hold of Wright's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wright tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Schaeffer cranks the arm and Wright screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wright, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dutch Schaeffer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Kuustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Snarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Kuustonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Snarke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snarke throws a right and a left that Kuustonen avoids nicely.
Snarke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuustonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuustonen moves out of range of the body kick from Snarke.
Snarke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Snarke manages to break the clinch.
Kuustonen with a poor takedown
and Snarke counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuustonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuustonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuustonen closes the distance but Snarke moves to the side
and Snarke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuustonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snarke walks away with a smile on his face. Kuustonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snarke moves into the clinch successfully.
Snarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Snarke.
No joy there for Kuustonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuustonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snarke counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Kuustonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarke clinches up with Kuustonen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Snarke breaks the clinch.
Kuustonen tries for a takedown but Snarke circles away easily
and Snarke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kuustonen is breathing heavily.
Snarke has closed the distance and engaged Kuustonen in a clinch.
Kuustonen tries to pull guard but Snarke holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kuustonen drops back down to his feet.
Snarke breaks from the clinch.
Brad Snarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snarke lands a big head kick that sends Kuustonen tumbling to the mat! Snarke takes a step backwards and waves Kuustonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuustonen is rocked!
Snarke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuustonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuustonen shoots and misses
and Snarke counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuustonen tries to pull guard but Snarke holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kuustonen drops back down to his feet.
Kuustonen jumps guard but Snarke stands there with Kuustonen around his waist. Kuustonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snarke digs a good body shot into Kuustonen's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snarke clinches.
Kuustonen jumps guard but Snarke stands there with Kuustonen around his waist. Kuustonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuustonen tries to pull guard but Snarke won't allow it.
Kuustonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kuustonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snarke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snarke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuustonen's guard.
Snarke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarke throws a head kick that Kuustonen semi-blocks.
Snarke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuustonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snarke looks to land a body kick but Kuustonen moved away.
Snarke throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snarke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuustonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snarke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Snarke breaks from the clinch.
Kuustonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snarke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuustonen moves out of range as Snarke throws a body kick.
Snarke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuustonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snarke scores with a push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuustonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snarke - the referee stops the clock and Kuustonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snarke. Kuustonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snarke tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snarke.
Snarke clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snarke breaks from the clinch.
Snarke throws a head kick that half lands.
Snarke jabs at Kuustonen's body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Snarke 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.
Snarke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikko Kuustonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Snarke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snarke. That's going to slow Kuustonen down.
Snarke misses with a head kick.
Snarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snarke clinches up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snarke obliges.
Snarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuustonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snarke walks away with a smile on his face. Kuustonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuustonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snarke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuustonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Kuustonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snarke lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuustonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuustonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarke moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snarke.
Snarke just leaning against Kuustonen, taking a breather.
Snarke landing knees to the body.
Snarke breaks from the clinch.
Snarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snarke jabs Kuustonen right on the nose. Kuustonen blinks but takes it well.
Snarke throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuustonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snarke - the referee stops the clock and Kuustonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snarke. Kuustonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snarke lands a head kick!
Snarke connects with an inside leg kick.
Snarke misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snarke has Kuustonen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Snarke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snarke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuustonen. That did some damage!
Snarke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuustonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Snarke lands a leg kick that knocks Kuustonen off balance momentarily.
Snarke tries to land a front kick but Kuustonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snarke misses with a kick to the body.
Snarke thuds his shin into the meat of Kuustonen's side.
Snarke moves into range and clinches up with Kuustonen.
Snarke leaning against his opponent.
Snarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarke misses with a head kick.
Snarke clinches up against the ropes.
Kuustonen tries to pull guard but Snarke won't allow it.
Snarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snarke throws a head kick but Kuustonen moves out of range.
Snarke lands a front kick.
Snarke misses with a few strikes there.
Kuustonen with a poor takedown
and Snarke counters with a low kick, right behind Kuustonen 's knee.
Snarke closes the distance and clinches.
Snarke breaks from the clinch.
Snarke lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuustonen tries to keep at a distance but Snarke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snarke lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuustonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snarke tries to land a front kick but Kuustonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snarke clinches with his opponent.
Snarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snarke throws a push kick but Kuustonen slaps the foot to one side.
Kuustonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snarke moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuustonen being controlled against the ropes.
Kuustonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snarke manages to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Snarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Kuustonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Snarke.
Snarke manages to break the clinch.
Snarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuustonen misses with a takedown
and Snarke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snarke.
Stalling in the clinch from Snarke.
Snarke breaks the clinch.
Kuustonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snarke. Snarke obviously looking to wear him down.
Snarke clinches.
Kuustonen tries to pull guard but Snarke holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kuustonen drops back down to his feet.
Kuustonen tries a body shot but Snarke blocks it.
Kuustonen jumps guard and drags Snarke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuustonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snarke's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuustonen looking to sit in guard and control but Snarke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snarke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuustonen has his foot on Snarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snarke works his way back into a safe position though.
Snarke looking to pass the guard.
Kuustonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snarke defends well.
Kuustonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snarke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuustonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikko Kuustonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuustonen has his foot on Snarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snarke works his way back into a safe position though.
Snarke preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuustonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snarke defends it easily.
Snarke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuustonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snarke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuustonen looking for a guillotine here but Snarke defends easily.
Kuustonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snarke controls the pace.
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.
Kuustonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snarke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuustonen has a closed guard, preventing Snarke from standing up.
Kuustonen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snarke has picked Kuustonen up and slammed him! Kuustonen can't keep hold of the triangle and Snarke manages to pass to side control!
Brad Snarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snarke stands up.
Kuustonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Snarke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snarke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Snarke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Schaefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauri Alavaara!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alavaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Alavaara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schaefer doesn't seem phased though.
Schaefer fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alavaara, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaefer.
Alavaara tries to clinch up.
Schaefer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alavaara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schaefer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schaefer's back!
Alavaara controls the action.
Schaefer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara prevents Schaefer from improving his position.
Schaefer manages to get to full guard.
Alavaara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schaefer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schaefer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schaefer being controlled here, momentarily.
Alavaara wants to control from the top but Schaefer keeps moving.
Alavaara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schaefer trying to keep a closed guard but Alavaara is proving a slippery customer.
Mauri Alavaara has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A lazy left from Alavaara finds it's target.
A left and a right from Alavaara both land. Nice combination.
Schaefer tries to keep at a distance but Alavaara has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alavaara.
Alavaara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alavaara lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ben Schaefer has been cut.
Schaefer wants the takedown. Alavaara is fighting it off but Schaefer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alavaara's guard against the ropes.
Alavaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alavaara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alavaara trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mauri Alavaara wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alavaara scores with a jab to the head.
Alavaara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alavaara lands with a kick to the temple. Schaefer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alavaara thumps Schaefer with a low kick.
Schaefer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alavaara.
Alavaara tries to close the distance and clinch but Schaefer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schaefer throws a combination that misses
and Alavaara counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaefer moves out of range of the body kick from Alavaara.
Schaefer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alavaara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Schaefer really felt that one!
Schaefer misses with a body shot
and Alavaara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schaefer misses the body punch
and Alavaara counters with a straight right hand.
Schaefer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schaefer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Alavaara to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schaefer misses with a jab to the body
and Alavaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alavaara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schaefer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schaefer misses with a double jab
and Alavaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer'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.
Alavaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schaefer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alavaara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alavaara.
A head kick by Schaefer misses
and Alavaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schaefer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alavaara counters with a right hand to the body.
Schaefer needs to keep his hands up - Alavaara had a free shot at his head there.
Alavaara throws a head kick that Schaefer semi-blocks.
Schaefer moves forwards but Alavaara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schaefer misses with a combination
and Alavaara counters with a nice body kick.
Jab by Alavaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alavaara scores with a nice body kick.
Schaefer throws a poor cross that misses
and Alavaara counters with a left to the body.
Ben Schaefer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alavaara.
Mauri Alavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaefer takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Alavaara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alavaara swinging wildly here.
Alavaara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schaefer. That did some damage!
Schaefer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schaefer drops his hands momentarily and Alavaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alavaara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alavaara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara thumps Schaefer with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaefer misses with a hook
and Alavaara counters with a head kick.
Alavaara throws a nice head kick!
Alavaara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schaefer in his tracks.
Alavaara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schaefer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alavaara stalks Schaefer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schaefer's face. Schaefer staggers backwards, shaken.
Alavaara throws out a powerful jab.
Alavaara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alavaara lands with a nice combination. Schaefer backs away looking to recover.
Mauri Alavaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alavaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schaefer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alavaara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara feints and then cracks Schaefer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schaefer down.
Schaefer misses with an uppercut
enabling Alavaara to counter with a crisp jab.
Schaefer misses with a right hand
and Alavaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaefer throws a poor cross that misses
and Alavaara counters with a stiff right hand.
Schaefer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alavaara lands with a nice body punch.
Schaefer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alavaara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alavaara throws a nice looking combination but Schaefer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schaefer swings widly with a right hand
and Alavaara counters with a three punch combo that has Schaefer backing up. Schaefer nods at Alavaara to acknowledge the strikes.
Ben Schaefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alavaara clinches with his opponent.
Alavaara stalling in the clinch.
Schaefer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alavaara prevents a body shot from Schaefer.
Alavaara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alavaara is pushing Schaefer up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schaefer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alavaara lands an elbow just above Schaefer 's eye.
Alavaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alavaara breaks from the clinch.
Alavaara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Schaefer misses with a double jab
and Alavaara counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alavaara scores with a hook to the body. Schaefer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaefer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schaefer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alavaara avoids it really well and circles away.
Alavaara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schaefer if he has to take too many more of those.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Alavaara.
Schaefer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Schaefer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alavaara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schaefer.
Alavaara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schaefer throws a combination that misses
and Alavaara counters with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaefer.
Alavaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Alavaara cracks the inside of Schaefer's front leg.
Schaefer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alavaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Alavaara finds it's target.
Alavaara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alavaara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alavaara works the jab nicely.
Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alavaara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alavaara stalks Schaefer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schaefer's face. Schaefer staggers backwards, shaken.
Schaefer throws a leg kick
and Alavaara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alavaara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schaefer will feel that in the morning.
Schaefer throws an off balance right hand
letting Alavaara counter with a right hand.
Alavaara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schaefer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Alavaara's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alavaara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaefer tries for a takedown but Alavaara circles away easily
and Alavaara counters with a body kick that stops Schaefer in his tracks momentarily.
Mauri Alavaara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alavaara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schaefer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alavaara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schaefer scrambles back to his feet.
Schaefer misses with a left hand
and Alavaara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alavaara stalks Schaefer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schaefer's face. Schaefer staggers backwards, shaken.
Alavaara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schaefer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alavaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alavaara cracks the inside of Schaefer's front leg.
Alavaara lands a jab to the nose.
Alavaara thuds his right hand into Schaefer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alavaara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara lands a jab.
Alavaara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schaefer throws a lazy uppercut
and Alavaara counters with a nice leg kick.
Schaefer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Schaefer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alavaara.
Alavaara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alavaara throws a leg kick which misses Schaefer's front leg but catches the back leg as Schaefer tries to avoid it.
Schaefer misses with a lunging right hand
and Alavaara counters with a three punch combo that has Schaefer backing up. Schaefer nods at Alavaara to acknowledge the strikes.
Schaefer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara thuds a left hand into Schaefer's body.
Schaefer misses with a right hand
and Alavaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Alavaara. That snapped Schaefer's head back.
Alavaara scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Alavaara. That's going to slow Schaefer down.
Alavaara scores with a sloppy right hand. Schaefer should have avoided that one.
Alavaara cracks Schaefer with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alavaara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaefer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alavaara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ben Schaefer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaefer throws a poor cross that misses
and Alavaara counters with an outside leg kick.
Schaefer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alavaara counters with a low kick, right behind Schaefer 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Alavaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alavaara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusivirta has chosen Moonsorrow - Huuto as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Riley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Riley scores with a nice head shot.
Uusivirta cracks Riley with an open hand slap.
Uusivirta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riley at a distance.
Uusivirta throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley misses with a double jab.
Tarmo Uusivirta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot
and Riley counters with a series of strikes. Uusivirta will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Riley misses.
Uusivirta misses with a double jab
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uusivirta manages to avoid it.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Uusivirta is just out of range.
Uusivirta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot
and Riley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Uusivirta!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uusivirta can do anything to dispel that myth.
You get the feeling that Uusivirta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Riley landing shots from mount.
Uusivirta wants to try and get back to his feet.
Riley looking to ground and pound but Uusivirta is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Uusivirta is bucking up trying to escape but Riley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Riley has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uusivirta's face.
It looks like Tarmo Uusivirta has been cut.
Uusivirta avoids a series of strikes thrown by Riley.
Uusivirta really wants to buck Riley off and get back to his feet.
Riley is landing with some decent strikes but Uusivirta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That has opened up Tarmo Uusivirta's cut even more.
Riley working the ground and pound effectively.
The cut above Tarmo Uusivirta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Riley has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uusivirta's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tarmo Uusivirta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Travis Riley!
Travis Riley retains his welterweight title!
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